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1913 Days

It's time to celebrate Historic Sylvan Lake!

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Notice of Event Modification or Cancellation

Please note the following changes or cancellations of event activities:

Posted Jube 11 at 9:25pm: Back to the future 2 Drive-In Movie showing on Saturday night has been cancelled due to weather

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

FRIDAY JUNE 6

Mayor's Seniors High Tea

2pm - 4pm | 4823 49 Avenue | NexSource Centre Curling Rink

Join the Mayor for a selection of tea and small bites at the Art Show and Sale with musical entertainment from the Cheryl Fisher Jazz Trio!

Sylvan Lake Farmer's Market

4pm - 7:30pm | Lakeshore Drive and 51 Street in the Lakefront Park Parking Lot

Art Show and Sale

4:30pm - 8:30pm | 4823 49 Avenue at the NexSource Centre Curling Rink

Take in the talented work from artists and artisans across Alberta at the 3rd Annual Art Show and Sale! 2025's featured artist will be Gordon Hiebert, find a sneak peek of his work here!

Movie in the Park

FREE | The Goonies 6:30 pm | Wayne's World 9:00pm Centennial Park

Get ready for a double feature film complete with a concession hosted by the Lion's Club!

Sylvan Lake Cruise Night

FREE | 49 Avenue, West Promenade Parking Lot

SATURDAY JUNE 7

Fire Hall Pancake Breakfast

By cash donation | 7am - 11am | 2 Beacon Hill Drive at the Fire Hall

Art Show and Sale

10am - 5pm | 4823 49 Avenue | NexSource Centre Curling Rink

Take in the talented work from artists and artisans across Alberta at the 3rd Annual Art Show and Sale! 2025's featured artist will be Gordon Hiebert, find a sneak peek of his work here!

Penny Carnival

10am - 4pm | 4823 49 Avenue | NexSource Centre Arena 1 |

Get ready for carnival fun with mini games, glitter tattoos by Bananagum, and Balloon Artistry by Twisty Girl!

Horse Drawn Wagon Rides

FREE | 10am - 12pm | 49 Avenue, West Promenade Parking Lot

Antique Car Show

FREE | 11am - 4pm | 49 Avenue, West Promenade Parking Lot

1913 Days Parade

1pm - 2:30pm | Decorate a float in the theme "Backyard BBQ!" Parade starts at 43 street, travels west down 47 Avenue, turns north on 50 Street, and heads east at Lakeshore Drive, ending at 44 Street

Register for the parade. View or download the parade route

Petting Zoo by Tilted Tiara

FREE | 1:30pm - 5pm | 49 Avenue, West Promenade Parking Lot

Sponsored by Renova Homes! Goats, mini horses, and puppies... oh my! Say hi to a variety of fun critters waiting to meet you!

Soap Box Derby

FREE | 3pm - 5pm | 50th Street 47 Ave - 49 Ave

Try an available soapbox car or see how to build your own! Win a prize sponsored by Aqua Splash!

SUNDAY JUNE 16

Sidewalk Sale

DETAILS

Friends of the Library Big Book Sale

TIME | 4715 50 Ave at the Sylvan Lake Library

Art Show and Sale

$2 18+ | 17 and under FREE | 11am - 4pm | NexSource Centre

Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides

FREE | 1pm-3pm | parking lot at Lakefront Park | Lakeshore Drive and 51 Street

TICKETS

Tickets for individual activities can be purchased at the NexSource Center at 4923 49 Avenue. Or, purchase your All-Access Pass online.

ONE-PERSON ALL-ACCESS WEEKEND PASS

FAMILY ALL-ACCESS WEEKEND PASS

get decked out for your favorite decade!

Post your costume and tag @visitsylvanlake

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK

show off your Sylvan Lake spirit

Varsity Hall Dinner and Dance

Sylvan Lake's Varsity Hall dance palace was an icon of the beachfront for 50 years! Flocking to the summer resort town, Hallers danced the night away in the magical venue. Consider yourself invited to a very special dinner cruise aboard the S.S. Sylvan – The Love Boat, hosted at the Seniors Centre in the NexSource Centre. Enjoy a light meal, take in the live performance, and get up and dance!

Live entertainment provided by Gery Schubert – the man of 1000 voices!

Doors open at 5:15 PM. Dinner at 6:15 PM.

