Families looking for an afternoon of fun need look no further than a new event in downtown Drumheller.
On Saturday, August 18, downtown will be the site for Family Fun Day, an afternoon filled with activities and demonstrations that will thrill.
The events begin at noon and last until 4 p.m.
“Basically, we’re doing a host of activities designed for families. There’s a wack of different activities going on. There’s no admission, so come out and check everything out,” said John Shoff, who is helping organize the event.
The main attraction will be motocross shows throughout the afternoon. Ramps will be set up along 3rd Avenue and the drivers will perform death-defying stunts.
“One of the events we’re having is a freestyle motocross demonstration. No one has brought anything like this to Drumheller. It should be pretty crazy,” said Shoff.
Shoff went on to express how exciting it will be to see the motocross drivers flying higher than the buildings in downtown.
Other events going on include mini-golf, facepainting, inflatables (such as a bouncy castle), a demonstration by the Sports Room mountain demo by Specialized, Badlands Chopper’s cruiser and motocross bikes, and a barbecue fundraiser for Dino Arts.
For those feeling like making a political statement, there will be a Dunk Tunk featuring members of the Drumheller Town Council.
Shoff began planning the day earlier this summer upon learning about McMoran FMX (Freestyle Motocross). The group performed in Three Hills earlier this year and has performed at the Calgary Stampede.
Shoff launched a campaign on Indiegogo, a website designed to collect donations, to bring the group here. The campaign ended yesterday. Though not many donations were made through the site, many residents dropped off donations in person.
The show, like the rest of Family Fun Day, will be free for anyone. The event kicks off at noon on August 18, with the motocross show starting at 12:30 p.m.
