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The BC Cowboy Heritage Society Proudly Presents
The 14th Anniversary!
The Kamloops Cowboy Festival
March 11th - 14th, 2010
Thursday & Sunday evenings are a
bonus for weekend pass holders
We've gained the reputation of being the
Biggest and Best Festival of its kind in Canada
as well as one of the best in North America!
Don't miss out on the Sunday performances:
Afternoon Rising Star Showcase finals
Evening main feature dinner show!
See the bottom of the Schedule for details
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Our headquarters hotel, Kamloops Towne Lodge (formerly Best Western)
Book Early - see details below!
We're hoping for three separate Thursday evening kick off parties in Kamloops next year -
Details here!
Hall of Fame inductions Friday night
Joe Marten Award presentation Saturday night
BCCHS Student Scholarships Saturday night
Alberta folks - don't like winter driving?
Parson's has the answer!
See the details in the
Bus Tours section
See Mag's 2009 Festival Review here.
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How did it go in 2009?
How did they come? They came by plane, bus, and automobiles. Where did they come
from? They came from Alberta, all over BC, and from quite a few different States.
Did they enjoy the weekend? It seems that no matter where they came from, or how
they got to the 13th Annual Kamloops Cowboy Festival every one of them had a good
time!
I hadn't even been home for 24 hours and I'd had emails and phone calls from all
over the country from people saying how much they enjoyed this year's Festival.
We hear it every year - "this was the best one so far".
In my eyes I think the Art of the West Show and Sale would win the most improved
category with the Festival Trade Show coming in a close second. The art show had
double the floor space this year and it looked great - very impressive! The trade
show had a different layout allowing more booths and the quality of the merchandise
was top notch. Congratulations to David Ciriani, the Committee Chair, on two super
shows!
The entertainment, as usual, was outstanding. In both the church and the theater we
had every seat full, in fact Forsters Convention Center kept bringing in more and
more chairs, and people kept coming in and filling them up. We never turned anyone
away but we couldn't pack in any more, either.
Anyone that stayed for the Sunday evening show said it was well worth staying the
extra night and Tim at the Kamloops Towne Lodge (formerly the Best Western) has
already decided to add another package next year - this extra package option to
include Sunday evening.
The Country 103 Rising Star Showcase was awesome. Both Mike and I said that there
was not a one of the six finalists that we wouldn't put on main stage in the future.
The Cowboy Poetry winner was Mel Brown and the two runners up were Frank Ritcey and
Lyn Melnechenko. The Musician side of the contest was won by an eleven year old
Naomi Bristow from Ontario, and the runners up were Tiffany Dowhan and Scott Laitre.
We will hopefully see them all again in the near future.
The best part of the 2009 Kamloops Cowboy Festival? The increase in the number of
volunteers that came to help. Over 100 of them! And they were all great. If we
were to give a volunteer of the year award it would have to go to Benny Kerner, as he
was on top of everything all the time.
How do we top it next year? Guess we'll have to wait and see ...
For more photos of the 2009 Kamloops Cowboy Festival see:
www.picturekamloops.com
Don't miss next year's Kamloops Cowboy Festival March 11th - 14th, 2010!
Tickets will be available at the Horse Barn in Kamloops or by phone at:
1-888-763-2224
See Ticket Price Info Here
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Kamloops Cowboy Festival 2009 Review by Mag Mawhinney
13th ANNUAL KAMLOOPS COWBOY FESTIVAL
March 13-15, 2009
All photos by Donna & Jerry unless otherwise stated
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"Festival Bound"! That was the enticing invitation, beautifully painted by this
year's festival poster artist, Lesley White. The image of a cowboy troubadour on
horseback depicted the true essence of what a cowboy festival is all about. Folks
were "bound" to have a wonderful time as soon as they walked through the doors of
Forsters Convention Centre. Through a bustle of activity, volunteers were ready to
steer them in the right direction to hear great music and poetry and to view some of
the highest quality western craftsmanship found anywhere.
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Festival organizers with two-way radios flashing on their hips and over 100
hard-working volunteers did their very best to make everyone feel welcome and
to ensure everything ran smoothly. This event increases in popularity each year
and Forsters staff was very helpful, working diligently to make folks comfortable.