Dress for the occasion! Prizes for best dressed and other categories throughout the evening.

Tickets are available through the NexSource Centre.

Family Disco Dance Party

Roller Disco

Get the family together for a night out on the town! Snap a pic at the photo booth, play throwback arcade games, and groove to the music. Be sure to wear your most neon 80's wear or grooviest 70's flares! Proudly sponsored by Prarie Moon Inn!

TICKETS

Eco Print Workshop

Work with nature and learn a new form of art - eco printing! This fun and versatile fiber art uses the plant's natural tannins to create unique prints on fabric or paper.

Join Dawn from The Boho Apothecary at White Frog Café to forage for plant matter and you work your creative magic making your own prints. Includes a light lunch and your choice of beverage courtesy of White Frog Café. You will leave with your own collection of natural prints! Outdoor event, limited spots, ages 9+. Pre-registration required by emailing Kelly at whitefrogcafe@gmail.com

Eco Print Workshop

Work with nature and learn a new form of art - eco printing! This fun and versatile fiber art uses the plant's natural tannins to create unique prints on fabric or paper.

Join Dawn from The Boho Apothecary at White Frog Café to forage for plant matter and you work your creative magic making your own prints. Includes a light lunch and your choice of beverage courtesy of White Frog Café. You will leave with your own collection of natural prints! Outdoor event, limited spots, ages 9+. Pre-registration required by emailing Kelly at whitefrogcafe@gmail.com

Eco Print Workshop

Work with nature and learn a new form of art - eco printing! This fun and versatile fiber art uses the plant's natural tannins to create unique prints on fabric or paper.

Join Dawn from The Boho Apothecary at White Frog Café to forage for plant matter and you work your creative magic making your own prints. Includes a light lunch and your choice of beverage courtesy of White Frog Café. You will leave with your own collection of natural prints! Outdoor event, limited spots, ages 9+. Pre-registration required by emailing Kelly at whitefrogcafe@gmail.com

Eco Print Workshop

Work with nature and learn a new form of art - eco printing! This fun and versatile fiber art uses the plant's natural tannins to create unique prints on fabric or paper.

Join Dawn from The Boho Apothecary at White Frog Café to forage for plant matter and you work your creative magic making your own prints. Includes a light lunch and your choice of beverage courtesy of White Frog Café. You will leave with your own collection of natural prints! Outdoor event, limited spots, ages 9+. Pre-registration required by emailing Kelly at whitefrogcafe@gmail.com

MYSTERY TOWNS SCAVENGER HUNT

Use your super sleuth skills and head out to explore downtown on a clue solving adventure to decipher the mystery of "The Lost Regatta."

Using the Mystery Towns app as your guide, solve each riddle to find the next clue. It's a super fun way to engage with the town, its history, culture, and some secret spots you might have missed before.

Take breaks during the game to enjoy the food, shopping, views, and festivities along the way. Great for ages 10+ and adult groups. For extra fun, challenge a second group to a race against the clock!

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Best for Families

Fire Hall Pancake Breakfast

Start the day off right with a pancake breakfast served up by your local Sylvan Lake Fire Department! Volunteer fire fighters will be serving up a delicious breakfast from 7am - 11am. Stop by and say hi to Sparky, and fill up on a delicious meal that is sure to give you energy for a full weekend of 1913 Days fun! Breakfast provided by cash donation to the Sylvan Lake Fire Department

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FIRE DEPT.

Soap Box Derby

It's all engines go at the Soap Box Derby! Bring your homemade soap box car and most aerodynamic helmet as you face off the headwind alongside fellow racers down the track. Soapbox cars will be available to try as well. Spectators can watch junior drivers put their creative, gravity-powered cars to the test! Prizes are sponsored by Sylvan Lake Aqua Splash!

Try an available soapbox car or download the car building manual

1913 Days Parade

Everyone loves a parade! Gather along the parade route to watch floats decked out from every decade. The parade begins at 43 Street, heading west down 47 Avenue, turning north on 50 Street, and east onto Lakeshore Drive ending at 44 Street. Bring your candy bag to collect goodies!

REGISTER A PARADE FLOAT

Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides

Take the whole family around town on a horse-drawn wagon ride! Kids are sure to love this blast from the past and nod to settler heritage. First come first served.

