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WHAT'S ON

Here is what’s happening in Medicine Hat and area this weekend

Jun 15, 2024 | 10:00 AM

Warmer weather brings more outdoor activities and this weekend of full of them.

This is what’s going on this weekend from June 14 to 16:

Redcliff Days 2024

Friday to Sunday, free to attend

The annual Redcliff Days are back.

It gets started on Friday with sidewalk sales, a bike rodeo, community-wide garage sale and beer gardens and live music.

Saturday kicks off with a pancake breakfast and also includes a show and shine car show, a book sale, beer gardens and live music, pie throwing contest, fireworks and many other activities.

View the full Friday to Sunday schedule here.

Alex Tells Jokes comedy show

Friday, 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Break-out comedian Alex Mackenzie is coming to Medicine Hat and performing at the Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre.

Tickets can be purchased at Tixx.ca for $40.

Towne Square block party

Saturday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., free to attend

Towne Square block parties are running all summer long.

This weekend’s theme is celebrating nature.

READ: City of Medicine Hat hosting weekend block parties this summer

Demolition derby at the speedway

Saturday, 4 p.m., entry fee

The fourth annual Metal Mayhem Demolition Derby gets underway at the Medicine Hat Speedway on Saturday afternoon.

Learn more on the event page.

Police auction

Saturday, 10 a.m., free to enter

The Medicine Hat Police is hosting its regular general auction sale, popular for the bicycles that are available for bidding on.

It takes place at police headquarters downtown.

Equestrian competition

Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., $10 at the gate

A history-inspired equestrian competition gets underway on Saturday.

The event takes place at the Dunmore Equestrian Centre.

Those age 16 and under can enter for free.

READ: History-inspired equestrian competition returns to Dunmore on Saturday

Alternative Waves Music Festival

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, tickets for $44

Heavy music is taking over the Mainliner Pub this weekend with the Alternative Waves Music Festival hosting its fifth event in Medicine Hat.

Tickets can be purchased through Showpass.

READ: Festival hits the stage in Medicine Hat this weekend

If you have an event taking place this weekend or next that we have not listed here, please email CHATNews@pattisonmedia.com to get your event added.