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Mike Hall, of TV show Rust Valley Restorers, posed for photos with fans, kids – and dogs. Miriam Bosiljevac/Cabin Radio
Mike Hall, of TV show Rust Valley Restorers, posed for photos with fans, kids – and dogs. Miriam Bosiljevac/Cabin Radio

In pictures: Fort Smith’s 2025 Fireweed Festival

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The Fireweed Festival in Fort Smith welcomed more than a thousand visitors over the weekend.

That figure comes from festival organizers, who say the 2025 edition – from August 22-24 – generated more than twice the visitors than for any other event in the town.

Events included live music at Queen Elizabeth Territorial Park during the day with evening performances at Dirty O’Fergies. The park also featured vendors, crafting activities, a Métis village and Kub car racing.

A vintage car show with special guest Mike Hall from Rust Valley Restorers drew vehicles from across the territory and neighbouring provinces.

Here are some of our favourite photos from the festival.

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All photos on this page: Miriam Bosiljevac/Cabin Radio

Snowshoes filled with stained glass designs
Stained glass snowshoes by Polar Creations. Miriam Bosiljevac/Cabin Radio
A vendor shows a woman her art.
Artist Sue Glowach shows her pieces to a potential customer. Miriam Bosiljevac/Cabin Radio
Blacksmithing demonstration
Devon Beck demonstrated blacksmithing using his great-great grandfather’s anvil. Miriam Bosiljevac/Cabin Radio
Making bannock over a fire
Bannock on a stick and in a frying pan. Miriam Bosiljevac/Cabin Radio
Painted sign that says Fireweed Festival
A Fireweed Festival sign painted onto the hood of a Chevelle by Craig Allard. Miriam Bosiljevac/Cabin Radio
Row of vintage cars
Vintage cars on display. Miriam Bosiljevac/Cabin Radio
Band performs on stage
Nik n Mitch previously performed at this year’s Calgary Stampede. Miriam Bosiljevac/Cabin Radio
2 men with guitars perform on stage.
Ben Cornel performed with Hughes. Miriam Bosiljevac/Cabin Radio
They Call Me Sir charted this year on radio show the Canadian Indie Country Countdown. Miriam Bosiljevac/Cabin Radio
Woman with guitar sits on stage
Kitchen Floor Concerts. Miriam Bosiljevac/Cabin Radio
Man performs on stage
A member of Critical Mass. Miriam Bosiljevac/Cabin Radio
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