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Join us for the 6th Annual Lacombe Culture & Harvest Festival Find your way to Lacombe for the 6th annual Lacombe Culture & Harvest Festival Friday, September 29th to Sunday, October 1st, 2017.

The festival is Lacombe’s annual tribute to Alberta Culture Days and celebrates the agricultural heritage and arts & culture of the Lacombe region. Join us for free familyfriendly activities, film screenings,

exhibits, demonstrations, wagon rides, markets, petting zoos, live music, local food and drink.

Consult the centre spread in this guide for a complete list of events taking place at various venues in and around Lacombe during the festival.

Visit www.lacombetourism.com for more information.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2017 SPONSORS PLATINUM SPONSORS

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Thank you to our Festival Partners!

Central AB Handcraft & Lapidary Guild Spinning Circle feat. Master Spinner Donna Rudd Kozy Korner Participating Downtown Lacombe Businesses LACOMBE EXPRESS

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Lacombe in Pictures: The 2017 Community Memory Project In celebration of the Canada 150 anniversary, the Lacombe & District Historical Society is undertaking a community memory project that aims to capture ‘Lacombe in 2017’.

Help us map Lacombe by taking photos of the community and uploading them to our Photo Story Map at www.lacombetourism.com.

Stop by the Flatiron Museum to learn more about Canada 150 and the Community Memory Project and see some of the pictures that have been submitted to the project so far for inspiration!

This project is supported by the Red Deer & District Community Foundation and the Government of Canada as part of the Canada 150 celebrations.

Thursday to Sunday 10am-4pm

FREE

WELCOME TO 50TH AVENUE HOUSE

‘Your mainstay in the heart of Lacombe’

5 Star accommodation rating on tripadvisor.

For accommodations please call

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403.782.4264 403.318.9106

5424 50th Avenue, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada T4L 1M5

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During your stay at 50th Avenue House Bed and Breakfast in Lacombe, you will experience 5 star accommodation and delightful cuisine.

Established June 2014, we are the newest bed and breakfast in Lacombe and are quickly becoming the accommodation of choice for business and vacation travellers. Centrally located, we are approximately just over an hour from Edmonton, an hour and a half from Calgary and just 15 minutes from Red Deer.

“Definitely recommended. Breakfasts are delicious. The rooms are clean and meticulously furnished and decorated. It is located strategically near downtown Lacombe, and near everything: library, banks, shops, restaurants, etc. Debbi & Bart are a very warm and friendly couple who ensure you’ll feel at home!” ~ A.P. Calgary, Alberta LACOMBE EXPRESS

Blindman Brewing

Thursday 2-8pm Fri. & Sat. 12-10pm

FREE

Tastings and Tours

Hello Lacombe, Welcome to Blindman Brewing, we thank you wholeheartedly for your continued support.

Join us in our taproom for tours, snacks and tastings of our beers as well we hope conversation and good times with your neighbours. We are kid-friendly and encourage visits from everyone. Children are a part of your lives (and ours as well) and we know how important it is to include them.

We are now nearly two years old and have had another amazing and eventful year. Our brewery was built by ourselves, family and friends and we’ve been growing! Our forest of stainless and fleet of oak will continue to grow.

With your help we’ve won some awards and received some accolades and are very thankful.

Most importantly, we’re brewing more styles of beer and experimenting with countless others. When you walk in we’ll be able to pour you:

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BreakfaSt Saturday Sept. 30th & Sunday Oct. 1st 8:00am - 10:30am LACOMBE EXPRESS

o Blindman River Session Ale o Longshadows India Pale Ale o Kettle Sour #8 (Amarillo & Vic Secret) o Saison Lacombe: Lumiere o Lemons and Limes Sour o Robust Porter o Cascadian Dark Ale o Cask-conditioned ale straight from the barrel o Beer pushed with nitrogen off our nitro tap As well as other beer that will include things like: oneoff experimentals, collaborations with other breweries, and barrel-aged beers from our barrel fleet. Beer will also be available for purchase onsite to take home either in a refillable growler or cans and bottles.

On September 30th—our anniversary—we will be pouring our special 2nd anniversary beer. We are very excited to share it with you and hope you’ll join us in the taproom this year, and in years to come.

