Presented by the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the Armstrong Kin Club, the Great Pumpkin Weigh In contest will be held Saturday October 7th.
Weigh-in will be from 9 to 11 a.m. and there are categories for adults and children 12 and under.
All pumpkins will be on display to the public from 12pm - 2pm.
Winner in the adult category will take home $500 and winner in the children’s category will take home $100.
Entry forms are available at the chamber office or email manager@aschamber.com
A big THANK YOU to Mike Paull who has lifted and weighed pumpkins since we started the festival!!!!
And to Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Rec for providing equipment to lift these giants!
This event made possible through financial support from the Government of Canada Canadian Heritage.

DARK is back for the 6th year at Fort Edmonton Park in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada from Friday, October 6th until Sunday, October 29th.
Grab your friends and plan a fun-filled scary evening at DARK in Fort Edmonton Park.
Edmonton's Haunted Festival is one frightening experience you will not soon forget!
What hides in the DARK shadows?
Do you dare to find out?
Local Food Trucks on-site
*Book your tickets & date online
Tickets are $45 - plus service fee & GST
Recommended Ages 14+
Licensed event with food & beverage options available.
No re-entry allowed

#fortedmontonpark #DARK #halloween2023

Calgary's Scariest Halloween event, ScreamFest 2023 starts Friday, October 6th until Tuesday, October 31st at Stampede Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Be ready to SCREAMMMMMMMMMM as you go through 6 outdoor Haunted Houses where FEAR is what you will feel.
Fear and absolute Terror await in The Slaughterhouse, Reapers & Grimm, Clown Town, Afraid of the Dark, Bates Motel & What Lies Beneath Haunted Houses. But be prepared. The Monsters are hungry.
Explore the Midway of Mayhem, play golf at Nightmare Links Mini Golf, and see the Area 51 Monster Trucks and a bunch more Thrills & Chills!

Tickets are available at the door and online.
Use promo code SCREAMINGSOON10 online to receive 10% off.
ScreamFest is rated PG13

Deadmonton Haunted House 2023 will send shivers down your spine during an unforgettable night of terror and fear starting Friday, September 29th to Saturday, November 4th in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

New location for 2023!
Be prepared for haunted twisted corridors, heart-pounding scares, and haunting visuals as you navigate the halls of horror.
Deadmonton Haunted House has three themes to terrorize you - Return of the Williams Farm, The Convent, and The Print Show.
Conquer your fears if you dare!
Enjoy the Entertainment and Fire Pits as well as the great Photo Opportunities on the grounds.
Check out the Food Trucks and Concession stand too!
Alcoholic drinks sold at the Concession - please have your I.D. with you.
Highly recommend buying your tickets online to avoid disappointment!
*Pre-purchase your tickets in advance to guarantee your time slot and date.
*Try to bring a group of 5 friends so you can go together and not with another group.
*Be on time for the date & time you bought tickets for.
*Dress for the weather.
*Open rain or snow.
*No refunds.
* No high heels.
*Recommended for ages 12+

#halloween2023
#edmontonalberta
#hauntedhousesalberta
#canadian_cary_adventureseeker

The Smoky Lake Great White North Pumpkin Fair 2023 is from October 5th to 8th in Smoky Lake, Alberta.
Each year Alberta growers and growers from surrounding provinces bring their pumpkins, squash, and gourds to the world-famous Smoky Lake Great White North Pumpkin Fair and Weigh-Off.
Come see the Iron Cruisers Show & Shine, featuring cars and trucks from all over Alberta.
The kids will love playing with the animals at the petting zoo or going for a ride in the mini midway.
At 12 noon on Saturday, the Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off begins!

Thursday:
7 pm - Harvest Dinner at Metis Crossing & More

Friday:
*Beer Gardens *Food Trucks & More!

Saturday:
12 Noon - Pumpkin Weigh-Off
*Pancake Breakfast
*Artisan Market
*Food Trucks
*Car Show
*Farmers Market
*Beer Gardens
*Liquor Tastings
*Wine Tastings
*Corn Maze
*Cultural Showcases
*Pumpkin Drop
*Harvest Dinner & More!

