Last weekend of June guide to the Foothills

How is it already the last weekend of June?

We're not quite sure but we know there's a lot to check out.

Here are some of the events we have on our radar:

FRIDAY

Goodger-Pink Family Theatre Presents...Frontrunner Fable: A Tortoise and Hare Story! 

Drake Landing Park @ 6:30pm (opening weekend)

Other show times this weekend:
- Saturday June 25th at 2:00pm
- Saturday June 25th at 6:30pm
- Sunday June 26th at 2:00pm

Take the kids to enjoy the retelling of this famous fable while taking in the outdoors! Weather permitting, of course. (Full interview with Katie Fournell below!) 

 

Guy Weadick Days 

High River Ag Grounds @ 5 p.m. 
This event continues on Saturday @ 7 a.m. 

The annual celebration is back for another year, the Guy Weadick Rodeo named after the famous rodeo legend Guy Weadick! Take in all the action - rodeo, bands and a beer garden. Grab tickets here.

Okotoks Dawgs vs Sylvan Lake Gulls 

Seaman Stadium @ 7:05 p.m

Cheer on the Dawgs in a Friday night showdown as they also celebrate the 1,000,000th fan at Seaman Stadium!
Grab tickets here.

 

Pride Screening at Salute 

Salute, Okotoks @ 8 p.m.

Celebrate Pride month and the Okotoks Film Festival by checking out a Short Film Screening of LGBTQ2+ films. These amazing films will have you feeling all of the emotions and ready to dive into discussion with their very filmmakers. Have a drink, watch some film and join host Tom Barker for this great night out. More info here. 

SATURDAY

Buskerfest

Elizabeth Street, Downtown Okotoks @ 11 a.m. 

Catch all the talent fill the streets of downtown Okotoks on Saturday! Musicians, dancers, magicians and more! Check it out and do some local shopping as well at their Artisan Street Market. 

 

Okotoks Dawgs vs Edmonton Prospects 

Seaman Stadium @ 7:05 p.m.

This is technically an away game, so the Edmonton Prospects are hosting our Dawgs...at Seaman Stadium. Kind of confusing BUT either way you can watch the Dawgs at home. Grab tickets here. 

 

Ellen Doty

Tribal Connection Market @ 8 p.m. 

The talented Ellen Doty returns to her hometown to perform a collection of originals from her album 'Come Fall' as well as  covers pieces she adores and appreciates. Grab a ticket and enjoy her soulful sound and even get a sneak peek of some of her new work. (Full interview with Ellen below!) 

 

SUNDAY

Okotoks Dawgs vs Edmonton Prospects 

Seaman Stadium @ 2:05 p.m.

Again, this is technically an away game but still at home! Grab tickets here.

 

Have fun out there! The weather is supposed to be great after today! 

And if there's anything we missed, drop it in the comments on Facebook.