Country Harvest Breakfast and Demonstrations

Open House

Sawmill & presentations threshing

4200 - 58 Street

On-site museum

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Culture & Harvest Market sat. septeMber 30 10-4 sun. OCtOber 1 10-4 laCOMbe ag grOunds

Corner of 58t & C&e trail Free Petting Zoo , Pancake, Breakfast, Live music, Horse racing and more

Lacombe Performing Arts Center Foundation

Thanks to our 2017 Season Sponsors Lacombe Rotary

Lacombe Arts Endowment Fund

Thanks to Our Generous Donors and Supporters who helped us make the Echo Stage a Reality The Echo Stage is dedicated to musician and mentor Lann Lieurance Echo Energy PJB Design – Peter Bowsma Top Peg Timber Construction – Wayne Froese General Contractor � Chad Collins Down Home Builders � Ryan Fauria Castle Building Supplies Sparks and Awl Electrical – Brad Lewin

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St. Andrew’s United Church Events and 125th Anniversary Celebration

Join us in celebrating our 125th Anniversary at St. Andrew’s United Church in Lacombe. We welcome everyone to participate in our list of activities held during the Lacombe Culture and Harvest Festival. Our various groups such as Messy Church, Outreach, Choir, etc. will also have displays set up throughout the church for viewing during the festival.

September 28, 2017

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Historical View of St Andrew’s

by Dayton Thesenvitz-Sanctuary 8:00 pm, Coffee to Follow -Kitchen/Hall

September 29, 2017

9:00 am - 11:00 am, Pancake Breakfast, Hosted by the Men’s Breakfast Group -Kitchen/Hall ($) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Messy Church-Hall

September 30, 2017

9:30 am -10:15 am, Coffee, Tea, Muffins-Kitchen/Hall 10:30 am, Saturday Community Service-Sanctuary 12:30 pm, Lunch-Hall ($)

October 1, 2017

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* The Messy Church Program has been in existence since October of 2013. Greeted and welcomed by Pastor Marco when first arriving, everyone may participate in arts, crafts, and activities geared towards the monthly theme. Then moving into the Sanctuary, Pastor Marco will tie everything together including 2 or 3 songs and a prayer, followed by supper and fellowship.

The program operates on a budget consisting of money from the Board through the Christian Development committee, donations from participants through a free-will offering, and money from the Legacy Fund as voted on at the Annual meeting. This includes not only the cost of materials used but the food purchased for the supper. As well, many supplies are donated.

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In June of 2017 we saw our 40th Messy Church program offered!

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Volunteers are always welcome, whether it be assisting with a craft, a story, a game, a song, or with the food in the kitchen. Including our food preparation planning individuals, there are currently 16 people on the planning committee. Everyone is welcome to come and simply see what the buzz is all about.

10:30 am - 11:30 am, Regular Sunday Service, Special Music, Communion-Sanctuary 11:30 am, Coffee to Follow-Kitchen/Hall 12:00 pm, Anniversary Cake-Kitchen/Hall

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Bill Nielsen

Trail Run

Annually a run is organized by the Bill Nielson Trail Society in Bill Nielsen’s honour and all monies raised go to building and maintaining the beautiful natural trails around Lacombe.

Bill Nielsen, a 100rd marathoner, built and maintained most of these trails that surround and connect the six lakes in and around the City of Lacombe.

Open all season, Bill‘s trails are perfect to run, walk, bike or snowshoe in the winter. The Bill Nielsen Trail Society is committed to working collaboratively with the City of Lacombe, and other stakeholders, in the facilitation of trail awareness, development, and maintenance for the enjoyment by individuals and families.

Come and enjoy a scenic tour of Lacombe’s Trail System. Learn more about the trails and the runs at www.billstrailrun.com.

Old Prairie Sentinel

Distillery

Tours

Please allow us to extend our appreciation for the overwhelming community support we’ve received by joining us at the distillery on September 30th for a behind the scenes glimpse of our facility. From locally sourced barley - sewn, grown and harvested using horse-drawn equipment and traditional methods to contemporary distillation equipment, you’ll learn all about how we craft our products before enjoying samples of our: · · · ·

Premium Single Malt Vodka Prairie Berry Dry Gin Barrel Spice Distilled Gin Pickled Pepper Vodka

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Satur Start tim day: es for run s 10:00 am ....10 Mil er 10:15 am ....10k 10:30 am .... with 2k t 5k; o follow

Saturday 1-9 pm TBC

FREE

In addition, we’ll be launching our autumn cocktail menu in our new tasting room so that you can enjoy cocktails and snacks while taking in the experience with friends and family. Children are always welcome to join you.

We’re excited to return some of the fabulous ‘community spirit’ that you’ve shown us so please be our honoured guests on September 30th. Onsite purchase will also be available for those who wish to take some spirits home.

