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 - SOLD OUT  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 12th 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.  Click here to read the press release

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. Start the day with our famous pancake breakfast. We will be ribbon-cutting and opening five new exhibits. The day will be full of family activities. Listen to live music, participate in the old-fashioned races and games, visit the petting zoo, and so much more — Join the celebration and explore Salmon Arm’s rich history. Admission is free.

Something is always happening at R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum, the Shuswap’s largest heritage attraction. Join us on Saturday, July 29, 2023, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm for a one-day event in partnership with Thread and Paper, for Scrappy Quilts in the Village.
There will be displays, demonstrations from Shuswap Needle Arts Guild, Shuswap Spinners & Weavers, Shuswap Quilters’ Guild and Boutique and Sleep in Heavenly Peace and more.
Admission at the gate includes the event and access to the Heritage Village and Museum, Montebello Gallery, Children’s Discovery Centre, walking trails, daily activities, programs, and tours.

Soiree and an Evening at R.J. Haney Heritage Village August 3 - Join us for the 13th Annual Soiree. You don't want to miss this charming evening of music, food and fun! Ticket holders will be treated to a special feast personally prepared by our guest chef, Spencer Moores and paired with local wines and ales. Entertaining at this elegant event is local musicians and friends to R.J. Haney Heritage Village, Green Room featuring Lawren Peter Clark and Elaine Holmes. Seating is limited. Tickets for this fundraising event are $150.00, purchased by calling 250-832-5243. This fundraising event supports extraordinary projects, restorations and operations at the Village.

Dinner and Jazz - Thursday, August 10, 2023
The Shuswap's largest Heritage destination, R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum, is proud to partner with the Salmon Arm Jazz Club for another great event, Dinner and Jazz in the Park!
Enjoy a home-cooked dinner with all the fixings served by the Village's licenced Sprig of Heather restaurant and some of the finest jazz in the Shuswap.
Advanced ticket purchase is a must! Tickets for the evening are $35.00. Call 250-832-5243 to charge by phone and make your meal selection. Gates open, and music starts at 5:00 pm. Dinner service is at 6:00 pm. Local beer, wine and cider are available to purchase.
The evening will feature a quartet led by masterful trumpeter Liam Nadurak. Joining Liam in this group are Colin Spence (piano), Jake McIntyre-Paul (bass), and Will Friesen (drums).

Annual Car Show - August 13, 2023 – 10am to 2pm
The 22nd Annual Car Show is the largest in the Shuswap, featuring over a hundred show vehicles displayed throughout the Village. Come early and start your day at the outdoor kitchen with a delicious pioneer pancake breakfast at 8:30 am. 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.  Free registration and admission for show vehicles and drivers are from 8:00 am to 10:00 am, with many shaded and grassy areas to park. Admission at the gate
List of 2023 Peoples Choice Winners

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.

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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 - Sunday, October 1 - space is limited to 35 special guests – reservations are required!! A guided tour of the old section of the Mt. Ida Cemetery features Erin Stodola'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 $12.00 per person.

Spooktacular October 21 and 22 - 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.