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The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings
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The BC Cowboy Heritage Society Proudly Presents
The 18th Anniversary!
The Kamloops Cowboy Festival
March 13th - 16th, 2014
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 Sunday evening Schedule for details!
We acknowledge the financial support of Canada's Private Radio Broadcasters
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Our headquarters and host hotel is the
Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre
All the hotels listed below are Festival sponsors and are giving special room rates
for the Fetsival - tell them you're going to the Festival.
see details!
We'll once again have a Thursday Evening Dinner Dance. This year we'll be featuring Ed Peekeekoot
at the Ramada Kamloops. Read More --->.
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday kick off events at the Horse Barn with entertainment by Gordie West and others.
There will be shuttle buses running from the Festival on the weekend.
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Looking for something else to do while you're in Kamloops this year? The downtown
businesses are joining in on the fun, too! There will be open mic stages at a few
different coffee shops and rumour has it there might be a downtown treasure hunt
as well ...
See the details here
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Here's what's on the agenda for 2014 ...
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Two BCCHS Fund Raiser Raffles!
The 2014 Commemorative Belt Buckle
This has become a favourite annual raffle. Tickets are $10 each and the winner will receive a solid silver, custom
handmade, 2014 Kamloops Cowboy Festival commemorative belt buckle valued at about $750.00. It's a one of a kind
buckle too, made by Merritt silversmith Richard Tenisch.
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A past year's buckle shown
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There are only 300 tickets printed for this raffle and they're $10.00 each. Tickets will be sold in the
trade show area, at the information desks, and at the General Stores - ask any volunteer!
or order by
email or phone with a Visa or MC. Toll Free: 1-888-763-2221
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An example of a GreyWolf Metal Art firepit - the raffle prize will have different art work.
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The 2014 second, but just as popular, raffle ...
There's two prizes on this one - the first prize is a custom made metal screened firepit donated by GreyWolf Metal
Art and valued at $750.00. These firepits are one of their top selling items! The second prize winner will receive two
weekend passes for the 2014 Kamloops Cowboy Festival and three nights accommodation at the Ramada Kamloops Hotel.
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There are only 900 tickets printed for this raffle and you get 3 tickets for $10.00. Tickets will be sold in the
trade show area, at the information desks, and at the General Stores - ask any volunteer!
or order by
email or phone with a Visa or MC. Toll Free: 1-888-763-2221
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Girl Guide Concession "COME CHECK US OUT"
Don't miss out on the meal deal of the weekend ... it's quick, it's very reasonable, and it'll be super good. Plus - you'll
be supporting the Girl Guides, too!
That's right, once again the "Girl Guides" will be running the daytime concession at the Calvary Church on Friday and
Saturday and will be serving such things as bunwiches, homemade soups, chili & bun, BBQ beef on bun , and beverages
hot or cold - all for very reasonable prices!
Also ...
Friday night supper in the church gym will be served from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. - pasta dinner with salads, dinner bun, dessert,
and beverage - all for only $15.00.
Saturday night the supper in the church gym will be roast beef dinner with salads, all you can eat chili, dinner bun,
beverage, and dessert - only $20.00 - served from 5:00 to 6:00 pm.
Book early for supper as they sell out every year - tickets will be available at the Girl Guide concession the day of
the dinner and must be pre-purchased.
Possibly the best grub in town!
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Thursday Night "Welcome to Cowboy Festival" Event!
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Ramada Kamloops Hosts Thursday Night Kickoff Dinner Dance
$39 (including tax & gratuity) admission includes the Cowboy Buffet, lots of great entertainment,
and the Dance! Shuttle busses will be available from the Festival headquarters. Featuring Ed
Peekeekoot and Friends.
Happy Hour @ 6:00, Dinner Buffet @ 6:45, Entertainment @ 8:00pm. The buffet will include:
Buns and Butter, Mixed Field Green Salad, Caesar Salad, Pickle Tray, Roast Beef, Yorkshire
Pudding, Fresh Market Vegetables with Seasoned Butter, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Gravy,
Vegetarian Lasagna, Chef's Choice of Dessert, and Coffee or Tea! Tickets are available at
the Horse Barn or the Ramada Kamloops, or by phoning 1-888-763-2221.
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Festival Hours
- Wednesday and Thursday 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM pre-Festival entertainment at the Horse Barn with Gordie West.
