Evergreen Park

MEMORIAL WEEKEND
2026-09-04 13:00 - 2026-09-05 17:00, 2026-09-03 13:00 - 2026-09-04 17:00, 2026-09-02 13:00 - 2026-09-03 17:00, 2026-09-01 13:00 - 2026-09-02 17:00, 2026-08-31 13:00 - 2026-09-01 17:00, 2026-08-30 13:00 - 2026-08-31 17:00, 2026-08-29 13:00 - 2026-08-30 17:00, 2026-08-28 13:00 - 2026-08-29 17:00 (America/Edmonton) and 13 more dates
Memorial Weekend is being held August 15-16 at The Horses @ Evergreen Park at J.D.A. Raceway.
It is a day to recognize and honor those no longer with us who had an impact on the sport of horse racing in Alberta.
Memorial Weekend is one of several special events held during The Horses @ Evergreen Park.
Here is a complete list.:
July 5: Free Hot Dog Day – the season opener.
July 12: Baconfest – fundraiser for the County of Grande Prairie Firefighters Charitable Foundation.
July 19: Wiener Dog Derby – dogs running in the dirt. Too much fun!
July 26: Derby Day featuring the GP Oaks and GP Derby and Derby Brunch.
August 9: Family Fun Day – for the kids. All free and all fune!
August 15-16: Memorial Weekend – honoring those who are no longer with us who have made an impact on the sport of horse racing.
August 23: Mr. Mike’s Paint The Park Purple – Race For The Cure. This is to create awareness about pancreatic cancer.
There is no admission fee and first post is 1:15 p.m.
There is a beverage tent, indoor and outdoor betting stations, and both the Pines Family Restaurant and Wild Horse Casino & Lounge are located in the same venue. A $8.95 full breakfast (9-11 a.m.) is the feature menu item at both the restaurant and lounge.
The restaurant and lounge open at 9 a.m. and betting on the 99 slot machines and VLTs starts at 10 a.m. The restaurant is open until 8 p.m. and the casino until 1 a.m. daily.

MR. MIKE'S PAINT THE PARK PURPLE
2026-08-23 13:00 - 17:00
Mr. Mike’s Paint The Park Purple – Race For The Cure is an annual event held on the last day of racing every year at The Horses @ Evergreen Park.
This year it goes Sunday, August 23.
The day is for creating awareness about pancreatic cancer. Everyone is encouraged to wear purple and, perhaps, win a prize.
Paint The Park Purple is one of several special events held during The Horses @ Evergreen Park.
Here is a complete list.:
July 5: Free Hot Dog Day – the season opener.
July 12: Baconfest – fundraiser for the County of Grande Prairie Firefighters Charitable Foundation.
July 19: Wiener Dog Derby – dogs running in the dirt. Too much fun!
July 26: Derby Day featuring the GP Oaks and GP Derby and Derby Brunch.
August 9: Family Fun Day – for the kids. All free and all fune!
August 15-16: Memorial Weekend – honoring those who are no longer with us who have made an impact on the sport of horse racing.
August 23: Mr. Mike’s Paint The Park Purple – Race For The Cure. This is to create awareness about pancreatic cancer.
There is no admission fee and first post is 1:15 p.m.
There is a beverage tent, indoor and outdoor betting stations, and both the Pines Family Restaurant and Wild Horse Casino & Lounge are located in the same venue. A $8.95 full breakfast (9-11 a.m.) is the feature menu item at both the restaurant and lounge.
The restaurant and lounge open at 9 a.m. and betting on the 99 slot machines and VLTs starts at 10 a.m. The restaurant is open until 8 p.m. and the casino until 1 a.m. daily.

FAMILY FUN DAY
2026-08-09 13:00 - 17:00
Family Fun Day is all about the kids!
Bouncy castles, games and treats – all for free.
It goes Sunday, August 9 at The Horses @ Evergreen Park.
Family Fun Day is one of several special events held during The Horses @ Evergreen Park.
Here is a complete list.:
July 5: Free Hot Dog Day – the season opener.
July 12: Baconfest – fundraiser for the County of Grande Prairie Firefighters Charitable Foundation.
July 19: Wiener Dog Derby – dogs running in the dirt. Too much fun!
July 26: Derby Day featuring the GP Oaks and GP Derby and Derby Brunch.
August 9: Family Fun Day – for the kids. All free and all fune!
August 15-16: Memorial Weekend – honoring those who are no longer with us who have made an impact on the sport of horse racing.
August 23: Mr. Mike’s Paint The Park Purple – Race For The Cure. This is to create awareness about pancreatic cancer.
There is no admission fee and first post is 1:15 p.m.
There is a beverage tent, indoor and outdoor betting stations, and both the Pines Family Restaurant and Wild Horse Casino & Lounge are located in the same venue. A $8.95 full breakfast (9-11 a.m.) is the feature menu item at both the restaurant and lounge.
The restaurant and lounge open at 9 a.m. and betting on the 99 slot machines and VLTs starts at 10 a.m. The restaurant is open until 8 p.m. and the casino until 1 a.m. daily.

