Metis is in the Mountains Festival 2015
June 25-28, 2015
Music & Culture
Experience & learn about the Métis Culture.
Try your hand at throwing a tomahawk or knife, shooting a slingshot and using a bow. Experience the feeling of paddling a voyageur canoe and riding in a Red River cart. Learn the art of dancing a jig, sewing a capote or blanket bag, weaving a sash bracelet, loom beading or decorating a medicine bag.
This year’s entertainment includes:
Dallas “Fiddlin Fingerz” & Phil Boyer
Calgary Fiddler – Donna Turk
Doyle Delorme
“Wanderin” Wally Garrioch
Lorin Hansen Performance Project
Edmonton Métis Dancers
Located at the Castle River Rodeo Grounds
Admission – $18.00/person (weekend) $12.00/person day pass (Fri & Sat only)
Children 5 & under free
Camping- (un-serviced) – 15.00/unit/weekend On site concession to purchase meals
Directions:
1- From Hwy # 3, head South on Hwy 507 S
2- Turn left at township road 64 (turn is at the top of the hill just after the Castle Bridge crossing the river.) 3- Follow TWP road 64 back down into the river valley. The road ends at the Rodeo Grounds
Thursday- meet & greet day
Concerts:
Friday & Saturday Evening Dance: Saturday evening Open afternoon jam sessions Sunday – After lunch farewell
For more information or to register:
Phone: 403-627-1884 Fax: 403-627-1889
Google Website: http://mnaalocal1880.org
Mail: Box 672,
Pincher Creek, Alberta T0K 1W0
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