2010 Feature Events

In 2010, Pioneer Acres will once again be hosting a number of Feature Weekends to highlight one or more areas of our museum and bring them to life. If last year is any indication, these weekends are sure to be entertaining and informative.

Most feature weekends will have a concession available on site. Regular admission rates apply except for slightly higher rates for the annual show. Come visit us and learn about Southern Alberta's history firsthand.

May 29 – Spring Show

The first show of the year can bring out some unusual equipment that has been parked all winter. This year, we are going back to featuring miniature equipment such as scale tractors and threshing machines.

June 12, 13 – Keep On Trucking

Our extensive collection of antique trucks is sure to fascinate anyone with an interest in big rigs. We might even run a convoy to a local coffee shop!

June 26, 27 – Family Life

Exhibits in the Crown School, Long House, Beef Ring, and Pioneer World. Guides will be in each building to explain what pioneer family life was like. Something for everyone.

July 10, 11 – Horse Power, Blacksmiths, and Wheelwrights

Demonstrations of the literal “Work Horse” from years gone by. If that isn't enough, maybe burning coal, red-hot iron, and the smell of freshly cut wood will spark an interest in fashioning something useful from raw materials. This is the quintessential weekend for people who love work-horses and all the equipment that goes with them.

July 15 - RCMP Musical Ride - CANCELLED

The RCMP Musical Ride is coming to Pioneer Acres! This is an event you won't want to miss. What could possibly be a better way to spend a Thursday afternoon? You didn't actually want to work, did you?

August 6, 7, 8 - 41st Annual Show and Reunion

This is our main event of the year. Virtually every piece of equipment that we have will be running. Many outside exhibitors also bring displays, equipment, crafts, and much more. Admission rates are slightly higher.

August 21, 22 – Blow Off Some Steam

We have stationary and portable steam engines and a 65 HP Case steam tractor, too. If you love steam (and who doesn't?), you'll love this weekend. There will be plenty of opportunity to get up close and personal. And dirty.

September 11, 12 – Stationary Engines

Farm life and industry as it was in early 1900’s would not have been possible without engines to provide mechanical power. Stationary engines pumped water, lifted grain in elevators, operated blacksmith and woodworking shops, produced electricity and performed a host of other tasks.

December 11 (Tentative) - Christmas Gala

Come out on a Saturday afternoon and meet some new people or catch up with old friends. Our annual Christmas gala started in 2007 and has turned out to be a crowd-pleaser.