# Event Details

- **Event Name**: MEMORIAL WEEKEND
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 01:15 am – Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 04:15 am
- **Event Description**: Memorial Weekend is being held August 15-16 at The Horses @ Evergreen Park at J.D.A. Raceway.

It is a day to recognize and honor those no longer with us who had an impact on the sport of horse racing in Alberta.

Memorial Weekend is one of several special events held during The Horses @ Evergreen Park.

Here is a complete list.:

July 5: Free Hot Dog Day – the season opener.

July 12: Baconfest – fundraiser for the County of Grande Prairie Firefighters Charitable Foundation.

July 19: Wiener Dog Derby – dogs running in the dirt. Too much fun!

July 26: Derby Day featuring the GP Oaks and GP Derby and Derby Brunch.

August 9: Family Fun Day – for the kids. All free and all fune!

August 15-16: Memorial Weekend – honoring those who are no longer with us who have made an impact on the sport of horse racing.

August 23: Mr. Mike’s Paint The Park Purple – Race For The Cure. This is to create awareness about pancreatic cancer.

There is no admission fee and first post is 1:15 p.m.

There is a beverage tent, indoor and outdoor betting stations, and both the Pines Family Restaurant and Wild Horse Casino & Lounge are located in the same venue. A $8.95 full breakfast (9-11 a.m.) is the feature menu item at both the restaurant and lounge.

The restaurant and lounge open at 9 a.m. and betting on the 99 slot machines and VLTs starts at 10 a.m. The restaurant is open until 8 p.m. and the casino until 1 a.m. daily.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grande-prairie/memorial-weekend/200030364153143
- **Event Categories**: sports, nonprofit, dog, kids, brunch, kentucky-derby
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Grande Prairie
- **state**: AB
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Evergreen Park Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB, Canada, Alberta T8V 3A5
- **lat**: 55.17071
- **long**: -118.78844
- **full address**: Evergreen Park Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB, Canada, Alberta T8V 3A5

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is MEMORIAL WEEKEND being held?
  - **A:** MEMORIAL WEEKEND takes place on Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 01:15 am to Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 04:15 am at Evergreen Park Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB, Canada, Alberta T8V 3A5.
- **Q**: Who is organizing MEMORIAL WEEKEND?
  - **A:** MEMORIAL WEEKEND is organized by Evergreen Park.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Evergreen Park's events?
  - **A:** Evergreen Park has 131+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Evergreen Park has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** MEMORIAL WEEKEND is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grande Prairie, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If MEMORIAL WEEKEND sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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