Sunday:
8:30 am - Pancake Breakfast
Family Day
*Activities for all
*Perogie Eating Contest
*Artisan Market
*Pumpkin Carving
*Food Trucks & More!

#smokylakealberta
#pumpkinweighoff
#pumpkinfairs2023

Bring the whole family to Elmvales Pumpkin Mania 2023 held at Rounds Ranch on weekends only from September 23rd to October 29th in Elmvale, Ontario, Canada.
Great outdoor fall family fun!

The kids will love the tractor rides to the pumpkin patch to pick your favourite FREE ANY size, ANY colour pumpkin.
Fun pumpkin games - *Pumpkin Bowling Sack Races *Pie Eating Contest and more. (Games are on the weekend ONLY)
Fun for the whole family with over 22 activities in Ranchland for hours of great outdoor family fun!

*Open weekends only*
Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm.

During October - Open on Saturdays from 5 pm to 10 pm - Flashlight Corn Maze.
For $3.00 per ticket add the Corn Maze to your Saturday ticket!

Youth & Adult Pass (10-64)
Price includes a FREE any size/any colour pumpkin picked in the pumpkin patch.
Saturday & Sunday Gate Price $24.99 starting as low as $18.99
Kids Pass (2-9) & Seniors (65+)
Price includes a FREE any size/any colour pumpkin picked in the pumpkin patch.
Saturday & Sunday Gate Price $21.49 starting as low as $15.49

The Woodbridge Fall Fair 2023 is celebrating its 176th year in the Woodbridge community. Held on Thanksgiving weekend from Saturday, October 7th to Monday, October 9th at the Woodbridge Fairgrounds, Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada.

The entire family can enjoy the beautiful local vegetable, flower, and photo displays, the Children’s entertainment building, Daily Dog Shows, and the thrilling Midway!
Pony rides ($5/ride cash only)
*Sheep Shearing Demonstrations
*Pioneer, community, and school art displays
*Craft, baking, and antique competition displays
*Pioneer cooking demonstrations
*Working Blacksmith
*Horse & Wagon Rides
*Petting Zoo
*Artisan Market Vendors
*Food Vendors
*Car Show
*Hourly Turkey Draw
*And Much More!!!!

The Woodbridge Fall Fair is Fun for the Whole Family!

Pumpkinville & Nights of Lights 2023 takes place from Saturday, September 30th to Tuesday, October 31st at the Scarborough Town Centre, 500 Progress Ave., Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
This family-friendly event is sure to thrill with over 2 million lights & 40,000 real pumpkins and sculptures, you don't want to miss this fall favourite!

Located in the OUTDOOR PARKING LOT, across from Best Buy
Thursday - Friday | 5 pm - 11 pm
​Saturday - Sunday | 12 pm - 11 pm

***Pumpkinville Admission is included with your
Nights of Lights Ticket or can be purchased separately***​
You may attend Pumpkinville before or after going through the Nights of Lights walk-thru.

PUMPKINVILLE HOURS
Thursday - Friday | 5 pm - 11 pm
​Saturday - Sunday | 12 pm - 11 pm

PUMPKINVILLE ADMISSION ONLY
General Admission - $12.99
Children 12 months and under FREE

NIGHTS OF LIGHTS HOURS
Thursday - Sunday | 6:30 pm - 11 pm

NIGHTS OF LIGHTS & PUMPKINVILLE ADMISSION
Adult Pass (13+) - $19.99
Child Pass (2-12yrs) - $14.99 *Children 12 months and under FREE
Family 4-pack - $65 (2 Adult + 2 Child Passes)
Friends 4-pack - $70 (4 Adult Passes)
*ALL PROMO CODES ARE NOT VALID ON PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED TICKETS*
Children aged 1 years & under are FREE

Dog-friendly days: Oct 1, 5, 8, 14, 19, 22, 27, and 30
Your pet must remain on a leash at all times.
Please have your pets use the washroom before entering the event.
The experience is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

