Mel’s Funway Park creates your perfect summer country concert with their Boots, Brews, & Barbeque event.  A premier Kenny Chesney cover band, Redneck Castaway will headline the event.  Opening acts include Houston Bernard and Elisa Smith and the Tiny Little Lies.
Barbecue, Food Trucks, Bar Stations, Dancing, and a Mechanical Bull will make this a memorable night!
A fireworks show will conclude the event at approximately 8:30pm. 
Enjoy an ultimate outdoor concert experience at Mel’s Funway Park!

Mel's Funway Park

Boots Brews & BBQ

General Admission

Child Under 13

Day of the Event: VIP Admission

Unlimited Mel's Funway Park Attractions

Day of the Event: General Admission

VIP Admission

Blackie and the Rodeo Kings

Blackie and the Rodeo Kings are one of Canada’s most enduring and quietly influential roots supergroups—a band built not on industry calculation but on friendship, deep musical respect, and a shared devotion to songcraft. Formed in the mid-1990s by three of the country’s most accomplished musicians—Tom Wilson, Colin Linden, and Stephen Fearing—the group has become synonymous with a distinctly Canadian blend of Americana, folk, blues, and country.
The band’s origin story is rooted in homage. In 1996, Wilson, Linden, and Fearing came together to record High or Hurtin’: The Songs of Willie P. Bennett, a tribute to the late Canadian songwriter Willie P. Bennett. What began as a one-off project quickly revealed an uncommon chemistry. Each member brought a fully formed artistic identity—Wilson’s gritty, poetic intensity, Linden’s masterful guitar work and deep blues pedigree, and Fearing’s lyrical warmth and melodic sensibility. Rather than compete for space, their voices intertwined, creating a sound that felt both loose and deeply intentional.
From that foundation, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings evolved into a working band whose albums and live performances celebrate collaboration. Their  follow-up album Kings of Love, established the trio as more than a tribute act, while pushing further into original material and earned critical acclaim. Over the years, releases like BARK, Let’s Folic, Let’s Frolic Again, South, King of This Town and Oh Glory  have showcased the band’s evolving sound—always rooted in tradition, yet open to reinterpretation.
A defining characteristic of Blackie and the Rodeo Kings is their collaborative spirit, not only among themselves but with a wide circle of guest artists. Their records often feature notable voices from across the roots and Americana spectrum, reinforcing the band’s role as both participants in and curators of a broader musical community. Kings and Queens, for example, pairs the trio with a lineup of celebrated female vocalists,while Kings and Kings pairs with celebrated male vocalists, highlighting  both their versatility and their commitment to musical dialogue.
Individually, Wilson, Linden, and Fearing maintain prolific solo careers, which lends the band a unique dynamic. When they reconvene, it is less a routine obligation than a deliberate creative choice. That sense of occasion infuses their recordings with an unforced authenticity. There is a lived-in quality to their music—songs that feel shaped by years of touring, storytelling, and shared experience. Their arrangements often favour space and restraint, allowing lyrics and interplay to take precedence over flash.
Musically, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings inhabit a space where genres blur naturally. Elements of Delta blues, country twang, folk introspection, and rock grit coexist without friction. Linden’s slide guitar work, in particular, provides a connective thread, while Wilson’s vocal presence anchors the band with a raw, narrative edge. Fearing’s contributions often bring a melodic lift, balancing the group’s darker textures with moments of openness and light. Together, they create a sound that is unmistakably cohesive despite its varied influences.
Beyond their recordings, the band has built a reputation as a compelling live act. Their performances emphasize musicianship and storytelling over spectacle, often unfolding with a relaxed, conversational energy. Audiences are drawn not only to the songs but to the evident camaraderie on stage—a reflection of decades of collaboration and mutual respect.
Over time, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings have become something of a touchstone within Canadian roots music. They occupy a rare position: a supergroup that resists the excess often associated with the term. Instead, their legacy is defined by consistency, integrity, and a deep connection to the traditions they draw from. They have influenced a generation of Canadian songwriters while continuing to refine their own voice.
In an era of rapid musical turnover, the band’s longevity speaks to the strength of its foundation. Blackie and the Rodeo Kings are not bound by trends or timelines; they emerge when the moment feels right, bringing with them songs that carry the weight of experience and the ease of true collaboration. Their work stands as a testament to what can happen when great musicians come together not for spectacle, but for the simple, enduring pursuit of meaningful music. 

