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Heritage Days 2020

July 24 2020

ALL WEEK

Sidewalk Sales on Main Street

Scavenger Hunt (with prizes)

The Cardston Historical Society is hosting a scavenger hunt using QR codes and clues to navigate from historical site to historical site in Cardston. To start, visit the Card Home to get your first clue.

Yard of the Week: The Town will be holding a "Yard of the Week" competition during our Heritage Week August 6-11, 2020. A winner will be announced for different categories each day (see each day below).

MONDAY

Cardston Pool Hawaiian Pool Luau. (During Public Swim 1:15-3:15, 5:00-7:00)

Yard of the Week: Best COVID Decorated Yard (Front yard must be decorated to describe your idea of what COVID has been like. You can decorate using masks, gloves, signs, or anything else that screams COVID to you.)

TUESDAY

All Day: Rock Painting Competition

For all you amazing rock painters the Town of Cardston is going to host a ROCK PAINTING COMPETITION as part of their Heritage Days celebration week!

Rocks will be dropped off to Iaslyn and Candace Atwood at Atkins store on August 4th and 5th. This gives you 2 weeks to find the perfect rock and make the perfect painting.

The following age categories will be available for entry (based on age at time of entry):

  • Under 4
  • 4 & 5 years old
  • 6 & 7 years old
  • 8 & 9 years old
  • 10 & 11 years old
  • 12 – 14 years old
  • 15 – 18 years old
  • Over 18
  • Long term care seniors

1:00 p.m. Demonstration Pow Wow Dancers: Court House Museum

2:00 p.m. Demonstration Pow Wow Dancers: Chinook Lodge

7:00 p.m. Extreme Horse Race

Yard of the Week: Most Floral displays, flowers, or unique flower displays.

WEDNESDAY

Cardston Family & Friends Mini Softball League (Wednesday-Saturday) Call Ben Court 403-894-1925 to register.

All Day: Rock Painting Competition (continued)

5:00 p.m. Heavy Horse Pull Event 

7:00 p.m. Pet Show 

Yard of the Week: Best Family Friendly Yard

THURSDAY

Cardston Family & Friends Mini Softball League (continued)

1:00 p.m. Demonstration Pow Wow Dancers: Carriage Lane Market

2:00 p.m. Demonstration Pow Wow Dancers: ExtraFoods

6:00 p.m. CAS Barrel Racing Jackpot:  Time only

7:30 p.m. Jackpot 

7:00 p.m. Vintage and Classic Cars Parade

Yard of the Week: Best Fairy Friendly Yard

FRIDAY

Cardston Family & Friends Mini Softball League (continued)

Pickleball Tournament

WHAT:  PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT ... DOUBLES ROUND ROBIN
WHEN:   FRIDAY, AUGUST 7th and SATURDAY, AUGUST 8th
TIME:   Start and end times to be determined by number of participants.
WHERE:  Town Square Tennis/Pickleball Courts
WHO:    Open to anyone living in the Cardston County
SPONSORED BY:  CARDSTON AND AREA PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION

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AGE GROUPS:     14-18     19-30     31-50     51-64     65+

Register with a partner or Register and we will try to match you up with one, we will try our best to accommodate anyone who wants to participate. 

You will play in the age group of your youngest player.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  SATURDAY, AUGUST 1
REGISTRATION FEE:  $15.00
TO REGISTER:  PLEASE PHONE or EMAIL PAM REEDER (403-653-2210, wpreeder@aol.com)

***We will need a MOBILE PHONE NUMBER so we can contact you with any changes or cancelations and to let you know when and where you play

***We will be following the Government of Alberta Covid-19 Guidelines

Individuals SHOULD NOT ATTEND if you are immuno-compromised, do not feel well, or have been asked to self-quarantine or if you exhibit any of the following symptoms...fever, cough, shortness of breath, headache, runny nose or sore throat.

9:00 p.m. Pars in the Stars (Lee Creek Golf Course)

10:00 p.m. Fresh Air Cinema Drive-in Movie: Jurassic Park (Agridome)

  • Admission by donation of cash or non-perishable food item to the Cardston-Kainai Food Fund.
  • Concession

Yard of the Week: Best Yard to Chill or Relax in.

SATURDAY

Cardston Family & Friends Mini Softball League (continued)

Pickleball Tournament (continued)

10:00 p.m. Ranch Rodeo 

10:00-2:00 p.m. Farmers Market (Across the creek from A&W)

1:00 p.m. Demonstration Pow Wow Dancers: Extra Foods

2:00 p.m. Demonstration Pow Wow Dancers: Lee Crest

10:30 p.m. Fireworks

Yard of the Week: Most Patriotic Decorated Yard (Front yard must be decorated to show your patriotism to either our wonderful Country, Canada, or else for our wonderful community, Cardston. You can decorate using Canada or Town flags, wagon themes, or anything else that shows your patriotism.)

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