Canada’s 150th birthday will be celebrated during Shepody Days, July 7-9, with not one but two festive cakes!
Friday night, July 7 at Chase the Ace, the Village of Riverside Albert will serve cake as part of the festivities. That evening, at dark, Kathy and Darrell Weir will sponsor fireworks over the river. Good viewing spots would be along Water Street, the school parking lot, etc.
Schedule of Events
Saturday CCRC will sponsor the Shepody Days Market on the ACE Fairgrounds, from 9-6. Admission will be free to the fairgrounds. Vendors will be on site with crafts, art, foods, “treasures” and a variety of products. Canteen will be available throughout the day - proceeds for the Albert Career Development Center.
At 9 am, near the Catholic Church, a Soap Box Derby will be sponsored by the Volunteer Fire Department. Registration forms will be available soon.
From 1-4 at the Fairgrounds, there will be a variety of activities for children: a Bouncy Castle, face painting, rides in the FD Little Engine, a Pellet Shoot, and other fun events. A “3 on 3” Basketball Tournament sponsored by the Recreation Council will take place for students in Gr. 6-9. Mindy Holmstrom will have registration forms for the teams. The Firemen will demonstrate a Car Extrication using the Jaws of Life at 4pm.
At 9 am, near the Catholic Church, a Soap Box Derby will be sponsored by the Volunteer Fire Department. Registration forms will be available soon.
From 1-4 at the Fairgrounds, there will be a variety of activities for children: a Bouncy Castle, face painting, rides in the FD Little Engine, a Pellet Shoot, and other fun events. A “3 on 3” Basketball Tournament sponsored by the Recreation Council will take place for students in Gr. 6-9. Mindy Holmstrom will have registration forms for the teams. The Firemen will demonstrate a Car Extrication using the Jaws of Life at 4pm.
Saturday evening, at 7 PM in the arena, there will be a Community Variety Concert. Admission is by donation. The profit from the concert will be split among local charities: Tele-drive, Crooked Creek Pathfinders and the Volunteer Fire Department. At the concert, there will be another opportunity to have a piece of Canada 150 Cake, sponsored by the Village of R-A.
Sunday July 9 the annual Kayak Races will take place at the landing, near the school, at 1 PM. This event is sponsored by Crooked Creek Adventures.
Click here for more race details and how to register for this event.
Shepody Days is a community event, sponsored by a number of organizations; come on out and have a great time; there is something for everyone!
Sunday July 9 the annual Kayak Races will take place at the landing, near the school, at 1 PM. This event is sponsored by Crooked Creek Adventures.
Click here for more race details and how to register for this event.
Shepody Days is a community event, sponsored by a number of organizations; come on out and have a great time; there is something for everyone!
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