Central Alberta

Just outside of Red Deer is a special kind of music festival that for the past six years has been developing a reputation for being one of the most popular family-friendly all-genre musical events

This year, plan to attend Okotoks’ HarvestFest, which is held on Thanksgiving long weekend.

If you’re looking for an authentic Alberta experience, here’s what I’d suggest; from Edmonton, take Highway 21 south, turn left at Highway 609, then right at Highway 56.

I’ll admit straightaway – I am not a huge country music fan.

What makes the Gathering so spectacular is that it has retained a small, intimate vibe.

It’s smack dab in the middle of summer, you’ve got the kids in the car and you’re vacation bound.