Organizers are excited about this year's Lacombe and Culture Harvest Festival, which is set to run Sept. 21 on the Lacombe Agricultural grounds.
Things kick of at 10 a.m. and run through until 5 p.m.
Unlike past years, this year the event is only being held for one day - and will be held primarily outdoors as well, said Savannah Lalonde, Lacombe Regional Tourism's marketing coordinator.
Having everything run on a single day makes it easier for visitors to catch all the highlights, she said, adding several of the favourite events and attractions from past years will be included in this year's rendition as well.
"We are having five new artists coming in and painting our giant fishing lures onsite. Of course, we will have performers, as well as agricultural demonstrations."
Another popular event, the duck herding, will be back as well, along with everything from assorted cultural performances to horsemanship demos featuring Flying Cross Ranch, along with threshing demos.
The Lacombe Vintage Machinery Club will also be doing tractor pulls and threshing demonstrations.
Various vendors will be selling their wares on the grounds through the day as well.
"There will also be some features before and after the event. The L.A. Vintage Machinery Club will be offering their Mega Pancake Country Breakfast which goes from 8 to 10 a.m. In the evening, from 5 to 7 p.m., they are having their Roast Beef Country Supper.
The Lacombe Performing Arts Centre will also be having their usual barn dance featuring the Dean Ray Band starting at 7 p.m. And just prior to that, there will be line dancing lessons with Country Pride Dance Club at 6 p.m. sharp. Tickets for the after-hours events are sold separately through the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre.
"There will be a kids' area set up as well, with activities and games for them to enjoy.
"There are a lot of really talented individuals and organizations who will be showcased. So for me to be able to help collaborate and bring it together with our team has been really great, and very rewarding," said Lalonde.
"As a community member, I always love this particular event. It's a great family event, too, and I would say it brings the generations together as well."
Admission is $5 per person, or $10 per family. Those 12 years and under are admitted free of charge.
For more details, find 'Lacombe Culture and Harvest Festival' on Facebook, or head to www.lacombetourism.com. Those interested in being part of the event can email info@lacombetourism.com.