- Thursday evening: Dinner Dance with Ed Peekeekoot at the Ramada Kamloops
details
- Thursday 7:00 PM Kickoff party at the Kamloops Convention Center - this is free for all weekend pass holders!
(but you must have a weekend pass)
- Friday kick off events at the Horse Barn will have entertainment from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Different Festival
entertainers have been scheduled to perform ... there will be a free shuttle service.
- Friday
- Doors open at 9:00 AM (for ticket purchases only)
- Shuttle Bus will be running to the Horse Barn all morning
- Trade Show & Art Show, 12:00 PM to 6:45 PM
- Daytime entertainment 12:00 - 4:45 PM
- Evening Show (Calvary Church) 7:00 PM
- Dinner Theatre (Forster's) - happy hour 5:30 - dinner & show 6:30 PM
- Saturday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM the Horse Barn will again have scheduled
entertainment with different Festival entertainers performing ... there will be a free shuttle
service.
- Saturday
- Doors open at 10:00 AM
- Trade Show 10:00 AM to 6:45 PM
- Art Show 11:00 AM to 6:45 PM
- Daytime entertainment 11:00 AM - 4:45 PM
- Evening Show (Calvary Church) 7:00 PM
- Dinner Theatre (Forster's) - happy hour 5:30 - dinner & show 6:30 PM
- Sunday
- Doors open & entertainment starts at 9:30 AM
- Cowboy Church (Calvary Church) 10:30 AM to Noon
- Trade Show & Art Show 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM
- Daytime entertainment (Forster's only) 11:00 AM - 2:45 PM
- Rising Star Showcase (Forster's only) 3:00 - 5:00 PM (tentative)
- Dinner Theatre - happy hour 5:30 then dinner & show - weekend pass holders only
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Ticket Information
All prices will remain the same as they were last year
- Weekend Pass - $65.00 - Includes everything
(except the dinner theatre) all weekend!
- Evening Show - $30.00 - Includes regular evening performance and daytime admission!
- Fri or Sat Dinner Theatre - $30.00 upgrade - with a weekend pass - Includes dinner!
- Fri or Sat Dinner Theatre Only - $60.00 - Includes one evening performance and dinner!
- Sunday Dinner Theatre - $25.00 upgrade - with a weekend pass - Includes dinner!
- Day Pass (Fri & Sat) - $15.00 - Includes daytime entertainment, trade show, & seminars!
- Day Pass (Sunday) - $10.00 - Includes daytime entertainment, and trade show!
All prices will remain the same as they were last year
Tickets are available now at:
The Horse Barn on Mount Paul Way, BC's biggest and best western wear store.
Or through us by phoning: 1-888-763-2221 (please don't call the Horse Barn).
Coast Kamloops Hotel, our Official Host Hotel, has complete packages
available.
See the
Accommodation Section for details.
The Plaza Hotel, also offers complete packages.
See the
Accommodation Section for details.
The BC Cowboy Heritage Society, Box 137, Kamloops, BC, V2C 5K3.
1-888-763-2221 or Email:
cowboys@bcchs.com
There are discounts off normal rates at many of the local motels if you remember to
tell them that you are going to attend the Cowboy Festival.
Please support our sponsor motels - book at one that is on our list
- see the Accommodation List!
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2014 Performers Line-up:
Here's the entertainer line up for 2014.
Biographies and photos
for the following are available on the
Entertainers Bios and Photos.
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- Abe Zacharias
- Allen Christie
- Brian Salmond
- Bud Webb
- Butch Falk
- Corky Williams
- Dave Longworth
- Diamond Doug Keith
- Dick Warwick
- Ed Peekeekoot
- Ed Wahl
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- Frank Gleeson
- Gordie West
- The Hanson Family
- Horse Crazy
- Hugh McLennan
- Jess Lee
- Jim McLennan
- Lone Prairie
- Mag Mawhinney
- Marshall Veal
- Matt Johnston
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- Mike Dygert
- Mill Girl Follies
- Mountain Saddle Band
- Ol' Ugly
- Rae-Lee Fraser
- Ryan Fritz
- Shirley Field
- Sons of the Louisiana Hayride
- Steve Taylor
- Terri Mason
- Tom Cole
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The Spirit of the West Rising Star Showcase
The "The Spirit of the West Rising Star Showcase" has been a great success
with an incredible amount of talent taking part - so much talent that we have
picked the winner of last year to perform on main stage!
The contests will once again be split into two groups.
There will be a section for poets and a section for musicians.
