Upcoming Events

While we keep our Events Calendar filled, there are times when you just want to know what is upcoming or reoccurring and that is what this page is all about because there is always something happening in our community and the region. Here you can find details about specific programs, or events.

Volunteer Driver Schedule

 Need some assistance getting to local medical appointments, grocery stores, or the pharmacy? There is a network of volunteer drivers to help. Find the monthly schedule posted here.

March

Sunday

1

8

15

22

29

Monday

2

Brian
403-363-4065

9

Bill
705-433-1563

16

Diane
403-427-3692

23

Connie
403-501-4533

30

Dennis or Carolyn
403-362-1707

Tuesday

3

Brian
403-363-4065

10

Brian
403-363-4065

17

Diane
403-427-3692

24

Connie
403-501-4533

31

Dennis or Carolyn
403-362-1707

Wednesday

4

John
403-362-1715

11

Bill
705-433-1563

18

Pat
403-501-1291

25

Cathy
403-376-1257

Thursday

5

John
403-362-1715

12

Lawrence
403-633-9993

19

Cathy
403-376-1257

26

Pat
403-501-1291


Friday

6

Pat
403-501-1291

13

Lawrence
403-633-9993

20

Dorothy
403-376-3685

27

Pat
403-501-1291


Saturday

7

14

21

28

Rural Pop Up 

Rural Pop Up is a provincially funded program delivered in partnership with the SPEC and Brooks & Area Family Resource Centre. Join Miss Meriam at the Bassano Community Hall for the free program. The program is for children ages 0-6 with a caregiver designed to develop social and gross motor skills.

Event Schedule and Site Map

This event includes a variety of activities including BBQ dinner/dance, street market, beer gardens, amateur steak cook-off, BBQ dinner/dance, pancake breakfast, tasting booth, Bassano Dam Tours, and kids BBQ competition/activities. Stay tuned for the official event schedule coming soon! 

Dinner and Music

Kick off the weekend on Friday, June 7, 2024, with our BBQ dinner and live music event! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Town Office or online. For more information click below.

Gas Service Amature Steak Cook-Off Application

Challenge your neighbor to see who really is the backyard BBQ king! On June 8, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. participants cook two steaks provided by the Town and have them judged KCBS official judges. For more information and to register see below.

Show Up and Show Of Auto How

Our event is expanding to include the Show Up and Show Off Auto Show on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. All cars, trucks, bikes, and big rigs are welcome.

Vendor Application

Sell your wares, products, and services, or share information on the event grounds (610 2nd Avenue, Bassano) Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. All types of vendors are welcome.

Professional Competition Registration

The Town has partnered with the BBQ on the Bow Society to host the professional portion of the competition. Click the link to register for professional BBQ events. 

Judging Course

Want to be a BBQ judge in the 2024 Small Town Smoke Down competition? BBQ on the Bow is hosting a judging class on April 21, 2024, at Shriner Stables in Calgary. To register, visit the link below.

Sponsorship Opportunity

Interested in supporting our event? Click the button below to view our sponsorship levels and thank you packages which includes recognition and advertising opportunities. 

No Fire Ban

August 27, 2024

FIRE BAN DEFINITIONS

The Town of Bassano has an active FIRE BAN. A Fire Ban means no fires except for approved gas or propane cooking appliances.

The Town of Bassano has an active Fire Restriction. A Fire Restriction means no fires except for approved gas or propane cooking appliances, portable fire pits or campfires in designated fire sites within approved campgrounds.

The Town of Bassano has an active Fire Advisory. A Fire Advisory means fires are allowed but public warning advising of extreme caution is issued. This level is a warning and may be upgraded to a Fire Restriction of Fire Ban if conditions do not approve. Always have water nearby and fully extinguish your fire.

The Town of Bassano has NO ACTIVE FIRE BAN.