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Central Alberta

New this year, the Central Alberta Film Festival (CAFF) is joining the Lacombe Culture & Harvest Festival to bring you 3 days of films! Watch the festival webpage and social media for a listing of films and show times! www. lacombetourism.com CAFF encourages and supports local, national and global film production and looks forward to providing fun and meaningful experiences for amateur and professional filmmakers. As a cultural organization, CAFF seeks to enrich the film experience

Film Festival

for both the audience and the filmmakers. CAFF believes that Canadian films and filmmakers are unique and imperative to our culture. Through

proper educational and fun activities, CAFF seeks to create awareness and develop a whole new generation of cineastes for our local and national

Friday 10am-9pm Sat. & Sun. 10am-4pm

FREE cinema. CAFF aims to do this through exclusive promotions, celebrations, festivals, showcasing films and other film-based activities.

CAFF is committed to provide educational activities through yearround seminars, workshops, exhibitions, intel talks, professional lectures and Q&A sessions along with other alternatives to classroom learning. These activities complement and support the artistic process and lead to positive social and cultural development in our society.

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Delivery charges apply

$7.99

Call to order 403.786.0265 or order online LACOMBE EXPRESS

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Lacombe Farmers’ Community Markets

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A great assortment of local vendors, products, and services including a variety of food trucks can be found at the Lacombe Farmers’ and Community Markets. During the Festival the following markets will take place:

Market 9am Farmers’ Friday September 29 , to1pm at the Lacombe Arena th

Community Market

Saturday September 30th and Sunday October 1, at the Lacombe Agricultural Grounds

Gary Moe Sportsplex

Grand Opening Events

8am –8:45pm Free Swimming and Activities at the pool • • • • •

Water Fitness 8:00-9:00am Public Swim 9:00-11:00am Low Impact Water Fitness 11:15-12:00pm Lane Swim & Parent & Tot 12:00-1:00pm Mermaid/ Merman Swim (test out swimming with a tail!) 1:00-3:00pm • Inflatables Swim 3:00-6:00pm • Public Swim 6:00-7:45pm • Water Fitness & Adult Lessons 7:45-8:45pm

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Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Gary Moe Sportsplex and enjoy a day full of FREE activities on Friday September 29th.

10am – 4pm ..................... Free Family Skating in Can Pak Arena 2 2pm – 5pm........................ Tail Gate BBQ fundraiser with Minor Hockey & Lacoka Lacrosse 2pm – 5pm........................ Dan the One-Man Band will be roving around the facility 5pm.................................... Official Grand Opening 5:10pm .............................. Puck Drop for the Generals Hockey Game & Generals Hockey Game

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Friday September 29 8pm-10pm

Kraay Family Farm Kraay Family Farm is a familyrun attraction located just west of Lacombe on Range Road 27-3. They started their farm and corn maze in 2000, and from then on their farm has grown to become a leader in agritainment. In 2012 the farm won a Guinness World Record for the Largest Corn Maze at 29 Thousand m². They now have over 40 activities to do and see at their farm including giant jumping pillows, a grain train,

pig races, miniature golf, the Stalk car Raceway, pumpkin cannons, gemstone mining, giant games and of course, the corn maze!

This year they are hosting an Outdoor movie night on Friday September 29, 2017, as part of the Culture and Harvest evening’s lineup.

Come out and sit by a fire pit (fire wood $5.00), take in all that the farm has to offer and watch a great movie.

Bring a blanket to snuggle with and stay

cozy! Visit the website for information and special movie night rates.

Visit Kraay Family Farm throughout the festival and enjoy a full assortment of activities from the corn maze, jumping pillows, petting zoo and more! The Kraay Family Farm is open Tuesday - Thursday: 4pm - 8pm and Friday & Saturday: 10:00am - 9pm.

Regular admission rates apply.

Visit www.kraayfamilyfarm.com for more information.

We are proud to support Lacombe Regional Tourism and the 2017 Lacombe Culture & Harvest Festival

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Lacombe Vintage

Machinery Club

Join us for festivities at the Lacombe Agricultural Grounds located next to the Lacombe Research Station. On both Saturday and Sunday the Vintage Machinery club will host an open house, pancake breakfasts from 8am-10:30am ($), plus visit their farm museum! Also featured at the AG Grounds; an outdoor market, live music, a petting zoo, heritage and woodworking displays with demonstrations, and exhibition horse races! See the festival schedule for the times and dates of all events.