Their delicious buffet dinners were plentiful with lots of variety and they were
speedy in setting up extra seating for the over-flow crowd after the dinners in
the theatre. That was even needed for the kick-off party on Thursday night!
A huge crowd of weekend pass holders came to listen to a mix of Rising Stars "jam"
with some of the
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seasoned performers. These jams continued after the features
every night and even spilled over into the Green Room. Singer/musician Gordie
West, bass player Mike Dygert, along with honky tonk piano player Jinny Lowe from
Idaho, entertained folks in fine style during the dinner hours. As part of the
after dinner show, can can dancers Les Folles Jambettes brought their lively act
down the aisles and danced to some music reminiscent of the gold rush days.
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In the festival store, photos of poets and pickers were highly visible above their
products and the room was large and accommodating, complete with signing table.
The huge room across the hall held The Western Art and Gear Show and 50 artisans
and trades people displayed their excellent works. Among the most unique was
Jordan Straker's magnificent woodcarvings, pieces of the west so life-like you'd
swear they were real! Jordan donated one of his carvings to the BCCHS to raise
funds for future art show prize money and the lucky bidder went home very happy.
All 43 performers, ranging from preteen to octogenarian, were uniquely talented and
well-received by appreciative audiences. Eleven Americans added greatly to the
success of the festival and one of them was the oldest--eighty-seven-year-old,
award-winning poet Georgie Sicking. She was as sharp as a tack and proudly told
her stories with a style befitting a true "cowboy". There were many standing
ovations throughout the weekend and no performer received more than singer/master
guitarist Ed Peekeekoot. He gets my vote as the "all-round entertainer" of the
festival. His charisma, humour and talent that just wouldn’t quit, lit up the stage.
He literally became one with every instrument he played...and I counted four.
He even had the
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northern lights magically dancing on his guitar strings, but when he
played "Malaguena", the crowd went wild! He cheerfully accompanied other performers,
including one of the Rising Stars, and filled in spots where entertainment was needed.
I also commend the enthusiasm of Horse Crazy, three fun-loving gals from Washington
State. They are talented singers/musicians in their own right, but their harmony
is outstanding!
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They just love to perform and that comes across every time they step
up to the mics. One time, in the open mic area in the Fireside Room at the Calvary
Community Church, only four people were in the audience, but Horse Crazy entertained
as though there were five hundred ... but it wasn't long before the room was full. One
of the gals from this musical group won the commemorative 2009 Kamloops Cowboy Festival
silver belt buckle which was raffled off and you couldn’t wipe the smile from her face.
Congratulations, Jennifer!
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Performers had alternate sets on main stages at Forsters and the Church and open mics
were set up in the Fireside Room and in one corner of the Trade Show area. These small
stages were also utilized for the two preliminary rounds of the Rising Stars Showcase,
where judges based their findings from a list of requirements on their ballots. The
final round was presented in the dinner theatre on Sunday afternoon and the winners
of each category, one for poetry and one for music, received a cheque for $1,000 from
CKJC Country 103, the sponsors of the event. Eleven-year-old singer, Naomi Bristow
from Ontario, won the hearts of the judges and audience with her polished stage presence
and superb yodeling and cowboy poet, Mel
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Brown from Alberta, rhymed some great cowboy logic to rack up the votes. Tiffany
Dowhan, Scott Laitre, Frank Ritcey and Lyn Melnechenko also lined their pockets with
$500 each as runner-ups. Congratulations
go to all!
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Many other award presentations took place at the festival: an Art of the West
Exhibition and Sale with several categories; the BCCHS Student Scholarship Awards
(one for cowboy craft, one for written word and three art awards); the Joe Marten
Memorial Award for the promotion and preservation of Cowboy/Western Heritage in the
province of BC; four inductions into the Cowboy Hall of Fame; one fundraiser silent
auction for saddle maker, Don Loewen, who had been hospitalized and another silent
auction of many western products for the BCCHS Student Scholarship funds. There were
also several workshops and seminars throughout the weekend and I attended Gary
Fjellgaard's hour on songwriting. About 35 novices bent their ears to Gary's
expertise as one of our country's most creative songwriters.