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 "The Spirit of the West Rising Star Showcase"
please see the
Rising Star Showcase page, which includes an
application from.
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The 2014 Evening Only Performance Schedule!
This is tentative ...
All schedules are subject to change
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March 14th - Calvary Church
Friday Evening - 7:00 PM!
(MC) Hugh McLennan
Butch Falk
Frank Gleeson
Shirley Field
Intermission
Hall of Fame Inductions
Allen Christie
Diamond Doug
Mountain Saddle Band
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March 15th - Calvary Church
Saturday Evening - 7:00 PM!
(MC) Dave Longworth
Gordie West
Dick Warwick
Marshall Veal
Intermission
BCCHS Scholarship Awards
Joe Marten award
Matt Johnston
Terri Mason
Horse Crazy
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March 14th - Dinner Theatre
Kamloops Convention Centre
Friday Evening
5:30 Happy Hour - 6:30 Dinner!
Gordie West
After Dinner Show
Mill Girl Follies
(MC) Dave Longworth
Jess Lee
Rae-Lee Fraser
Tom Cole & Brian Salmond
Intermission
The Hanson Family
Ol' Ugly
Ed Peekeekoot
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March 15th - Dinner Theatre
Kamloops Convention Centre
Saturday Evening
5:30 Happy Hour - 6:30 Dinner!
Ed Peekeekoot
After Dinner Show
Mill Girl Follies
(MC) Hugh McLennan
Mag Mawhinney
Ed Wahl
TBA
Sons of Louisiana Hayride
Intermission
Ryan Fritz
Steve Taylor
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 spectacular show - here's the schedule.
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March 16th - Dinner Theatre
Kamloops Convention Centre
Sunday Evening
5:30 Happy Hour - 6:30 Dinner!
Gordie West
After Dinner Show
Mill Girl Follies
(MC) Tom and Brian
Lone Prairie
Diamond Doug
Horse Crazy
Intermission
Mountain Saddle Band
Ol' Ugly
Ed Peekeekoot
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The 2014 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.
Schedule updated Novemer 17th
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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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Workshops and Seminars for the 2013 Festival are:
All workshops are tentative and subject to change ...
There are a lot of workshops, and they're put on by some of the best - don't miss out.
Here's a tentative list. All the workshops will be educational, informative, and a lot of fun. Past years have shown
them to be the most popular additional activity at the festival.
Workshops and Seminars
Please note all workshops and Seminars will be held at the Calvary Church
and there will be no workshops on Sunday.
Friday
1:00 Workshop room #2 - Dave Perrin - book readings
2:00 Workshop room #1 - Jim McLennan - Guitar accompaniment
3:00 Workshop room #2 - Horse Crazy - Harmony
4:00 Workshop room #1 - Corky Williams & Sage Birchwater - New Book
Saturday
11:00 Workshop room #1 - Steve Taylor & Steve Harrington - Poen/Song writing
12:00 Workshop room #2 - Cowboy's Choice - Cowboy hat history & custom hat building
1:00 Workshop room #1 - Corky Williams & Sage Birchwater - New Book
2:00 Workshop room #2 - Dave Perrin - book readings
3:00 Workshop room #2 - Ed Peekeekoot - Guitar picking
4:00 Workshop room #1 - Saddles - topic TBA
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The Western Art and Gear Show!
Click here to go to the 2014
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 the exhibitors that will be at the 2014 Festival
- Bar O Seven Ironworks
- BC Cowboy Heritage Society
- BC High School Rodeo
- BC Rodeo Association
- Barkerville Historic Town
- Canadian Cowboy Country magazine
- Cariboo Saddlery
- Charming
- Cowboys' Choice
- Cowboy Classic Equipment
- Dancing Loon Cree-ations
- Dave Perrin
- Equimage Decals
- Garry's Saddle Shop
- GreyWolf Metal Art
- Historic Hat Creek Ranch
- The Horse Gate Trailer Sales
- Joanne's Saddle Blankets
- Kactus Western Wear
- Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association
- Lazy B Stock Horse
- Lil Bear Stitches
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- Longhorn Rope Creations
- Louisinana Hayride
- Mack Bryson Author
- Marianne Van Osch
- Medicine Man Gallery
- Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin
- Historic O'Keefe Ranch
- Original Cariboo Stirrups
- Patricia's Art
- Personal Touch Chocolates
- Prairie Girl Gifts
- Princeton Exhibition Days
- Rafter K Wheelwright
- Ranches Only.Com
- Richard Tenisch, Silversmith
- Saddle Up Magazine
- Shannon Ford
- Stone Crop Studio
- SweetWater Bronze
- Thompson River Boot Company
- Westwold Beads & Bling
- Westwold Frame Shop
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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. Kamloops Conference Centre (formerly Forsters) and the Calvary Community
Church! We'll be running a shuttle service between venues.
