Crowsnest Pass Heritage Festival 2025
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Guided Bird Walk - Crowsnest Conservation
7:30 am - 10:00 am
After meeting at Gazebo Park, the group will head to our location. Enjoy a leisurely 60-90 minute stroll and discover the natural beauty and excellent birdlife of our area. We recommend bringing a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, drinking water, and binoculars if you have them.
Crowsnest Conservation Society
Must pre-register at 403-563-0773.
Meeting Gazebo Park - 13019 20th Ave, Blairmore
Crowsnest Pass Pottery Club Sale
9:00 am - 5 pm
It's a great opportunity to purchase pottery from local artists at reasonable prices, speak with members about the club's history, see pottery demonstrations, learn about classes offered, and learn about the club's volunteer operations. Come see what passionate members can do with clay!
Cost: Free; Pass Pottery Club
Crowsnest Sports Complex,
8702-22 Avenue, Coleman
Crowsnest Country Market Coleman Community Society
10 am - 4 pm
There is something for everyone at the Crowsnest Country Market in the historic Flumerfelt Park, where land was donated to the miners and their families back in 1910. The market features live music, food vendors, and over 20 vendor tables showcasing a variety of local artisan products.
Kids can enjoy the Water Park while adults browse the tables.
Please leave pets at home.
Featured Entertainment:
Mackinley Mallard
Cost: Free
Contact: 403-563-5408 or reimcons@telus.net
Flumerfelt Park, Hwy 3, Coleman
Entertainment Sponsored by Crowsnest Pass Heritage Festival
Discovery Days at the Museum
10 am - 5 pm
Stop by for kid-friendly activities
Explore the museum and learn about
the past. Try your skill at puzzles, crafts,
and more!
For more information,
Visit the Crowsnest Pass Museum
Crowsnest Museum, 7701-18 Avenue, Coleman
ATV Plane Crash Tour - Crowsnest Adventures
11 am - 5 pm
On January 1946, a Royal Canadian Air Force DC-3 crashed near Mount Ptolemy in Crowsnest Pass, tragically killing all seven crew members. Combining local history and rugged mountain exploration, join Crowsnest Adventures for a unique and respectful journey to “The Plane Crash” site.
For cost & registration, visit Crowsnest Adventures.
Masonic Hall Open House
12 pm - 2 pm
Built as a Methodist Church and subsequently used as a Union Hall and a community hall, this building now serves as a Masonic Hall. Tours will include the upstairs and the meeting room.
Cost: free
Contact: 204-894-8540
Sentinel Summit #26, Masonic Hall
14806-21 Avenue, Frank
Lions BBQ & Miniature Train Rides
12 pm - 4 pm
Train whistles will echo through Blairmore Lions Train Park on Saturday as the miniature train provides free rides along a five-inch gauge track. Guests may ride as many times as they like between 12 pm and 4 pm and are welcome to purchase a burger to support the Blairmore Lions Club.
Contact: 403-563-0606
Cost: Train rides are free. The BBQ will have a cost.
Blairmore Lions Park (Formally Nippon) 13437-20 Ave. Blairmore
Artists Studio Tour of Crowsnest Pass
1 pm - 5 pm
Artists throughout the community graciously agreed to open their studios to the public. Please check our website for more details:
Artist Studio Tour Local Artists/Various Locations Contact: 403-563-2218
Cost: Free, Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery
OPEN STUDIOS
Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery
Local Artists/Various Locations Contact: 403-562-2218 Cost: Free
COLEMAN STUDIOS
Heather Fletcher Pottery-8310 27 Avenue, Coleman
Pass Pottery Club - 8702 22 Avenue, Coleman
Tony Partridge Fine Art - 7626 17 Avenue, Coleman
BLAIRMORE STUDIOS
Launstein Imagery - Wildlife Photography
12323 20 Avenue, Blairmore
Gushul Studio Open House
13301 - 19th Ave, Blairmore
Courtesy of the University of Lethbridge
FRANK STUDIOS
Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery
14737 - 20th Ave, Frank
Art Gallery Exhibit includes:
- Postcards from the Pacific – Mark Thibeault
- Blanca – silversmith
- K.Wood – fine art
- Tarryn Louise Art - metalwork
- Thomas Gusul Photography – permanent collection
Guided Coleman Cemetery Tour
2 pm - 4 pm
Join your host Ian on this guided tour of the Coleman Cemetery. Wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear, and meet in the cemetery parking lot.