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John Schnurrenberger
received the Joe Marten Award for his western art.
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This photo, by Liz Twan, is of John Schnurrenberger holding the plaque that goes with
the Joe Marten Memorial Award for the Preservation of Cowboy Heritage in BC. Also in the
photo are Mike Puhallo and Traudl Marten who presented the award to John.
The Monarch District Girl Guides, under the leadership of Linda Puhallo, served up
some great vittles all weekend, which included two dinner entrees for about 140 people
both Friday and Saturday nights. This played a great service for folks who wished to
stay in the Church area to watch the evening presentations instead of attending
Forsters' dinner theatre shows.
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Sunday's Cowboy Church was packed to capacity (about 800) and Abe Zacharias welcomed
them in by singing some wonderful gospel tunes like "Jesus, It's Me Again". Nine of
the main stage performers participated in the service with spiritual poems or songs.
The Church's Pastor Don, who has a great sense of humour, came in carrying a match on
the end of a stick and presented this "redneck flashlight" to Mike Puhallo. After
Mike's story about having a recurrent dream, which in reality had saved his wife's
life, Pastor
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Don's joke about "seeing the light only once", got the crowd's attention.
Poet/preacher Bryn Thiessen followed that up by advising everyone to pay attention to
the signs and to trust God because He's in control.
The Festival ended with one last dinner theatre show where 100 seats were reserved
as a token of appreciation to the many wonderful volunteers. Without them, the
organizers and all the generous sponsors, the festival could not have taken place.
I just know there were many special moments of this event that are "bound" to draw
folks back again next year and I'll bet they’ll bring some friends along too.
by Mag Mawhinney
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Three kick off parties in Kamloops for 2010 (tentatively)
Looking for something fun to do Thursday evening?
Check out the Plaza Heritage Hotel & the South Thompson Inn
Next year, as well as our own kick off party in Forsters,
we're hoping that there will be two other kick off parties - both sound like fun!
The South Thompson Inn and Guest Ranch
A cocktail hour starting at 5:00 PM with live entertainment. Dinner at 6:30 followed
by even more lively entertainment. The dance floor will be open. The evening will
wind up with a Western Art Auction. If you are, or might be, interested call South
Thompson Inn and Guest Ranch at 250-573-3777 or by email at:
theinn@stigr.com. Profits from the Art Auction support the BC Cowboy
Heritage Society Scholarship Fund.
The Plaza Heritage Hotel
Special Thursday night welcoming party in the Rocksalt Restaurant and Bar.
Entertianment in a 'soft' setting from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Have dinner with entertainment
and then dance off the calories! If interested email:
theplaza@telus.net for details.
Shuttle Service will be available for Cowboy Festival Weekend Pass holders.
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The 2009 Performers Line-up:
Here's the entertainer line up for 2009.
Biographies and photos
for the following will be available on the
Entertainers Bios and Photos.
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- Abe Zacharias
- Al Owchar
- Alan Moberg
- Allen Christie
- Brett Kissel
- Bryn Thiessen
- Bud Webb
- Chuck Irvin
- Cimarron Sue and Nevada Slim
- Corky Williams
- Dave Longworth
- Diane Tribitt
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- Ed Peekeekoot
- Frank Gleeson
- Fred Dobirstein
- Fred Miller
- Gary Fjellgaard
- Georgie Sicking
- Gwen Petersen
- Gordie West
- Hazel Rust
- Horse Crazy
- Hugh McLennan
- Jeff Strandquist
- Jinny Lowe
- Juni Fisher
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- Kent Rollins
- Larry Krause
- Les Folles Jambettes
- Leslie Keltners
- Lloyd Dolen
- Mag Mawhinney
- Matt Robertson
- Mereline Griffith
- Mike Dygert
- Mike Puhallo
- Sandy Seaton
- Sharky & Chris Schauer
- Shirley Field
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The Rising Star Showcase - sponsored by CJKC Country 103 Radio
This will be the forth year of the "Country 103 Rising
Star Showcase". The last three years have been a great success
with an incredible amount of talent taking part - so much talent that we have
picked quite a few of the contestants to perform on main stage!
