What's Happening

Heritage Week – February 22-25, 2023 – R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum celebrates the 27th Annual Heritage in partnership with the Piccadilly Mall. Look for your favourite Heritage Week activities like the Best of the Shuswap Pie Baking Contest and Auction. The week kicks off with our online auction, activities and contests. So get ready to discover our rich local heritage!

Open for the Season on May 17, 2023 – The Heritage Village, Museum, Sprig of Heather restaurant, the Children's Museum and Discovery Centre, and the Outdoor Play Area.
Real History – Good Food – Hands-on Activities

High Tea at R.J. Haney Heritage - May 28, 2023 - 1pm to 3pm - This timeless afternoon tea tradition is an occasion to celebrate politeness, good manners, and community. R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum invites you to the 11th Annual High Tea. Enjoy an afternoon of tea, treats, entertainment and stories. Tickets for High Tea can be purchased by phone. Call 250-832-5243. Seating is limited, don't be disappointed. Buy your tickets early for this popular spring event.

Father's Day - June 18, 2023 - 10am to 4:30pm - Play the Pioneer way! We are offering a special $25.00 gate admission for Dad, Mom, and all the children to celebrate Dad. Admission includes tours and scheduled activities. The Sprig of Heather restaurant will offer a special lunch in honour of dad.

Pioneer School Program– June 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23
This educational program is designed to educate today's students in the ways of yester years. Grades 1 to 5 classes come to the Village and enjoy a school lesson given by a schoolmarm in the Broadview schoolhouse, play old-fashioned games, pan for gold, make ice cream and more. To book your school for this pioneer experience, call 250-832-5243. Space is limited.
 

Dinner Theatre – July 5 to August 27, 2023   Call for reservations, 250-832-5243.  Celebrating twenty-eight years of Villains and Vittles Dinner Theatre Productions, opening night is July 5, with shows every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evenings in July and August a special matinee performance on Thursday, August 24. Enjoy a home-cooked dinner with all the pioneer fixings, served at 6:00pm from the Sprig of Heather Restaurant. Dessert follows the play with homemade rhubarb crisp and ice cream. Reservations are a must. Limited seating.  Call 250-832-5243. A not-to-be-missed highlight of Salmon Arm's summer entertainment!

SAMHA Celebrates 60 Years on Saturday July 8 - You are invited to join R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum to celebrate our 60th Anniversary. The day will be full of activities and events themed around Salmon Arm's history and its settlers. Visitors are encouraged to come dressed in costumes from the era and enter the costume contest for prizes! You can participate in the old-fashioned races and games like toss eggs and tug-a-war, old-fashioned midway games, wagon rides, visit the petting zoo, and so much more — Admission at the gate.

Soiree and an Evening at R.J. Haney Heritage Village - August 3 - Join us for the 12th Annual Soiree. You don't want to miss this charming evening of music, food and fun! Ticket holders are treated to a feast, prepared by a guest chef, Spencer Moores and paired with local wine and craft beer. Seating is limited, and tickets can be purchased by calling 250-832-5243. You will receive a tax receipt for half the cost. This is a fundraising event supporting extraordinary projects, restorations and operations at the Village.

Annual Car Show - August 13, 2023 - 8:30am to 2pm - The 22nd Annual Car Show is the largest in the Shuswap, featuring over a hundred classic and antique automobiles displayed throughout the Village. This Car Show has become a favourite for car collectors, fans and spectators from far and wide. Help pick the "People's Choice" as you chat it up with the car owners. Enjoy great entertainment and excellent food. Fun for the whole family. Admission at the gate. Show Car registration is from 8:00am-10:00am and is free for car & driver. 

24th Annual Harvest Celebration - Sept. 10, 2023 - 3pm - 6pm Come and enjoy the taste of the Shuswap and treat yourself to a mixture of mouth-watering local cuisines from some of the best restaurants, delis, cafes, wineries and breweries that our region has to offer. Tickets can be purchased by calling 250-832-5243 or by visiting R.J. Haney Heritage Village at 751-Hwy 97B. You won't want to miss this special afternoon of food, drink and entertainment.

Harvest School Program –  September 20, 21 and 22, 2023
This educational program for school students in grades 1 to 3 teaches how to make apple sauce from scratch using an apple peeler and old wood stove. Other activities include tours of the village, washing clothes on a scrub board, and playing by-gone games. To book your school for this pioneer experience call today, space is limited. Call 250-832-5243.

16th Annual Cemetery Tour - Date TBA - space is limited to 35 special guests – reservations are required!! A guided tour of the old section of the Mt. Ida Cemetery features Curator/Archivist Deborah Chapman's personal favourite list of characters. Stories of love, heartbreak, joy, and tragedy are told on one of the prettiest knolls in Salmon Arm. Cost is $10.00 per person.

Spooktacular October 20 and 21 - It is that time of the year to pull on your scariest costume and explore the spooky side of R.J. Haney Heritage Village for the 25th annual Spooktacular. Gates open at 5:00pm. Come dressed in your favourite Halloween costume! A responsible adult must accompany ghouls and Ghosts under 13—admission at the gate.