Kamloops 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.
Please note: Some hotels that were sponsors in the past are no longer sponsoring us and have therefore been
removed from this list - we'd appreciate you supporting our sponsors, thank you!
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Our Official Host Hotel
Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre
1250 Rogers Way (Festival Headquarters)
Phone 1-800-665-6674 or 250-828-6660
Email:
ckhinfo@coasthotels.com
www.coastkamloopshotel.com
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single $115 or $125 double (plus tax) for standard accommodation with 2 queen beds.
Please quote: Cowboy Festival
Download weekend package rates
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2014 Special package prices at the headquarters hotel all prices based on double occupancy!
The following are the Early Bird Special Prices and are only good until January 22nd.
(see the weekend package rates card for prices after January 22nd.)
Cowboy Festival 3 Night Package based on Thursday night arrival: ($259 per person plus tax based on double
occupancy) - 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!
Cowboy Festival 3 Night Package based on Friday night arrival: ($281 per person plus tax based on double
occupancy) - 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 Sunday night Dinner Show!
4 Night Package ($338 per person plus tax based on double occupancy) - Includes the four nights in a standard
room, two full Festival weekend passes, 2 tickets to either Friday or Saturday Dinner Theatre Show (reserved
seating), and 2 tickets to the Sunday Night Dinner Theatre Show. This also includes the Thursday Night
Get-Acquainted Party.
Download weekend package rates
Upgrades are available at additional upgrade fees. Please call for more information.
You never have to leave the building!
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The Ramada Kamloops
Host of the Thursday Evening Kick-Off Party with Ed Peekeekoot
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555 West Columbia St
Phone: 250-374-0358
Toll Free: 1-800-663-2832
Email:
ramada.kam@shawbiz.ca
www.ramadakamloops.com
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Ask for the Special
Cowboy Festival Rate
Single $99
Double $109
Plus tax.
Includes a Hot Breakfast
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Full facility hotel, City View Grill, free wireless high-speed internet, Rooftop Lounge,
hot tub, exercise room, coin laundry, 5 minutes by car to convention centre. Shuttle buses will be available.
Tickets for the kickoff party are available at $39 per person. This includes a cowboy buffet dinner and dance with
live entertainment - Ed Peekeekoot and Friends.
Please
Contact the Ramada for more info and/or reservations.
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Canada's Best Value Inn & Suites
(next door to Coast Hotel, Kamloops Convention
Centre, and the Calvary Community Church)
Exit 368 off Highway #1
1200 Rogers Way, Kamloops
Phone: 250-374-8100, Toll Free: 1-800-665-4467
Email:
canadasbestvalueinn@shaw.ca
Recently renovated rooms
Free continental breakfast, WIFI, parking, and local calls. Ice machine, vending machine and onsite guest laundry.
All rooms have a fridge, microwave, TV with cable, Iron, Ironing board, Tea / coffee maker, AM/FM Clock radio, and
Hair
Dryer.
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$89 single or double
Kitchenettes &
Pet friendly rooms available
Ask for Cowboy Festival rate
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Walking distance to Ric's Grill, On the Rocks Pub,
Duffy's Pub, Tim Horton's, McDonald's,
Dairy Queen, Triple O Restaurant
Special meal discounts with our partnered restaurants (3 minutes walking distance): ABC Country, Joey's Only
Seafood, & Vittorios Italian Restaurant.
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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
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single & double $129 (+ tax)
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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Four Points by Sheraton Kamloops
1175 Rogers Way
Phone: 250-374 4144
Toll Free: 1-888-836-4411
Email:
guestservices@fourpointskamloops.com
www.fourpoints.com/kamloops
Please quote "Cowboy Festival"
Ready for Festival - Newly Renovated Rooms!
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Traditional Room $120
Deluxe King Rooms $140
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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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Travelodge Mountview
1225 Rogers Way (right next door)
Phone 1-800-667-8868 or 250-374-4788
Email:
mountview@kamloops.com
www.travelodge.com
Your room includes ... a complimentary self serve breakfast bar (6:30am - 9:30am), free high speed internet access,
free premium movie channel. All suites come with a fridge and microwave for your convenience!