Theatrical component presented by Red Ravens
Must register at: 403-562-7388
Cost: Free
27 Avenue 80 Street, Coleman
Hillcrest Mine Cemetery Tour at 3:45 pm Sunday.
Spaghetti Dinner - Coleman Seniors
3 pm - 5 pm
Join the Coleman Seniors for a Spaghetti Dinner catered by Chris' Restaurant.
Entertainment: Elidh Bowie
Cost: $20.00 per person, Seniors (55+) and Members: $15.00.
Advance tickets are only available at:
Remedy RX, Copy Magic or by calling 403-563-3665
Payment can be made by e-transfer to
Coleman Seniors 7801 - 18 Ave. Coleman
Food & Tunes Presents: Lani Folkard Band at the Pass Beer Company
5 pm - 9:30 pm
Cost: Free
The Lani Folkard Band is playing at Pass Beer Co., your last chance for Alberta craft beer before you cross into BC. Whether you are a local, weekender, or just passing through, come experience small-batch craft beers and wood-fired pizzas on our large outdoor patio and beer garden facing the Rockies or in our bright taproom and kitchen.
Entertainment Sponsored by Crowsnest Pass Heritage Festival
10801 20 Avenue, Blairmore
Food & Tunes Presents: Terra Dawn Hazelton at the Rum Runner SpeakEasy Lounge
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cost: Free
Terra Dawn Hazelton is playing at the Rum Runner SpeakEasy Lounge in Coleman, Alberta, a cozy, rustic spot known for its hearty pub fare, local craft beer, and a pet-friendly patio with stunning mountain views. It’s a popular stop for travellers in the Crowsnest Pass area, offering friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere.
Entertainment Sponsored by Crowsnest Pass Heritage Festival
7902 20 Avenue, Coleman
Small Town Saturday Night: Booze & Bars Walking Tour
5 pm - 9:30 pm
Cost: Free
Explore the Booze and Bars of Crowsnest Pass on a Small Town Saturday Night!
Take a walk around Downtown Coleman National Historic Site and make stops at several heritage buildings that contribute to the pub culture and popular history of the Crowsnest Pass. This year’s tour highlights live music, local food and drink, heritage building tours, and street theatre. Heritage stops include: Rum Runner, Italian Hall, Coleman Mercantile (Country Encounters), Coleman Legion #9, Coleman Hardware (Cartwright Cares), Roxy Theatre, and Grand Union Hotel.
Theatrical component presented by Red Ravens
You must register by calling 403-562-8858.
Meeting at the Rum Runner Speak Easy Lounge
7902 20 Avenue, Coleman
Food & Tunes Presents: Last Call at the Coleman Legion No. 9
2 pm - 4 pm
Last Call is playing at Alberta's First Royal Canadian Legion. The Coleman Branch No. 9, a non-profit organization formed in 1926, is a testament to the community's unwavering support for the Canadian Military and their families.
Entertainment Sponsored by Crowsnest Pass Heritage Festival
7831, 17 Ave. Coleman, AB
Escape the Barracks
5:45 pm & 7:00 pm
Families and friends can book a time slot to beat the clock and escape the Barracks! This new and exciting attraction is an escape room in which participants (imprisoned rum runners) will solve riddles and puzzles, find items, and escape the Barracks before the Constable returns.
This event will also happen on Friday.
APP Barracks, 7809-18 Ave. Coleman Contact 403-563-5434 For cost and registration, visit:
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APP Barracks, 7809-18 Ave. Coleman
Food & Tunes Presents: Last Call at the Coleman Legion No. 9
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Crowsnest River Band
is playing at Alberta's First Royal Canadian Legion. The Coleman Branch No. 9, a non-profit organization formed in 1926, is a testament to the community's unwavering support for the Canadian Military and their families.
Entertainment Sponsored by Crowsnest Pass Heritage Festival
7831, 17 Avenue. Coleman
Food & Tunes Presents: The Grand Band at the Grand Union Hotel
9 pm to Late
The Grand Band are playing at the Coleman Grand Union hotel, a historic hotel built in 1903 and a local Western small-town hospitality hotel.