The Oyen Leisure & District Society Presents: “The Fall 'Pickle' Ball”
The Oyen & District Leisure Society (ODLS), in partnership with The Big Country Agricultural Society, is excited to welcome Alberta Superstar Drew Gregory to perform LIVE in concert for our “Fall 'Pickle' Ball” fundraising event, happening Saturday, October 19th, 2024, at the Crossroads Centre in Oyen, Alberta.
Last fall, the ODLS was resurrected, and we hosted our first fundraiser, "Dancing with the Stars," which resulted in great success in achieving our future goals. As a non-profit organization, our mission is to help create more leisure activities for the community and surrounding areas to enjoy. Our first project of focus is the reconstruction of the town's unusable outdoor tennis courts into new Tennis/Pickleball courts. As you may have heard, pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in Canada, and it is a great activity for people of all ages to enjoy. With help from our local town staff, government grants, and years of hardworking individuals fundraising toward this goal, we hope to see the demolition of the old courts begin in 2025 and the construction of the new court shortly thereafter.
Drew Gregory is our entertainer for the evening, not just because he's a locally sourced superstar talent but also because he's a true inspiration. Hailing from rural Alberta, he's not just an award-winning country music sensation but also a farmer. In 2023, he was again named Horizon Male Artist of the Year by Country Music Alberta. Over his burgeoning career, he's shared the stage with stars such as Miranda Lambert, Kip Moore, and Old Dominion. Get ready to dance the night away with a high-energy show from a small-town farm kid who's more at home on stage than anywhere else!
The evening will kick off with doors opening at 5pm. Get ready for a night of fun and excitement with games to play, prizes to be won, and plenty of dance floor to enjoy. There will be a concession booth and bar areas where customers can purchase food or liquor throughout the night. Our VIP Ticket holders will enjoy a delicious Steak Supper, to be served from 5pm-7pm by The New Brigden Community Association. The entertainment will begin at 7pm, welcoming local talents, Jerilyn Norris & Jessica Bailey as opening acts. Our headliner, Drew Gregory, will take the stage at 8pm, with an electrifying performance of his hit tracks, paired with covers of everyone's favourite country and rock hits of the past. Come and be a part of this fun-filled fundraising event, and celebrate your bountiful harvest with this amazing talent!