Leslieville Antique Days, a West Country tradition dating back more than four decades, returns Aug. 1-2.
Held annually at the Leslieville Antique Club grounds east of the community, the event celebrates western heritage with antique tractor pulls, historic building tours, threshing demonstrations and, of course, freshly baked cinnamon buns.
Penny Seiling, a longtime Central Alberta Antique and Model Club member, says visitors can also see a fully restored, 100-year-old Keighley engine in operation. The antique rock crusher was imported from Ontario.
Children can also take a ride on the recently restored Royal Scott miniature steam train.
Volunteers spent the May long weekend in 2025 replacing about 500 railway ties. The miniature steam train also received funding through Clearwater County’s 2025 Heritage Grant Program.
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Other returning events include a parade, pancake breakfast both days, and a Sunday morning worship service at 10 a.m. featuring music and a message from local churches.
There will also be a petting zoo along with children’s crafts and activities.
Admission is $10 for adults. Children 12 and under are admitted free.
Camping will once again be available for $10 per night.
While there are no services or hookups, Seiling says the fee is still lower than at most provincial parks.
Seiling says Antique Days is the non-profit club’s main fundraiser of the year, with proceeds supporting maintenance, improvements and new attractions at the grounds.
She adds many people hear about the event for years before attending for the first time. Once they do, she says, they always have a great time.
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