B.C. Northern Exhibition (BCNE) goes until Sunday, Aug.
18 and is presented by the Prince George Agricultural and Historical Association during its 112 th northern exhibition with the theme Cows Just Wanna Have Fun. There’s the midway, a beer and cider festival, equine events, Heritage Lane with live demonstrations, 4H, Home Arts & Horticulture entries on display, a food court and vendors. Tickets for adults 18 to 54 are $10 each, youth 12 to 17 are $5 each, seniors 55+ are $5.
For more information visit www.bcne.ca/bcne .
PG Appreciation BBQ goes Friday, Aug. 16 at 10:30 a.m.
at 3500 18 th Ave. Prince George Salvation Army invites everyone to come and celebrate with them by enjoying some free food, music, bouncy castles, pie throwing and other activities suitable for the whole community. Big Rig Show & Shine 2024 goes Aug.
17 from noon til dark and Aug. 18 from 10 a.m.
to 4p.m. at the PGARA Speedway.
Experience an incredible display of working big rigs, showcasing a variety of local and out-of-town trucks. Food trucks on site, Saturday at dusk the big rigs will light up the night during a spectacular light show. Vote for your favourite.
Entry is $2 for adults, children 10 and under are free. 10 Years of 720 goes Saturday, Aug. 17 at 7:30 p.
m. at Omineca Arts Centre, 369 Victoria St. Considered as one of the most integral rock bands to come from Prince George, Studio 720 is celebrating 10 years of their local brand of rock 'n' roll.
Special guest opener is Connor Rogers. Tickets are $7.20 in advance or $20 at the door.
For advance tickets visit www.eventbrite.ca/e/ten-years-of-studio-720-tickets .
AWAC’s 30 th Anniversary Celebration goes Saturday, Aug. 17 from 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m. at City Hall.
There will be food, fun and music during this free community event to celebrate the Association Advocating for Women and Community. Dean Chandler goes live Saturday, Aug. 17 from 8 to 10 p.
m. at Trench Brewing, 399 Second Ave. Chandler is a singer-songwriter and guitarist, originally from Prince George.
His original and cover sets include an eclectic mix of rock, country and folk music with a Canadiana focus. There is no cover charge but tips are always welcome. RathRat Arts Collective Inspo Collab Jam Workshop goes Sunday, Aug.
18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.
m. at Omineca Arts Centre, 369 Victoria St. The workshop begins with a simple warm-up game including dice and prompts, then leads into a group/pairing creation collaboration.
Bring a friend or a small group, maximum five, to put together one piece of work together. Solos are also welcome to come and create. Check out art pieces of this month’s artist in residence A Utopia and Our Dystopia presented by RathRat Arts Collective as well.
Create Reusable Surface Art: Introductory Class goes Thursday, Aug. 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
at the Medicine Wheel Cafe, 1231 17th Ave. Quickly create a piece of high-end wall or shelf home décor. Discover the joy of creating unique, high-end decor that transforms a home and reflects personal style.
This beginner workshop is perfect for anyone looking to unleash their creativity, meet like-minded people and take home a beautiful piece of art. For more information visit www.facebook.
com/events/177388732010812 Northern BC Comic Collectors Sale goes Thursday, Aug. 22 at 6 p.m.
at #200-356 George St. There will be a large current and silver age comic collection for sale with all offers considered, along with lively conversation about current stories, past stories and collections. Movie Night in the Orchard featuring Austin Powers – International Man of Mystery goes Friday, August 23 at 9:15 p.
m. at Northern Lights Estate Winery, 745 Prince George Pulpmill Road. Yeah, baby! This will be a groovy night under the stars on the orchard side of the winery.
Bring a chair and get ready to laugh. There is a concession. Tickets are $13 for adults, $7 for children 3 to 17 and children two and under are free.
Venue opens at 8:15 p.m. Tickets must be purchased online at www.
northernlightswinery.ca/movie-nights Summer Garage Sale goes Saturday, Aug. 24 from 9 a.
m. to 3 p.m.
at 3701 Rainbow Drive. This event is hosted by the Spruce Capital Seniors as a fundraiser and the non-profit group will gladly take all donations. Call the Centre at 250-563-6450 to arrange a time for drop off between Monday to Thursday anytime between 9 to 3.
Junk in the Trunk goes Saturday, Aug. 24 and Sunday, Aug. 25 from 10 a.
m. to 4 p.m.
at the Park Drive In Theatre & Raceway Fun Park, 9660 Raceway Road. Join in the epic buying and selling event with all proceeds from renting a space going to Ness Lake, Nukko Lake and Pilot Mountain Community Halls. Adult vendors $15 for one day, $20 for two days, children vendors 12 and under $10.
To register visit junkinthetrucksale.wixsite.com .
HEYJACK Show goes Sunday, August 25 at 7 p.m. at Deadfall Brewing, 1733 Nicholson St.
South. Adam, from HEYJACK, is the feel-good singer songwriter who draws inspiration from music legends like Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Vance Joy, Noah Kahan and more. There is no cover charge and tips are welcome.
Market on the Hill goes every Tuesday until Aug. 27 from 5 to 9 p.m.
at 3740 Winslow Dr. This event is hosted by the Hart Highland Winter Club. Vendors will be on sight to sell their wares.