Two night minimum at this special low rate, thanks.
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$79 including
continental breakfast
Suites are available at added cost - please ask for rate
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Hotel Five540Forty
540 Victoria Street
Phone: 250-372-2281
Toll Free: 1-800-663-2837
www.hotel540.ca
Guests at HOTEL 540 will receive $ 10.00 per
person in Casino Dollars
from Lake City Casino! Which is right next door!
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Deluxe Room $119
Choice of 2 Queens or 1 King
Plus taxes. Parking $10 per day
We are pleased to offer a special room rate - please quote Cowboy Festival.
Free Festival Shuttle Available!
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Hotel Five540Forty is Kamloops' premier downtown hotel. This mid-century modern property has undergone a thorough
$12M modernization and is now often referred to as "Kamloops Best Address". Conveniently located downtown within
walking distance of shops, and next door to Lake City Casino. With accommodations to suit all needs as well
as a new lounge, dining area, first class banquet facilities.
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Plaza Hotel
405 Victoria Street (just a shuttle ride away)
Phone 1-877-977-5292 or 250-377-8075
Newly Renovated !!
Email:
reservations@plazaheritagehotel.com
www.theplazahotel.ca
One block to night life and casino fun!
Free shuttle service to the Festival.
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single & double
Deluxe room $109 (+ tax)
$99 if you stay two nights
$89 if you stay 3 or 4 nights
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The Plaza will once again be offering Festival packages and there
will be a shuttle bus running from the Festival on a regular basis. These special rates include; free wi-fi,
free hot breakfast, free long distance calling, free bottled water in your room, free access to YMCA fitness facilities,
free access to Yoka Loft for complimentary Yoga classes.
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The following include accommodation, weekend pass(es), above FREE benefits
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- 1 night one person $174.00
- 1 night two people $239.00
- 2 nights one person $263.00
- 2 nights two people $328.00
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- 3 nights one person $332.00
- 3 nights two people $397.00
- 4 nights one person $421.00
- 4 nights two people $486.00
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For a complete rate sheet see the Rate Card.pdf.
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BEST WESTERN PLUS Kamloops Hotel
660 Columbia Street West
Phone: 250-374-7878
Toll Free 1-877-302-7878
Email:
info@bestwesternkamloops.com
www.bestwesternkamloops.com
This is a special rate for the Cowboy Festival so please quote
Cowboy Festival when you make your reservation.
This is one of the newest and most environmentally friendly hotels in Kamloops
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$107 Single and $117 Double
Includes continental breakfast from 6:30 - 9:00
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Scott's Inn
551-11th Ave & Columbia - Downtown
Phone: 1-800-665-3343
Phone: 250-372-8221
Email:
booking@scottsinn.com
www.scottsinnkamloops.ca
Voted # 1 in Business Excellence
for Tourism and Hospitality
Certificate of Excellence from Tripadvisor
There will be four Free Shuttles from the
Cowboy Festival running all weekend long!
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$79.95 1 - 2 persons / 1 bed
$79.95 2 people / 2 beds
$99.95 2 people / 1 bed suite
Free Continental Breakfast
Please mention Cowboy Festival
when making your reservation!
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All Brand New SERTA CONCIERGE PLUSH BEDS, New Flat Screen TVs & Renovated Bathrooms. Amenities include FREE
Continental Breakfast, FREE Wi-Fi, FREE In-room coffee, FREE parking, Indoor pool & Hot Tub & an on-site
licensed restaurant. Pet Friendly rooms available upon request ($10.00 plus tax/night).
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Howard Johnson Inn Downtown Kamloops
530 Columbia St
Phone: 250-372-7761
Toll Free: 1-800-533-9233
Email:
info@howardjohnsonkamloops.com
www.howardjohnsonkamloops.com
Please quote "Cowboy Festival"
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Single or Double $59
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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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Sandman Inn and Suites
550 Columbia Street,
(within walking distance of Cactus Jack's).
Phone 1-800-726-3626 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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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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Standard one queen $79
Standard two queens $89
plus tax
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Howard Johnson Inn on the Hill
610 West Columbia Street
Phone: 250-374-1515
Toll Free: 1-800-663-3813
Email:
info@kamloopshojo.com
www.kamloopshojo.com
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Single or Double $60
Please quote "Cowboy Festival"
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We are situated on the banks above the Thompson River, which affords guests a panoramic view of the City and the
Thompson River valley. Our 95 rooms offer both smoking and non smoking accommodation for our guests and is a perfect
place to relax and enjoy all that Kamloops has to offer. Chapters Restaurant located on property, offers guests a
unique dining experience with their fine food, and spectacular view.
