Welcome back folks for this drive in theatre's 30th year! 1981 - 1996 as the Kanpar Cinema, 1997 - 2011 as the Prairie Dog Drive-In. Kicking off this season with a fundraiser Bingo on Sunday, May 22nd and at the Double Feature. Proceeds to the CF Foundation. See you at the movies! Check out the movie schedule, click the banner below.
PRAIRIE DOG HISTORY The Prairie Dog is going into its 27th year of operation in 2008. The theatre first opened its gate back in 1981 and since that time the projector has logged well over 4000 hours of operation. The theatre has plenty of room; enough for more than 300 cars. If you don't have a car, well bring your truck or your mobile home even. You are all welcome and we'll find a place for you. Back in the "good old days" you had to drive up on your piece of hill and reach out the window to get the speaker in. Not any more. Now you can tune your radio into 98.5 FM and listen to the movie in stereo. And if your radio doesn't happen to be working we'll lend you one for the duration of the show. The Prairie Dog has a special tribute page for Mabel Parobec who with her husband Evans built the theatre. Check it out!
The Prairie Dog Drive-In Theatre is now owned and operated by Ray Boutin, his wife Frances and their daughters Simone and Janelle. As when Mabel and her husband operated the theatre, we at the Prairie Dog are dedicated to bringing great entertainment and a lot of fun to all who come to visit.
Here you can see the Prairie Dog Snack House and Projection Building. The entrance is to the left of the Snack House and that is where many of Festus's photos originate. The theatre is located in the vast open landscape of the Canadian prairies. This is a beautiful place to live!
These two photos were taken when Festus went up for a plane ride in the summer of 2003. He had a great time! If you look carefully you can see the entire Festus clan waving.
These fellows are doing a little grazing before the show starts. They don't pay to see the movies but are in big trouble if the old Prairie Dog decides to offer burgers on the menu.
PRAIRIE DOG NEWS
Click the scroll and check the news. Check out the news for July 2009.
Coming to the Prairie Dog is a whole lot of fun but we are always open to suggestions on how we can have even more fun. How about a "Bingo and a Movie Fundraiser". If you have any suggestions don't hesitate to give us a call and we can discuss your idea. Festus says: "Shoot for the moon, land in the stars. Or land at the Prairie Dog. That's OK too." 2002: The Prairie Dog Theatre was featured in the Carlyle Summertimes paper and the article can be read in the Prairie Dog News.
PRAIRIE DOG TREATS While you're visiting the Prairie Dog you might get a little thirsty or hungry. Come and visit us at the concession building for some real good Prairie Dog Treats. They gotta be good because we can't keep Festus away from them! There's nothing like a big box of fresh buttered Prairie Dog popcorn. It tastes sooo good because we add a mix of special seasoning salt to every batch. Don't ask what it is because we can't tell you but be sure to give it a try! And there's freshly made Prairie Dog fries. You'll love them too! There are plenty of other things to eat and drink so make sure that you come by the concession building. Washrooms are also available in the building.
Our friendly staff is always ready to help you.
PRAIRIE DOG FUN When you come to the Prairie Dog you don't come to just watch a movie, you come to have fun! Right Festus? During the intermission there are draws for some great prizes like free Prairie Dog passes along with other super surprises. Check out our sponsors page and see some of the prizes you can win when you come to the movies at the Prairie Dog. Festus and the old Prairie Dog have been working hard to make sure that you have a great time when you come to visit.
Some time during the season Festus says that the old Prairie Dog will be setting off a load of fireworks. You won't want to miss that! And if you are really itchin' to get into the Prairie Dog spirit you just might want to get yourself a genuine Prairie Dog cap. Yep, that's Festus on the front of the cap. The caps will be for sale at the concession building.
Be sure to check out Festus's . Just flip to the movie schedule page further down and see what the little fella has been up to.
PRAIRIE DOG MOVIES Well we've finally found Festus! Follow our furry little friend and he'll show you what is playing at the Prairie Dog over the next little while. Make sure to tell your friends about the great time you had at the Prairie Dog Drive-In Theatre. Oh yeah, right Festus! Better yet, come back and bring them with you. You're always welcome at the Prairie Dog. Remember that during July and August the Prairie Dog is showing movies 6 nights a week. And don't worry if your windshield is a bit dirty. There's a windshield washing station at the gate.
Come and see what's playing at the Prairie Dog Drive-In Theatre.
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