07/17/2026
Hello Neighbours! Since there’s so much going on in town, we’re keeping this one local this week. As always if we have forgotten something feel free to add it in the comments!
Be safe and have a great weekend
https://www.carstairsagsociety.ca/events/beef-and-barley-days-2026
-39th annual Carstairs beef and barley festival
July 17-19th
July 17th
-Barley brew fest 5pm-9pm SOLD OUT
Carstairs Curling Club
-Handpicked line up to showcase Alberta’s finest craft breweries and distilleries
-cider, spirits, non alcoholic options
-tickets at door $15- drink tokens are $2 each and many samples start at 1 token
Limited tickets available
5-9pm
Barleys Pub
No cover all weekend
Friday- DJ Chad- spinning your favourite tunes -
Saturday- 90s music theme!
Both nights start at 9pm
SLO- pitch tournament
Carstairs memorial park And Tiny Lafleur Park
Friday-6pm
Saturday- 8:30am
Sunday- 8:30am
Curling Club Lounge Upstairs
8pm-1am
Enjoy a drink with some friends!
Fireworks
-Carstairs golf course
-approx 10pm
Celebrate the opening of Beef and Barley Days
Saturday July 18
-Pancake breakfast
Carstairs curling club
Optional donations accepted to help support the community
7:30-9:30am
Junior Rodeo
FREE to watch, come cheer on these incredibly skilled youth rodeo competitors
Tons of events
Food trucks on site
Saturday- Starts at 9am
Sunday start at 10am
Beef and Barley Day Parade
10st Ave (Main st) and Gough Rd
Starts at 11pm
It’s our first year in the parade, say Hi!👋
Kids Zone-
FREE outdoor field games, inflatable carnival games, kids train rides, pedal ponies, glitter tattoos, magician shows and more
Memorial Park
11:30am-3:30pm
Food Concession Fundraiser
Carstairs Curling Rink
Proceeds help support the Carstairs Playschool Society
11:30am-4pm
Market and Food Trucks
Carstairs Curling Rink
Market shopping and delicious festival food truck eats- Over 40 vendors
12pm-4pm
Museum
Discover the Carstairs museum and enjoy a great scavenger hunt
Located- 1138 Nanton Street Carstairs
10am-4pm
Art Show & Sale
Half century Club (1139 Osler St Carstairs)
Come and have a look at wonderful local artwork at the Art Show and Sale
10am-4pm
Car Show & BBQ
Champion Ford
Celebrate the vibrant car scene- FREE BBQ and FREE draws, there will be some vendor booths to check out as well
12pm start
Free Inline Skate Party
Carstairs Memorial Arena
Free inline family & community in like skating event
Skate sizes available for ages 5+
Indoor concession- Carstairs Pickleball will be doing Pork on a bun with coleslaw and drink for $12 and $7 for kids 12 and under
Sunday July 19th
Summer Showdown: Poker Rally and Car Show
Adrenalin Motors
Come check out an incredible line up of classics, muscle cars, trucks, exotics and custom builds
-Free face painting (1-3pm)
- Door prizes
- Silent auction
- And more
All in support of Carstairs & District Agricultural Society
12pm start- Car Show
FREE Admission and BBQ
Church in the Park
Memorial Park
Gather together for FREE coffee and donuts at a collaborative interchurch service from multiple congregations in the area- Enjoy worship and live music together
Carstairs Beef & Barley Days 2026 We invite you to the 39th annual Carstairs Beef and Barley Days Festival. Free entry. July 17 - 19. The Carstairs & District Agricultural Society is celebrating 50 years. Join us to celebrate together in Carstairs, Alberta, Canada!‍ ‍ Beef an