The contest will once again be split into two groups. There will
be a section for poets and a section for musicians. Both first place
winners will receive $1000 each. The other four finalists
(2 poets and 2 musicians) will receive $500 each.
These Rising Stars will be performing throughout the weekend
and the six finalists will be showcased on main stage Sunday
afternoon.
If you are
interested in being part of the "Rising Star Showcase"
please see the
Rising Star Showcase page, which includes an
application from.
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The 2009 Performance Schedules!
All schedules are subject to change
The evening schedules only (not daytime) are below. If you want the complete schedules
pick one of the following PDFs to download it. They include daytime performances and
evening performances in both venues. There is a separate schedule for each day.
There is also a list of entertainers with their scheduled sets
beside their name if you're hunting a particular show - this includes all performers,
both venues, and all three days.
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Friday Schedule PDF
Saturday Schedule PDF
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Sunday Schedule PDF
Schedule list by Entertainer PDF
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The 2009 Evening Only Performance Schedule!
Daytime schedules are available to download above
All schedules are subject to change
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March 13th - Calvary Church
Friday Evening - 7:00 PM!
(MC) Hugh McLennan
Dale Hayes
Matt Robertson
Georgie Sicking
Shirley Field
Intermission
Hall of Fame Inductions
Allen Christie
Frank Gleeson
Brett Kissel
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March 14th - Calvary Church
Saturday Evening - 7:00 PM!
(MC) Dave Longworth
Bryn Thiessen
Chuck Irvin
Fred Miller
Intermission
BCCHS Scholarship Awards
Joe Marten Award
Juni Fisher
Kent Rollins
Gary Fjellgaard
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March 13th - Dinner Theatre
Forsters Convention Centre
5:30 Happy Hour - 6:30 Dinner!
Jinny Lowe, Gordie West
After Dinner Show
Les Folles Jambettes
(MC) Dave Longworth
Cimarron Sue and Nevada Slim
Mag Mawhinney
Fred Doberstein
Merelene Griffith
Intermission
Jeff Strandquist
Larry Krause
Corky Williams
Horse Crazy
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March 14th - Dinner Theatre
Forsters Convention Centre
5:30 Happy Hour - 6:30 Dinner!
Ginny Lowe, Gordie West
After Dinner Show
Les Folles Jambettes
(MC) Hugh McLennan
Lloyd Dolen
Gwen Petersen
Al Owchar
Leslie Keltner
Intermission
Sandy Seaton
Alan Moberg
Diane Tribitt
Ed Peekeekoot
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There will also be a Sunday evening dinner
theatre show at Forsters Convention Centre. Seating for this show will be
for weekend pass holders only. At this point in time it looks like we'll have a
tremendous show with Alan Moberg, Ed Peekeekoot, Gary Fjellgaard, and
Brett Kissel. Mike Puhallo will MC.
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The Western Art and Gear Show!
Click here to go to the 2009
Trade Show Page!
As well as all the above entertainment we also have a Western Art
and Gear Show that will run all weekend long! The exhibitors in
this show are some of the finest cowboy craftsmen and artists
in North America! There will be a variety of booths selling and taking
orders for saddles and leather work, western clothing, cowboy hats,
books, jewelry, lots of art, bronzes, and some educational booths!
Here is a list of exhibitors that took part in the 2009 Festival
- Adeline Halvorson Art
- Anita Klein Art
- Bar O Seven Ironworks
- BC Cowboy Heritage Society
- BC Rodeo Association
- Beejeweled Custom Jewelery
- Bob Kaufman Sadllery
- Canadian Cowboy Country magazine
- Cango Grannies Print Sale
- Cariboo Saddlery
- Chris Kind - Author
- Cowboys' Choice
- Cowboy Classic Equipment
- Cowboy Wildlife Photography
- Coyote Blue
- Dennis Weber Artist
- Doubletree Creations
- Dragonfly Pottery
- Equine D'oro by Ken
- Fantasy Toys
- Farm House Collectables
- Fifth Ave Collection Jewellry
- Fresh Gear Cleaning
- Gena LaCoste Artist
- Grey Wolf Metal Art
- HangACowboy.com Photography
- H2OKay Creative
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- Historic O'Keefe Ranch
- Hope River Metal Art
- Joanne's Saddle Blankets
- Jordan Straker Art
- Judy Vanderveen Art
- Kactus Western Wear
- Kamloops Wish Trail Ride
- Lazy B Stock Horse
- Lesley White Art
- Longhorn Rope Creations
- McGlasson Custom Boots
- Medicine Man Gallery
- Mountain Hi Soapworks
- M-TE Stitches Embroidery
- Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin
- Natural Images Art
- Original Cariboo Stirrups
- Peter Castonguay Photography
- Ragg Bagg Shop
- Ranches Only.Com
- Richard Tenisch, Silversmith
- Shannon Lawlor Fine Art Inc
- SweetWater Bronze
- Tara Gardner Western Art
- VanCleave Silver
- Western Canada Heritage Centre
- Willis Entertainment
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For photos and write-ups on some of the exhibitors see
The Trade Show Page!
