Events
Every year the Airdrie & District Agricultural Society hosts a number of family friendly events, including the Ranch Hand Competition and our Art of the Harvest! There is something for everyone.
Garden Project
Our society partners with the Youth Volunteer Corps to plant, weed, and harvest a garden on the Ag Society land. Together, our members provide leadership and mentorship to the youth. Everyone is welcome to join.
The garden work alternates between Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6–8 pm. As in previous years, the garden supports Art of the Harvest, with produce sold to raise funds for the Airdrie Food Bank. Seasonal vegetables are also harvested and donated directly to the Food Bank as they ripen.
Volunteer activities vary throughout the season. Early sessions focus on planting, followed by watering and weeding through the summer, and harvesting in the fall.
If you’d like to take part, please join us on the following dates:
Wednesday, May 20
Thursday, May 28
Wednesday, June 3
Thursday, June 11
Wednesday, June 17
Thursday, June 25
Wednesday, July 1
Thursday, July 9
Wednesday, July 15
Thursday, July 23
Wednesday, July 29
Thursday, August 6
Wednesday, August 12
Thursday, August 20
Wednesday, August 26
Thursday, September 3
Wednesday, September 9
Thursday, September 17
Interested in sponsoring one of our events?
ART of the Harvest
Held in September, the Art of the Harvest (AOTH) that includes the Old Tyme Harvest and Antique Tractor Pull is the largest event hosted by ADAS. The event includes an old time harvest demonstration, wagon rides, kids’ games, live music, food trucks and a vegetable harvest with all proceeds including excess vegetables being donated to the Airdrie Food Bank.
The Antique Tractor Pull is now in it's fifth year and attracts participants and spectators from all over Southern Alberta. With over 50 competitors and up to 100 tractors from the 1960’s or older this event has become an integral part of our Art of the Harvest Event.
Interested in volunteering? We have a number of available opportunities - please sign up for your preferred shift. This event can only be a success with the help of community volunteers and we appreciate your consideration!
Interested in sponsoring one of our future events?
Thank you to our 2026 Art of the Harvest Platinum sponsor:
Thank you to our 2026 Gold sponsor:
Thank you to our 2026 Silver sponsor:
Thank you to our 2026 Bronze sponsors:
Thank you to our 2026 in-kind supporters:
Affordable Septic, Barricade & Signs, Big Rock Hauling Services, Borgers, Brandt John Deer, Coopers Equipment Rentals, Ralph's Motorsports, Reid Farms, UFA.
Photos from Sept. 2025 event (photo credits to Denise Deere):
Photos from Sept. 2024 event (photo credits to Alivia Trudeau and Jetta Deere):
Antique Tractor Pull
The 2026 Antique Tractor Pull will take place September 19 starting at 10 a.m. and continuing until completion.
Now in it's fifth year, it attracts participants and spectators from all over Southern Alberta. With over 50 competitors and up to 100 tractors from the 1960’s or older this event has become an integral part of our Art of the Harvest Event.
The 2025 tractor pull happened September 20 - see pictures on our Art of the Harvest page.
Photos from Sept. 2024 event (photo credits to Tom Cers):
Interested in sponsoring one of our events?
Casino fundraiser
Upcoming ADAS Casino (September 8 and 9, 2026) - Volunteers needed
We are looking for volunteers to assist with our upcoming casino on September 8 and 9 at Ace Casino Blackfoot. If you are interested in volunteering, please indicate your preferred date, time slot and position.
Dates: Tuesday, September 8 and Wednesday, September 9
Time slots:
10:45am – 7:00pm and 6:15pm – 3:45am
11:00pm - 3:45am (Count Room)
Positions available:
General Manager
Banker
Cashier
Chip runner
Count Room supervisor
Count Room staff
Please note: all training will be provided on site, no previous experience necessary.
Interested in signing up or want to learn more? Please contact Laurie at 403-819-1755 or airdrieagsocietysocial@gmail.com
Ranch Hand Competition
Our annual Ranch Hand Competition was held Saturday, July 18, 2026 on one of the hottest and humid days of the year. The heat did not deter the participants nor the spectators with an estimated 80 to 90 people enjoying the competition. There was a full slate of 12 teams again this year - 7 Open Teams and 5 Ladies teams. The Simpson Ranch Cougars won the Ladies division once again, but the Open Division was won by a new team from the EZE Ranch. After the event was the awarding of the championship buckles and a delicious dinner with Big T's BBQ.
A huge shoutout to all of our sponsors without whom this event could not happen. This year’s sponsors included:
We would also like to thank the many volunteers who helped make this happen:
Airdrie Pro Rodeo team for managing the beer tent
Announcer and scorekeepers
Judges
Everyone who set-up/took-down the rodeo grounds
The organizers and all those who arranged and coordinated the event.
Finally we would like to thank all those who came out and watched the event in the heat and humidity. This was our largest audience since Covid and we very much appreciated your support.
2026 Ranch Hand Competition Champions:
Photographs by Phil Norregaard.
Additional photos from the 2026 Ranch Hand Competition:
Photographs by Dave House.
Photos from the 2025 Ranch Hand Competition:
Photographs by Phil Norregaard.
Interested in finding out more about the 2025 Ranch Hand Competition? Read all about it in this Airdrie City View article.
Photos from the 2024 Ranch Hand Competition:
Photographs by Christine Mackinnon.
Interested in sponsoring one of our events?