Celebrate the best of rural living!
This is your chance to discover the services, businesses & opportunities that make our County such a great place to call home.
Whether you're a young family dreaming of country life, a retiree planning your next chapter, or a longtime resident eager to see what's new, there's something for everyone! Come connect, explore, and celebrate everything that makes life in our County so special.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
- Rural Living Expo (FREE): 10AM - 3PM
- Appreciation & Awards Dinner ($35 tickets): 6PM-8PM
- Bablitz Hall, Barrhead Ag Grounds (4802-57 Ave, Barrhead)
Vendors & Exhibitors
Explore a hall filled with exhibitors & service providers that can help you thrive in rural life!
Are you a County-based business or service provider interested in becoming an exhibitor? Call us at 780-674-3331 or email info@countybarrhead.ab.ca to sign up. There's no charge for exhibitors to participate, but space is limited!
Workshops & Presentations
Throughout the day, join FREE presentations on special topics of interest to rural landowners! - Check back soon for more info on these special presentations!
Appreciation & Awards Dinner
The Appreciation Dinner is our chance to give back to residents, recognize impactful individuals, organizations, & community leaders, present local awards, and showcase farms & businesses that make a difference in our community. The event will include a delicious catered dinner, followed by award presentations & guest speakers.
- Doors open at 5:30 PM, dinner at 6:00 PM
- Location: Bablitz Hall (4802-57 Ave, Barrhead)
- Tickets: $35.00 each, available online (click the link below!)
- Registration deadline: April 2, 2026
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