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Coming Events

Cowboy Festivals, Gatherings, Cowboy Poetry Readings, Cowboy/Western Music Events, Rodeos, and other happenings that we consider Western.

Our objective is to promote Cowboy Heritage.
If you have an event that you would like us to list just send 'er on in - if we feel that it's appropriate then we'll add it.
E-mail: cowboys@bcchs.com

This Calendar of Coming Events is Sponsored by
Twilight Ranch Productions,   Meadow Springs Ranch,
and The BC Cowboy Heritage Society!



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May 22nd, 2009 - Clinton Grad Fundraiser
Featuring Alan Moberg and Ed Peekeekoot. Dinner and entertainment. Clinton, BC. Contact Patti Allison for tickets and information at 250-457-6684 or Email: pallison@telus.net

May 24th - BC Cowboy Heritage Society AGM
Meadow Springs Ranch, 70mile House, BC. www.bcchs.com   www.meadowsprings.com

May 27th - Tim Hus in Concert, Barriere BC
Lions Club Hall 7:00 PM also featuring Mike Puhallo and Matt Johnston, tickets $20, available at the door or at Country Feeds in Barriere. Call 250-579-5667 for info or email Mike at mikepuhallo@direct.ca

May 28th Tim Hus, The Hitch'n'Post
Dinner & concert Lower Nicola, BC (just a few mile West of Merritt). Call Dorothy Haller 250-315-1350

May 29th - 31st - Canadian Rockies Cowboy Festival
at the David Thompson Resort, Cline River on Highway 11. Just a short drive from Rock Mountain House, Calgary, or Banff. Featuring: Gary Fjellgaard, Eli Barsi, Joni Harms, Terri Mason, Mike Puhallo, The Three Musty Steers, Danny and Susan Gibson. Music, Cowboy Poetry, and a Dance each night. Plenty of Camping and Accommodation available. See www.davidthompsonresort.com or phone for details Toll Free: 1-888-810-2103, local phone: 403-721-2103, fax: 403-721-2267, or email: info@davidthompsonresort.com   Poster  (261 KB)

June 6th - Frank Gleeson Fund Raiser Cowboy Concert
Poster  (92.5 KB)     Details here!

June 13th - Kenny Mclean Project Fundraiser & Bar-B-Q
Barley Mill Pub, Penticton BC. Unveiling of Roy Vickers LE Print .. entertainerment by Matt Johnston. www.kennymcleanbronze.com

June 17th - CJKC Country 103 Appreciation Celebration
5:50 to 8:30 PM, Free Concert, Macdonald Park, Kamloops, BC. Featuring Ridley Bent, Nikki Werner, Art Pruce, and Naomi Bristow.

June 19th to 21st - Pincher Creek Cowboy Gathering

June 19th to 21st - Canadian Rockies Bluegrass Festival
Plenty of Camping and Accommodation available. See www.davidthompsonresort.com or phone for details Toll Free: 1-888-810-2103, local phone: 403-721-2103, fax: 403-721-2267, or email: info@davidthompsonresort.com   Poster  (189 KB)

June 20th and 21st, 2009 - Ashcroft & District Stampede
This will be the 47th Anniversary. Parade down town at 11 am on Saturday. Events include Wild Cow Milking, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bare Back Riding, Tie Down Roping, Ladies & Junior Barrel Racing, PeeWee Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Breakaway Roping, Junior Steer Riding, and of course Bull Riding! Rodeo Dance Saturday Night from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM - in the Dry Lands Arena. Featuring "Back Roads". Contact Patty: 250-457-6684 or pallison@telus.net.

June 27th - Kenny McLean Project Fundraiser
The Hitch'n'Post, Lower Nicola, BC (just a few mile West of Merritt). Featuring The Allen Christie Band, Mike Puhallo, Dave Longworth and others TBA. Dinner and Cowboy Concert details - Dorothy Haller 250-315-1350 www.kennymcleanbronze.com

July 1st - 108 Mile Historical Ranch, Canada Day Celebrations
exhibits and entertainment all day right alongside Hwy 97, 8 Miles north of 100 Mile House in BC's Historic Cariboo Country! Mike Puhallo MC.

