Brendan O’Callaghan was one of several artists onhand giving demos in the artisans’ market during the Lacombe Culture and Harvest Festival. Mark Weber/Lacombe Express
This year’s Lacombe Culture & Harvest Festival got off to a strong start on Sept. 23 at the Lacombe Ag Grounds.
A full slate of activities is planned for Sunday, Sept. 24 as well.
Organized by Lacombe Regional Tourism, there are live demos from several artists, an artisan market, a toy show and sale, tractor pulls, demos with representatives from Flying Cross Ranch, a duck herder, thrashing demos, and much more.
Key partnerships this year also include the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre and of course the Lacombe & District Agriculture Society and the LA Vintage Machinery Club.
The Lacombe Culture and Harvest Festival, running Sept. 23-24, features a packed slate of family-friendly activities. Mark Weber/Lacombe ExpressLayla Ellen of Flying Cross Ranch introduces ‘Dixie’ to some local youngsters. Mark Weber/Lacombe ExpressMark Weber/Lacombe ExpressSharon Housman of Sylvan Lake displayed her pottery skills during the Festival. Mark Weber/Lacombe ExpressKaitlyn van de Velde paints a decorative hook in the artisans’ market during the Festival on Sept. 23. Mark Weber/Lacombe ExpressThere was plenty of farm equipment to check out during the Lacombe Culture & Harvest Festival, from vintage to cutting edge. Pictured here is machinery from the Camrose-based AMRAA Equipment. Mark Weber/Lacombe ExpressMark Weber/Lacombe ExpressLots of classic vehicles were on display, including this 1956 Chevrolet Belair owned by Murray Fleming of Lacombe. Mark Weber/Lacombe ExpressA carving created by Bart Van Herwijnen of Bart’s Carving. Mark Weber/Lacombe ExpressDarryl Boyer of Flying Cross Ranch takes a break from giving folks a ride around the Lacombe Ag grounds on Sept. 23. Mark Weber/Lacombe ExpressDuck herding demos are always a popular Festival feature. Mark Weber/Lacombe ExpressMark Weber/Lacombe ExpressBart Van Herwijnen of Bart’s Carving displays his craft during the Lacombe Culture & Harvest Festival on Sept. 23. Mark Weber/Lacombe ExpressA thrashing demo was also a popular draw at this year’s event. Mark Weber/Lacombe Express
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