Monday, April 19, 2010

Inaugural Huntsville Western Rodeo Royale

Over 250 rodeo competitors as far away as the United States and Brazil will be in Huntsville, Muskoka around the end of July.  This event takes place at the Huntsville Fairgrounds towards the end of the month featuring bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, tie down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, breakaway roping, junior barrel racing and junior bull riding.
There will be food vendors, demonstrations by the Canadian Cow Girls drill team, clown, bullfighters and Saturday night dance.  Tickets for the Huntsville Western Rodeo is $16 for adults, $8 for children under 10 and free for infants.  Parking will be $2 on the grounds.  A portion of the money goes to local charities.
For a list of fun things to do and local cottage rental accommodations in the Almaguin Highlands and Muskoka contact Danette Evely at Sand Lake Cottages & Inn.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Knowlton Ridge Equestrian Centre Powassan

The Knowlton Ridge Equestrian Centre is located on Main Street North in Powassan.  The Almaguin Highlands has so much to offer for families throughout the year and this is one of them.  Kids can enjoy march break Camps, overnight camps, day camps, seminars, clinics, carriage trails, beginner instruction, advanced instruction, trillium show and pony club.  Take your family to Powassan this year and check out this great centre for the whole family to enjoy. 
The Almaguin Highlands area has so much to offer, make sure you make the area one of your trips this year.  Contact Danette Evely at Sand Lake Cottage Rentals for area fun.