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Female vocalist with acoustic guitar on a brick-walled stage, under blue and purple lights, performing with a band behind her.

Eden Taylor & Band on the Gazebo Stage

Centennial Plaza 221 1st Street W, Cochrane

Powerhouse Calgary vocalist Eden Taylor and her band hit the Gazebo Stage at 12 PM

Silhouette of a person jumping rope against a sunset sky, rope forming a circular arc overhead.

Roping Demonstration

Historic Cochrane Ranche 20 Bow Valley Trail, Cochrane

Practice your roping skills on a roping dummy. Learn different throwing styles for various targets, such as a calf's neck or a steer's horns, and how to create and control...

FREE
Close-up of paintbrushes with chunky orange, yellow, red, blue, and brown paint on the bristles and metal ferrules.

Community Art Exploration – Celebrating Who We Are

The Station at Cochrane Crossing 360 Railway St W, Cochrane

Join Route 22 Artists in creating a collaborative community artwork. Open to all ages and experience levels, everyone is invited to contribute. More details about the project will be shared closer to the event.

FREE

Living Art: Jingle Dress Dancer

The Station at Cochrane Crossing 360 Railway St W, Cochrane

Watch as public art piece, Wagichi ha githni ichiyach (She Dances for Healing) is brought to life by Daisynae Labelle, the jingle dancer it was modelled after, as she performs the traditional jingle dance.

FREE
Woman in a white shirt holds a small brown-and-black bird on her hand while an older man in a dark shirt watches nearby.

Birds of Prey

The Station at Cochrane Crossing 360 Railway St W, Cochrane

Have a close encounter with the Birds of Prey and learn about animal conservation. You'll have a chance to see birds like falcons, hawks or owls. Sponsored by the Ccohrane Environmental Action Committee

FREE
Deer standing in tall grasses with a brown house in the background, overcast scene

Wildlife Coexistence Program

The Station at Cochrane Crossing 360 Railway St W, Cochrane

The unique landscape around Cochrane is home to both humans and local wildlife. Discover the animals that live in or visit the area and learn how we can coexist with them. Discover animal tracks and interactive distancing demonstrations.

FREE
Large beige tipi with tall wooden poles protruding from the top, set in a grassy park under a clear blue sky.

Cultural Conversations & Living Art in the Tipi

The Station at Cochrane Crossing 360 Railway St W, Cochrane

Join Wazin Îchinabi Ti inside the tipi for Cultural Conversations and Living Art. A welcoming space to connect and engage with Indigenous culture and perspective. All are welcome to attend....

FREE
Man and woman install a large textured white sheet onto an orange rope grid strung across a chain-link fence outdoors, as part of an art project.

Hide Tanning Demonstration & Teachings

The Station at Cochrane Crossing 360 Railway St W, Cochrane

Alberta Land-based Education is thirlled to invite you to an interactive demonstration on Moose, Elk, Deer, and Beaver Brain Hide Tanning. Learn from Elders, watch the process, or try it yourself!

FREE
Hand-drawn scavenger hunt map with a blue lake, trees, dotted path, sun, and a red X marker in the grass/dirt area.

Discover Cochrane Scavenger Hunt by the Cochrane Public Library

The Cochrane Public Library 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane

Join in the excitement of the Discover Cochrane Scavenger Hunt! Explore local businesses and organizations while completing fun challenges along the way, all for a chance to win big local prizes.

FREE
Two young adults lean over a display table at an indoor educational fair, examining maps and a fur sample as an older man explains nearby artifacts.

Wildlife artifacts with Glenbow Ranch

The Station at Cochrane Crossing 360 Railway St W, Cochrane

Visit the Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation to learn about the Park's history with a hands on displays, such as animal artifacts.

FREE
Hands shape a gray clay figure with a cloth, over a shallow tray; crafting a small sculpture during art activity.

Soapstone Carving

The Station at Cochrane Crossing 360 Railway St W, Cochrane

Try your hand at the relaxing art of soapstone carving. Learn basic techniques, safe material handling, and simple hand-sanding methods using water to reduce dust.

FREE
Circular mosaic of small, glossy beads forming a rainbow spiral from white to red, with surrounding blue and teal bands creating a sunburst pattern.

Intro to Traditional Beading

The Station at Cochrane Crossing 360 Railway St W, Cochrane

Create a simple beaded keepsake while exploring the art of traditional beading. This free activity is open to all ages and abilities, with materials provided.

FREE
Two smiling children with vibrant face-paint designs on their cheeks at an outdoor event.

Face Painting

The Station at Cochrane Crossing 360 Railway St W, Cochrane

Calling all young adventurers, artists, and dreamers! Stop by for face painting and add a touch of colour, creativity, and fun to your festival day.

FREE
Hikers with backpacks walk along a dirt forest trail framed by tall trees and signs on posts.

Medicine Walks

Historic Cochrane Ranche 20 Bow Valley Trail, Cochrane

A guided walk through Cochrane Ranche with Mahikan Trails, exploring the land and its stories.

Hands tying a small orange dreamcatcher with a feathered fringe on a white workspace.

Dreamcatcher Making

The Station at Cochrane Crossing 360 Railway St W, Cochrane

Hands-on dreamcatcher workshop: learn the cultural teachings and symbolism behind dreamcatchers, then make one of your own.

