Different restaurants come up with their best and most unique chili recipe and for a nominal fee, people can sample and vote for their favourites. Tickets are available at the event. Proceeds support the Southern Alberta Academy of Chefs and the Lethbridge College Food Bank

Time Capsule Committee Members from 1985 along with City of Lethbridge officials and the Galt Museum & Archives celebrate history as they unearth the 25 Year Time Capsule from the Time Capsule crypt. The capsule will be immediately taken away to be opened in a safety controlled environment.

UPDATE!! Time Capsule was waterlogged - recovery efforts underway... read the full story here.

Participants will not be able to pick up their envelopes as previously planned, but will be contacted with new details.

Come honor this beautiful historic house. The plaque ceremony is unique since it will mean the building will have municipal protection.

Come honor this beautiful historic house. The plaque ceremony is unique since it will mean the building will have municipal protection.

5:00-8:00 pm
Taste of Downtown - SOLD OUT!
200 tickets available: $20 tickets available at the Galt Museum & Archives APR 05

A chance to have a fun night out with friends to see what is new in the downtown and stop by well-established favourite restaurants. Sample foods and learn about the history of the buildings. Sells out every year so get your tickets early! This event, organized and coordinated by the Galt Museum for Historic Lethbridge Festival, is the primary fundraiser of the Festival.
Check www.historiclethbridge.org for updates.

Contact Lori for more information:
lori.harasem@galtmuseum.com | 403.320-4219.

8:00 pm
Plaque Dedications in Chinatown
In conjunction with Downtown Revitalization Office and the Lethbridge Historical Society |310 2 Ave S

Join us for the unveiling of 7 bronze plaques commemorating 6 buildings in Chinatown and 1 plaque honoring the whole area.

10:00 am
Artillery Plaque Unveiling
18 Air Defence| east end of Henderson Park by the Cannons

Artillery was first introduced to Lethbridge in 1909. This unveiling is commemorating 100 years of artillery in Lethbridge.

9:30-11:00 am
Spring Plant Exchange
Galt Gardens

Join our special guest speaker to learn about the history of the trees at the Galt Gardens and around Lethbridge. Exchange your plants with others and update your garden. All plants must be labled. No plants? Then please bring a non perishable food item for the Lethbridge Food Bank.

9:30 am Plant Drop Off (Please have plants separated at labeled)
9:30 am Speaker: The History of Trees in Lethbridge
9:30 - 11:30 am Exhibitors and Artisans Market Open
10:00 - ?? am Plant Exchange
Donations of non-perishable items being accepted on behalf of the Food Bank

Enjoy the 1940's music of Hank's Hick Band
Free Compost - Bring you own container

Muffins and Coffee courtesy of Home Hardware

For More Information contact: Rhondda at 403-328-8081 or Helen at 403 381-7815

10:00-11:00 am
Plaque Dedications at William Pearce Park
Lethbridge Historical Society | Drive south on University Drive and turn left on RiverStone Boulevard or Grand River Boulevard

The plaques will honor William Pearce and examine The "Survey Story" of western Canada. There will be a surveyor with equipment from 100 years ago and a surveyor with today's modern equipment for the public to examine and compare.

3:00 pm
Sumi-e Demonstration
Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens | Located on the corner of 9 Ave S and Mayor Magrath Drive | Free with admission to Gardens

This traditional painting style has been practiced for thousands of years, it is an art form that strives to distill the essence of an object or scene in the fewest possible strokes.

Join us to watch this is ancient Japanese art of creating landscapes on black lacquer trays using white sand, pebbles, and small rocks. The artist uses small tools such as feathers and wood wedges to create these one of a kind pieces.

4:00 pm
Calligraphy Demonstration
Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens | Located on the corner of 9 Ave S and Mayor Magrath Drive | Free with admission to Gardens

Reverend Izumi from the Buddhist Church will present an insightful and mesmerizing calligraphy demonstration. Calligraphy is the ancient art form of fine handwriting.

We're recreating a popular form of entertainment from the 1940s - come dance the night away! Dance teachers will be on hand to teach the moves. 1940s costumes encouraged! Cash bar, non-alcoholic refreshments, snack canteen. Galt Bonds, song requests by donation, and other fun ways for people to support the Galt throughout the night. The exhibits will be open [tours available], along with a special display of typical items found in a 1940's household. We engurage everyone to dress in the 40's theme.

Contact Lori for more information: lori.harasem@galtmuseum.com | 403-320-4219.

 

2:00 pm
Tea Ceremony
Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens | Located on the corner of 9 Ave S and Mayor Magrath Drive | Free with admission to Gardens

The Japanese tea ceremony is a formal tea-drinking experience that has been practiced for centuries. Guests of a Japanese Tea Ceremony learn to value the ordinary facets of their day-to-day lives.

This disciplined art form of arranging beautiful flowers is symbolizing nature and humanity being brought together. Ikebana emphasizes other parts of the plant, such as its leaves and stems, and draws emphasis toward shape, line and form.