Perched on an extremely large fork, the statue honouring the delicious dumpling is located in Glendon, Alta., and stands 27 feet tall and weighs approximately 6,000 pounds.

The community has the maiden name of an early postmaster's mother. [5] In 1993, the town unveiled its roadside tribute to the perogy. Their "Giant Perogy," complete with fork, is 7.6 m (24.9 ft) in height. …

The “Giant Perogy” (the spelling of this snack is debated) is a testament to the Canadian favourite, and a symbol of survival for this small town. In the 1990s Glendon, AB was dying – so they needed …

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Sep 14, 2025 · Residents from across Alberta travel to Glendon to enjoy traditional Ukrainian dumplings at the Village of Glendon’s 32nd annual Pyrogy Festival.

Glendon Pyrogy Festival celebrates the unbeatable Ukrainian culture. The afternoon is filled with live entertainment and children’s activities, including a balloon artist and temporary tattoos. Guests feast …

Eight kilometers north of highway 28, the Village of Glendon may be considered the entrance to the Lakeland Provincial Park. The Village of Glendon has a great potential for growth as it is located …

Big Things Small Towns goes to Glendon, Alberta to learn about the giant perogy that kept the town on the map.

Glendon’s whimsical perogy weighs 6000 pounds and is 27 feet high, and is, of course, the world’s largest.

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