'Western Weekend' returning to Preeceville this summer

Looking for something to do the weekend of Aug. 20-22, then head north up Highway #10 to attend the Preeceville Lions Western Weekend. 

Ralph Ager, Mayor of Preeceville and a member of the Lions Club said they were keeping a close eye on provincial COVID-19 regulations, hoping they would relax sufficiently to have an event. 

“We couldn’t do it last year,” he said, but with most restrictions announced to be lifted July 11, holding the event this August was possible. 

“We’ve got enough time to get prepared.” 

Ager said the event is something the community needs.

“Everybody’s looking for something to happen,” he said, adding people seem eager to get out and have some fun. 

And that’s what Western Weekend is all about, having some fun. 

“We have quite a busy weekend planned,” said Ager. 

One of the key draws will be three days of racing by the Eastern Professional Chariot & Chuckwagon Association, said Ager. Races go Friday evening and Saturday and Sunday afternoon. 

Also on the events list will be a co-ed slow pitch tournament, bouncy castle and face painting for the kids, a trade show, and a Texas Hold’em Tournament. 

Ager noted the event is about community, but added “it’s quite a big fundraiser for the Lions,” as well as other community groups who participate in the weekend such as minor ball and the curling club.