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1913 Days

Travel back in time to celebrate Sylvan Lake spirit!

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.

THURSDAY JUNE 9

Mystery Towns Scavenger Hunt

50% off all day when registering with code XYZ

Use the Mystery Towns app as your guide in this downtown scavenger hunt | Play anytime | 1.5 hr duration

Sidewalk Sale

Downtown and around town

Food Truck Thursdays

11am-7pm | 50A Avenue and Lakeshore Drive

FRIDAY JUNE 10

Sidewalk Sale

Downtown and around town at participating businesses

Ultimate 90's Yard Party

3:30pm - 6:30pm | Lakeshore Dr and 51 St at Lakefront Park

Sylvan Lake Farmer's Market

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

Sylvan Lake Farmer's Market

4pm - 7:30pm | Lakefront Park at Lakeshore Drive and 51 Street

Senior's Varsity Hall Dance

5:30pm - 8pm | 4823 49 Avenue at the Senior's Center in the NexSource Recreation Center

Tickets available at the NexSource Center or register online

Movie in the Park: Back to the Future

FREE | Bouncy castles and yard games from 7pm - 9pm

Movie from 9:30pm - 12am | Lakeshore Drive and 40 Street in Centennial Park

SATURDAY JUNE 11

Fire Hall Pancake Breakfast

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

Sidewalk Sale

DETAILS

Friends of the Library Big Book Sale

TIME | 4715 50 Ave at the Sylvan Lake Library

Soap Box Derby

FREE | 10am - 12:30pm | 50 Street and 47A Avenue

Try an available soapbox car or see how to build your own

Lions Club BBQ

DETAILS

Sidewalk Sale

Downtown and around town at participating businesses

Lions Club Barbecue

Cash only | 10am-4pm | Lions Park at 50 St. and 48 Ave

Meet the Makers Outdoor Market

11am-3pm | White Frog Cafe at 5025 46 Street

1913 Days Parade

1pm - 2:30pm | 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

Charity Pie and Cake Auction

DETAILS

Charity Pie and Cake Auction

2pm - 5pm | Community Partners Association at 4936 50 Avenue

Blast to the Past Roller Disco

6pm - 9pm | 4823 49 Ave at the NexSource Center

Tickets available at the NexSource Center or online

Outdoor Movie: Back to the Future Pt. 2

FREE | 9:30pm - 12am | 62 Thevenaz Industrial Trail in the Canadian Tire parking lot

SUNDAY JUNE 12

Sidewalk Sale

DETAILS

Friends of the Library Big Book Sale

TIME | 4715 50 Ave at the Sylvan Lake Library

Sidewalk Sale

Downtown and around town at participating businesses

Eco Print Workshop

11am - 3pm | White Frog Cafe at 5025 46 Street

Pre-registration required at whitefrogcafe@gmail.com

Antique Car Show

FREE | 10am - 4pm | NexSource Centre Parking Lot at 49 Avenue and 48 Street

Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides

FREE | 11am - 4pm | NexSource Centre parking lot at 49 Avenue and 48 Street

get decked out for your favorite decade!

Post your costume and tag @visitsylvanlake

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK

show off your Sylvan Lake spirit

Ultimate 90's Yard Party

Break it down at the ultimate 90’s themed yard party in Lakefront Park with throwback crafts and giant yard games. Wear your fanciest tie-dye, handmade friendship bracelets, tattoo chokers and join the fun! During the event, the community-made tile mosaic art piece will be unveiled - see if you can spot your hand-painted tiles made earlier in the year!

Blast to the Past Roller Disco

Roller Disco

Lace up your skates or bring your scooters for a night out on the town! Snap a pic at the photo booth, play throwback arcade games, and groove to the music. Ticket includes a hot dog or burger with fries and an ice cream float. Be sure to wear your most neon 80's wear or grooviest 70's flares!

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

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

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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

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!

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. Be sure to wave hello to your Sylvan Lake Rotary Club volunteers! First come first served

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 in Lions Park 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.

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!