Learn some local history at archaeological sites on this tour in the rolling Dirt Hills near Avonlea. U-drive this guided, 60 km roundtrip from the museum (high-clearance vehicle recommended). Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the prairie at the Man Effigy while stunning views from the Claybank Ceremonial Circle leave you breathless. Visitors learn about celestial alignments at summer and winter solstices and how this large stone circle is like Stonehenge. Contact 306-868-2101 or info@avonleamuseum.ca to confirm availability.
Learn about taking photographs at night with famous Saskatchewan photographer Colin Chatfield. This 90 minute class will explain the process of night photography for only $35. After an hour supper break, join us for a tour to the Avonlea Badlands to catch the sunset and some moonlight.
Vendors: Moose Jaw WDM - brochures, etc; Adam Clarkson - Fancy gun spinning; Lou Stang - Walking sticks, license plates, etc; Dakota - Bath Bombs; Wanda Crumley - Tupperware, Watkins; Charlene Forest - Cin buns, butter horns, frozen double stuffed potatoes, bacon wrapped jalapenos, weiners and beans, fresh smoked jerky; Charles Sudom - Jerky, tarts, berries; Alyssa Copeland - Lava Rock gemstone bracelets; Kinley - Painting nails, eggs, veggies; Gabby - Wood crafts, buttonhole tea towels;
You never know what you’ll find at our street fair/trade show/farmers market. Beef on a bun available for lunch. If you would like to set up a table and sell your products, let us know by the Thursday before and we will add you to the list of vendors.
Come down to Avonlea Heritage Museum and experience the Badlands of Avonlea. These guided tours will teach you about the natural history of the area, recent fossil discoveries, and the animals and plants around you. Not to mention the beautiful scenery! You must be able to walk 2 km over uneven terrain. More information about this tour. Call 306-868-2101 or info@avonleamuseum.ca to confirm availability.
Shine 'em up for our 4th annual Show & Shine! Cars, trucks, tractors, buggies, motorbikes all welcome. Come down and see some of these beauties. Fun for the whole family!
Sponsored by NelsonGM and Genesis Co-op.
Beef on a Bun from 11:30am - 1pm in the Pioneer Display Building
Check out this week's market vendors.
People's Choice Awards - prizes drawn at 3:30pm
Live music by "Feedback"!
Beer garden
Arrive by 9:15am if you would like to attend the guided tour to the Avonlea Badlands.
Bring the whole family down to the museum to partake in some Avonlea trivia. Jaida, Tanner and Micah have some trivia that may be of interest to the young and young at heart. Children will also be painting rocks and having sack races.
Bring your children to the museum for some fun with water! Jaida and Tanner will entertain them with activities that are both historical and fun. Please make sure they don't have watches, cell phones or electronics with them and it would be good if they were wearing sandals or flip flops and maybe bring a towel.
Vendors: Alyssa Copeland - lava rock and gemstone essential oil diffuser bracelets; Dakota's bath bombs; Wanda Crumley - Tupperware; Kinley's eggs, lettuce, new potatoes, cucumbers; Charlene Forrest - Various cinnamon buns, cookies, butter horns; Charles Sudom - Jerky, tarts, berries; Museum - zucchini, garage sale items
You never know what you’ll find at our street fair/trade show/farmers market. BBQ lunch available. If you would like to set up a table and sell your products, let us know by the Thursday before and we will add you to the list of vendors.
Learn some local history at archaeological sites on this tour in the rolling Dirt Hills near Avonlea. U-drive this guided, 60 km roundtrip from the museum (high-clearance vehicle recommended). Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the prairie at the Man Effigy while stunning views from the Claybank Ceremonial Circle leave you breathless. Visitors learn about celestial alignments at summer and winter solstices and how this large stone circle is like Stonehenge. Contact 306-868-2101 or info@avonleamuseum.ca to confirm availability.
You never know what you’ll find at our street fair/trade show/farmers market. BBQ lunch available. If you would like to set up a table and sell your products, let us know by the Thursday before and we will add you to the list of vendors.