VEGREVILLE PYSANKA FESTIVAL
JULY 4, 5 & 6, 2014 Friday, Saturday, Sunday at the Vegreville Fairgrounds
3 DAYS OF CULTURAL IMMERSION
www.pysankafestival.com
FREE MAIN GATE Admission All venues (except Grandstand shows and evening dances) will be FREE ADMISSION for the public.
Camping Available On-Site
“To promote agricultural ideals, education and entertainment for community enrichment as a volunteer organization”
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Riveting Rides Non Stop Action Mouth watering Food Fun Family Events Strong Man Competitions Canadian Pony Chuckwagon Finals Tractor Pulls Entertainment Beer Gardens Horse Show Petting Zoo Camping And much more!
• Folk Art Displays • Seminars • Pysanka (Ukrainian Egg) decorating workshops & more! • 3 Day Yarmarok (marketplace) Indoor Booths and Outdoor Tents
• Grandstand Shows - the top Ukrainian dancers, singers and musicians in Ukraine, Canada, United States and others • Kiddies Activities • Fine Ukrainian Cuisine • Cultural Showcase variety show with Ukrainian dancers, instrumentalists, vocalists and more. Rain or Shine • Band Showcase • Dance Showcase All shows go on un de r a co vered • CFCW Music Hall of Honour Recognition grandstand! • ”Trace Your Ukrainian Roots” • Beer Gardens & evening dances with live entertainment • Pioneer Demonstrations: bread baking, rope making, blacksmith, flour mill
For RV camping reservations or more information contact:
VEGREVILLE CULTURAL ASSOCIATION
Ph.
780.632.2777 Fax 780-632-2770
Email: info@pysankafestival.com 4737 - 45 Ave., Box 908, Vegreville, AB T9C 1S1
2014
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Circus - May 27 Kids ATV Training - June 22 Eggcellent 5K Race - June 28 Father’s Day Event - June 15 RV Storage Facility Rentals 1-888-611-0161 info@vegrevilleagsociety.ca
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on the Yellowhead Highway #16 or 1.5 hours west of Lloydminster. Vegreville Economic Development & Tourism Box 640, Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1R7 For more information call: 780-632-3891
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Enjoy our 9 hole course (Par 36) with grass greens and challenging water hazards & bunkers.
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Located 2 km North of the Junction of Hwy. 16A & 47 Street, Vegreville www.vegkgc.com For Tee Times Contact 780-632-3140
www.VisitVegreville.com World's Largest Pysanka (Ukrainian Easter Egg), Our Lady of the Highway Shrine, Elks/Kinsmen Park, Rotary Peace Park, Rotary Rendezvous Park, Vegreville Downtown Market, Unique Shopping & Accommodations, Weekly Farmers' Market, Vegreville Kinsmen Golf Club Old Vegreville Site and Monument, Historic Downtown/Sidewalk Plaques,
APRIL
7-8 VEGREVILLE RELAY FOR LIFE
6 Bluebird Country Jamboree 10 Wendy Brook Concert 17 Bunny Hop – FCSS 12 Ducks Unlimited Dinner 21-27 National Volunteer Week – FCSS 26 Vegreville Women's Conference
MAY 1 School of Ballet Year End Recital 3 School of Ukrainian Dance Year End Recital 21-June 25 Junior Golf Lessons 27 CIRCUS Veg. Ag Society Grounds
JUNE 2 Clara's Big Ride – Vegreville Arena 2-8 Seniors Week – FCSS 7 Spring Iron Person Golf Tournament
Get your friends, families and co-workers together to fight cancer. 14 Alberta Treasury Branch Annual Golf Tournament
15 FATHER'S DAY SHOW & SHINE Demo derby, antique tractor display. See ad on left. 20 Vegreville & District Chamber Of Commerce Golf Tournament 21 Vegreville Kinettes Annual Golf Tournament
21 DOWNTOWN MARKET Hidden gems around every corner and every store. See ad on left. 21 Art in the Park 22 Kids ATV Training - VAS 28 EGGCELLENT 5K RACE - VAS
