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Pioneer Farm Life Theme Days - On Hold

June 1, 2, & 3, 2021

Horse-Drawn Wagon

As part of our education mandate, these theme days are designed as a school field trip destination to give students a first hand opportunity to experience rural life as it was in Alberta in the early 20th century. The program is specifically tailored to the Elementary Pioneer Life Social Studies Curriculum.

The program is presented by volunteer members of Pioneer Acres. Visiting students will be able to see and be a part of such exhibits as:

  • New for 2021 - a tour of our Grain Academy exhibit
  • A working blacksmith shop
  • Sewing and quilting
  • Washing clothes with hand-powered washing machines
  • Threshing crew bunk house and cook car
  • A one room school house
  • Antique tractors and farm equipment
  • Kerosene fired egg incubators
  • Horses and horse drawn wagons
  • Antique cars and trucks
  • Hand operated water pumps
  • Rope making
  • A wagon ride
  • Farm animals
  • Crafts
  • Other exhibits as available*

*Exhibits may vary according to weather and the availability of volunteers and equipment.

The exhibits run from 9:30 am until 3:00 pm. We rotate classes through the exhibits so everyone gets to see everything. We try to have the same exhibits each day. We wll also have a break for lunch. All attendees should bring their own bag lunch. Our gift shop will be open for sales and limited snacks only.

To have your class attend, you must register ahead of time. We can only accept a limited number of students each day, so register early if you must have a specific day. The cost is $6 per student, teacher, or supervisor. The fee can be paid in advance, or on arrival at Pioneer Acres. Any additional adults other than those listed will be charged the full regular day admission.

To register your class, please send us an email or call us as indicated on our contact page. Our curator will be happy to work with you to make all the arrangements.

Teachers: Please note that if your class cannot attend the Pioneer Farm Life Theme Days but you still wish to bring the class on a field trip to Pioneer Acres, we can make arrangements for another day. Your visit will be somewhat more quiet but we can still arrange for some activities and demonstrations. Feel free to contact us for more information.

Feature Events

  • Spring Tractor Pull
  • Pioneer Farm Life Theme Days
  • Neighbours Day
  • Blow Off Some Steam
  • 51st Annual Show & Reunion
  • Stationary Engines

Upcoming Events

Winter Hours: Closed due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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