📅 Regional Events Calendar
Reference these events when planning your market schedule
Red Deer Farmers Market
Website →📍 Red Deer - Bower Public Parking
📅 Every Saturday, Year-round
⏰ 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The oldest and largest outdoor farmers market in Central Alberta. Over 80 vendors.
Lacombe Farmers Market
📍 Lacombe - Michener Park
📅 Every Sunday
⏰ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Community-focused market with local produce, crafts, and baked goods.
Ponoka Wednesday Night Market
📍 Ponoka - Downtown
📅 Every Wednesday
⏰ 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Evening market perfect for after-work shopping.
Wetaskiwin Friday Market
📍 Wetaskiwin - Main Street
📅 Every Friday
⏰ 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Family-friendly market with fresh local goods.
Alberta Farm Youth Expo
Website →📍 Red Deer - Westerner Park
📅 March 2027
⏰ All Day
Annual event showcasing agricultural education and youth involvement in farming.
Ponoka Stampede
Website →📍 Ponoka - Ponoka Stampede Grounds
📅 June 2027
⏰ All Day
One of Alberta's oldest stampedes with rodeo, concerts, and carnival.
Alberta Beer & BBQ Festival
Website →📍 Red Deer - Westerner Park
📅 July 2027
⏰ All Day
Craft beer, BBQ competition, and live music.
Lacombe Sunflower Festival
📍 Lacombe - Various Farms
📅 August 2027
⏰ All Day
Pick your own sunflowers and enjoy family activities at local farms.
Central Alberta Fall Fair
Website →📍 Red Deer - Westerner Park
📅 September 2027
⏰ All Day
Agricultural fair with exhibitions, animals, and carnival rides.
Christmas in November
📍 Red Deer - Westerner Park
📅 November 2027
⏰ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Christmas gift market with vendors, crafters, and holiday treats.
