Stettler residents will be able to celebrate the end of summer in style on Aug. 24.
The Stettler Regional Board of Trade (BOT) has planning underway for StettlerFest.
StettlerFest will run from 4 until 9 p.m. on Stettler's Main Street, and feature a variety of entertainment including local buskers, a dunk tank, a beer gardens, glitter tattoos, and more.
"It's a celebration of summer," said Stettler BOT executive director Byron Geddes.
Businesses will also be taking part, with many offering sidewalk sales.
Additionally, food trucks and an artisan's market will be set up.
"StettlerFest 2024 has something for all ages, entertainment on the Patio on Main, (and) diverse meal options," notes the poster on the BOT website.
The fun day is also being held in conjunction with the town-wide garage sale.
Career and hiring fair
Another project the BOT has planned is its fall hiring fair set for Sept. 12.
While the hiring fairs typically connect employers with prospective employees, the September event is being expanded to incorporate a career fair for students within the County of Stettler and County of Paintearth.
According to Geddes, the BOT is expecting over 600 youth between Grade 9 and Grade 12 to take part.
The Career Day portion of the event will allow students to ask questions of those in industry about prospective career options in the trades and other types of jobs.
"It's a pretty big event," said Geddes.
"It's free to all employers and job-seekers."
The Career Fair will run from 3 until 6 p.m. at the Stettler Recreation Centre (SRC) in the Red Arena. At 6 p.m. job seekers will be welcomed in and the Hiring Fair portion of the event will begin.
Award Gala
A third project that the BOT has on the radar is taking place on Oct. 24.
Stettler's Annual Awards Gala is set to take place in the SRC Hub with the doors opening at 7 p.m.
Like the 2023 event, the 2024 event will not feature a meal, but instead, just have appetizers and cocktails before the ceremony.
Geddes notes that the nominations are open for the Awards Gala, but not enough have been submitted yet.
Categories in the Stettler Business Awards include New Business of the Year, Business of the Year, Business Leader of the Year, Customer Service Award, Agricultural Impact Award, Community Impact Award, the Eco-Excellence Award, and the male and female Person of the Year Awards.
Nominations for the various awards are accepted year-round and the nominations can be made right on the Stettler BOT website.
For a full listing and description of the awards, or to check out any of the other projects the BOT has going on, check out the BOT's website at stettlerboardoftrade.com.