Richard Froese
South Peace News
Toes were tappin’ and hands were clappin’ at the 11th annual Triangle Hoedown Jamboree held July 25-28 at the Pioneer Threshermans Association grounds.
Even the rain and cool temperatures didn’t dampen the spirits, music co-ordinator Louise Myre says.
“Everybody had a great time,” Myre says.
“I didn’t seem to have decreased our attendance.
“We averaged about 250 people each day.”
Entertainment was held inside Triangle Hall all four days.
“It’s an excellent social gathering and a good time to reconnect with friends,” Myre says.
“It’s a family event.”
From young children in strollers to people in their 90s, the event is a big hit for all ages.
People travelled from various parts of Alberta and British Columbia, Myre says.
The event featured a lineup of 21 performing groups from High Prairie, Enilda, Sucker Creek, Joussard, Falher, Tangent, Valleyview, Slave Lake, Spirit River, Grande Prairie, Wembley, Barrhead, Edmonton, Stony Plain, Athabasca, Calgary and British Columbia communities of Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, Vernon and Greenwood.
After two weeks in a heat wave as temperatures hit 35 C, temperatures dropped to 13 C on the opening day July 25 when it also poured rain all day.
The opening night and the Gospel Hour on Sunday are traditionally held in the hall while entertainment is staged outside on Friday and Saturday.
Most of the people camped at the event as 77 recreational vehicles were parked on the grounds.
