Weekend itineraries: the Highland Gathering arrives!

Head over to Broadmoor Lake Park on Saturday and Sunday and join the Sherwood Park Highland Gathering. Enjoy the sounds of Scottish pipes and drums, along with massed bands and some heavy games! Tickets are available through their website. Don’t forget to bring some money for food trucks and the marketplace!

A heat wave means it’s a great time to eat out to help keep the house cool. A great place to enjoy some local southern-style smokehouse food is at That Bar B Q Place. They’ve been around for more than 10 years, and they offer takeout so you can enjoy it anywhere—including outside in a park. Take your beef brisket, pulled pork, turkey breast, or all three with you and enjoy some delicious food as a picnic!

If you’re ready to try your hand at barbecuing your own brisket, pulled pork or other things, a great place to pick up your meat options for dinner is at Butcher Block & Smoke House Ltd. One of the best parts of shopping at this business is that they source their offerings locally, meaning you can feel good about supporting local entrepreneurs. Head to their Aspen Plaza location and check out everything they offer. 

If you’re looking for other things to do this weekend, head to our tourism pages for more suggestions of ways to support local and find your adventure in Strathcona County.