Pat of softened butter placed on parchment paper on a light countertop.

Butter Churning Demo

Historic Cochrane Ranche 20 Bow Valley Trail, Cochrane

Watch traditional butter churning in action with Early Dawn Farms at the Historic Cochrane Ranche during Discovery Days.

Girl with glasses using a hammer to decorate a wooden disc, while two boys work on crafts at a cluttered workshop table in a sunny room.

Mini Tipi Making

The Station 360 Railway Street W., Cochrane

Try your hand at mini tipi making with Alberta Land Based Education.

Horse-drawn wagon with a white canopy traveling along a winding country path through a green meadow and forest in the background with a bright, sunny sky.

Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides

Historic Cochrane Ranche 20 Bow Valley Trail, Cochrane

Climb aboard a horse-drawn wagon for a scenic ride from the Cochrane Historical Museum through the historic Cochrane Ranche. This heritage journey offers a unique way to experience local history and landscape. Parking is only available in the south museum lot located at 94 AB-IA

FREE
Rustic log cabin with a wraparound porch, surrounded by a lush garden and a wooden fence in a sunny garden setting, people seated and chatting outside.

Cochrane Historical Museum & Westerson Cabin

Historic Cochrane Ranche 20 Bow Valley Trail, Cochrane

Discover part of Cochrane's history through the eyes of settlers, ranchers, and farmers. Explore the historic museum, the newly opened Westerson cabin, and the historic gardens.

FREE
Smiling woman in a straw hat and white T‑shirt holds a wooden log slice with carved letters 'CI' at a sunny outdoor event, group of people in the background.

The Branding Experience

Historic Cochrane Ranche 20 Bow Valley Trail, Cochrane

Experience true ranching culture with a hands-on branding event in Cochrane. Learn to design your own livestock brand and burn it onto a keepsake piece of barn wood.

FREE

Young man wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat playing an acoustic guitar in a dark room.

Turner Bates on the Museum Stage

Historic Cochrane Ranche 20 Bow Valley Trail, Cochrane

Cochrane’s own Turner Bates blends classic country and folk with smooth vocals and heartfelt storytelling, bringing hometown charm to every stage.

Wooden log cabin with a shaded porch, people seated at a table among colorful garden flowers.

Museum Stage

Historic Cochrane Ranche 20 Bow Valley Trail, Cochrane

Enjoy the talented sights and sounds of community groups, historic reenactments, and local musicians performing throughout the day at the museum stage at Historic Cochrane Ranche.

Elderly man in a police-style hat speaks into a microphone at a wooden podium outdoors in a park setting.

Mickey, the 1911 Station Master

Historic Cochrane Ranche 20 Bow Valley Trail, Cochrane

Step back in time as the Station Manager welcomes new settlers to the West.

FREE
Logo for Good Vibes Memory Choirs: a colorful abstract head with a microphone and musical notes, plus the text 'good vibes' and 'MEMORY CHOIRS'

Good Vibes Memory Choir

Centennial Plaza 221 1st Street W, Cochrane

The Good Vibes Memory Choir performs at the Gazebo Stage, 1 PM.

Older man in a cowboy hat and glasses speaks, gesturing with one arm in a room with a large screen behind him.

Cowboy Poetry Sessions

Historic Cochrane Ranche 20 Bow Valley Trail, Cochrane

Saddle up for storytelling and verse at the Cowboy Poetry Open Mic, where the spirit of the West comes alive through rhythm, rhyme, and raw emotion.

FREE or By Donation
Group of men and women in matching black shirts and cowboy hats posing outdoors in front of a fence and evergreen trees; appears to be a Western dance group named Wild Spirits.

Line Dancing & Demonstrations

Centennial Plaza 221 1st Street W, Cochrane

Lively moves and a line dancing demo. Join the Wild Spirit Line Dance Team at the Gazebo Stage. You might even learn a step or two!

Young man wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat playing an acoustic guitar in a dark room.

Turner Bates on the Museum Stage

Historic Cochrane Ranche 20 Bow Valley Trail, Cochrane

Cochrane’s own Turner Bates returns to the museum stage at 1:45 PM.

Outdoor choir performance with a woman conductor leading a mixed-age group of singers wearing black shirts on a sunny street plaza.

Cochrane Sings!

Centennial Plaza 221 1st Street W, Cochrane

Enjoy the vibrant and entertaining sounds of Cochrane Sings!

Older man in a cowboy hat and glasses speaks, gesturing with one arm while presenting in a room with artwork and a large screen behind him.

Cowboy Poetry Sessions

Historic Cochrane Ranche 20 Bow Valley Trail, Cochrane

Saddle up for storytelling and verse at the Cowboy Poetry Open Mic, where the spirit of the West comes alive through rhythm, rhyme, and raw emotion.

Four musicians perform on an outdoor stage under a wooden canopy, playing guitars and a keyboard with a laptop on the stand nearby.

Community Music Stage by Douglas Homes

Centennial Plaza 221 1st Street W, Cochrane

A day of local choirs, dancers, and live music from the community's own talent. Click to see the full stage schedule.

FREE

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Evening Concert: The KEG Band

Centennial Plaza 221 1st Street W, Cochrane

Enjoy the KEG's dynamic spin on music from across the genres! A talented local band bringing energy and variety to the stage for the whole family to enjoy.

FREE