Harmon Valley Agricultural Society is welcoming the region and beyond to its Ole Tyme Music Jamboree.
The event will be held on Aug. 14-15 at the Harmon Valley Community Hall at 82302 Range Road 192 in Northern Sunrise County.
“This is a circuit in Northern Alberta and British Columbia with 14 venues hosting jamborees this summer,” explains the society secretary treasurer Deanna Robert.
“Our first year was successful, so why not have another one?”
To attend the two-day event, individuals can either pay for a daily pass of $25 or a weekend pass worth $30. Robert says to bring cash as there is not an ATM on site.
“It is mostly retired musicians getting together doing what they love to do,” Robert explains.
“There are groupies that follow them all summer to come and dance away the two days.”
Robert says there are 17 groups lined up to provide music through the two days, so no extra entertainers are needed.
“We have pancake breakfasts both days and also a supper both days,” she adds.
“Concession is open both days from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and there will be an ice cream truck on site.”
The event is open to the public. She says because it is old time music, she anticipates the crowd to be 50 years of age and older.
“It gives the elderly and retired seniors something to do for the weekend,” Robert says.
“We are using this event as a fundraiser, with all proceeds going towards adding wheelchair access on the south side of the hall.”
Robert says the event will also feature four 50/50 draws with two each day and various door prizes. Free dry camping (campsites have no services) will also be provided with a weekend pass.
For more information about the event, follow Harmon Valley Agricultural Society on Facebook or contact Deanna at (780) 618-6225 or Norbert at (780) 618-5737.
Emily Plihal
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