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Where Are We?
The Kamloops Cowboy Festival is held in two great venues - across the road from
each other. Forster's Conference Centre and the Calvary Community Church!
We'll be running a shuttle service between venues.
Forster's Conference Centre is located at 1250 Rogers Way and the Calvary Community
Church is at 1205 Rogers Way - just off of Highway #1 in Kamloops, BC, Canada. Kamloops
is one of the few places that you can not only take in a super Cowboy Festival, but you
can also bring your snow skis and your golf clubs and enjoy a week long holiday in March!
Remember to tell your motel that you are attending the Cowboy Festival, as they are
offering discount rates! For more information phone 1-888-763-2224 (in Canada), outside
Canada phone: (250)579-5667,
or Email: cowboys@bcchs.com
Click here for a Map!
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Accommodation
Just say that you're going to the Cowboy Festival and the following sponsors will
give you a special "Festival Rate!" Don't forget to tell them, though. If you do need
accommodation please stay at one of the following as they do sponsor the Festival.
The prices quoted below are as accurate as possible but if the motels have not
supplied us with current information then these prices may not be correct .... please
let us
know if the prices here are not the same as what the motel quotes you. Also motels
may block a number of rooms at the following prices and when they are gone, they will
go back to their normal price. We have no control of this.
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Our Official Host Hotel
Kamloop's Green Hotel
Kamloops Towne Lodge (formerly Best Western)
1250 Rogers Way (Festival Headquarters)
Phone 1-800-665-6674 or (250) 828-6660
Email:
info@kamloopstownelodge.com
www.kamloopstownelodge.com
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single $105 or
$115 double for standard
or view rooms (limited space).
Please quote: Cowboy Festival
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Special package prices at the headquarters hotel!
$240 per person plus GST (based on Double Occupancy).
Please note package change. Includes the three nights in a
standard room, two full festival weekend passes and 2
tickets to either Friday or Saturday Dinner Theatre Show
(reserved seating - please let us know if you want to sit
with anyone). Also includes the new Thursday Night
Get-Acquainted Party!
Upgrades - King or Poolside: $20.00 per person
* One
Bedroom Suite $75.00 per person (plus GST)
You never have to leave the building!
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South Thompson Inn Guest Ranch
and Conference Centre
3438 Shuswap Road, (Lafarge Exit)
Quietly nestled on 55 scenic acres stretching along the banks of the South Thompson
River. Boutique guest rooms, bourbon lounge, room to breath and views to enjoy!
Kentucky style Inn - Western Hospitality!
Phone: 1-800-797-7713 or (250) 573-3777
theinn@stigr.com
www.stigr.com
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single or double $99
Stable suites with kitchenettes $99.00 (sg/db)
Bring your horses - bed & bale!!
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* * * Shuttle Buses will be available to the Cowboy Festival * * *
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Hampton Inn
1245 Rogers Way (just 2 doors away!)
Your room includes a
complimentary self serve
hot breakfast bar (6:00am - 10:00am)
Phone 1-866-571-7897 or (250) 571-7897
Email:
kambc_hampton@hilton.com
www.kamloops.hamptoninn.com
Festival Special
3 night package rate for 2 including weekend
passes and breakfast starting at $397
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single $110
double $120
Hot Breakfast Included
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Free high speed internet access, free premium movie channel, and free use of
the indoor pool, hot tub, and fitness room (6:00am - midnight). Suites with a
fridge and microwave available. 100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed!
