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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!
Hall of Fame inductions Friday night
Joe Marten Award presentation Saturday night
BCCHS Student Scholarships Saturday night
Alberta folks - don't like winter driving?
Two different bus tour companies have the answer!
See the details in the
Bus Tours section
Looking for something else to do while you're in Kamloops this year? The down town
businesses are joining in on the fun, too! There will be open mic stages at two or
three different coffee shops and rumour has it there might be a down town treasure hunt
as well ... check back here - we'll keep you posted.
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Friday morning kick off event at the Horse Barn with entertainment.
Gordie West and others will be performing and there will be shuttle service.
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Thursday Night "Welcome to Cowboy Festival" Events!
Take your pick between these three different Thursday evening functions.
The first two would appreciate a reservation.
- Tim Hus fans - check this out ... The South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre
has put together what sounds like a great evening of food and fun! Tim Hus will be the
feature performer, Mike Puhallo will do some cowboy poetry, and the dinner buffet will
include; perogies, garlic smokies, assorted salads, fresh baked rolls, and a dessert
table! Plus - a refreshing mug of cold beer will be included with each buffet ticket
purchased.
Cocktails at 6:00, Dinner at 6:30, Entertainment at 8:00. All this take place in the
beautiful Riverfront Somerset banquet room overlooking the South Thompson River.
Limited seating, book early to avoid disappointment.
Phone toll free
to 1-800-797-7713 or send an email to:
theinn@stigr.com. Check out the South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre at:
www.stigr.com
- Joni Harms fans - check this out ... The Plaza Heritage Hotel has an
evening of fun planned, too! No cover charge! - Just come and listen and enjoy! The
special will be a steak dinner, and there will be a drink special. This welcoming party
will be held in the Rocksalt Restaurant and Bar and Joni Harms will keep you entertained.
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Reservations would be appreciated. See their web site at:
www.plazaheritagehotel.com or phone toll free for more information: 1-877-977-5292.
- Kamloops Cowboy Festival fans - check this out ... For weekend pass holders
only, we have our Thursday evening kickoff party in the dinner theatre of the Kamloops
Convention Centre (formerly Forster's Convention Centre). The performers will take turns
and the evening will basically be a jam session on stage. 7:00 PM start.
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Downtown Kamloops joins in on Cowboy Heritage Week
Cowboy Up! Downtown Kamloops!
Downtown Kamloops is joining the fun and festivities of Cowboy Heritage week and the
Cowboy Festival. We welcome everyone to our wonderful city and invite you to come
Downtown to enjoy the great restaurants, exciting shopping, and amazing ambiance in
the heart of the city.
Downtown Entertainment
Several venues Downtown will feature cowboy musicians, poets, and storytellers for your
enjoyment. Check out the Heritage Plaza Hotel Thursday and Friday from 11am - 1pm for
open mic and Thursday evening 7pm - 9pm to hear Joni Harms while enjoying steak dinner
and drink specials, (no cover charge). Other featured venues for open mic include: The
Smorgasbord Deli at 7th and Victoria Street from 12-2pm on Thursday, Casey's Caffeine
at 340 Victoria Street Thurs/Fri/Sat from 12-2pm and Cowboy Coffee at 220 Victoria
Street the same three days from 2-4pm.
Cowboy Heritage Week - Downtown prize roundup! (the week leading up to the Festival)
Shopping Downtown at our unique and eclectic collection of boutiques is always a delight,
and for Cowboy Heritage week we are offering a fun activity: A "Prize Roundup"! Pick up
your entry form, map, and info sheet at the Festival or at your hotel desk, then come on
down to shop around. Each participating store will be offering a prize, so put your entry
forms in each and every draw barrel. Merchants will draw a winner from their barrel at
the end of the week and notify winners. The Kamloops Central Business Improvement
Association will then pool all the entries into one jackpot draw for a grand prize valued
at $200, including a few of the coveted Downtown Gift Certificates, which are redeemable
at 100s of businesses in the KCBIA area.
Log on to our website
www.kcbia.com during Festival week for details on the Prize Roundup
and a schedule of performers at Downtown venues.
During your stay in Kamloops, grab your hat and point your boots down hill, you don't
want to miss Downtown Kamloops ... we have it all!
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The 2010 Performers Line-up:
Here's the entertainer line up for 2010.
Biographies and photos
for the following are available on the
Entertainers Bios and Photos.
