A charity motorcycle rally that collects toys and money for local families will rumble into Watipi Village Campground north of Blackfalds, Alberta, on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
The Central Alberta/Tracks Memorial Toy Run Rally is a two-day event that kicks off with setup on Friday, August 28 by 2 p.m., followed by a full day of festivities on Saturday. Organizers say the event will feature live music, bike games, and a show and shine competition, all included with a $60 admission fee that also covers camping.
The rally has become an annual tradition, typically held on the last weekend of August, with participants coming from across Central Alberta to support families in Red Deer, Lacombe, and Blackfalds. Proceeds and toy donations go to local charities that help those in need during the holiday season.
Watipi Village Campground, located about three kilometres north of Blackfalds off Range Road 272, provides a rustic setting overlooking Lacombe Lake. The campground can comfortably host 150 people in its main lodge, which includes a built-in bar area and an adjacent food prep and storage building. Flush toilets and showers are available on site, along with a sandy play area for children.
The event was announced on the Blackfalds Community Group and is an evolution of the long-running Central Alberta Toy Run, which has previously drawn riders to the same location. Similar toy runs across Alberta have raised significant funds for charitable causes over the years, reflecting the motorcycle community’s commitment to giving back.