A proud member of the Hilton Family of Hotels.
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Comfort Inn Suites
1810 Rogers Place (1/2 block away)
2 queen with kitchenette $109.00
Mini Suites $159.00
1 bedroom suites $170.00
Full service luxury Hotel
with on site restaurant
Phone 1-888-556-3111 or (250) 372-0987
Email:
reservation@comfortinnkamloops.com
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King or 2 Queen $99
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Conveniently located at exit 368 off the Trans Canada Highway and just walking
distance to the main events. We also offer large suites, Jacuzzi Suites, and standard
rooms. Indoor pool, waterslide, hot tub, fitness room, and wireless high speed internet.
Our Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast is sure to please your morning
appetite.
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Sandman Inn and Suites
550 Columbia Street,
(within walking distance of Cactus Jack's).
Denny's Restaurant on site.
Phone 1-800-726-3626 or (250) 374-1218
Email:
jwight@sandman.ca
http://www.sandman.ca
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single or double $65
Suite $80
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Studio Suite with full kitchen $80.00, including free coffee, Bagels, and Juice.
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The Kamloops Travelodge
430 Columbia St
Completely renovated rooms and a new indoor pool/spa! Complimentary continental
breakfast and discount dinner coupons for Sleepy's Hollow Restaurant. Walking
distance to Cactus Jacks Dance Hall and Saloon!!!
Phone 1-877-372-8202 or (250) 372-8202
Email:
sleepy@kamloops.com
www.travelodge.kamloops.com
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single or double $65
includes breakfast
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Riverland Inn & Suites
1530 River Street
Suites & jacuzzi suites also available, please ask for more information when you
reserve. Rates include a continental breakfast. Kamloops' only river front
Inn located minutes from the Cowboy Festival & downtown.
Phone: 1-800-663-1530 or (250) 374-1530
riverlandinn@shawbiz.ca
www.riverlandinn.kamloops.com
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Single $69, Double $79
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Plaza Heritage Hotel
405 Victoria St
Phone: 1-250-377-8075
Toll Free: 1-877-977-5292
Email:
theplaza@telus.net
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Standard Room $75
Please quote
"Cowboy Festival"
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Special Cowboy Festival Rate:
$75.00/night plus tax for a standard room based on single or double occupancy. Rate
includes "Cowboy Breakfast" daily, consisting of Scrambled Eggs, Hashbrowns, Toast and
Coffee or Tea. We are in the heart of downtown, close to shopping, the casino, restaurants
and night life. Offered onsite - 'rocksalt restaurant and bar' - top notch cuisine, an
extensive beverage menu and a great atmosphere. Please quote "Cowboy Festival" to receive
your special rate.
Special Thursday night welcoming party in the Rocksalt Restaurant
and Bar. Brandan Rose and the Bunch Grass Band will play traditional country music with
a 'soft' setting from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Have dinner with entertainment and then dance off
the calories!
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Four Points by Sheraton Kamloops
1175 Rogers Way
Phone: 1-250-374 4144
Toll Free: 1-888-836-4411
Email:
guestservices@fourpointskamloops.com
www.fourpoints.com/kamloops
Please quote "Cowboy Festival"
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Traditional Room $$99
Deluxe King Rooms $109
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Located a short walk from the Festival events, conveniently located off of
Hwy #5, Exit 368. Kamloops premier hotel property, the Four Points by
Sheraton has all the extras that you'll need. Like free high speed internet
and free bottled water in ever room. Ric's Grill, our in house restaurant,
is open daily from 6:30am to 10:30pm and the Ric's Lounge, open until 12am
for the festival.
Come and enjoy the weekend, in Four Points style
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Country View Motor Inn
176 Comazzetto Road
Phone: 1-250-374-7222
Toll Free: 1-800-213-6673
Email:
countryview@telus.net
www.countryview.kamloops.com
Please quote "Cowboy Festival"
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Single Room $69
Double Room $79
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Enjoy moderately priced accommodations in a beautifully landscaped motel and dine at the
assortment of nearby restaurants. We are a block from the shopping centre which includes
banks, liquor store, grocery, drug store, and restaurants. The Kamloops Wildlife Park is
5 minutes to the East and just minutes from downtown. The Country View Motor Inn is located
on the East Trans Canada Highway.