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- Abe Zacharias
- Belinda Gail
- Bud Webb
- Butch Falk
- Camel Dave
- Chris & Sharky
- Dave Longworth
- Dave McClure
- Diamond Doug
- Doc Hayes
- Frank Gleeson
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- Gordie West
- Hugh McLennan
- Jinny Lowe
- Joni Harms
- Kathy Moss
- Larry Maurice
- Lone Prairie
- Marshall Veal
- Matt Johnston
- Mel Brown
- Michael Hurwitz
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- Mike Dygert
- Mike Puhallo
- Naomi Bristow
- Ol Ugly
- Shirley Field
- Terri Mason
- Tiffany Dowhan
- Tim Hus
- Tom Hiatt
- Wild West Cancan Dancers
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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 2010 Evening Only Performance Schedule!
All schedules are subject to change
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March 12th - Calvary Church
Friday Evening - 7:00 PM!
(MC) Hugh McLennan
Mike Puhallo
Shirley Field
Frank Gleeson
Intermission
Hall of Fame Inductions
Michael Hurwitz
Kathy Moss
Joni Harms
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March 13th - Calvary Church
Saturday Evening - 7:00 PM!
(MC) Dave McClure
Doc Hayes
Naomi Bristow
Mel Brown
Intermission
BCCHS Scholarship Awards
Joe Marten award
Tom Hiatt
Terri Mason
Belinda Gail
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March 12th - Dinner Theatre
Kamloops Convention Centre
Friday Evening
5:30 Happy Hour - 6:30 Dinner!
Jinny Lowe, Dave McClure
After Dinner Show
(MC) Dave McClure
Dave Longworth
Tiffany Dowan
Marshall Veal
Intermission
Matt Johnston
Diamond Doug
Tim Hus
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March 13th - Dinner Theatre
Kamloops Convention Centre
Saturday Evening
5:30 Happy Hour - 6:30 Dinner!
Ginny Lowe, Dave McClure
After Dinner Show
(MC) Hugh McLennan
Camel Dave
Butch Falk
Dave McClure
Intermission
Chris and Sharky
Ol Ugly
Lone Prairie
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The Sunday evening dinner
theatre show at Forsters Convention Centre will be
for weekend pass holders only. This should be a spectaular show - here's the schedule.
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March 14th - Dinner Theatre
Kamloops Convention Centre
Sunday Evening
5:30 Happy Hour - 6:30 Dinner!
Ginny Lowe, Dave McClure
After Dinner Show
(MC) Mike Puhallo
Naomi Bistow
Larry Maurice
Joni Harms
Intermission
Lone Prairie
Tom Hiatt
Belinda Gail
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The 2010 Performance Schedules!
All schedules are subject to change
The evening schedules only (not daytime) are above. 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, as well as the workshop schedule for that day.
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 Western Art and Gear Show!
Click here to go to the 2010
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 will be at the 2010 Festival
- Ashcroft Rodeo Association
- Auntie Karen's Horse Kookies
- Bar O Seven Ironworks
- Barkerville Historic Town
- BC Cowboy Heritage Society
- BC Rodeo Association
- Beejeweled Custom Jewelery
- Canadian Cowboy Country magazine
- Cariboo Musical Instruments
- Cariboo Saddlery
- Chris Kind - Author
- Cowboys' Choice
- Cowboy Classic Equipment
- Cowboy Wildlife Photography
- David Thompson Resort
- Deanna Buschert Fine Art & Photography
- Designs by Shelagh Jewelry
- Donna's Drawings
- Dragonfly Pottery
- Equine D'oro by Ken
- Farmhouse Collectibles
- Gena LaCoste Art
- Gordon Manson Art
- Grey Wolf Metal Art
- Hang a Cowboy Gift Solutions
- Hope River Metal Art
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- Joanne's Saddle Blankets
- Kactus Western Wear
- Kamloops Wish Trail Ride
- Karin Lange Art
- Kaufman Sadllery
- Kim Taylor Fine Art & Photography
- Lazy B Stock Horse
- Longhorn Rope Creations
- Medicine Man Gallery
- Metis Artist Dennis Weber
- Mountain Hi Soapworks
- Mountain Man Beef Jerky
- Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin
- Ohms Horse & Hound Massage
- O'Keefe Ranch
- Original Cariboo Stirrups
- Pascal Olivier Rawhide Braiding
- Ragg Bagg Shop
- Ranches Only.Com
- Richard Tenisch, Silversmith
- Shannon Lawlor Fine Art Inc
- Shecan Woodcraft
- Skyhorse Photography
- SweetWater Bronze
- Westwold Frame Shop
- 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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Live in Alberta?
