September 20, 2006 | Tips from Us >
Armstrong, Festivals & Events
A Pumpkin of course! Didn't know Pumpkins can fly? Here's a chance to see for yourself. October 28th is when pumpkins fly high over Armstrong/Spallumcheen. Teams bring their people-powered catapults to the fairgrounds and compete for the longest distance and closest to the bulls eye - which you win if you put a pumpkin right through the bull's eye like last year. Whether you bring a team to compete or just come and watch - this is an event like no other. Just one of the fun events at the 6th Annual Harvest Pumpkin Festival - check out
http://www.aschamber.com for information on accomodations and a list of other events or email us
armstrong_chamber@telus.net
September 12, 2006 | Tips from Us >
Armstrong, Festivals & Events
September 30th 2006, the tradition CONTINUES! Bring the family to Spallumcheen for the 30th Annual Plow Match competition and see the HUGE tractor display on Rashdale Road! See the traditional way of plowing - no motorized vehicles - just men and their horses! Check out equipment from days gone by. To get there, follow Hwy 97A past the lights at Armstrong and then turn left on Rashdale - across from the Log Barn Fruit stand - then follow the signs. For details, call Nick at 546-2449! Stay and play this fall...in Armstrong/Spallumcheen!
August 28, 2006 | Tips from Us >
Armstrong, Festivals & Events
The
107th Annual Interior Provincial Exhibition and Stampede is ready to roll! Beginning
August 30th until September 3rd, enjoy the sights and sounds of a truly agricultural fair. A few insider hints from those who have been there: 1.
Come early -
gates open at 7:30am. Get a parking spot - cost $5.00 - don't use your gas driving around looking for a free spot - support our local non-profit groups. All proceeds from the large lots go to support community events. 2.
Gate admission - the best deal in BC -
$12.00 for adults - includes everything except food and the midway.
Canadian Pro Rodeo action begins nightly at
8pm and is part of your gate admission! 3. Looking for an
alternative to
traditional fair food? Don't miss the
Haystacks, horse blankets and sit down suppers sponsored by local churches and non-profit groups. And what's a fair without mini donuts or a corn dog? Come see us at the fair - we'll meet you at the front gate!
June 28, 2006 | Tips from Us >
Armstrong, Festivals & Events
Thinking about spending
Canada Day in
Armstrong & Spallumcheen? Canada Day Celebrations will be held in
Memorial Park and the whole family is invited!
Games, food, tea garden, introduction of the 2006 Good Citizens of the Year, hot air balloon rides, and more offer something for every member of your family. Looking for more of an agricultural experience? Join us
July 3-7 for the 25th Annual Okanagan 4H Stock Show, the
Okanagan Miniature Horse Show June 30 - July 25, or the
BC Horse Council Western Heritage Classic July 15th - 16th. If you are thinking about joining us, we encourage you to make arrangements for accomodation now. There is a listing of accomodation and services on our website
http://www.aschamber.com or
contact us for a visitor package.
March 04, 2006 | Tips from Us >
Armstrong, Festivals & Events
Thinking about attending the
Interior Provincial Exhibition & Stampede? Or as we fondly call it
'our fair'. The
Interior Provincial Exhibition and Stampede 'the
IPE' is truly an agricultural fair and we invite everyone to join us
August 30 - September 3 2006. 5 Days of Canadian Pro-Rodeo, the largest midway outside of the PNE, displays, entertainment, the parade, and demonstrations are not to be missed.
http://www.ipeandstampede.comLast year we hosted over
114,000 in 5 days so if you are thinking about joining us, we encourage you to make arrangements for accomodation now. We don't want you to miss
milking a goat or watching the
heavy horse competition because you couldn't find
'room at the inn'! There is a listing of accomodation and services on our website
http://www.aschamber.com or
contact us for a visitor package.