Celebrate Rural Living!
Do you own a farm, acreage, or recreational property in the County of Barrhead? Are you interested in what the County has to offer? Don't miss this event!
Whether you’re a young family looking to move to the countryside, retirees planning a rural lifestyle, or a long-time resident seeking new opportunities, the event has something for everyone. It’s a great way to spend the day with the whole family, discover resources that can improve rural living, and celebrate everything that makes life in our County so special!
Saturday, May 3, 2025
- Rural Living Expo (FREE): 10AM - 3PM
- County Appreciation Dinner ($30 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!
- Alberta Open Farm Days, including local host farms:
- Farming Forward
- Gateway Research Organization
- Land Stewardship Center
- Barrhead Fish & Game Association, including Barrhead Gun Range
- Northwest of 16 Regional Tourism Association
- Country Comfort Cabins & RV
- Barrhead Public Library
- Barrhead & District FCSS
- Burnt Water Roasters
- County of Barrhead services including:
- Municipal election information
- Road maintenance & construction schedules
- Programming for agricultural producers
- Emergency & enforcement services
- More exhibitors added soon!
Workshops & Presentations
Throughout the day, join FREE presentations on special topics of interest to rural landowners! - 10:30 AM - Fire Smart presentation by Barrhead Regional Fire Services
- 1:30 PM - Barrhead Fish & Game Association Trophy Awards
- More special presentations added soon!
Appreciation 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
- Tickets: $30.00 each
- Location: Bablitz Hall (4802-57 Ave, Barrhead)
Dinner Program:
County of Barrhead is proud to recognize so many impactful individuals in our community! This year, the Appreciation Dinner will highlight local achievements including:
- Pine Creek Simmentals, spotlight presentation on selling cattle internationally
- Sheri Strydhorst, 2025 Women in Ag Professional Leader award, AFSC
- Larry Petherbridge, 2024 "Legend" inductee, Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame
- Dwajo Angus, 2024 Purebred Breeder of the Year, Alberta Angus Association
- Selection of award-winning speeches by local 4-H Speaking Winners
- Recognition for Outstanding Commitment to our Local Livestock Industry:
- George Long
- Gary Muri
- Ed Doornenbal
- Rural Beautification Award winners:
- Angela St. Jean, Division 1 winner
- George & Judy Andrews, Division 2 winner
- Bob & Barb Jackson, Division 6 winner
Dinner Tickets:
Dinner tickets can be purchased at the County Office (cash, cheque, or debit), or by e-transfer to payments@countybarrhead.ab.ca. Contact the County Office to register before April 25, 2025!
- Call 780-674-3331,
- Email info@countybarrhead.ab.ca
- Visit 5306-49 Street, Barrhead
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