Saturday & Sunday 8am-4pm

Lacombe

Farmers’ market at Lacombe Arena

5429 - 53 Street n raoir Every Friday Morning e 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. shin

until

Oct. 6

Fresh fall vegetables, fruit, eggs, homemade arts and crafts, clothing, fresh baking, bread, jams, honey, woodwork, beef & buffalo meat, concessions and lots more!

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We make it, Bake it, Grow it - just for you!

For more information phone

Market Manager at 782-4772

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Michener House Museum Tours & Art in the Garden Stop by the Michener House Museum for a tour of the oldest house in Lacombe and take part in the final Art in the Garden event of the year. Share or keep your work of art, it’s up to you! All supplies are provided all you need to bring is your creativity! See completed work created by artists in your own community on display to inspire you.

Art in the Garden is a program offered by the Lacombe & District Historical Society since 2016 and is made possible with funding from the City of Lacombe. Members of the public are invited to drop-in on Saturday mornings during the summer to make art in the garden at the Museum. Using historic photographs and Lacombe’s historic downtown as inspiration, a variety of works were created using different styles and mediums.

Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm

FREE

Pentagon Farm Centre

Facility Tours Welcome to Pentagon Farm Centre. We are a leading agricultural equipment dealership providing sales, service, and parts for the AGCO family of brands including; Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Challenger, Sunflower, Willmar and more. We also have a full selection of short line brands for anything else you may require. Pentagon Farm Centre has been serving Central Alberta and beyond for over 35 years and we look forward to an opportunity to work LACOMBE EXPRESS

with you to prove that “Our Vision is Your Success”.

During the Lacombe Culture and Harvest Festival we are hosting tours of our brand new, state of the art dealership. At 91,586 sq ft, our facility is one of a kind, the largest in Canada and maybe even the world! Come be amazed at how far this industry has

Tours on Saturday at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm

come in the past 100 years and marvel at how technology is such a huge part of today’s farms! Free tours run Saturday, September 30 at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm.

FREE

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Gary Moe Sportsplex Swim Time - See info for event times All day free swim events in celebration of grand opening

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St. Andrew’s Pancake Breakfast - Breakfast hosted by the Men’s Breakfast Group Lacombe Farmer’s Market Local area vendors selling various products

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central Alberta Film Festival Presentation of local film makers and their short films

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Michener House Museum Self guided tours of museum & Art in the Garden

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10am-4pm

Petting Zoo Visit and pet various farm animals

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Lacombe in Pictures exhibit Display of community Memory Project Submissions

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community Market and Artisan Fair Market and Fair showcasing goods and services

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central Alberta Film Festival Presentation of local film makers and their short films

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Flatiron Museum

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st. Cyprian’s Anglican Church

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st. Andrew’s United Church

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St. Andrew’s Anniversary celebrations Service, music, coffee & anniversary cake

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central Alberta Woodworkers & Woodturners Guild exhibit Display and demos of local woodworkers crafts and artwork

1

10am-4pm

Lacombe Lapidary and Handcraft Guild Displays of gemstones, crafts, and artwork

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10am-4pm

Horse Drawn Wagon rides Horsedrawn wagon rides of historic downtown

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Downtown Block Party Scarecrow competition, scavenger hunt, sidewalk sales & more!

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Gary Moe Sportsplex - official Grand opening ceremony

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10am-4pm

Blacksmith Shop Museum Blacksmith Demonstration and guided tours

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Gary Moe Sportsplex - exhibition Hockey Game Puck drop and game with the Lacombe Generals

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11am12:30pm

Musical Performance-carlie rierson Ag Pavilion Stage

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Blindman Brewing Tasting & Tours Tours and information on the art of craft Brewing

5

Free

1pm

Pentagon Farm centre Facility Tour the 91,586 sq ft state of the art, farm centre

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Free

1pm1:45pm

Musical Performance-Wildrose Harmonizers Ag Pavilion Stage

1

Free

1pm-4pm

St. cyprian’s United church exhibit High Tea and exhibit on “Anglicanism exposed”

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Free

1pm-4pm

children’s county Fair collection of activities and experiences for children

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1pm-9pm

old Prairie Sentinel Distillery Tours and information on the art of craft Distilling

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Musical Performance- randy and rai Smith Ag Pavilion Stage

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Horse racing 250th Anniversary, exhibition race Demonstration in celebration of Horseracing’s 250th year

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Kozy Korner

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Musical Performance- Gospel 720 Ag Pavilion Stage

