Those Were The Days – Western Development Museum

Take a stroll down memory lane during Those Were the Days at the North Battleford Western Development Museum August 11 and 12.

Admission

Adults: $12
Seniors/Students: $12
Children (12 and under): Free
Family: $25

Weekend Passes

Family: $50
Adult: $25
Student: $20
Senior: $20

Attractions

The Story of Threshing
Parade of Power
Children’s Activities
Heritage Village Demonstrations
Wagon and Fire Truck Rides
Entertainment
Trade Show – Exhibitor Application (PDF)
NEW! – FREE train rides on CN’s Safety Train, Little Obie
NEW! – Great Pioneer Baking Competition
NEW! – Dr. Von Houligans Carnival of Calamities (Sunday only)

Schedule of Events

9:00 – 10:30 am
FREE flapjacks & coffee

10:00 am
Concession opens
Wagon and fire truck rides
Children’s Activities – face painting, bouncy castles, games/crafts, pioneer competitions, pedal tractor races and Who Dunnit? Mystery

11:00 am
Live entertainment
Dr. Von Houligan’s Carnival of Calamities (Sunday only)

1:00 pm
Dr. Von Houligan’s Carnival of Calamities (Sunday only)

2:00 pm
Miniature horses and fancy drill

2:30 pm
Great Pioneer Baking Competition

3:00 pm
Threshing demonstration
Dr. Von Houligan’s Carnival of Calamities (Sunday only)

4:30 pm
Parade of Power

Entertainment Schedule

Saturday August 11
11:00 am – Midnight Rider
12:20 pm – Hemmerling & Friends
1:40 pm – The Loewen’s
3:00 pm – Warren Wakelin & Co.

Sunday August 12
11:00 am – Doris Jordan
11:45 am – Evelyn Lang
12:20 pm – Jan Cooke & Friends
1:40 pm – Country Cousins
3:00 pm – Good Ol’ Boys

Great Pioneer Baking Competition

The Great Pioneer Baking Competition will allow bakers to show off their skills in this “from scratch” challenge. Judges and visitors will enjoy the fruits of their baking labors during Those Were The Days. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category will receive a ribbon and prizes donated Discovery Co-op. A silent auction will be held for all the winning entries with proceeds going to the Save the 1158! Campaign.

Download Registration Form and Rules (PDF)