Gather your family and friends for one of Alberta’s favourite fall celebrations in Smoky Lake! 
On Friday – Kick off the Smoky Lake Pumpkin Fair by taking in the corn maze, midway and pumpkin showcase!
On Saturday – Guests can take in the Show & Shine, showcasing incredible cars and trucks from across Alberta. Families will love the petting zoo and the excitement of the midway rides. Don’t miss browsing the Farmers Market & Artisan Market, filled with local goods and unique finds. Throughout the day, you can watch threshing demonstrations, cheer on the famous pumpkin weigh-off, and marvel at the crowd-favourite Pumpkin Drop.
On Sunday – Annual Smoky Lake Pumpkin classic at the golf course.
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Friday, October 2
9 am – 5 pm Nekinan Open House – Jam and Bannock, coffee and tours.
4 pm – 9 pm Pumpkin Fair Kickoff – Entertainment, Food Trucks, and the ceremonial first pumpkin lighting.
4 pm – 10 pm Midway
4 pm – 8 pm Pumpkin Showcase Market
5 pm – 6:30 pm Pumpkin Pie Contest
9 pm – 10 pm NEW Drone Light Show
All Day Corn Maze
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Saturday, October 3
7 am – Bus Service Begins (ends at 6 pm)
8 am to 10:30 am – Kinette Pancake Breakfast, Lions Den
8:30 am to 4 pm – Corn Maze
9 am to 4 pm – Car Show Registration (9 am – 12 pm), Show ’N Shine, Downtown
9 am to 4 pm – Garage Sale, 124 White Earth Street
9 am to 3 pm – Drop-In Center (downtown) Pie $5, hot dogs $5, coffee $1 and Pop $2
9 am to 5 pm – Pumpkin Showcase Market, Arena
10 am Kids Pumpkin Painting (Free), kids zone
10 am to 5 pm – Farmer’s Market (Saturday only), School and Kin Pavilion
10 am to 12 pm – Pumpkin Carving Contest, Corn Maze
10 am to 4 pm – Horse and Wagon rides from Pumpkin park to the Corn Maze and back
10 am to 6 pm – Midway open
10 am to 5 pm – Live pumpkin carving
10 am to 6 pm – Food Truck Court / Beer Gardens
10 am to 4 pm – Ukrainian Showcase – Churches Across the Prairies. Includes displays, Music, Ukrainian vendors, demonstrations, and food. Presented by Ukrainian Women’s Association (Smoky Lake Branch and Metis Crossing.) National Hall
10 am to 6 pm – Beer Gardens, Perogies and Sausage, Smoky Lake Curling Rink
11 am to 5 pm – Wine Tasting, 5504 44ave
Noon Start Pumpkin Weigh-off, Complex
2 pm to 4 pm start Threshing Demonstration (weather permitting), Museum
5:30 pm Start Pumpkin Drop, Parking Area Near the car wash
2024 winner ©Photo by Go East of Edmonton Tourism
©Photo by Go East of Edmonton Tourism
6 pm Busses STOP
Sunday, October 5
**Sunday activities to be booked in advance with event hosts**
12 pm to 5 pm Annual Smoky Lake Pumpkin Classic 2-Person Scramble, 18 holes
Members $50, Non-Members $70, Cart $10 Smoky Lake Golf Course followed by Turkey Dinner
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Autumn paints Smoky Lake in brilliant colours, making it the perfect season to visit the Pumpkin Capital of Alberta.
Top Things to do in Smoky Lake
Pumpkin Park – Take a stroll and check out the large famous concrete pumpkins up close!
Iron Horse Trail – Adventure year-round on Alberta’s longest multi-trail system. With over 300km of trails that takes you through stunning scenery, it’s perfect for hiking, biking, quadding, horseback riding, and snowmobiling.
Smoky Lake Museum – Located on the north side of town, learn about the area through artifact displays and historical photographs.
Smoky Lake Golf Club – You can’t miss this hidden gem, with four sets of tees, impressive elevation changes and picturesque scenery, the golf course has something for everyone
Corn Maze – One of the most exciting, and sometimes challenging, ways to enjoy the fall harvest is by tackling a corn maze with friends and family!
Go to Métis Crossing, a Must-See Attraction…
The Métis Crossing, the first and only major centre of its kind in Canada, offers an unforgettable experience. Step into the rich history of the Métis through daily guided tours that bring their stories to life. Explore the expansive wildlife park, home to rare white bison, wood and plains bison, elk, and majestic Percheron horses. Then, stay awhile to savour authentic Métis cuisine- flavours that beautifully celebrate and preserve
this vibrant culture.
Eat & Shop
Savour the flavours of tasting local.
Betsy’s Burger Shack – Want a big, juicy burger with all the fixings? Donair? Milkshake? Betsy’s Burger Shack is where you’ll find these and many more delicious menu options including the legendary Shack Attack burger.
GoFer Liquor Store – With over 600 different brands of wine always in stock and coolers full of cold beer, the GoFer Liquor Store is the largest liquor store in Smoky Lake and has something for everyone’s taste buds! Open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. 7 days a week!
Grant Miller Motors – No one likes car problems. Stop at Grant Miller for all your automotive needs.
Great Bear Café – Grab a nice hot meal and take a photo with the giant bear!
Old Fashioned Bread Bakery & Deli – Stop by this family-owned shop for a selection of delicious Ukrainian baked goods.
Serben Farm Store – Find a selection of locally made products such as artisan cheese, perogies, soups, canning, ready-made meals and more. Plus, they have an online store!
Smoky Lake Farmers’ Market – Grab your produce and other local goodies from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays until December.
Smoky Lake Home Hardware – Your store for hardware, paint, electrical, fishing tackle and more!
Smoky Lake Inn Restaurant – It’s daily specials of a wide variety of delicious dishes, and a lounge with VLTs will serve your dining and entertainment needs.
Places to Go Around the Region
Whether it’s your first time, or you know the area, these spots are wonderful places to see.
Vilna
Cyrs Store – offering a great selection of gifts, ornaments, and home décor
Largest Mushrooms – Bring your camera when you visit Vilna’s Mushroom Park, site of the World’s Largest Mushrooms.
Where to Stay…
Métis Crossing Lodge, Campground and Sky Domes – You’re likely to be tired after your day of adventuring. Luckily, Métis Crossing has options for all travellers. Opened this July, the Sky Dome’s transparent ceilings are perfect for star gazing, the historical Lodge will immerse you within this special land, or the Campground, located on a traditional Métis river lot where you’ll enjoy wide- open spaces, blue skies, and the gorgeous North Saskatchewan River Valley. Stay with Metis Crossing! Enjoy comfortable accommodations just moments away from all the festivities. Book your stay with Code: AMAZING and receive 20% OFF!
Northern Lights RV Resort – Near Vilna, camp year-round with power hook ups available, and Cabin rentals.
Smoky Lake Inn – Looking for modern accommodations but with a historical twist? This fine hotel is located in town and offers affordable rates and beautiful rooms.
Super 8 – Located right on Highway 28, this hotel is able to accommodate travellers, with parking for all size vehicles including big rigs and busses.
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