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Lacombe Medi-spa

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Mom2Mom event Market, Fashion show & information and resources for parents

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Spinning circle Demonstration of wool spinning and finished projects

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Horse Drawn Wagon rides Horsedrawn wagon rides of historic downtown

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Historic Photo Display of research Station Presentation of the history of the Lacombe research Station

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Gary Moe Sportsplex - Tailgate Party BBQ Tail Gate BBQ fundraiser with Minor Hockey & Lacoka Lacrosse

5pm-7pm

Michener House Museum Self guided tours of museum & Art in the Garden

Kraay Family Farm

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Lacombe in Pictures exhibit Display of community Memory Project Submissions

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Vintage Machinery club open House & Museum open for viewing

Flying Cross Ranch

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Bill Nielsen Trail run 2, 5, 10km & 10 Miler races

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children’s concert entertainment for children

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Lacombe cenotaph Historical Designation ceremony Public event to commemorate the Historical Designation of the cenotaph incl. candlelight vigil. Speakers @ 7pm

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Exhibition Races: Saturday 2:30pm-4pm

FREE Petting Zoo: Saturday 10am-4pm

Exhibition Horse Races and Petting Zoo Proud member of Lacombe Regional Tourism, the Flying Cross Ranch will be hosting exhibition horse races at the agricultural grounds on Saturday from 2:30 pm to 4 pm in celebration the 250th anniversary of horse racing in Canada!

Some old timers may remember similar events taking place at the AG grounds in the past. Did you know that in its heyday, in the 1930s, the agricultural grounds used to host horse races on a banked oval track?

Join the menagerie of sweet critters from the ranch at the Festival Petting Zoo at the AG grounds on Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.

The Main Gallery & Framing Studio

We offer After School Art classes Ages 12 and up on Wednesdays 4-5:30 Ages 7-11 Thursdays 4-5:30 $20 per class, includes all art supplies & snack.

Different subject each week.

Home of Lacombe’s own Paint P..ARTy! www.maingalleryandframing.com

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Mom2Mom Event

The Lacombe Mom2Mom Event is about making connections in our Community. Shop Mom Tables for previously loved children’s clothes, baby gear, toys etc.

Enjoy a family friendly market and family focused activities. Check out the Fashion Show @11:45am. Meet & Mingle with City Council Election Candidates @1pm, Meet Mickey Mouse at 2:30pm, face painting, prizes & more!!

Sunday 11am-4pm

FREE

Historic Photo Exhibit

of the Lacombe Research Station Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm

FREE National Context, Local Needs: A Pictorial History of the Lacombe Experimental Station is a special exhibit about the Lacombe Research Station organized by the Lacombe & District Historical Society that will be on display during the festival inside the Pavilion located at the Agricultural Grounds.

The exhibit explores how the Lacombe Research and Development Centre has been an important part

See the virtual exhibit about the Lacombe Research Station and other exhibits by the Historical Society online at mhma3@blogspot.ca

of Lacombe for over 100 years. The Station’s influence on the Lacombe community has been felt in a variety of areas including economic benefits, social activities, and agricultural research and education. Showcasing the Lacombe and District Historical Society’s rich photo collection, this exhibit will explore the history and the contributions of this federally owned research facility to the local community and beyond.

We serve Burgers ALL DAY! 5520 Hwy 2A

From Sept. 11th to Oct. 8th, meet your friends at the Lacombe A & W

and enjoy TEEN BURGERS for only OpEN:

3.50

$

Monday – Wednesday 6 AM – 10 PM Thursday – Saturday 6 AM – 10 PM (Drive Thru until Midnite) Sunday – 6 AM – 10 PM

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An Evening of Heritage: Honouring Lacombe's Military Histor An Evening of Heritage: The City of Lacombe's Heritage Resources Committee, in partnership with t Honouring Lacombe & District Historical Society and the Royal Canadian Legion Lacom Lacombe’s Branch No. 79, invite you to attend this special event honouring Lacombe' Military HistoryMilitary History.

An Evening of Heritage:

The City of Lacombe’s Honouring Lacombe's Military History Heritage Resources The City of Lacombe's Heritage Resources Committee, in partnership with the Committee, in partnership Lacombe & District Historical Society and the Royal Canadian Legion Lacombe with the No. Lacombe Branch 79, invite & youDistrict to attend this special event honouring Lacombe's Military History.

Historical Society and the Royal Canadian Legion Lacombe Branch No. 79, invite you to attend this special event honouring Lacombe’s Military History.

