Here are a few events happening in Strathmore and the surrounding area this weekend:
1. Puppy Snuggles
Hpups, a local dog daycare centre, is inviting residents to drop by and snuggle with some of their furry friends on Friday (Oct. 4).
According to the centre, they've got several puppies in need of a new home, along with a few farm animals to check out as well.
The centre is located southbound on Range Road 242 in Wheatland County, and residents are asked to contact the owner at 403-634-3156 for the address.
The event runs from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
2. Mad Hatters Cornhole Club begins league play
Mad Hatters, a recently formed Cornhole Club out of Strathmore, begin league play on Sunday afternoon.
Doors open at 12:45 p.m. at the Trinity Christian Academy, with league play starting at 2 p.m.
Junior and beginner players are allowed to practice and watch the event for free. However, those looking to play will need to pay a fee.
According to the Mad Hatters, a taco food truck will also be available for hungry residents and players.
3. Performance of the Prairie Mountain Fiddlers
The Prairie Mountain Fiddlers are playing a show in Strathmore for a good cause.
The performance begins on Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Strathmore United Church, with all proceeds from the event supporting the Vault Cultural Collective, a local art gallery.
The group tours around southern Alberta performing old-time fiddle music.
Tickets for the show cost $20 each and are available at the Vault.
4. Strathmore Fall Fair Market
A special Strathmore Farmers' Market event arrives in town on Saturday.
An annual fall fair market will be going on at the Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., which features a wide variety of local vendors.
The event is free to attend.
5. Wheatland Wonders Fall Market
There's also a second fall market happening in the area on Saturday.
Over 25 vendors will be at the Wheatland Wonders Fall Market, which is taking place in Nightingale, located 10 minutes north of Strathmore.
The event runs from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and features a concession stand along with a virtual ATM.