Expect to see quite a few Ford Model T’s around Stettler & area in late July.
The Foothills Model T Club & Model T Club of America are hosting the Model T National Tour from July 13-18, 2025.
Also known as the Steam’n Tea Party, this event will see dozens of classic Model T’s tour between Stettler, Big Valley, Drumheller, Wetaskiwin & Buffalo Lake.
Details were shared with town council during their meeting on May 6, requesting their assistance to hold a meet & greet on Sunday, July 13 at the Stettler Agri-plex grounds to help kick off the event.
The next day (July 14) will see the convoy depart for the Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller. On Tuesday, (July 15) the group will take a steam train to Big Valley, which will include a draw to load several Model T’s onto the train for photo opportunities.
The following day (July 16) will be spent in Stettler, with a lunchtime BBQ at the Ford dealership, before making their way to the Town & Country Museum for afternoon activities.
On Thursday, (July 17) they’ll depart for the Reynolds Museum in Wetaskiwin, before returning for morning activities at Buffalo Lake on Friday. (July 18) A closing banquet will then be held that evening at the Stettler Community Hall.
Author: Landin Chambers
Landin Chambers is a news reporter for Hometown Media Stettler. He has a background in broadcast news, with previous roles in Prince George, Red Deer and Calgary. You may also see him as a cameraman for the Stettler Wildcats and Stettler Imperials. Have a story idea? Email: lchambers@htproductionsmedia.ca