30 Ed Tillapaugh/Tower Plumbing Golf Tournament
SEPTEMBER 2 Fall Registration – FCSS
6 DOWNTOWN MARKET Hidden gems around every corner and every store. See ad on left. 6 Art in the Park 6 Pomeroy Inn & Suites Annual Fall Cash Scramble Golf Tournament 20 Fall Iron Person Golf Tournament
OCTOBER 20 – 24 Small Business Week 23 Vegreville & Area Awards Gala
NOVEMBER
JULY 1 Canada Day Celebrations
4-6 PYSANKA FESTIVAL 3 days of music, song, dance, food and much more! See over for details. 18-20 Call of the Wild Outdoor and Sportsman Show
November Family Luau – FCSS
15 COMMERCE CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFT SALE Over 35 vendors! 21-28 CHRISTMAS PARADE & LIGHT-UP
DECEMBER
19 DOWNTOWN MARKET Hidden gems around every corner and every store. See ad on left. 19 Art in the Park July-August Sizzlin’ Summer – FCSS
December Reindeer Lane – FCSS 7 Akasu Annual Memorial Service
12 CHAMBER CHRISTMAS PARTY
2015 EVENTS
AUGUST 7-9 VEGREVILLE COUNTRY FAIR
JANUARY
Parade, midway, tradeshow, fireworks & much more! See over for details.
Family Luau - FCSS
7-9 CANADIAN PONY CHUCKWAGON FINALS
Sopilka School of Ukrainian Dance Zabava Vegreville School of Ukrainian Dancing Mid-Year Razom Family Day Celebrations Gun & Hobby Show
See ad on left. 23 Vegreville Ladies Annual Classic Golf Tournament 23-24 Canadian Bunnock Championships
FEBRUARY
MARCH Wendy Brook Music Festival Spring Registration Night
For more details on these events go to www.visitvegreville.com
Visitor Information Centre & Municipal Campground Located in the Elks/Kinsmen Park next to the World's Largest Pysanka (Easter Egg). Open May to September. 30 amp power sites with WiFi. Ph: 780-632-6800 Off Season: Recreation, Culture & Facilities Ph: 780-632-3100 Fax: 780-632-7759
Aquatic & Fitness Centre Includes twister water slide, whirlpool, lanes, weight room, cardio room, sauna, dance studio/facilitation room, racquet ball/wally ball, squash court and tennis courts. Flexible swim times & fitness scheduling. Low rates and variable admittance options Ph: 780-632-6403 Fax: 780-632-7759
Vegreville Centennial Library Enjoy a wide range of books, videos, and music. Free Internet use and various children's programs year round. E-mail: library@vegnet.com Ph: 780-632-3491 Fax: 780-603-2338
Ice Facilities Vegreville Recreation Centre - Games and skate times posted on the scheduling board in arena entrance. Vegreville Multiplex - Home of the Heather Curling Club with leagues for all ages and abilities. Regularly scheduled tournaments. Various Outdoor Ice Rinks around the community
780-632-3100
vegtown@vegreville.com
VEGREVILLE REGIONAL
MUSEUM Located on the site of the internationally renowned solonetzic soils research station of Agriculture Canada (1956 - 1995), the museum highlights the stories of local history, chronicling how the area’s unique social fabric, including its four largest pioneer groups - English, French, German, Ukrainian, has contributed to the harmony of community life since the 1890s. The Rt. Hon. Donald F. Mazankowski, P.C. Collection: 25 years of distinguished public service of the former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada. Home of the Vegreville & District Sports Hall of Fame.
Photo by Joanna Karczmarek
Vegreville Kinsmen Golf Course
Open Year Round Admission by Donation June - August Tues-Fri 11-5 pm, Sat-Sun 1-5 pm Open Canada Day July 1st 1-5pm
1 km east of Vegreville on Hwy 16A Phone or visit website for schedule of additional summer day/evening hours. September - May phone for current hours
780.632.7650
www.vegreville.com