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🤠 Black Gold Rodeo Returns to Leduc
One of Leduc’s biggest community weekends is back.
The Black Gold Rodeo returns Thursday, May 28 through Sunday, May 31 at the Leduc Recreation Centre — and this year marks the 57th year of the event.
THURSDAY — MAY 28
• Pro Rodeo Performance — 7:00 PM
• Fan Appreciation Night
• Doors open at 5:30 PM
• Rodeo Dance in the Dirt immediately after — FREE and all ages
Advance tickets: $30
FRIDAY — MAY 29
• Pro Rodeo Performance — 7:00 PM
• Rodeo of Smiles — 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
An inclusive rodeo carnival experience for children with special needs
• Family Fun Fair — 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Free admission
• Lions BBQ Lunch
SATURDAY — MAY 30
• Black Gold Days Parade — 10:00 AM down 50 Street
• Trade Fair — 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Free admission
• Classic Car Show — 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
• Pro Rodeo Performance — 7:00 PM
• Cabaret
SUNDAY — MAY 31
• Final Pro Rodeo Performance — 1:30 PM
• Cowboy Church at the Trade Fair Stage
Advance tickets are $37.50, or $40 at the door.
Kids can ride Thursday for $50 plus two food bank items.
Always one of the best weekends of the year to see the community come together in Leduc.
📚 Business Spotlight — Next Chapter Leduc
I had the chance to stop into Next Chapter Books on Friday and honestly loved the atmosphere the moment I walked in.
The downtown Leduc bookstore is owned by mother-daughter team Bree and Tara, and you can really feel the heart behind what they’re building.
The shop officially opened May 1 and carries both new and gently used books, including plenty of BookTok favourites. Around 80% of the inventory is gently used, with 20% new titles, which gives the whole store a cozy and welcoming feel.
Local pickup is free and Canada-wide shipping is available.
Really great people and a really great addition to downtown Leduc.
☕ Business Spotlight — Pastry Heaven & Coffee Shop
Pastry Heaven & Coffee Shop has one of those stories you just love hearing about in a local community.
Owner Khatuna spent years baking homemade cream rolls and selling them through Facebook Marketplace before finally opening her storefront in Leduc.
Now she’s serving fresh baking, locally sourced coffee from Dark Kiss Coffee, and locally sourced tea right inside City Centre Mall.
It’s the kind of local success story that reminds you how many passionate small business owners are quietly building something special in our community.
🐴 Looking Ahead — Mystic Meadows Summer Camp
Looking for summer activities for the kids this year?
Mystic Meadows is offering horsemanship-based summer camps throughout the summer at 48559 Range Rd 251 in Leduc.
Four camp options are available:
• June 29 – July 3 — Beginner/Intermediate — $600 + GST
• July 6 – 10 — Teen Horsemanship — $600 + GST
• August 11 – 13 — Intermediate/Advanced Gymkhana & Jumping — $460 + GST
• August 18 – 20 — Beginner-friendly, Ages 5+ — $360 + GST
Crafts, horsemanship, and hands-on horse fun every day. You can bring your own horse or use theirs.
To register visit crhorsemanship.com or call 780-819-0975.
🚒 Looking Ahead — FireFit
FireFit is coming to Leduc on June 5.
Hosted by the Leduc Guard of Honour and sponsored by the City of Leduc, the event brings high-energy firefighter competitions and community fun to the city.
There will also be a civilian participation night on June 5 for anyone wanting to test themselves and get involved.
Definitely one to keep on your radar heading into June.
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