July 7th Bedford Manor, Seniors Care Facility, Kamloops, BC, 6:30 PM

July 9th to 12th, 2009 - Mountainfest, Merritt, BC
There is magic in the Nicola Valley! The beautiful landscapes along the Coldwater River are a big part of the attraction but the biggest event is the annual country music festival. This popular festival features the top names in country music. Mountainfest 2009, featuring Kenny Chesney, Steve Miller Band, Johnny Reid, Jo Dee Messina, Pam Tillis, Paul Brandt, and many more, is a four day event with three stages, beverage garden, concessions and vendors. Reserved seating, camping, general admission full event tickets and single day tickets are available. Treat yourself to a VIP upgrade and experience the best in country music. Tickets at ticketmaster.ca or call 1-888-7-MERRITT. For more information visit www.mountainfest.com

July 10th & 11th - 1st Annual Bear Lake Cowboy Gathering
Reed & Rae Crane Multi-plex, Bear Lake Fairgrounds, Bear Lake, ID. For info phone Janette Gailey 435-881-1310, 208-847-3930 or email: bearlakejan@gmail.com

July 11 - Country Pedlar
In the parking lot, Sheridan Lake, BC, Open mic sessions and Cowboy Concert with Mike Puhallo & Matt Johnston. For details phone 250-593-4114

July 11th and 12th - The Famous Lipizzanner Stallions are coming to Penticton
You can purchase your Lipizzanner Stallion ticket online with a discount. Go to www.valleyfirstTIX.com Click on Purchase tickets on top bar, Click on Promotions on left side bar, Enter the word HORSE Promo code. Gail Robert, Group Sales Manager, 250-490-2351

July 18th Pritchard Community Association Concert
Abe Zacharias will perform at the Pritchard Community Hall at 7:00 PM. Tickets $10.00 each or $35.00 per Family. Door Prizes, Traditional Country, Country Gospel, and more. Tickets are available at the Horse Barn in Kamloops or the Chase Chamber of Commerce - for further information call Judy at 250-547-3419 or Shirley at 250-577-3549 or 250-832-1342

July 18th - benefit for Briggs Hill
The 2009 KRLC listener appreciation picnic will also act as a fund-raiser benefit for Briggs Hill. The picnic and western entertainment show will take place at 3:00 pm at Pioneer Park in Lewiston, ID.

July 25th - 26th - Louis Estates Rodeo, Vernon, BC

July 31st - August 2nd - Virginia City Cowboy Gathering
You are hereby invited to join us! We are planning a great weekend of song and verse in Montana's historic gold camp, Virginia City. For more information phone Jamie Baker at (406) 596-5297 or email Jamiebakermzkwrtr@yahoo.com

August 8th & 9th - Pritchard Rodeo, Pritchard, BC

Thursday August 13th, Ivan Daines Country Music Pick-nic Innisfail, Alberta

August 14th - 16th - 17th Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival
The line-up is complete! 50 of the best, most exciting, diversely programmed and fantabulously (sure, that's a word!) talented artists you'll ever find gathered in one place, and they're all coming to perform for YOU! Phone: (250) 833-4096. Email: info@rootsandblues.ca

August 15th, Clinton Jamboree
Set amid the peaceful tranquillity of Clintons Reg Conn Centennial Park, the 10th Annual Clinton Country Jamboree is a feast for the senses. Hosted once again by Legendary Cowboy Poet Mike Puhallo Saturday, August 15th from 8am to 9pm. Your free admission provides a full day of celebrating western heritage. Bring your lawn chairs and stay all day to enjoy live music, cowboy poetry, demonstrations, open market, beer garden, meals, prizes and much more! For more information contact Robin Fennell, Chairperson at (250) 459-2284.

September 5th - 7th - North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo
Barriere, BC. Daytime performances on main stage in the Midway. Evening Concert with Horse Crazy, in the Fall Fair Hall, 7:00 PM Sept 7th. www.fallfair-rodeo.com

September 10th, 11th, & 12th, 2009 - The National Cowboy Poetry Rodeo
will be held in Montrose Colorado. Win Silver Buckles, Trophies, $6,000 in prize money, 12 months of braggin' rights, perform in the Headliner shows, and support a world class charity whilev acationing in one of America's most spectacular western landscapes. All proceeds from the rodeo will be donated to the San Juan Colorado Health Care Foundation, to help in the fight against Breast Cancer. For more information on the NCPR www.cowboypoetry.com/ncpr.htm. If interested in signing up or for more contact Sam Jackson at: (435) 644-5446 evenings, 644-5444 days, 899-1100 anytime (just about) or email: last2camp@kanab.net

September 12th - Cariboo Country Night
BBQ steak dinner and entertainment. Featuring Gordie West and Ernie Doyle with others to be announced. Tickets $25 - including dinner!! Email Mark for details


Our objective is to promote Cowboy Heritage. This is a list of Cowboy Festivals, Gatherings, Cowboy Poetry, and Cowboy / Western Music. If you have an event that you would like listed just send 'er on in. E-mail: cowboys@bcchs.com


The BC Cowboy Heritage Society
Box 137, Kamloops, BC, Canada, V2C 5K3
Phone:1-888-763-2224
E-mail: cowboys@bcchs.com


 

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