The 170th Rockton Worlds Fair is a Thanksgiving weekend tradition for thousands of families and visitors from all over the country.
This 4-day Fair is one not to be missed with so much to see and do.
*Huge Heavy Horse Show *Large 4-H Shows *8 Horse Hitch Tent *Livestock Shows
*Children's & Family Entertainment *D.A. Campbell Amusements Midway *Great Food
*3 Nights Championships Demo Derby & so much more!
Demo Derby Times
Friday 730 pm
Saturday 730 pm with Power Wheels Demo
Sunday 530 pm

See you at the 170th edition of Rockton World's Fair on Thanksgiving weekend!
The fair is Rain or Shine!
Pets are NOT allowed entry to the Rockton Fairgrounds except canine & pet show competitors.
Licensed dog guides & service animals are welcomed

#ontariofallfairs2023
#fallfairs
#rocktonontario
#rocktonworldsfair2023

The Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show is a 7-day event from Monday, October 3rd to Monday, October 9th at the Norfolk County Fairgrounds in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada.
Visit Ontario’s oldest agricultural fair which is also one of the largest in Ontario along with the Canadian National Exhibition, The Royal Winter Fair, and Western Fair.
There are over 15,000 entries in the competitions including Garden Products with Giant Pumpkins, Equine, Art, Livestock, Poultry, Homecraft, and Photography.
Amazing Concerts and 5 days of Motorsports fill the Grandstands over 7 days ending on Thanksgiving. Monday.
The schedule of events is extensive so please visit the norfolkcountyfair website for a complete list for the 183rd Annual Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show.

ADMISSION PRICES
RIDE ALL DAY, ANY DAY Voucher $40
WEEKLY ADMISSION (7 days of Fair) $58
General Admission (14+)
Tues Oct. 3rd Young Canada Day ALL STUDENTS FREE
Tuesday – Thursday $13
Friday – Monday $15
Youth (Ages 6-13)
Tuesday, Oct. 3rd Young Canada Day ALL STUDENTS FREE
Wednesday – Monday $8
Kids (Ages 5 & Under)
ALWAYS FREE – No Ticket Required
Seniors Day – Wednesday, October 4th (ages 60+)
Wednesday, Oct. 4 $9
PARKING
Parking Daily Rate $10
Parking Weekly Rate $40
Monday, October 9 *Does NOT include Fair Admission*
Demolition Derby Reserved Grandstand Seating $5

For an incredible agricultural Fair experience, plan to visit the 2023 Erin Fall Fair on Thanksgiving Weekend in Erin, Ontario, Canada.
The 173rd Erin Fall Fair is a preview to the Royal Winter Fair and is 5 days of family fun so mark your calendar and we will see you at the Fair!

Schedule of Events
Thursday, October 5th
5:00 pm
GATES OPEN
5:00-11:00 pm
Midway
★ TOONIE NIGHT
All Rides and Admission $2
6:00-9:00 pm
Hall open to receive exhibits (Exhibits Hall)

Friday, October 6th
4:00 pm
GATES & MIDWAY OPEN
4:00 pm-11:00 pm
Midway
★ BRACELET DAY
7 hours for only $40
6:00 pm
Tractor Pull (Track)
6:30 pm
Cafe/Country Store opens (Exhibits Hall)
7:00 pm
Ambassador Competition (Exhibits Hall)
7:00 pm
Dufferin County Line (Festival Gardens)
8:00 pm
The Rogersons (Exhibits Hall)

Saturday, October 7th
9:00 am
Cafe/Country Store opens (Exhibits Hall)
Gaited Horse Show (Track Ring)
Hunter/Jumper Show (N. Horse Ring)
Vintage Tractor Show (S. of Festival Gardens)

