Crowsnest Pass Heritage Festival 2024
Crowsnest Pass - Prohibition; End of an Era
Heritage Festival 2024 Event Schedule
2024 - 100th Anniversary of the End of Prohibition
May 10, 1924, marks the 100th anniversary of the end of Prohibition in Alberta. This is the theme of this year’s festival, marking the end of the era of Crowsnest Pass's rum-running heritage.
Crowsnest Community Market
Launch Event - The Bootlegger's Last Run
Launch Event - The Bootlegger's Last Run
Thursday, August 1st, 2024, 3-7 PM
Kids Fest
- This weekly market has extra special activities for the Doors Open and Heritage Festival. The market’s August 1st event will feature KidsFest!
- You can find fresh produce, locally handcrafted items, artwork, fair games, live music, activities, food trucks, and bouncy houses.
- Blairmore Gazebo Park, Main Street Blairmore
Launch Event - The Bootlegger's Last Run
Launch Event - The Bootlegger's Last Run
Launch Event - The Bootlegger's Last Run
Friday, August 2nd, 2024, 7 - 9 pm. Cost: Free
A Live Radio Drama - Directed by Rebecca Dewey Crowsnest Pass Polish Hall - 1406 82nd Street, Coleman
The Heritage Youth Theatre Company performs an original live radio drama with sound effects inspired by this year’s theme:
Prohibition – The End of an Era.
History, music, and mystery—a timeless treat for your ears…and eyes. Bringing history to life! Presented as part of the Crowsnest Pass Heritage Festival Launch Event, join us for an evening event featuring music, historic vignettes, great food and drink, and good times!
Live Concert in the Park
Launch Event - The Bootlegger's Last Run
Live Concert in the Park
Blairmore Gazebo Park
2 pm - 4 pm
Sunday, August 4th
At the bandstand at Gazebo Park, a live concert will feature the local Crowsnest Community Orchestra, Second Fiddle, and Terra Hazelton. Bring a lawn chair, relax, listen to great music and maybe try a little square dancing!
Cost: Free
Gazebo Park - 13019 - 20th Ave. Blairmore