It promises to be another sunny summer weekend, which means it’s a great time to get outside to check out what’s happening. Here are some activities on the calendar in Okotoks and surrounding areas this weekend:
OKOTOKS RIBFEST
Okotoks Ribfest is back for a second year with three days of food and fun.
Set for the Okotoks Agricultural Society grounds at 17049 - 306 Avenue East (just north of Okotoks off Highway 2A), the festival will feature mouth-watering fare from Billy’s BBQ and Buckeye BBQ.
It gets going on Friday, Aug. 5 from 3 to 9 p.m. and continues on Saturday, Aug. 6 (11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and Sunday, Aug. 7 (11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
Country artist Trevor Panczak will perform free concerts on Saturday, Aug. 6 at 5 and 7:30 p.m. There will also be performances by Milord Entertainment’s aerial acrobats and the SuperDogs.
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DAWGS FINALE
The Okotoks Dawgs’ final home game of the 2022 regular season takes place on Friday, Aug. 5 at 7:05 p.m. when the Western Canadian Baseball League club takes on the Brooks Bombers at Seaman Stadium.
The Dawgs close out the regular season on the road on Saturday, Aug. 6 with a rematch against Brooks.
Sitting in first place in the WCBL’s West Division, the Dawgs will begin playoff action on Monday, Aug. 8.
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MILLARVILLE CELEBRATION
Millarville is celebrating its 130th anniversary this year and a celebration to mark the milestone is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 7 at the Millarville Racetrack Hall starting at 1 p.m.
Hosted by the Millarville Historical Society, the anniversary marks the 1892 opening of a post office and general store in the area. It was named Millarville after the original postmaster, Malcolm Millar.
During the afternoon event, Saskatoon tarts will be served, to pay homage to the historical significance the berry played in the area. Artifacts discovered during excavations done in the area between 2003 and 2005 will be on display and winners of the Historical Postage Stamp contest will be recognized.
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FRESH FROM THE FARM
With fresh fruit and vegetables in ample supply at this time of year, it’s a great time to visit local farmers’ markets.
The Okotoks Farmers’ Market operates every Friday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. It’s located at 322041 15 St. E just north of town.
The Millarville Farmers’ Market boasts more than 180 vendors every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Millarville Racetrack.
The Turner Valley Legion hosts a market every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Sept. 18.