DERBY DAY
2026-07-26 10:00 - 17:00
Derby Day is the highlight of the racing season at The Horses @ Evergreen Park. It goes Sunday, July 26.
Its a day when men, women and children can show off their fancy Derby attire and have a chance at winning a prize.
For the adults there’s mint juleps and other special drinks.
The day starts in the TARA Energy Services Centre with a Derby Brunch and then continues at J.D.A. Raceway. First post is 1:15 p.m.
On the track the feature races are the GP Derby and the GP Oaks … and other stakes races.
Derby Day is one of several special events held during The Horses @ Evergreen Park.
The others are:
July 5: Free Hot Dog Day – the season opener.
July 12: Baconfest – fundraiser for the County of Grande Prairie Firefighters Charitable Foundation.
July 19: Wiener Dog Derby – dogs running in the dirt. Too much fun!
July 26: Derby Day featuring the GP Oaks and GP Derby and Derby Brunch.
August 9: Family Fun Day – for the kids. All free and all fune!
August 15-16: Memorial Weekend – honoring those who are no longer with us who have made an impact on the sport of horse racing.
August 23: Mr. Mike’s Paint The Park Purple – Race For The Cure. This is to create awareness about pancreatic cancer.
There is no admission fee and racing goes every Saturday and Sunday (and holiday Monday, August 3) until August 23.
First post for every race day is 1:15 p.m.
There is a beverage tent, indoor and outdoor betting stations, and both the Pines Family Restaurant and Wild Horse Casino & Lounge are located in the same venue. A $8.95 full breakfast (9-11 a.m.) is the feature menu item at both the restaurant and lounge.
The restaurant and lounge open at 9 a.m. and betting on the 99 slot machines and VLTs starts at 10 a.m. The restaurant is open until 8 p.m. and the casino until 1 a.m. daily.

CANADIAN NATIONAL DISC GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
2026-07-24 00:00 - 2026-07-26 00:00
Join the Grande Prairie Disc Golf Club this summer for an exciting showcase of the nation’s top disc golfers as they compete for the title of 2026 Canadian National Disc Golf Champion.
The event is being held at courses around Grande Prairie, including the Co-op Community Disc Golf Course at Evergreen Park, from July 24-26.
Throughout the event week there will be social activities and a variety of flex C-Tier events before the title is crowned July 26, 2026.
For more information visit the GP Disc Golf Club website at https://www.gpdiscgolf.ca/

WIENER DOG DERBY
2026-07-19 13:00 - 17:00
The annual Wiener Dog Derby, one of the most popular events at The Horses @ Evergreen Park, goes Sunday, July 19 at J.D.A. Raceway.
The dogs hit the turf between parimutuel horse races throughout the day.
The Wiener Dog Derby is one of several special events held during The Horses @ Evergreen Park.
Here is a complete list.:
July 5: Free Hot Dog Day – the season opener.
July 12: Baconfest – fundraiser for the County of Grande Prairie Firefighters Charitable Foundation.
July 19: Wiener Dog Derby – dogs running in the dirt. Too much fun!
July 26: Derby Day featuring the GP Oaks and GP Derby and Derby Brunch.
August 9: Family Fun Day – for the kids. All free and all fune!
August 15-16: Memorial Weekend – honoring those who are no longer with us who have made an impact on the sport of horse racing.
August 23: Mr. Mike’s Paint The Park Purple – Race For The Cure. This is to create awareness about pancreatic cancer.
There is no admission fee and first post is 1:15 p.m.
There is a beverage tent, indoor and outdoor betting stations, and both the Pines Family Restaurant and Wild Horse Casino & Lounge are located in the same venue. A $8.95 full breakfast (9-11 a.m.) is the feature menu item at both the restaurant and lounge.
The restaurant and lounge open at 9 a.m. and betting on the 99 slot machines and VLTs starts at 10 a.m. The restaurant is open until 8 p.m. and the casino until 1 a.m. daily.

