Gala Information
Date: November 21st, 2026
Time: 4pm Cocktail Hour, 6pm Dinner
Attire: Cowboy Black Tie
Purpose: To help raise funds for ongoing support of mental health in rural communities
Where: Olds Regional Exhibition (Cow Palace)
5116 - 54 Street, Olds, AB
Past Gala Keynote Speakers
1st Annual - Brett Gardiner
Brett Gardiner strongly advocates for mental health and wellness, having become one of the most sought-after speakers and consultants in mental performance and motivation. He speaks through his own experiences working to inspire and educate others to help them live their
very best life.
From the generous donations made during our fundraiser, we raised $20,000 in support of AgKnow, an Alberta Farm Mental Health Network. AgKnow can continue with their much-needed program of free therapy sessions for those in the agricultural community.
2nd Annual - Lesley Kelly
"My hope is by spreading seeds of love, light and laughter, I can help brighten another’s day and lift hearts and spirits in our rural communities and across the agriculture industry."
-Lesley Kelly
From continuous generosity we raised $15,000 for the Do More Agriculture Foundation co-founded by Lesley whose mission is to break barriers and create a culture where all producers are encouraged, empowered and supported to take care of their mental well-being. AND $10,000 to AgKnow to continue providing free therapy sessions.