10:00 a-11:00 am ONLY
Midway
★ FREE RIDES
10:00 am
Mystic Drumz - Farmtastic Soundz (Exhibits Hall)
The Fire Guy (Outdoor Stage)
Jersey Show (Show Barn)
Goat Show (Agri-Dome)
11:00 am
Baby Show (Exhibits Hall)
Kids Pedal Pull (Outdoor Stage)
12:00 pm
Naomi Bristow, The Singin' Cowgirl (Exhibits Hall)
Mystic Drumz - Farmtastic Soundz (Outdoor Stage)
12:30 pm
Horse Pull (Track)
1:00 pm
4-H'ers Little Royal (Show Barn)
Young At Heart Singers (Exhibits Hall)
The Fire Guy (Outdoor Stage)
2:00 pm
Naomi Bristow, The Singin' Cowgirl (Outdoor Stage)
Bryce Butcher (Exhibits Hall)
3:00 pm
Mystic Drumz - Farmtastic Soundz (Exhibits Hall)
The Fire Guy (Outdoor Stage)
4:00 pm
Naomi Bristow, The Singin' Cowgirl (Exhibits Hall)
5:00 pm
Truck Pull (Track)
7:00 pm
The Mudmen (Festival Gardens)
The Fitzgeralds (Exhibits Hall)

Sunday, October 8th
8:30 am
Ponies - Welsh & Open (Track Ring)
8:45 am - Extreme Cowboy Race (N. Horse Ring)
9:00 - Cafe/Country Store opens (Exhibits Hall)
Registration Beef Show (Show Barn)
9:30 am
Beef Peewee Showman (Show Barn)
Open Sheep Show (Agri-Dome)
Heavy Horse & Haflinger Show (Track)
10:00 am-11:00 am ONLY
Midway
★ FREE RIDES
10:00 am
Erin 4-H Beef Achievement (Show Barn)
Birds of Prey (Outdoor Stage)
All Beef Breeds Show (Show Barn)
11:00 am
Yvette The Puppet Lady (Exhibits Hall)
Kids Pedal Pull (Outdoor Stage)
12:00 pm
Bryce Butcher (Outdoor Stage)
Orangeville Show Chorus (Exhibits Hall)
1:00 pm
Erin 4-H Beef Interclub Show (Show Barn)
Ambassador Cake Auction (Exhibits Hall)
Birds of Prey (Outdoor Stage)
2:00 pm
Yvette The Puppet Lady (Outdoor Stage)
Orangeville Show Chorus (Exhibits Hall)
3:00 pm
Paula Turnbull, Opera Singer (Exhibits Hall)
Birds of Prey (Outdoor Stage)
4:00 pm
Farmers and Kids Olympics (Outdoor Stage)
Yvette The Puppet Lady (Exhibits Hall)
5:30 pm
Lawn Tractor Pull (Track)
7:00 pm
Aaron Muir Band (Exhibits Hall)
Transistor Radio (Festival Gardens)
9:00 pm
Fireworks (Track)

Monday, October 9th
9:00 am
Mimosa 4-H Poultry Show (Agri-Dome)
9:30 am
Cafe/Country Store opens (Exhibits Hall)
Open Horse Show (N. Horse Ring)
Rabbit and Cavy Show (Show Barn)
10:00 am
EDHS Band (Exhibits Hall)
11:00 am
Mika McCairley (Exhibits Hall)
Speaking of Wildlife (Outdoor Stage)
12:00 pm
Children's Cookie Decorating (Exhibits Hall)
Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance (Outdoor Stage)
1:00 pm
Demolition Derby (Track)
Johnny Cash Tribute (Exhibits Hall)
Speaking of Wildlife (Outdoor Stage)
2:00 pm
Mika McCairley (Outdoor Stage)
3:00 pm
Speaking of Wildlife (Outdoor Stage)
3:30 pm
Exhibits Hall Closes
Cafe/Country Store closes
4:00 pm
Presentation of Special Awards (Outdoor Stage)
4:15 pm
50/50 Lottery Draw (Outdoor Stage)
4:30 pm
Midway, Festival Gardens & Fairgrounds Close

GATE PRICING
Debit or credit only.
NO CASH SALES available.
Adult (ages 13+): $18.00
Children (ages 5-12): $8.00
Children under 5: Free
Thursday Toonie Night:
Admission is $2
4-H Members: Free
* When presenting 2023 membership card

