Things to Do in Central Alberta: Events, Festivals, Attractions, Day Trips, Getaways & More




18 Jun

Wainwright Exhibition Grounds, 1401 1st Avenue, Wainwright

June 18, 2026 To June 21, 2026

$15 to $26

The annual Wainwright Stampede will feature three days of Canadian Professional Rodeo CPRA as well as Canadian Professional Chuckwagons CPCA. Join us & the hundreds of people ...  »

25 Jun

Ponoka Stampede Grounds, Highway 53 E., Ponoka

June 25, 2026 To July 1, 2026

403-783-0100

Free admission to grounds.

Ponoka Stampede is one of the Top 10 rodeos in the world featuring Chuckwagon races, beer gardens, dances, concerts, parades, midway and of course, all of the traditional ...  »

03 Jul

Vegreville Exhibition Grounds, 4737 45 Avenue, Vegreville

July 3, 2026 To July 6, 2026

Free Admission

Come experience Ukrainian Culture! ~ delicious authentic Ukrainian food: some of the best hearty comfort food ~ smell the aroma of fresh baked peech oven bread… and the taste ...  »

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