2016 Cochrane Visitor Guide - Alternate Routes
2016 guide to activities, shopping, staying, eating and playing in Cochrane Alberta.
2016 guide to activities, shopping, staying, eating and playing in Cochrane Alberta.
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5-6<br />
2nd Annual Fringe on the Ranche<br />
<strong>Cochrane</strong> RancheHouse Theatre<br />
101 RancheHouse Rd | burntthicket.com<br />
Advance Tickets $20/night or $35 for a two<br />
day pass or $25 at the door. Two day event<br />
showcasing 4 plays. Suitable for ages 14+.<br />
> 8-9<br />
Provincial BMX Races<br />
<strong>Cochrane</strong> BMX Track | cochranebmx.com<br />
> 21-23<br />
<strong>Cochrane</strong> Fall Fair<br />
Sponsored by the <strong>Cochrane</strong> & District<br />
Agricultural Society and copresented with the<br />
Bearspaw Fair Association<br />
Friday 5-10pm, Saturday Trade Show 9am-<br />
5pm, Garage Sale 9am-12pm, Midway 12-9pm.<br />
Sunday Trade Show 9am-5pm, Midway 12-5pm<br />
<strong>Cochrane</strong> Agricultural Society Grounds<br />
NW corner of Hwys 1A & 22 | Spectators welcome<br />
cochranefallfair.weebly.com<br />
cochraneagsociety.com<br />
Activities On The Green, Special Events Stage,<br />
Horse Events, Midway by Wildrose Midway,<br />
Trade Show, and Garage Sale.<br />
> 7-9<br />
Ticket to Ride at Calaway Park<br />
Calaway Park - Western Canada’s Largest<br />
Outdoor Amusement Park<br />
245033 Range Rd 33, Calgary<br />
Just off Hwy 1 at Exit 169/Springbank Rd<br />
403 685 6102 | calawaypark.com<br />
Enter to win a weekend getaway at a High<br />
Country Properties Vacation Rental.<br />
> 8-9<br />
Dressage Schooling Show<br />
<strong>Cochrane</strong> Agricultural Society Grounds<br />
NW corner of Hwys 1A & 22 | Spectators welcome<br />
cochraneagsociety.com<br />
> 9<br />
Pace & Chase Event<br />
<strong>Cochrane</strong> Agricultural Society Grounds<br />
NW corner of Hwys 1A & 22 | Spectators welcome<br />
cochraneagsociety.com<br />
> 14-16<br />
Ticket to Ride at Calaway Park<br />
Calaway Park - Western Canada’s Largest<br />
Outdoor Amusement Park<br />
245033 Range Rd 33, Calgary<br />
Just off Hwy 1 at Exit 169/Springbank Rd<br />
403 685 6102 | calawaypark.com<br />
Enter to win a weekend getaway at a High<br />
Country Properties Vacation Rental<br />
> 15<br />
Pony Club Rally<br />
<strong>Cochrane</strong> Agricultural Society Grounds<br />
NW corner of Hwys 1A & 22 | Spectators welcome<br />
cochraneagsociety.com<br />
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> 15 (rain date: Aug 22)<br />
SpringHill Annual Charity Show & Shine<br />
Classic Car Show | springhillrvpark.com<br />
Registration: 10am -12pm<br />
Show & Shine: 12-4pm<br />
Charity BBQ: 12-4pm<br />
SpringHill RV Park, Junction Hwys 22 & 567<br />
7 km north of <strong>Cochrane</strong><br />
Live Music, 50/50 Draw, 50 door prizes.<br />
All proceeds benefit the Alberta Children’s<br />
Hospital Foundation.<br />
> 22<br />
The Sears Great Canadian Run | therun.ca<br />
This event will pass through <strong>Cochrane</strong>. The<br />
Run is a long distance running relay in which<br />
teams of up to 20 people and individual<br />
runners will embark on an epic 100-kilometre<br />
journey. All funds raised from The Sears<br />
Great Canadian Run will be donated to The<br />
Sears Canada Charitable Foundation, which<br />
supports the Childrenʼs Hospital of Eastern<br />
Ontario in Ottawa and the Hospital for Sick<br />
Children in Toronto, the Kids Cancer Care<br />