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The King Motor Inn
1775 East Trans Canada Highway
Phone: 1-250-372-2800
Toll Free: 1-800-661-6630
Email:
kings@Kamloops.com
www.king.kamloops.com
Please quote "Cowboy Festival"
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Single Room $69
Double Room $79
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Enjoy moderately priced accommodations in a beautifully landscaped motel and dine at the
assortment of nearby restaurants. We are a block from the shopping centre which includes
banks, liquor store, grocery, drug store, and restaurants. The Kamloops Wildlife Park is
5 minutes to the East and just minutes from downtown. The King Motor Inn is located
on the East Trans Canada Highway.
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Howard Johnson Inn Downtown Kamloops
530 Columbia St
Phone: 1-250-372-7761
Toll Free: 1-800-533-9233
Email:
howardjohnsoninn@yahoo.ca
www.howardjohnsoninn.kamloops.com
Please quote "Cowboy Festival"
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Single or Double $64
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We offer a complimentary continental breakfast, guest parking, and free wireless Internet
access. Rooms with fridge, microwave, and kitchenette are also available. Located on
Columbia street in downtown, Howard Johnson is just few minute drive from the main event.
Royal Inland Hospital, the Art Gallery, city center, and Kamloops Museum & Archives is
within a walking distance.
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Thriftlodge
Kamloops
Phone: 1-250-374-2488
Toll Free: 1-800-661-7769
Email:
thriftlodge@shaw.ca
Please quote "Cowboy Festival"
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Single $57.50
Double $67.85
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Kitchenets are available for an additional $10.00 plus taxes.
NO PETS ALLOWED. Guest laundry facilities, free wireless internet, free continental
breakfast 7:00 - 10: 00 AM.
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For folks who want to bring their RV
the Knutsford Campground is two miles up the hill from the Cowboy Festival on the
Old Merritt Hwy. They have full hook ups available as well as heated showers and
washrooms.
Phone toll free: 1-866-777-1954 or local phone # (250) 372-5380
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Thanks for supporting our sponsor motels!
Please remember to ask for the
"Kamloops Cowboy Festival Rate"
when making your reservation.
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Chuck Stormes to judge Art of the West Exhibition and Sale
and do a saddle workshop / seminar at the 2009 Festival
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We're proud to be able to say that Chuck Stormes has agreed to
come to Kamloops to judge the Canadian Cowboy Country magazine
sponsored "Art of the West Exhibition and Sale". We're also really
happy to announce that while he is here he has agreed to do a
workshop / seminar on saddles. For those of you who don't know
who Chuck Stormes is, here's a little about him.
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His saddles have been on display at every major North American
exhibition of western crafts, and, in 1998 he was the first
recipient of the City of Calgary's Silver Spur Award for his
dedication to the preservation of western culture. Also in 1998,
he received the Will Rogers Award from the Academy of Western
Artists in Ft Worth, Texas. In 2005, Stormes was granted the
honourary title of Associate Curator by Calgary's Glenbow Museum.
Chuck is a founding member and past President of the Traditional
Cowboy Arts Association.
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Chuck has a deep respect for the traditions of the trade that
have led him to a broad understanding not only of historical
saddles and their makers, but also of the tack and trappings
that evolved with them. He has been a consultant for several
private and public collections in Canada and the United States
and continues to lecture on the history of the tools of the
cowboy trade.
Building on a strong sense of tradition and a deep commitment
to fine craftsmanship, Stormes has developed an enviable
word-of-mouth reputation. His forty years in the trade have
resulted in an unmistakable personal style that clearly reflects
many influences.
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Today, from a new shop next to the home he shares with his
wife, Heather, at the edge of Southern Alberta's foothills,
Stormes' saddles, built on trees of his own manufacture,
continue to speak eloquently for the superior bloodlines of
the old California vaquero saddles.
You can find Chuck's web site at:
www.chuckstormes.com
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The 2009 Poster, Poster Art, and Poster Artist
The 2009 Kamloops Cowboy Festival poster art has been picked.
