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Heritage Week – February 15-21, 2021 –  R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum are celebrating the 25th Annual Heritage Week from February 15-21, 2021, with a different look this year. The Village & Museum are taking our Heritage Week activities online. Get ready to discover our rich local heritage in a whole new way.

Due to Covid-19, we encourage our community to gather virtually to celebrate Heritage Week and discovering the history and stories that have shaped our community and rooting us to our past. We invite you to participate in our online auction, activities and contests, stay within your household bubble and have some safe fun.

Pancake Breakfast - May 15 & 16, 2021 -  9:00am-11:00am - Come and celebrate the season's opening and enjoy our famous Pioneer Pancake Breakfast $8.50 includes three pancakes, scrambled eggs, two sausages, fruit and coffee, tea or juice. Saturday & Sunday from 9-11 am.

High Tea at R.J. Haney Heritage - May 30, 2021 - 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 and purchase your tickets early for this popular spring event.

Father's Day - June 20, 2021 - 10:00am to 5:00pm - Play the Pioneer way! To celebrate Dad, we are offering a special $20.00 gate admission for Dad, Mom and all the children. Admission includes tours and scheduled activities. The Sprig of Heather restaurant will be offering a lunch special in honour of dad.

Pioneer School Program– June 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 & 18, 2021
Grades 1 to 5 classes come to the village and enjoy an old fashioned lesson given by a schoolmarm in the old Broadview schoolhouse, play old fashioned games, pan for gold, and make ice cream. This is an educational program designed to educate today’s students in the ways of yester years. To book your school for this pioneer experience call 250-832-5243. Space is limited.

Dinner Theatre – July 4 to August 27, 2021  - Celebrating twenty-seven years of Villains and Vittles Dinner Theatre Productions, opening night is July 4, with shows every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evenings in July and August a special matinee performance on Thursday, August 19th. Written and directed by Peter Blacklock, Peter is known for his original musical scores and humorous storytelling while sharing the Salmon Arm area's history. Enjoy a home-cooked dinner with all the pioneer fixings, served at 6:00pm from Marjorie's Tea Room. Dessert follows the play with homemade rhubarb crisp and ice cream. Reservations are a must. Call 250-832-5243. A not-to-be-missed highlight of Salmon Arm's summer entertainment!

Pioneer Day, July 11, 2021 - 8:30am- 2pm - You are invited to join R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum on Sunday, July 12, for our annual Pioneer Day celebration. 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 - Date TBA - Join us for the 11th Annual Soiree. You don't want to miss this charming evening of music, food and fun! Ticket holders are treated to a five-course feast, prepared by a guest chef 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 8, 2021 - 8:30am to 2pm - The 21st 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. 

23rd Annual Harvest Celebration - Sept. 12, 2021 - 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 –  Sept. 22, 23 & 24, 2021
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.

15th Annual Cemetery Tour - Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021  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 23 & 24, 2021 - 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. For the little spooks, enjoy the not so frightening Pumpkin Patch Trail, the Colouring Room, stories in Mt Ida Church and more. Or do you think you are fearless enough to face things that go bump in the night and venture through the Spook Trail, Haunted House and Shady Lane? There are menacing creatures around every dark corner. 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.