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Jasper Heritage Folk Festival

Jasper Rotary Club Lobsterfest.
June 2008 Date TBA.
The Jasper Rotary Club's annual fundraiser for seafood lovers! Held at the Jasper Activity Centre, this is a savoury affair not to be missed. Dinner and dance.
Tickets available at Jasper Home Hardware, Jasper Rock and Jade, and Papa George's Restaurant.

Canada Day Celebration
July 1, 2008.
Celebrate Canada Day in Jasper National Park. There are many great events including a pancake breakfat, the Parade, and the Firewaorks. Bring the family and come and celebrate the birthday of our Nation!

Parks Day.
July 2008 Date TBA.
Brought to you by the Friends of Jasper, Parks Day celebrates the heritage and history of Jasper National Park. Activities include interpretive programs, demonstrations, and guided hikes. Fun for all ages!

Jasper Heritage Folk Festival.
July 2008 Dates TBA.
The Jasper Heritage Folk Festival is in the suberb setting of a world Heritage Site and offers an unparalleled backdrop to enjoy an extravaganza of music fair. Please contact the Folk Festival office for further details. (780) 852-3615

Jasper Heritage Pro Rodeo.
August 15 - 18, 2007.
This annual event attracts top cowboys and stock from around the world. Events include bullriding, bareback and saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, barrel racing and more!

Miette Hot Springs Grand Reopening.
August 29, 2007.
Visitors are invited to rediscover one of Jasper National Park's first attractions and celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated facilty. For informatio on special activities offered on this day visit www.pc.ca/hotspeings.

The Weekend of the Century.
September 14th - 16th, 2007.
Don't miss Jasper National Park's big birthday party; a weekend jampacked with events and activities honouring Jasper's last 100 years.Pomp, ceremony, live web-casting, special first nations and Metis programming, storytelling, guided hikes, brochure and book launches, re-ensctments, wildlife festival, live music, nature displays, historic walks in the past, picnics, reunions, cultural photo and historical exhibits, documentary showings, pancake breakfast, art shows, mural unveiling, a centennial play AND MORE! For additional information on the many special events offered during this weekend visit www.jasper100.com

Traveling Art Exhibit: Tuktu Prayers.
September 14th - 30th, 2008.
This "migrating" art show is designed to honour Jasper National Park and its natural biodiversity, as well as educate Canadians about national parks and the need to keep them wild. Tuktu is Inuit for caribou, and the "prayer" is that Caribou will continue to be part of Canada's wild for centuries to come. Visit www.tuktuprayers.com for details.
Time and cost: Regular museum, hours and admission fees

Jasper Welcomes Winter.
November 23rd - December 2nd, 2008.
This annual festival celebrates winter's arrival with special activities for the whole family, including Santa's Parade, Santa's Village, a Christmas Craft Fair and more! For more information visit www.jaspercanadianrockies.com