This great piece by Lesley White is appropriately named "Festival Bound".
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ABOUT THE POSTER:
Lesley White, the Cowboy Festival poster artist for 2006 is back and
honored once again to have her work selected for 2009's cowboy gathering.
The concept for this years piece was to visually capture the essence of the
Festival by representing the cowboy and his music, traveling to the Festival
on what is still considered, by cowboy standards, the best and most reliable
mode of transportation. Although, not visible, a collection of new poetry is
in his gear ready for its festival debut.
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ABOUT THE ARTIST- Lesley White:
Altering the perception of the commonplace, with the use of colour,
shadow, light and temperature, Lesley communicates to the viewer that
which caught her eye and compelled her to share it. Her subjects are
often "up-close and personal", eliminating distracting elements that don't
lend strength or interest to the work. She has chosen to specialize in
Western Art because the subject excites and inspires her and she is
grateful to be in a position to record a treasured but fading way of
life.
The scale of her work varies from 11x14 to canvas up to 48x48. As a left
handed artist, she paints from right to left, generally painting from
background to foreground. She uses thin transparents in the darks so
there is still detail in the shadows, leaving the highlights until last.
Time spent in the saddle and painting outdoors are the main methods used
to gather photo and colour references in order to later compose a painting
in her studio.
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Lesley is a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and Oil Painters
of America. Her work has been juried into the Greenhouse Gallery of Fine
Arts, Texas, where her work was awarded artistic excellence. Ducks
Unlimited Canada has selected her work the past three years for their
National Art Print Portfolio. She has been invited to exhibit her work
at venues such as: The Grand National Rodeo, San Francisco; the Phippen
Museum, Arizona; Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY; and the Calgary
Stampede Western Art Salon, Canada.
Lesley's unyielding passion for the process and a thirst to learn, grow
and discover all aspects of fine art, is what keeps her excited and
motivated to continue exploring her expressive potential.
See
www.oilsbylesley.com for more of Lesley's work.
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The Cowboy Festival wouldn't be possible
if it wasn't for our sponsors
If you get a chance drop in and see them - tell them thanks!
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We have quite a pile of sponsors lined up -
please take a minute or two and go through this
list - if you see a sponsor that you could patronise
please support them - they support us!
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Platinum Sponsor
- CJKC Country 103.1
- Kamloops Towne Lodge - formerly known as Best Western
- Black Press Group
- North Thompson Star Journal
- Canadian Cowboy Country magazine
- Canada Council For The Arts
Gold Sponsor
- Pollard Banknote
- South Thompson Inn
- The Horse Barn
- Spirit of the West
- Calvary Community Church
- MSR Web Design
- Twilight Ranch Productions
- Dr David Ciriani Inc
Silver Sponsor
- Cariboo Radio - Larry Rode
- Saddle Up magazine
- TV 7 - Midday
- Radio NL
- Rubber Rock Resources
- Cowboys Choice
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Bronze Sponsor
- Greenway Equipment
- Hampton Inn
- SignRite Signs
- Lee's Music
- Cowboy Coffee (up town)
- Central Equipment
- Big O Tires
- Emsland Simmons Black Insurance
Sponsor
- Coopers Foods
- Dearborn Ford
- Kamloops Dodge Chrysler
- Comfort Inn Suites
- Ramada Inn Kamloops
- Sandman Motel
- Scott's Inn
- The Kamloops Travelodge
- Travelodge - Mountview
- Riverland Motel
- Alpine Motel
- Plaza Heritage Hotel
- Dilman Enterprises
- Larry W. Good
- Highland Valley Copper
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- National Car Rentals
- Canadian Springs Water
- Omega Communications
- Custom Hose and Fittings
- 100 Mile NetShop
Supporters
- Costco
- Kal Tire (downtown)
- Art Knapps
- Verse Travel Centre
- Home Hardware
- KMS Tools
- Kam Lake View Meats
- Wall Mart
- Canadian Tire (Aberdeen)
- Kamloops Large Animal Clinic
- Fountain Tire
- Denny's
- Surplus Herbies
- Platinum Auto
- Rona
- HSBC
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