Saddle up for The Pointe Agricultural Event Centre grand opening

Strathcona County is excited to welcome residents to the grand opening event for The Pointe Agricultural Event Centre on Saturday, August 23.

The Pointe is a one-of-a-kind destination where community and agriculture come together. The large facility is beautifully designed for a variety of events and activities and features an arena, barn, meeting spaces along with several public art pieces.

Fun for mares, stallions and foals alike

The grand opening is a free, open barn-style event with activities for all ages. Attendees are welcome to tour The Pointe and watch local group demonstrations in the main arena.

Event time and activities

Saturday, August 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Event kickoff with ribbon cutting ceremony
• Horse-drawn shuttle service
• Demonstrations by local groups
• Family-friendly activities throughout the day
  • Petting zoo
  • Face painting
  • Bouncy castles
  • And more!

The grand opening also coincides with the Strathcona Vintage Tractor Association’s 20^th anniversary tractor pull. This is a separate paid event that takes place in the neighboring field north of The Pointe from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Getting there
The Pointe is located at 53462 Range Road 225 in Sherwood Park. It is easily accessible from Highway 21 or Yellowhead Highway and features a large public parking lot.

Community landmark for years to come

The grand opening event serves to celebrate a decade of planning that went into making the facility a reality. With a unique blend of agriculture, art and community, visitors from across the region are set to enjoy an incredible experience at The Pointe for years to come.

For more information, visit ThePointeAg.ca or call 780-464-8110.

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