BACONFEST
2026-07-12 13:00 - 17:00
Want to find out what amazing concoctions can be created from bacon?
Join us at Baconfest on Sunday, July 12 and find out.
Baconfest, besides being tasty, is also a fundraiser for the Grande Prairie County Firefighters Charitable Foundation. The Foundation provides financial assistance, promoted community engagement, and delivers education that makes a real difference in the lives of local residents.
Proceeds from Baconfest food sales and a 50/50 will go towards the Foundation.
Baconfest is one of several special events being held during The Horses @ Evergreen Park this racing season.
Free Hot Dog Day was held on July 5 and the others include:
July 19: Wiener Dog Derby
July 26: Derby Day (GP Oaks and GP Derby)
August 9: Family Fun Day
August 15-16: Memorial Weekend
August 23: Mr. Mike’s Paint The Park Purple – Race For The Cure
There is no admission fee and racing goes every Saturday and Sunday (and holiday Monday, August 3) until August 23.
First post for every race day is 1:15 p.m.
There is a beverage tent, indoor and outdoor betting stations, and both the Pines Family Restaurant and Wild Horse Casino & Lounge are located in the same venue. A $8.95 full breakfast (9-11 a.m.) is the feature menu item at both the restaurant and lounge.
The restaurant and lounge open at 9 a.m. and betting on the 99 slot machines and VLTs starts at 10 a.m. The restaurant is open until 8 p.m. and the casino until 1 a.m. daily.

FREE HOT DOGS OPENING DAY!
2026-07-05 13:00 - 17:00
Free hot dogs are on the menu opening day at The Horses @ Evergreen Park Sunday, July 5.
The hot dogs, being cooked on the J.D.A. barbecue, will be handed out until supplies run out.
Free Hot Dog Day is the first of 16 race days over the summer at J.D.A. Raceway and one of several special events planned for the live parimutuel racing season.
Others include:
July 12: Baconfest.
July 19: Wiener Dog Derby
July 26: Derby Day (GP Oaks and GP Derby)
August 9: Family Fun Day
August 15-16: Memorial Weekend
August 23: Mr. Mike’s Paint The Park Purple – Race For The Cure
There is no admission fee and racing goes every Saturday and Sunday (and holiday Monday, August 3) until August 23.
First post for every race day is 1:15 p.m.
There is a beverage tent, indoor and outdoor betting stations, and both the Pines Family Restaurant and Wild Horse Casino & Lounge are located in the same venue. A $8.95 full breakfast (9-11 a.m.) is the feature menu item at both the restaurant and lounge.
The restaurant and lounge open at 9 a.m. and betting on the 99 slot machines and VLTs starts at 10 a.m. The restaurant is open until 8 p.m. and the casino until 1 a.m. daily.

THE HORSES @ EVERGREEN PARK
2026-07-05 00:00 - 2026-08-23 00:00
Get ready for the thrill of live horse racing at Evergreen Park! The Horses @ Evergreen Park season kicks off Sunday, July 5 at J.D.A. Raceway with free admission and fun for the whole family.
Watch the excitement on the track while kids enjoy the region’s largest sand pile, complete with toys, and the popular New Horizon Co-op Candy Toss after Race 4 every race day.
Opening Day features free hot dogs while supplies last, and the fun keeps building all summer with special events including:

Wiener Dog Derby – July 19
Derby Day – July 26, featuring the GP Oaks and GP Derby
Open Farm Days – August 2. Locally produced farm to table food.
Family Fun Day – August 9, with bouncy castles, games, and extra treats
Baconfest – July 12
Memorial Weekend – August 15-16
Mr. Mike’s Paint The Park Purple – Race For The Cure – August 23

Racing runs every Saturday and Sunday through August 23, plus holiday Monday, August 4, with first post at 1:15 p.m.
Enjoy beverages, concessions, indoor and outdoor betting, and great food just steps away at the Pines Family Restaurant and Wild Horse Casino & Lounge.
“This is exciting, free, and definitely for families,” says Racing Manager Pat Hill.
Join us this summer for fast horses, family fun, and unforgettable weekends at Evergreen Park! For more information, visit Evergreenpark.ca

DENNIS SANDBOE SPRING SPECTACULAR CAR SHOW
2026-04-24 00:00 - 2026-04-26 00:00
The Dennis Sandboe Spring Spectacular Car Show will be held April 24, 25 and 26 in the TARA Energy Services Centre at Evergreen Park.
For more information visit their website at https://www.npbra.ca