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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 and sauna.
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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March 2014
single or double $72
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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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Liz Twan
The 2014 Kamloops Cowboy Festival Poster Photographer
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The 2014 Kamloops Cowboy Festival poster art (photo) has been chosen. This great photo by Liz Twan, of her
son Willee Twan, won a 3rd place ribbon in the Art of the West Show and Sale at the 2013 Kamloops Cowboy
Festival.
Here's a little about Liz Twan:
Liz was born and raised in Williams Lake, BC, the heart of Cariboo Cowboy country, but was a town girl through and
through. After graduating from high school in Williams Lake, she went on to College and University in Vancouver.
During the summer, she'd come back to Williams Lake to work. She met her cowboy, at the Williams Lake Stampede
barn dance. Liz's husband's family has a rich history in the ranching and rodeo sector of BC. Liz lives with her
husband, Bronc and two sons, Willee and Jesse, on the Alkali Lake Ranch, her home for 31 years now.
Liz is a regular contributor to the local paper in a column called Cattle Fodder. Liz also publishes articles in
Canadian Cowboy Magazine, Beef in BC, and other ranching magazines. She has had a coffee table book published
called "Cowboys, Characters and Critters" featuring life on a working ranch. It sold all printed copies. Liz's
rodeo photographs were used as the 2009 and 2010 Williams Lake Stampede Poster, a highly sought after collector
series. In the 2008 Kamloops Cowboy Festival Art Show, Liz won second place against other well-known photographers.
In 2009 she won Best in Show, with her entry called "Lonesome in the Barn". She brings national attention to the
First Nations culture in Cariboo/Chilcotin region and many of her photos have been part of tourist information
pamphlets.
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Liz is a talented, self taught photographer, who promotes the cowboy way of life in spite of her handicap with
Parkinson disease. With her pen and her camera, she records ranch life and local history for those who will come
later.
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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
- Coast Kamloops Hotel
- Black Press Group
- North Thompson Star Journal
- Canadian Cowboy Country
- Min of Cdn Heritage APC
- Spirit of the West
- FACTOR
Gold Sponsor
- Noran Printing Ltd
- The Horse Barn
- Calvary Community Church
- MSR Web Design
- Dr David Ciriani Inc
Silver Sponsor
- Saddle Up magazine
- TV 7 - Midday
- Radio NL
- Ramada Kamloops
- Hampton Inn
- Hotel Five540Forty
- Four Points by Sheraton Kamloops
Bronze Sponsor
- SignRite Signs
- Lee's Music
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- Caffe Motivo
- Hub Intl Barton Insurance
- Teck Highland Valley Copper
- Valley First Insurance & Ada Mogge
- Travelodge - Mountview
- Canada's Best Value Inn
- PMT Chartered Accountants
- Best Western Plus Kamloops
- KGHM International Ajax Project
- The Plaza Hotel
- CIBC (Victoria St)
Sponsor
- Ideal Brake and Muffler
- Dearborn Ford
- Kamloops Dodge Chrysler
- Dillman Enterprises
- National Car Rentals
- Enterprise Rent-a-Car
- Omega Communications
- Big O Tires
- Canadian Springs Water
- Interior Savings Insurance Service
- Big Sky Station
- KamLake View Meats Ltd
- Scott's Inn
- Kamloops Large Animal Clinic
- Kal Tire (Downtown)
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- Cooper's Foods (Valleyview)
- Howard Johnson Downtown
- Sandman Motel
- Riverland Motel
- Howard Johnson on the Hill
- Quality Inn & Suites
- BMO (Notre Dame)
- Surplus Herbies
- Princess Auto
Supporters
- Art Knapp Garden Centre
- Custom Hose and Fittings
- Costco Wholesale
- Chop N Block Deli & Specialty Meats
- Fountain Tire (Yellowhead Hwy)
- Home Hardware
- KMS Tools
- Rona Home Centre
- Canadian Tire
- The Keg Steakhouse & Bar
- Kal Tire (Mt Paul Way)
- Grocery People
- Purity feed
- Brandt Tractor Ltd
- Circle S Western Wear (Quesnel)
- Discover Wine
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