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Quonset Days 2024: Country Music Festival Raises Funds for The ALS Society of Alberta

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The Greatest Outdoor Party on Dirt returns for its 13th year on July 19 & 20 to raise funds for The ALS Society of Alberta! With over $650,000 raised since 2010, this year's country music festival promises to be an outstanding event.

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Quonset Days 2024: Country Music Festival Raises Funds for The ALS Society of Alberta
June 4, 2024

**SEVEN PERSONS **- The Greatest Outdoor Party on Dirt returns for its 13th year on July 19 & 20 to raise funds for The ALS Society of Alberta! With over $650,000 raised since 2010, this year's country music festival promises to be an outstanding event.

Held on the Biemans farm, southwest of Seven Persons, Alberta, the event sees over 1200 attendees through the beer garden gates each night. Friday night's festivities, sponsored by EQUS, featuring performances by George Canyon, Nice Horse, and local bands. Saturday night, sponsored by TM Ag Tuning, will showcase Brett Kissel, Steven Lee Olsen, and local bands.

Weekend passes are only $120 and grant attendees access to all 8 individual concerts throughout the event. In addition to top Canadian country music, attendees can enjoy food trucks, the infamous pedal tractor races, and auctions. The live and silent auctions will feature a wide array of items from full-size farm equipment to items donated from local small businesses. Thanks to the generous support of Ritchie Bros, anyone can bid on silent auction items remotely by downloading their app.

"Quonset Days has grown tremendously over the past 13 years, and we are thrilled to continue supporting ALS research," said Trevor Biemans, Co-Founder and son of Peter Biemans. "It's truly heartwarming to see my farm yard transformed into music festival grounds, all in honor of my dad. My family and our volunteer board look forward to welcoming everyone to the farm for a weekend of music, fun, and making a difference in the lives of those affected by ALS.”

While camping spots have sold out, free shuttles between the event grounds and Medicine Hat will be available to ensure everyone can safely and conveniently join the festivities, thanks to Big M Ford Lincoln. Quonset Days urges everyone to take advantage of pre-sale prices and purchase their tickets now at www.quonsetdays.com.

The event wouldn't be possible without the support from local businesses and organizations. If your business would like to support Quonset Days, please email quonsetdays@gmail.com.

About Quonset Days:
Quonset Days is an annual country music festival held on the Biemans farm, southwest of Seven Persons, Alberta. Established in 2010, the event raises funds for The ALS Society of Alberta, celebrating the life and legacy of Peter Biemans. Over the years, Quonset Days has become a beloved community event, combining great music, fun activities, and charitable giving.
About ALS:
June is ALS Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and honoring those affected by it. ALS is a devastating disease that gradually robs individuals of their ability to control their bodies, leaving them fully dependent on others while retaining their sense of touch and mental alertness. After a hard-fought battle with ALS, Peter Biemans passed away in 2009. Watching Peter, an outgoing and active individual, become confined to a body he could no longer control was heart-wrenching for all who knew him. Quonset Days was established in his
memory, aiming to raise funds and awareness to combat this relentless disease.
About ALS Awareness Month:
June is ALS Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness about the devastating impact of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). This progressive motor neuron disease robs individuals of their physical abilities while leaving their mental faculties intact. With approximately 3,000 Canadians living with ALS, the month serves as a reminder of the urgent need for research, care, and support for those affected by this relentless condition.

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