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Fire Hall Pancake Breakfast

Start the day off right with a pancake breakfast served up by your local Sylvan Lake Fire Department! Volunteer fire fighters will be serving up a delicious breakfast from 6am - 11am. Stop by and say hi to Sparky, and fill up on a delicious meal that is sure to give you energy for a full weekend of 1913 Days fun! Breakfast provided by cash donation to the Sylvan Lake Fire Department

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FIRE DEPT.

Soap Box Derby

It's all engines go at the Soap Box Derby! Bring your homemade soap box car and most aerodynamic helmet as you face off the headwind alongside fellow racers down the track. Soapbox cars will be available to try as well. Spectators can watch junior drivers put their creative, gravity-powered cars to the test!

Try an available soapbox car or download the car building manual

Toddler Block Party

Keep the little ones entertained at the Toddler Block party! Tons of fun for families to celebrate 1913 Days together.

OUTDOOR MOVIES

JUNE 10 | MOVIE IN THE PARK

Back to the Future

FREE | Centennial Park at Lakeshore Drive and 40 Street | 9:30pm - 12am

Arrive early for yard games and bouncy castles before the show starting at 7pm! Popcorn truck on-site during the movie

JUNE 11 | DRIVE-IN MOVIE

Back to the Future Part II

FREE | Canadian Tire Parking Lot at 62 Thevenaz Industrial Trail | 9:30pm - 12am

Popcorn truck on site during the movie!

Sidewalk Sale

The heart of Sylvan Lake lives on the town's Main Street (now called Centennial or 50 Street). Where community and visitors gathered, did their daily chores, and socialized with neighbours is now home to unique boutiques! Stroll the sidewalk sale and find balloons for the taking, heritage cut-outs to take photos with, live music, and caricature artist in historic downtown!

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Coming Together for Community

Lions Club Barbecue

Join the Lions Club at the Penny Carnival on Saturday for an outdoor BBQ! Grab a smokie, hot dog, hamburger, and drink for a picnic in the park

Community Partners' Charity Pie and Cake Auction

Outbid your neighbour at the Pie & Cake Auction. Take home an amazing dessert and support your charity of choice! Live Auctioneer on site. Donate a pie or cake at 403 887 9989.

Learn more about Community Partners Association

Friends of the Sylvan Lake Library BIG Book Sale

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Senior's Varsity Hall Dinner and Dance

Dinner and Dance

Sylvan Lake's Varsity Hall dance palace was an icon of the beachfront for 50 years! Flocking to the summer resort town, Hallers danced the night away in the magical venue. Throw it back to the 50's and 60's Varsity Hall era at the Senior's Varsity Hall Dinner and Dance! Ticket includes a live music performance and light meal served with meatballs, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and Ambrosia for dessert. Experience live music from popular band Silence In B'tween! Tickets are available at the NexSource Center or online

TICKETS

Vintage Market and Auction

Calling all antiques treasure hunters! Head on down to the Vintage Market and Auction for a good ol' fashioned swap meet and artisan-made market. Celebrity auctioneer, Sheldon Smithers of Canadian Pickers will be on-site making appraisals and auctioning off items! Entry by donation to the food bank. Pre-registration is required to swap or vend.

REGISTER TO VEND

REGISTER FOR AN APPRAISAL

Meet the Makers Outdoor Market

Stop by for the Meet the Makers Outdoor Market in the yard at White Frog Cafe! Come and meet some of the talented makers who supply the White Frog Cafe gift shop in the historic Stone House with beautiful handmade local products. Vendors will have tables and tents set up where you can meet and speak with the makers. It's a wonderful place to pick up those one-of-a-kind items!

White Frog Cafe has also released their specialty Limited Edition 1913 bagged coffee! New and available only for a limited time at White Frog Cafe in the Stone House, that was built in 1913 the year the town was founded. White Frog Cafe has merged two legends from this era and created an exciting new product to celebrate 1913 Days and the Stone House! Try a free cup at the Outdoor Makers Market from 11am-3pm.

Antique Car Show

Featuring vehicles from the 30's through to the 90's, this show n' shine is every car lover's dream! Stroll the line up and share in the joy and pride of other car enthusiasts. Presented by Sylvan Lake Cruise Nights.

Thank you to our event sponsors, partners and volunteers!