Want to see the Kamloops Cowboy Festival
without the worry of winter driving?
Here are two different companies that are coming from Alberta
to the 2010 Kamloops Cowboy Festival. Here's some information:
Parsons Holiday Tours Ltd
Tours Depart Lacombe with pick ups en route.
Parsons Holiday Tours Ltd 1-800-590-9983 or (403)782-6341
Box 6111, Lacombe, AB, T4L 1X5.
parsonsh@telus.net
www.parsonsholidaytours.ca See Canadian Tours
Parson Holiday Tours leaves Lacombe and will make pick ups along the way. They
offer transportation, 4 nights accommodation, Festival weekend passes, bus shuttle to
downtown Kamloops and Casino (if requested). All for $650.00 pp (dbl).
Download their brochure
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Carsons Tours Ltd
7 Camelot Avenue, Leduc, Alberta
Toll Free: 1-866-522-7766
Ph 780-986-7766
Fax 780-986-1333
info@carsontours.com
www.carsontours.com See Destinations
Carson Tours leaves Leduc and will be doing pick-ups in Edmonton, Red Deer, Olds
and Calgary. They offer transportation, 4 nights accommodation, Festival weekend passes,
two dinner theatre tickets and morning (Friday) shopping at the Horse Barn. All for
$599.00 (dbl).
www.carsontours.com or
download their brochure
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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!
$255.00 per person plus GST.
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). This also includes the 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 * * *
Special Thursday night welcoming party! Tim Hus live!
Details to be announced - please make a reservation at the above phone numbers.
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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 $450
Space is limited !
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single $120
double $130
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)
Full service luxury Hotel
with on site restaurant
Phone 1-888-556-3111 or (250) 372-0987
Email:
reservation@comfortinnkamloops.com
www.comfort.kamloops.com
Conveniently located at exit 368 off the Trans Canada Highway and just walking
distance to the main events. Indoor pool, waterslide, hot tub, fitness room, and
wireless high speed internet.
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2 queen beds $109.00
Upgraded king rooms or 2 queen sized bed kitchenette rooms - $124
Suites are also available
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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).
Phone 1-800-726-3262 or (250) 374-1218
Email:
gm_kamloops@sandman.ca
www.sandman.ca
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Single or Twin $84
Junior Suite $94
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Choice of Standard room and Junior suites with one or two beds. On site we
have a Denny's Restaurant and we are just minutes from the city’s downtown core
with many other fine restaurants, stores, and the casino.
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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. Joni Harms will be entertaining! 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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Quality Inn
1860 Rogers Place (1/2 block away)
Phone 1-800-575-7322 or (250) 851-0111
Email:
qualityinn@kamloops.com
www.qualityinn.kamloops.com
Please quote "Cowboy Festival" to ensure you receive the proper rate.
Our hotel offers many ammenities such as, indoor hot tub, sauna and work out facilities.
We also have wireless internet and continental breakfast. We would love to have you
stay with us while you enjoy the Kamloops Cowboy Festival.
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single or double $72
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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.countryviewmotorinn.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.kingsmotorinn.ca
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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The Coast Canadian Inn
339 St. Paul St. located in the heart of downtown,
just steps from a multitude of restaurants,
entertainment, and unique shops!
Hotel direct: 1-250-372-5201
Toll Free: 1-800-663-1144
Email:
t.rubel@coasthotels.com
www.coastcanadianinn.com
Coast Superior rooms available for +$20
Space is limited!
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Single or Double $90.00
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We offer downtown Kamloops only four star full service hotel. Enjoy Pronto Grill for
breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Visit Sgt. O'Flaherty's Pub to kick up your boots and relax
or the convenience of our Beer, Wine, & Liquor store onsite.
Free high speed wireless internet access, free parking, and 24 hour business centre. Free
use of the outdoor hot tub as well as our fitness room and sauna. All rooms include a
fridge and complimentary in-room coffee, tea, and hot chocolate.
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The Ramada Kamloops
555 West Columbia St
Phone: 1-250-374-0358
Toll Free: 1-800-555-1123
Email:
jbailey1961@hotmail.com
www.kamloops.com/ramada-inn
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Single or Double $89.00
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Enjoy the Rooftop Lounge with it's spectacular views of the city, or relax in our
hot tub.