The Hart Team will be cooking up burgers and hot dogs available to purchase by donation. LESBIHONEST with Laura Piccinin goes Aug. 27 at 7:30 p.
m. at the Knox Performance Centre, 1448 Fifth Ave. Winner of Just for Laughs Outstanding English Comedy Award Piccinin performs her autobiographical stand up show with Improv Shmimprov, a Prince George comedy troupe, as the opening act.
This show is suitable for ages 14 and up. Doors open at 7 p.m.
with intermission concessions provided by the PG Pride Society. Tickets are $20 each at www.knoxcentre.
ca/lesbihonest-improv-shmimprov Hart Sunset Marke t goes Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 4 to 9 p.m.
at the Hart Pioneer Centre parking lot at 6986 Hart Highway. Shop favourite local vendors and food trucks. To register online visit www.
justsugarcookies.ca . Horsemanship with Nicole Klassen goes Saturday, Aug.
31 at 10 a.m. at 10597 Blackwater Rd.
Work towards a better relationship and communication with your horse either under saddle or on the ground. All levels and disciplines welcome. Klassen is a highly sought after instructor in the Prince George area.
Cost is $85 (non refundable, but it is transferrable if you are unable to attend). For more information message Dusty Trail Riders on Facebook or email [email protected] . Potato Festival goes Sunday, Sept.
1 and Monday, Sept. 2 from 10:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. at Huble Homestead.
Take part in two days of celebration where fun and flavour collide as we celebrate the mighty spud in all its glory. Join in the potato-themed games and crafts, family friendly activities, and heritage demonstrations. Learn about the heirloom potato varieties lovingly grown in the garden all summer long, discover the history of the site through a guided tour, and order from the delicious starchy themed menu that puts the potato in the spotlight - right where it belongs.
Huble Homestead Historic Site is a 30-minute drive north of Prince George. Huble Homestead is dog friendly. Admission is by recommended family donation of $10.
For all the details visit www.hublehomestead.ca Symphony & Art Market in the Park goes Sunday, Sept.
8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.
m. at Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park. This is a free event that invites everyone to stroll through the artisan market while enjoy the music.
The Prince George Community Arts Council has partnered with the Prince George Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable afternoon. To register as an artisan vendor or for more information visit www.studio2880.
com/programs/artisan-markets . Modern Square Dance lessons for beginners goes Monday, Sept. 9 from 7 to 8 p.
m. at Trinity United Church, 1448 Fifth Ave., downtown Prince George.
Please use side entrance closest to the parking lot. These lessons are for anyone looking for fitness, fun and friendship. Find the group on Facebook at Northern Twisters Dance Club or call Gys Koops at 250-964-4851.
Foodie Fridays at Canada Games Plaza goes Aug. 16 and 30 from noon to 4 p.m.
where there will be a variety of concession and food truck offering a variety of lunch options and sweet treats and there will be games and live music to enjoy as well. Thursdays at the Park goes every week at The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, and will see the Cruisin Classic Car Club parked outside so people can check out the classic cars. Origins Kitchen will feature specials at their take-out window and the Little Prince steam engine will be running from noon to 8 p.
m. Prince George Farmers’ Market goes every Saturday from 8:30 a.m.
to 2 p.m. where visitors will find around 100 vendors offering everything from local vegetables, ethically-raised grass-fed meats, baking, fruits, hot foods, coffee, honey, jams and jellies, preserves, and a wide variety of artisan products including jewellery and crafts.
Wilson Square Community Farmers’ Market goes every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.
m. where local food producers fill the street as musicians pay their instruments and visitors start their weekends with a round of breakfast sandwiches and hot coffee. Traditional farm fresh meat and produce is available alongside wild-foraged seasonal fiddleheads and morels, rounded out by a selection of local arts and baked treats.
Craft & Chat at the main branch of the Prince George Public Library goes every Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. in the magazine corner, second floor, where fibre artists are invited to bring their latest projects to share, vent frustrations, brag about successes, get and give help and join in lively discussions.
Snacks provided. This event is in partnership with Great Northwest Fibre Fest. Story Walk at Masich Place is open during public walking hours at the track.
Simply start at the first sign and follow the story around the track. Stories change monthly. For the public walking schedule visit www.
princegeorge.ca/masich-place-stadium . Trivia Night at Nancy O’s goes every other Wednesday at 8 p.
m., 1261 Third Ave. There are three rounds per game, each round has five themed questions and five music questions.
There’s something for everyone. The winning team gets a custom Nancy O’s Trivia trophy and a round of drinks, their photo on the wall that goes into the winners’ book after two weeks. Those caught cheating will be publicly shamed and labelled as cheaters – good wholesome fun.
Book a spot by calling ahead at 250-562-8066.The next one is Aug. 14.
C offee and Cars is a weekly event held every Saturday from 7 to 9 a.m. until Sept.
29 at Tim Horton’s, 612 East Central St., where people can meet up during this family-friendly event that brings Prince George’s diverse car culture together. Time to bring out those projects.
Omineca’s Coffee House Open Stage is every Sunday, 369 Victoria St., from 3 to 7 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to step up and share their talents, stories and art forms of all kinds including but not limited to musical, literary, comedic and preformative expressions of our diverse community. Refreshments and snacks by donation. Sign up is on-site.
There are some house instruments provided but feel free to bring your own creative tools for expression. First timers and emerging artists are encouraged to experiment and collaborate with others. Please share and invite friends and family to build audience, engage and cheer on local artists in a fun, relaxed and safe environment.
If you've got an event coming up email us at [email protected] to offer details including name of the event, the date, time and location, ticket price and where to get them and a little bit about what's happening, too. LOCF.
