Awesome Events and the 2019 Go East of Edmonton Travel Guide Announcement!

Jolene KisilevichAnnouncement, Campgrounds & RV Parks, Entertainment, Events

Spring is almost here!! Check out this newsletter for some fun activities happening in the Go East of Edmonton region. If you’ve been dreaming of Spring and warmer weather, you’ll be glad to know we have posted on our website a ton of events going on this summer. Announcing the 2019 Travel Guide! The 2019 edition of the Go East of Edmonton Travel Guide is being printed as you read this – check for it at magazine racks, and outlets …

Come See why this is such a Great Show – Vegreville Sportsmen Show!

Jolene KisilevichEast of Edmonton, Events, Highway 16, Minburn County, Vegreville

Come one, come all, to the 17th Annual Gun & Accessory Show in Vegreville, hosted by the Vegreville Wildlife Federation (VWF). It’s more than firearms – with accessories, hunting gear and great ideas for the sportsmen.    Happening this weekend! February 23 & 24, 2019 at the Vegreville Social Centre 4802 – 47 Avenue, Vegreville Saturday 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday 10 am – 3 pm Admission is only $5/person. We are very excited to announce that this year’s …

Calling All Garlic Lovers

Jolene KisilevichAndrew, East of Edmonton, Events, Lamont County

A day dedicated to celebrating Garlic sounds like a must attend Festival! This year is the 20th Annual Andrew Garlic Festival Saturday, October 13 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Andrew Community Centre – Check out the famous garlic peeling contest, the 3 time world champion hoop dancer, Dallas Arcand, the Special Farmers market, the Fall parade… there are so many things! Keep reading for all the fun activities they have planned for us! The day is full …

Let’s Go… Super Summer Festivals

Jolene Kisilevich2018 Let's Go Summer Campaign, Camrose County, Cold Lake, East of Edmonton, Elk Island National Park, Events, Flagstaff County, Hardisty, Highway 13, Highway 15, Highway 16, Highway 28, Lakeland Region, Lamont, MD of Bonnyville, Minburn County, Northeast of Edmonton, Radway, Redwater, Roadtrips, Smoky Lake, Smoky Lake County, Southeast of Edmonton, Thorhild County, Vegreville

Summer festival season is upon us. No matter what you’re into, you can rest assured knowing you’ll get an entire summer’s worth of entertainment in every possible way. Let’s get into just what’s waiting for us East of Edmonton this summer! M.D. Bonnyville – Cold Lake Air Show – July 20 – 22 The Cold Lake Air Show is coming back this year! The air show will be paying homage to the 60th anniversary formation of NORAD, the historic pact …

Let’s Go Boot Scootin’ to the Lamont Summer Sizzler Rodeo

Jolene Kisilevich2018 Let's Go Summer Campaign, East of Edmonton, Events, Highway 15, Lamont, Lamont County, Roadtrips

Kick your boots off just under an hour away from Edmonton for a sizzling good time at the Lamont Summer Sizzler Rodeo! Activities begin Friday night with the doors opening at 5:00 pm, the rodeo starts at 6:30 and then to cap off an already awesome night, enjoy an outdoor movie! The FREE Centennial movie will be Monsters Inc. Be sure to bring your own lawn chair and enjoy the summer nights! Enter the kids or enjoy watching others in …

Fantastic Father’s Day Fun East of Edmonton!

Jolene KisilevichCamping, Events, Fishing, Golfing, Highway 14, Highway 16, Outdoor Adventures, Roadtrips, Vegreville, Viking

Father’s Day is just around the corner on June 17th and we want to help you plan to take dad out for something fun you will all enjoy. From fishing, golfing or taking in an exciting event in the region, or just hittin’ the road and going for a road trip. Whatever you decide on, we’ve got all the information you need to make it a great experience! Check out these fantastic Father’s Day events happening in our region below: …

Best Ever Vegreville Gun & Accessory Show Celebrates 50th Year of Vegreville Wildlife Federation

Jolene KisilevichEast of Edmonton, Events, Highway 16, Minburn County, Roadtrips, Vegreville

Come one, come all, to the 16th Annual Gun & Accessory Show in Vegreville, hosted by the Vegreville Wildlife Federation (VWF). It’s more than firearms – with accessories, hunting gear and great ideas for the sportsmen. Happening this weekend! February 24 & 25, 2018 at the Vegreville Social Centre, 4802 – 47 Avenue, Vegreville Saturday 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday 10 am – 3 pm Admission is only $5/person. We are very excited to announce that this year’s event …

Andrew Garlic Festival

Jolene KisilevichAndrew, East of Edmonton, Events, Highway 45

Where can you find a Fall parade, hay rides, stage entertainment, loads of kids’ activities, a car show, family supper and dance, and so much more? At the 19th annual Andrew Garlic Festival Come out to the community of Andrew on Saturday, October 14th and enjoy a family day packed full of festivities and all things garlic. Wait; garlic? Yes, garlic! The Amazing Garlic Race, Garlic Bingo, and the famous garlic peeling contest – these are but three of the …

15th Anniversary Vegreville Gun & Accessory Show Has Something For Everyone!

Jolene KisilevichEast of Edmonton, Events, Highway 16, Minburn County, Roadtrips, Vegreville

Come one, come all, to the 15th annual Gun & Accessory Show in Vegreville, hosted by the Vegreville Wildlife Federation (VWF). It’s more than guns – it has something fun for everyone. Happening this weekend! We are very excited to announce that this year’s event will be a great show – it’s sold out for vendors with a total of 42 booths plus concession. There are a lot of new vendors this year. Photo credit to www.country106.ca Of course, there …