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The Lamplighter Motel
1901 E Trans Canada Hwy
Hotel direct: 1-250-372-3386
Toll Free: 1-800-563-7401
Email:
lamplighter31@hotmail.com
www.kamloops.com/lamplighter-motel
Add a kitchen for $10 extra! Nearby shopping, downtown, restaurants and very close
to all highways!
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Single $60, 2 people $70
2 people 2 beds $75
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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 2010 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 2010 Poster, Poster Art, and Poster Artist
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The 2010 Kamloops Cowboy Festival poster art has been picked.
This great piece by Shannon Lawlor is named "Opaletto Lena aka 'Stretch'".
ABOUT THE POSTER:
Shannon Lawlor, has entered the Art of the West Show and Sale at the Kamloops
Cowboy Festival the past two years. In 2008 her painting "Bits of Knowledge" won the
People's Choice Award, and in 2009 her painting "Straight Up in the Bridle" won
the Best of Show Award. Is there any wonder about why we would pick one of Shannon's
paintings for our poster? Opaletto Lena aka 'Stretch' makes the 2010 poster look super!
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ABOUT THE ARTIST- Shannon Lawlor:
A native of western Canada, Shannon currently resides in the province of Alberta where
the traditional bridle horse culture is strong. Her formative years embraced this refined
culture which led to her expertise as an acknowledged horsewoman. Always aspiring to be
an artist, she developed the discipline and ability to capture infinite moments of real
life ranching experiences in her paintings, working with acrylics, oil and graphite. Her
hands are skilled both in the saddle and at the easel.
Greatly influenced by veteran horsemen, knowledgeable in the old California stock horse
traditions, Shannon's passion for horses and art developed into a quest to combine
anatomical accuracy with historical authenticity in her exquisitely rendered paintings.
Her study of reality and subject matter lends itself to the structure, depth and detail
seen in her pieces. Western fine art collectors consider Shannon to be a premier bridle
horse illustrator. Her commitment to historical accuracy, her first-hand knowledge of the
working stock horse and gear along with her continued dedication to honing her artistic
techniques result in Shannon’s growing recognition in the fine art community.
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Shannon's images portray the working stock horse and pay tribute to authentic working
horsemen who follow the old traditions influenced by the early Mexican vaqueros in
California. Her images help preserve the true western culture and celebrate today's
lifestyle of buckaroos in the Great Basin region and north into Canada. Her style is
intense and dramatic. Shannon presents western heritage defined.
Recent acknowledgements include numerous Best of Show, People's Choice, President's
Choice and 1st Place awards. Shannon has participated in many invitational shows
including Phippen Museum, Greeley Stampede, Cattlemen's, Pepper Tree, Calgary Stampede,
Mountain Oyster Club, and the Kamloops Cowboy Festival.
See
www.shannonlawlor.com for more of Shannon's work.
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Photo by Ross Hecox
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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
Bronze Sponsor
- Prairie Coast Equipment & John Deere Doug
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- Hampton Inn
- SignRite Signs
- Lee's Music
- Cowboy Coffee (up town)
- Central Equipment
- Big O Tires
- Emsland Simmons Black Insurance - Ada Mogge
- Highland Valley Copper
Sponsor
- Coopers Foods
- Dearborn Ford
- Kamloops Dodge Chrysler
- Smith Chevrolet Oldsmobile
- Comfort Inn Suites
- Ramada Inn Kamloops
- Sandman Motel
- Scott's Inn
- The Kamloops Travelodge
- Travelodge - Mountview
- Riverland Motel
- Alpine Motel
- Plaza Heritage Hotel
- Thriftlodge
- Howard Johnson
- Quality Inn & Suites
- Lamplighter Motel
- Country View Motor Inn
- Kings Motor Inn
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- Four Points by Sheraton
- Dilman Enterprises
- Larry W. Good
- National Car Rentals
- Canadian Springs Water
- Omega Communications
- Custom Hose and Fittings
- 100 Mile NetShop
Supporters
- Costco
- Kal Tire (downtown)
- Art Knapps
- Home Hardware
- KMS Tools
- Kam Lake View Meats
- Canadian Tire (Aberdeen)
- Kamloops Large Animal Clinic
- Fountain Tire
- Denny's
- Surplus Herbies
- Platinum Auto
- Rona
- HSBC
- Save-On-Foods
- BMO
- Custom Hose and Fitting
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