Foundation of Alberta, as well as national<br />
pediatric oncology research. Fight to End Kids<br />
Cancer. Challenge yourself and your friends<br />
to run over 100km in one day.<br />
> TBA<br />
7th Annual Trophy Shoot Outdoor 3D at<br />
Dragon Flight Archery<br />
403 637 0266 | dragonflight@nucleus.com<br />
dragonflightarchery.com<br />
Visit website for event details, registration &<br />
directions.<br />
September<br />
> 4<br />
Slimdor Ranch Rodeo<br />
4-8pm | 403 932 3928<br />
<strong>Cochrane</strong> Lions Rodeo Grounds |109 5th Ave W<br />
Come out and see your local ranchers<br />
competing. Free admission.<br />
A <strong>Cochrane</strong> Tradition!<br />
> 5-7<br />
49th Annual <strong>Cochrane</strong> Lions Labour Day Rodeo<br />
Rodeo starts at 1pm<br />
<strong>Cochrane</strong> Lions Rodeo Grounds |109 5th Ave W<br />
403 880 1760 | cochranelionsclub.ca<br />
Bareback, Saddle Bronc/Bull Riding, Steer<br />
Wrestling, Calf Roping, Junior Steer Riding,<br />
Novice Horse Riding, Team Roping, Ladies<br />
Barrel Racing, Junior Barrel Racing, Breakaway<br />
Roping, Junior Bull Riding, ,Wild Pony Race,<br />
Mutton Busting, Pee Wee Barrel Racing, Trick<br />
Riders. Crowning of the new <strong>Cochrane</strong> Lions<br />
Rodeo Queen and Princess. Adults $15, Teen,<br />
Seniors $10, Under 12 free.<br />
> Sept. 5 - Oct. 12<br />
Halloweekends at Calaway Park<br />
Calaway Park - Western Canada’s Largest<br />
Outdoor Amusement Park<br />
245033 Range Rd 33, Calgary<br />
Just off Hwy 1 at Exit 169/Springbank Rd<br />
403 685 6102 | calawaypark.com<br />
> 6<br />
Free Pancake Breakfast<br />
9-11am | 403 932 6100 | cochranealliance.com<br />
<strong>Cochrane</strong> Alliance Church, 902 Glenbow Dr<br />
> 7<br />
<strong>Cochrane</strong> Activettes Pancake Breakfast<br />
Before the Parade, 9-10:30am | 403 851 4609<br />
Northstar Ford, 340 Railway St W<br />
Cost $3 per person or $10 per family of 4<br />
A <strong>Cochrane</strong> Tradition!<br />
>7<br />
<strong>Cochrane</strong> Labour Day Parade<br />
10:30am | Starts on River Ave to 1st St W<br />
(Main St) and throughout the downtown.<br />
cochraneparade.com<br />
> 12<br />
The Prairie Girls Vintage Market | 9am-4pm<br />
<strong>Cochrane</strong> Agricultural Society Grounds<br />
NW corner of Hwys 1A & 22<br />
facebook.com/theprairiegirls<br />
Email for vendor information<br />
theprairiegirlsmarket@gmail.com<br />
Vendors in one location showcasing their<br />
vintage, antique, handmade, shabby chic,<br />
and farmhouse wares, as well as jewelry and<br />
much more! The Farm Girls Food Truck will<br />
also be on site.<br />
> 12<br />
Pony Club Rally<br />
<strong>Cochrane</strong> Agricultural Society Grounds<br />
NW corner of Hwys 1A & 22 | Spectators welcome<br />
cochraneagsociety.com<br />
> 12<br />
<strong>Cochrane</strong> Humane Society Mutt Strut<br />
403 932 2072 | cochranehumane.ca Mitford<br />
Park in <strong>Cochrane</strong> along the Bow River.<br />
Along the walk you will find refreshments<br />
and prizes! There are prizes for top pledge<br />
earners and activities for the entire family<br />
after the walk.<br />
> 13<br />
<strong>Cochrane</strong> Classics Car Club Show and Shine<br />
in Historic Downtown <strong>Cochrane</strong><br />
Admission per vehicle $10 plus a nonperishable<br />
food item for the <strong>Cochrane</strong><br />
Activettes Food Bank.<br />
info@fitzflooring.com<br />
facebook.com/cochraneclassics
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