Aeolian Hall

Advance Ticket

Singer-songwriter and Cape Bretoner Mike McKenna Jr. has become a compelling new voice in the North American folk scene. With a raspy, soulful delivery and warm acoustic tones, his songs are anchored by captivating storytelling and a deep connection to place. Born in the town of Glace Bay and raised along the Mira River, McKenna's songwriting aesthetic draws heavily from his small-town East Coast roots.
Blending folk, country, and Americana—he's earned over one million global streams, shaping a sound that is both timeless and unmistakably his own. His music has brought him to major festival stages like Ottawa Bluesfest, the Philadelphia Folk Festival, Vancouver Island MusicFest, Montreal's Folk Fest sur le Canal, Lunenburg Folk Harbour Fest, Reevestock and many more across the continent.

William Steven Hall
A Carolina, indie songwriter and producer raised in the foothills, cooked in the eastern sands on soul and rock and roll, before finding the folk of the mountains and the meditation of nature. His debut, Acousticana-Folk album ’Seasons’ is set to release in 2026, sorting through the highs and lows of the world, our roots, and perspectives within the swaying genres of life. In 2021, WSH co-founded falllift, an indie-folk production co-fronted by Micah Cottingham, that performs as a 5-piece band. They’ve released 10 songs with several sync placements. From 2012-2023, he fronted folk-rock band Swim in the Wild, producing 30 songs, supporting acts like Colony House and New Politics, and performances at Sundance Film Festival and Floyd Fest.

Red Bird

Mike McKenna Jr with Willam Steven Hall

Boots, Beats & Beerhall Line Dancing!
Grab your boots and dust off your hat—it’s time to two-step, do-si-do, and kick up some serious fun at the Beerhall with your host and line-dancing pro, Urban Cowboy!
Whether you’re a seasoned boot-scooter or just looking to step into the rhythm, you’ll have a rootin’-tootin’ good time learning new moves, grooving to your favourite hoedown hits, and enjoying a cold one or two along the way.
Don’t miss out on: 
→ Line dancing to toe-tapping, boot-stomping hits. 👢
→ Beerhall vibes and refreshingly cold drinks flowing all night 🍻 (... and yes, that includes our non-alcoholic beverages, too.🍹)
→ Fun, laughter, and plenty of chances to show off your Boot-Scootin' boogie! 🤠
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Event Details:


Doors open at 6 PM, dancing from 7 PM - 10 PM


Tickets $10 + taxes & fees 


 
🤠 This is an All-Ages event and the perfect summer activity for aspiring line dancers of any age! 🤠

Collective Arts Brewing

All Ages Line Dancing: Every Monday Night @ The Beerhall

Indoor festival that tour Alberta, featuring local craft beer, cider, spirits, food, music, and games!

Exhibition Hall

Booze and Bites Festival - Red Deer

Designated Driver Ticket

Booze and Bites Festival

Get ready to raise the temperature at Big Gay Burlesque, a night of tease, talent, and tantalizing performances that celebrate queer bodies, bold expression, and burlesque glamour.
Happening Saturday, October 10 at 9:00 PM at the Mason Hall, this 18+ show will leave you breathless as some of Alberta’s fiercest burlesque performers take the stage. With unforgettable acts expect everything from classic striptease to boundary-pushing performance art.
Whether you’re a longtime lover of burlesque or a first-timer, Big Gay Burlesque promises to be flirty, filthy, and fiercely fabulous. Bring your friends, bring your bills, and bring your loudest cheers, this is not your average Saturday night.
 
18+ only | Doors at 8:30 PM | Show starts at 9:30 PM

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