#ontariofallfairs2023
#fallfairs
#erinontario

The 168th Dorchester Fall Fair will be on Thanksgiving Weekend from Friday, October 6th to Monday, October 9th at the Dorchester Fairgrounds, Dorchester, Ontario, Canada.
Come out for some Hay-larious Fall Fun at the Parade on Saturday to kick off the Fair.
Lots to see and do, *Agriculture Displays *Midway *Homecraft Exhibits
*Demolition Derby *Outdoor Entertainment Stage and more!
This year the Fairs theme is HAY-larious Fall Fun!
Fair Hours
Friday - BUILDINGS CLOSED Free Admission to grounds; Midway opens at 4 pm
Saturday - 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday - 10 am - 4 pm
Monday - 10 am - 5 pm

Gate Admission
Elementary Students - $4.00
High School Students - $8.00
Adults - $8.00
Children 5 and Under FREE
​

Come on out to Harvest Lights at the Calgary Farmyard!

Open Fridays and Saturdays 5:00PM - 9:30PM Sept 15-Oct. 30


Enjoy ALL of the fun of the Farmyard! The whole farm remains open while being lit with thousands of colourful lights under the prairie evening sky.

Find your way around the huge CornMaze- featuring 2 phases. It is kept dark for extra excitement!

Find the animals under the harvest lights- including goats, cows, llamas, pigs and more! Enjoy the huge playground and rope area, the massive inflatable jumping bubbles, barn basketball, gem mining, zip-lining, mini-putt and so much more!

Come hungry! With delicious menu items you'll be sure to find something for everyone. Including mini donuts.

Pumpkins are available too of course!

A great way to enjoy the fun of the Farmyard in a casual setting with lights and colours you only see this time of year.

The whole farm is lit up in an amazing display - except the corn maze of course! That remains dark to give the added challenge to find your way through with your flashlights. *Don't forget your flashlights! *

Pumpkin and fall displays are scattered throughout the farm for your perfect fall photoshoot!

Ages 2 and under FREE, ages 3 and up require admission.

Lots of parking available at the farm.

Located just outside of Calgary at 284022 Township Rd 224, Alberta T1X 0J6

Purchase tickets online or at the farm. Cash debit and credit are all accepted.

Welcome To Pumpkins After Dark in Calgary Alberta

Starting September 22 at 7:45pm and running every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday plus Halloween Monday until October 31, 2023


GET READY!
Tickets on Sale Now! New for 2023, the flexpass!

Pumpkins After Dark is Canada’s award-winning outdoor Halloween event. Featuring over 6,000+ hand-carved pumpkins, this one-of-a-kind walk-through experience is the must-see event of the fall season.

Explore the magical pathway of lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, with music, sounds and special effects. With classic Halloween characters, dinosaurs and dragons, movie and pop culture icons – this family friendly event has something for everyone. Make Pumpkins After Dark your new annual tradition!

Come join us in Calgary this fall!

Tons of brand new displays!

Celebrate all things Halloween

Live pumpkin carving demonstrations

Fall treats & sweets from food trucks and vendors

Fun for the entire family!

Instagram worthy photo ops are found everywhere around the park

Pumpkins After Dark Calgary is located at Winsport, Canada Olympic Park. The main entrance is located at the Festival Tent. Public parking and public transit options available.

Tickets are available for online purchase only. No on-site ticket sales.

Please note that tickets are date and time specific. Please ensure you are purchasing the ticket for the correct date. New for 2023, the flexpass. Allows you 1 admission without having to book a time slot

Happy Halloween Calgary!

Come on down to The Hillhurst Sunnyside Farmers' Market in Calgary!
Located at 1320 5 Ave NW every Saturday from 11am-3pm

Proudly showcasing local artists, growers, bakers and more in the Central Northwest of Calgary.
Some vendors are staples and reliably present each week, and some are pop ins so you're always in for a nice treat! The market is always growing and adding.
Furthermore this is Calgary's longest running market of it's kind.

Maybe you'll get lucky and catch some live entertainment!