Saturday, September 30 Lacombe Memorial Centre

Date:& Saturday, September 30 Park (5412 50 Avenue) Lest We Forget Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre & Lest We Forget Park (5412 50 Avenu 6:30pm - 8:30pm

7:00pm

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Vimy Rid Enjoy Exhibit Lacombe Cenotaph as a Municipal Historic refreshments 6:30pm - 8:30pm: Enjoy refreshments while you explore the new Vimy Ridge while you Resource, followed by the annual Candlelight Exhibit explore the 7pm: Help celebrate the designation the Lacombe Cenotaph as a Municipal Vigil hosted by of the Lacombe Legion.

These new Vimy Historic Resource, bywill the annual Candlelight Vigil hosted in Lest We as Forget Park. by the 7pm:Exhibit Help celebratefollowed the events designation of happen the Lacombe Cenotaph a Municipal Ridge Historic Resource, followed by the annual Candlelight Vigil hosted by the Lacombe Legion. These events will happen in Lest We Forget Park.

Lacombe Legion. These events will happen in Lest We Forget Park.

Call the Connex Bus at 403-786-9000 to book a FREE return trip to the CallCall thethe Connex Bus 403-786-9000 toa book a FREE trip toMemorial the Lacombe Memorial Connex Bus atat 403-786-9000 to book FREE return trip return to the Lacombe Lacombe Memorial Centre to attend this event.

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For more information, please contact Jennifer Kirchner at the For more information, please contact Jennifer Kirchner For City more information, pleaseorcontact Jennifer Kirchner at the of Lacombe (403-782-1264 jkirchner@lacombe.ca) at the City of Lacombe City of Lacombe (403-782-1264 or jkirchner@lacombe.ca) (403-782-1264 or jkirchner@lacombe.ca)

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The Lacombe Handcraft & Lapidary Guild Displays Stop by our exhibit at the AG Grounds during the Culture and Harvest Festival and see what we do and learn more about becoming a member of this local guild!

The Lacombe Handcraft and Lapidary Guild meet Wednesdays, September through May, from 7-9pm in the basement of Kozy Korner (5024 53rd Street).

Join us to learn, work on projects, or take a class in areas such as: Silver Smithing, Making Cabachons, Wire Wrapping, Beading, Polishing, Faceting and more!

Saturday 10am-4pm

FREE

Lacombe Medi-Spa The Lacombe Medi-Spa will be offering free underarm laser hair removal, senior toenail trims, hot shave and kids mini manicures and pedicures. Weather permitting, we will also offer free cotton candy out front of spa.

Saturday 10am-5pm

Downtown Harvest

Festival Block Party

Scarecrow Competition

Lacombe’s Historic Downtown will be all decked out for fall starting Monday Sept. 25th to Saturday Sept. 30th. Local businesses will be participating in a scarecrow competition and members of the public will get to vote to determine which business is the winner.

Saturday 10am-5pm

FREE

Scavenger Hunt and Sidewalk Sale

A Scavenger Hunt will also be taking place at participating businesses with a Grand Prize for the winner(s) that will be drawn on Sept. 30th There will also be Demos at participating businesses and a Huge Sidewalk Sale on Saturday with Buskers and prizes to be won.

Watch for the event page on Facebook and at www. lacombetourism.com with all of the information and names of participating businesses.

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Blacksmith Shop Museum

Have you been to The Lacombe Blacksmith Shop Museum? During the festival, this unique historic building will be open to the public on Saturday Sept 30 and Sunday October 1, from 10am to 4pm. Local blacksmiths will be demonstrating styles and techniques from the 1800s to Modern day with special guest blacksmiths.

The blacksmiths are always busy

making things – purchase a unique piece or custom made branded cedar shingle to take home as a souvenir.

Did you know that the Lacombe Blacksmith Shop is the oldest operating blacksmith shop in Alberta?

It was built in 1902 when Lacombe’s population was just over 100 people!

Why is it called a Blacksmith?

Because they smith with black iron.

Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm

FREE

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403-782-4085 Locally built

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Saturday 1pm-4pm

Children’s County Fair & Concert

FREE

The Children’s County Fair is a place for families to play. The activities and games are designed to teach families and expose them to activities that enhance the development of their child in the 5 Developmental areas; 1. Developing Physical Health & Wellbeing, 2. Social Competence, 3. Emotional Maturity, 4. Language & Thinking Skillls, 5.

Communication & General Knowledge. Experience the County Fair from 1pm-4pm Saturday September 30th at the Lacombe Memorial Centre, featuring a special children’s concert from 3pm to 4pm.

