Are you looking for a great way to explore Lethbridge?

The Coulees and Culture Connection Daycamp features five full days of exciting activities that will keep you busy and show you the diversity of Lethbridge. Participants explore a different location each day including the Helen Schuler Nature Centre, New West Theatre, the Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Be Fit For Life and the Galt Museum & Archives.  Cost of the camp is $125.

The camp runs August 9-13, 2010.

For more information call 403-327-8770 ext. 0

Pincher Creek is once again set to host Heritage Days.  This year's event features a plethora of events and activities.  The three day fair funs from Friday July 30 to Sunday August 1.

Heritage Acres Site - North East of Pincher Creek on 785 off Highway 3 (across the Oldman River Dam) - FOLLOW THE SIGNS.

Here is a quick list of just some of the great events taking place...

ADMISSION:

• Adults- $10
• Weekend Pass- $20
• Family- $25
• Family Weekend Pass- $40
• 8 years and Under Free
• Camping- Dry $10, Power $15
   

The Great Canadian Barn Dance in Hillspring is preparing for three days of incredible music on their outdoor stage, in the parking lots, and around the campfire. Their 8th Annual festival will be a weekend of great music and great food. Workshops will be held Saturday morning with the open mic to follow. Arts & Crafts, games for the kids and a whole bunch of family hospitality will make this a must event to attend.

The Great Canadian Barn Dance (GCBD) is a family-run full-service resort located near the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park in Southwest Alberta. We offer the best in down-home live entertainment; clean, GCBD features campgrounds and accommodations; and the perfect base for exploring the sights in this beautiful area.

For more information visit www.gcbd.ca

The 2010 Alberta International AirShow lifts off this weekend in Lethbridge. The line-up features two days of high- flying action including more than 2 Dozen Aircraft including Tora Tora Tora, a re-creation of the December 7th 1941 attack on Pearl Harbour.

The show will also feature the A10 West Demonstration team.   The A-10 West Demonstration Team is a select group of professionals dedicated to showing the extreme capabilities of the A-10 aircraft through exceptional aerial maneuvers.  

For information on other performances including the Cf-18 Hornet, Vintage Wings Cosair and Hawk One visit www.albertaairshow.com

by Scott Schmidt

For three days each July, a small recreational area outside of Fort Macleod transforms into one of the best parties southern Alberta has to offer.

The South Country Fair – which runs July 16-18 – is a festival of folk music and entertainment, which attracts hundreds of campers, performers and travelling vendors from all around the world. Just last summer, bands came from as far as Africa to perform for the folks at SCF.

What appeals to the continuing underground following of SCF’s regular fans is its peaceful but exciting atmosphere. People come to meet new friends, enjoy wonderfully diverse music and entertainment and to simply escape the everyday stressful grind of life.

This is one of the most special folk festivals because of the intimacy of Fish and Game Park. Big city life is a long way away and your whole world will be a few stages, some food and trinket vendors, a campground and the cool escape of the Old Man River.

Fort Macleod’s Fish and Game Park becomes infused with tents and RV’s spread throughout, keeping the party non-stop for the whole weekend. So even after the scheduled entertainment finishes up for the day, the fun continues for campers well into the night.

Advanced full event passes are just $80 ($70 for students/seniors) and are available online at www.scfair.ab.ca or at Josee’s, 412 1st Ave. S. in Lethbridge. Tickets at the gate are $100 ($90).