Historic Fort Normandeau Days 2024

In 2024, I photographed the Historic Fort Normandeau Days. A two-day celebration of Red Deer’s history.

Two young men dressed in historical military uniforms operating an old-fashioned cannon that is firing, with smoke coming out of the barrel. They are outdoors, with green trees and a tent in the background.
Man and woman in traditional clothing dancing on an outdoor stage under a canopy with children watching nearby.
A person in historical clothing riding a rearing brown horse while aiming a long rifle near a body of water and a wooden fence.
People outdoors near a lake playing a game involving tossing or catching balls, with children and adults participating.
Two people practicing archery outdoors, one man aiming with a bow and arrow, and another person holding a bow. They are in a grassy area with trees in the background.
Children and adults participating in a sack race outdoors on a grassy field, with a teepee, Union Jack flag, trees, and a horse with a rider in the background.
A young boy practicing archery outdoors with a bow and arrow, guided by a woman, while another person looks on. They are in a park-like setting with a red pickup truck and trees in the background.
A group of people gathered inside a rustic room, engaging in conversation with a man wearing a turquoise shirt and a bolo tie. The room has wooden beams, tools hanging on the wall, and several tables with food and supplies.
An elderly man in outdoor gear, including a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and gray clothing, holds an axe over his shoulder while standing on a grassy area near trees and a blue trailer, possibly in a park or backyard.
A group of people dressed in historical military uniforms reenacting a battle by firing muskets, with smoke in the air near a body of water and trees in the background.
Children and adults participate in a tug-of-war game on a grassy field with tents and trees in the background, at an outdoor event.
A band of four musicians performing outdoor under a large white tent near a lake. One plays a double bass, another plays an acoustic guitar and sings into a microphone, the third holds a mandolin, and the fourth is seated, looking at her phone.