Cenotaph Historic Designation Ceremony, Vimy Exhibit and Candlelight Vigil Saturday, Sept. 30th 6:30pm - 8:30pm Join us for a special event hosted by the City of Lacombe, Lacombe & District Historical Society and Lacombe Legion on Saturday evening at the Lacombe Memorial Centre.

From 6:30pm to 8:30pm enjoy the opening reception of the new exhibit by the Lacombe & District Historical Society; Reflections on Vimy.

At 7:00pm witness the official historic designation ceremony of the Lacombe Cenotaph followed by a Candlelight Vigil led by the Lacombe Legion.

Lest We Forget: The story of the Lacombe Cenotaph The Lest We Forget Park was created by the Lest We Forget Club of Lacombe in 1922. In 1924, the Cenotaph was erected by the Club in honour of the Lacombe residents who gave their lives during the First World War. Since then, the names of soldiers from the Lacombe area who gave their lives in the Second World War, Korean War, and the War in Afghanistan have been added.

The Lacombe Cenotaph is carved from Italian Carrera marble. Albert J. Hart of Calgary designed the Cenotaph, as well as several others across Canada. The Cenotaph cost $3,500 build, and participates in the traditions of memorial architecture that developed across Canada following the First World War.

Saturday 6:30pm -8:30pm

FREE

Candlelight Vigil Candlelight ceremonies began in the Netherlands to show thanks and to honour those who liberated the country and its people from German occupation during WWII. In 1995, the people of the Netherlands held a special ceremony to commemorate their liberation by Canadian Forces 50 years earlier. Dutch children placed lit candles on the graves of Canadian Soldiers.

In Canada, our tribute is used to show the younger generations the importance of remembering what our soldiers fought and died for.

Reflections on Vimy This exhibit explores the questions; What happened at Vimy and what does it mean? and will give visitors a glimpse of what Vimy Ridge has meant—and continues to mean—for the residents of Lacombe. The exhibit will be displayed at the Lacombe Memorial Centre from September 30th to November 12th, 2017.

See the Virtual Exhibit at mhma3.blogspot.ca LACOMBE EXPRESS

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Children’s

Hosted at the

Lacombe Memorial Centre - Centennial Hall

Saturday Saturday September September24, 30, 2016 2017

4 3pm Magician Kyle Key

For more information contact the Early Years Matter Champion @ 403.318.7690 or check us out on Facebook 20 Lacombe Culture & Harvest Festival 2017

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Self-Guided

Mural Tour And Home Tour Did you know Lacombe has 32 murals in downtown?

Pick up a Self-Guided Mural Tour booklet and explore Lacombe’s beautiful alleyways on your own. The booklet features detailed descriptions and historic photographs for all the murals. The tour is a great way to see Lacombe’s history come to life.

Seen enough of downtown? And want to explore more of Lacombe?

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Pick up a Self-Guided Heritage Home Tour booklet and visit Lacombe’s residential neighbourhoods on your own. The tour features 18 historic homes from the early 1900s to the 1940s as well as two historic churches. It is a great way to learn about the unique architecture of some of Lacombe’s historic residences and the people who first owned them!

Both tours were

developed by the Lacombe & District Historical Society and can be picked up for free at the Flatiron Museum, Michener House Museum, or the Blacksmith Shop Museum.

The Lacombe & District Historical Society also produces a self-guided tour book of Lacombe’s historic downtown that you can purchase at the Flatiron Museum on Main Street in Lacombe.

The Lacombe & District Historical Society operates the 3 museums in Downtown Lacombe and a community archives. Did you know that you can come to the Museum and do research? Or donate your family history? Learn more about the society and our programs by visiting your local museum during the Lacombe Culture & Harvest Festival or online at mhma3@blogspot.ca.

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HORSE DRAWN WAGON RIDES Sponsored by

Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm

FREE

For the past 6 years, since the very first Lacombe Culture & Harvest Festival, the favourite thing for everyone to do has been to go on the Horse Drawn Wagon Rides! It’s a very pleasant and leisurely way to experience Lacombe’s historic downtown.

Hop on at the Lacombe Blacksmith Shop and get a ride you won’t forget! Horse Drawn Wagon rides have become so popular they will run on Saturday Sept 30 and Sunday Oct 1, from 10am to 4pm and feature two different wagons for you to choose from!

