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Temporary Road Closures Notice

Temporary Road Closures on August 14 for Ringsteken Event

There will be temporary road closures in Downtown Ponoka on Friday, August 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. along the following roadways for the Annual Ringsteken Event, hosted by the Alberta Friesen Horse Association.

  • 51 Avenue (from 50 Street to 51 Street);
  • 52 Avenue (from 50 Street to 51 Street);
  • Partial lane closure on 50 Street (between 51 Avenue and 52 Avenue); and
  • Partial lane closure on 51 Street (between 51 Avenue and 52 Avenue).

Please click on the map below to view the temporary road closures:

 Temporary Road Closures Map

Ringsteken is a traditional Dutch game where points are awarded for each ring a competitor ‘catches.’ Rings are caught by riders who are either in a carriage or on horseback trotting towards the ring and attempting to put a lance through it.

Food vendors will be set up along the roadways at 5:30 p.m. The horses will be ridden or driven to the event at 6:30 p.m. from the Ponoka Arena Complex (4410 - 54 Street) to Downtown Ponoka.

 Motorists are advised to drive with caution in these areas and watch for horses and pedestrians.