An open wagon will have a costumed tour guide to provide historic information about Lacombe and tell some stories along the way. This tour will feature many of the murals that decorate downtown as well as historic business blocks and all three Lacombe museums. The wagon can hold approximately fifteen people and the ride takes about twenty minutes.

Not interested in Lacombe’s history and just want to have a fun ride with the family? A covered stage coach will also be available. This tour will be shorter, about ten minutes in length, and will tour some of historic streets in downtown Lacombe. This carriage is smaller and can only hold four people comfortably (six if there are small children).

Seniors’ music and dance at Kozy Korner Join us on Sunday during the Festival for live music and some dancing at Kozy Korner.

Can’t make it this Sunday?

Join the fun at this regular event on the following dates:

Sunday 1:30pm-4pm

Sundays 1:00 to 4:00 pm 2017 dates Oct 1, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 19, 26, Dec 3, 10 & 17 2018 every Sunday till end of May

FREE

Free will donations accepted.

Potluck lunch and coffee included, Donated by audience and entertainers.

Location: Kozy Korner 5024, 53 Street Lacombe, Alberta T4L 1J6 If you wish to play, sing or dance And need to know more information Contact: Don Fraser 403-782-9887

Kozy Korner music & dance

Fun on the Ranch: Petting Zoo, Pony Rides and Outdoor Market

Sunday 12pm-4pm

Get your fill of pony rides, petting zoo, concession and outdoor market on Sunday from noon to 4pm at the Flying Cross Ranch, Located off Milton Road at 41129 Range Rd 263, just north of Lacombe.

If you haven’t quite filled your quota of fun in the farmyard, make your way out to the Flying Cross Ranch for the monthly “Fun on the Ranch” day. Learn more at www.flyingcrossranch.com

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MUSICAL

PERFORMANCES Lacombe Performing Arts Centre Foundation

from the

Saturday 11am-4pm Sunday 11am-2pm

FREE

Once again, the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre Foundation is pleased to be a part of the 2017 Lacombe Culture and Harvest Festival. For over four years now the foundation has been programming musical entertainment in Lacombe with ongoing events such as Music in the Park, Canada Day, and the Culture and Harvest Festival. Through the development of these events, its goal is to showcase the talents of local performing artists and bring top quality entertainment into the community for the enjoyment of residents as well as visitors to our area.

This year the Foundation is excited to be able to present live performances on Saturday and Sunday at the Agricultural Grounds by the following musical acts:

• • • • •

Carlie Reirson Wildrose Harmonizers Randy & Rai Smith Gospel 720 Ryon Holmedal

Ron Orr, MLA Lacombe – Ponoka #101 – 4892 – 46 Street Lacombe AB T4L 2B4

403-782-7725

lacombe.ponoka@assembly.ab.ca

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We are privileged to live, work and play in such a beautiful and prosperous part of Alberta. I encourage all residents of Lacombe and surrounding communities to attend the many events at this year’s Culture & Harvest Festival.

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Spinning Circle

Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm

FREE

Lacombe & Area Spinners will be demonstrating many different types of spinning techniques using tools such as spinning wheels (old and new), drop and support spindles (traditional and modern). They will demonstrate carding wool using hand and drum carders using natural and dyed wools. There will also be a display showing fleeces from various types of fibre producing animals such as sheep, angora goats and alpacas. Watch the spinners Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm at the Lacombe Agricultural Grounds.

St. Cyprians Exhibit and High Tea Saturday September 30th Displays will be open from 1-4 pm

High Tea will be served from 2-4 pm. We will be charging $5.00 per person for tea St. Cyprians Anglican Church is the oldest Church in Lacombe still standing today - built and dedicated in 1902. The Church was first situated on 51 Street and has been at its present site on the corner of Main Street and C&E Trail since 1948.

Lovely stained glass windows adorn the church proper, the oldest being installed in 1939. You would be surprised where the altar rail came from, join us to find out that and more.

We will have manned displays throughout the church and church hall.

Woodworkers Woodturners Guilds Exhibit

Central Alberta

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The Central Alberta Woodworkers & Woodturners Guilds has been a part of the Culture & Harvest Festival since its inception 6 years ago. Each year, members of the guild exhibit a variety of handmade items that showcase their amazing artistry and skill. Musical instruments, furniture, decorative items and children’s toys are some of the items they have showcased in the past.

See the local craftsmen and artisans latest woodworking projects, plus some live demonstrations during their exhibit on Saturday September 30 from 10am-4pm and Sunday October 1, from 10am-4pm at the Lacombe Agricultural Pavilion.

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