Festivals & Events
2008 Calendar of Events
January February March April May June July August September October November December
JANUARY
January – April
Cariboo Indoor Market - Pinkney Complex, 100 Mile House
Jery-Lynne, 250-791-6455
January 1
Polar Bear Swim - Williams Lake
Todd, 250-398-8823
January 18 – 20
100 Mile Men's Curling Bonspiel - Curling Rink, 100 Mile House
Bill, 250-395-3630, E: pratt@bcinternet.net
January 19
T. Games - Dual Slalom Race - Mt. Timothy
250-395-3772, E: skitimothy@bcinternet.net, W: www.skitimothy.com
January 19 – 20
Cariboo Challenge / Jack Gawthorn Sled Dog Races - The Hills Health & Guest Ranch
Laurie, 250-593-4008, E: sibes@telus.net
January 24 – 27
Gold Rush Trail Dog Sled Mail Run - Quesnel - Barkerville
Jeffrey 250-991-7937, E: jdinsdal@quesnelbc.com, W: www.dogsledmailrun.ca
January 25 – 27
Mixed Curling Bonspiel - Curling Club, Clinton
Robin, 250-459-2284, E: rmbfenn@telus.net
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FEBRUARY
February 2
29th Annual Cariboo Marathon - 9 Mile Ski Hill
Barrie, 250-791-6450, E: rayostby@telus.net
February 2
Deka Lake & District VFD Fishing Derby - Deka Lake
Gary, 250-593-4272
February 2
T. Games - Giant Slalom Race - Mt. Timothy
250-395-3772, E: skitimothy@bcinternet.net, W: www.skitimothy.com
February 3
Snowarama - 99 Mile Club House & 108 Mile Lake
Maureen, 250-395-1136, E: mpinkney@cariboord.bc.ca
February 3
9th Annual Hwy24 Interlakes Lions Club Snowarama - Larson Road, Sheridan Lake
Stan, 250-593-2283
February 9
100 Mile Cowboy Concert Martin Exheter Hall, 100 Mile House
Mark, 250-456-2425, E: msprings@bcinternet.net W:
www.bcchs.com
February 9
Gourmet Ski Race - Wells
Wells & Area Trails Society, 250-994-3312, E: marketing@wellsbc.com
February 9 – 10
BC Championship – Nordics - 99 Mile Ski Trails
Birte, 250-395-3487, E: rbostby@telus.net
February 10
Hwy 24/Interlakes Lions Club Ice Fishing Derby - West Sheridan Lake Rd
Stan, 250-593-2283
February 16
108 Dinner & Auction Mt. Timothy Ski Society Fundraiser - 108 Resort & Conference Centre
250-395-3772, E: skitimothy@bcinternet.net, W: www.skitimothy.com
February 17
Media Madness & Radar Race - Mt. Timothy
250-395-3772, E: skitimothy@bcinternet.net, W: www.skitimothy.com
February 23
14th Annual Academy Awards of Business - 108 Resort & Conference Centre
S.C. CoComm., 250-395-6124
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MARCH
March 1
33rd Annual Ice Carnival South Cariboo Rec Centre - 100 Mile House
Tony, 250-395-2484, E: notes2toni@hotmail.com
March 1
T. Games – Snowcross - Mt. Timothy
250-395-3772, E: skitimothy@bcinternet.net, W: www.skitimothy.com
March 5 – 8
"Bye Bye Birdie" - Martin Exeter Hall, 100 Mile House
Jan, 250-791-5477
March 8 – 9
Annual Ryan Larson Snowball Tournament - Interlakes Hall Ball Grounds
Tim, 250- 593-2239
March 8 – 10
100 Mile Ladies Curling Bonspiel - South Cariboo Rec Centre, 100 Mile House
Bill, 250-395-3630
March 15
T. Games - Big Air - Mt. Timothy
250-395-3772, E: skitimothy@bcinternet.net, W: www.skitimothy.com
March 15
13th Annual Business Excellence Awards - Williams Lake
Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce, 250-392-5025
March 15 – 16
Indoor 3D Archery Shoot - Rotary Agriplex, 100 Mile House
Don & Dori, 250-395-2862
March 23, Easter Sunday
Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast - Gold Bridge Community Club
Dawn, 250-238-2534
March 23
Easter Celebration - Cariboo Memorial Complex, Williams Lake
Deb, 250-398-7665
March 28-29
Williams Lake Home Show - Williams Lake
250-377-8380, W: www.bchomeshows.com
March 29
6th Annual Bankers' Variety Show - 100 Mile Community Hall
Louise, 250-395-7475, E: louise.mayes@rbc.com
March 30
T. Games - Spring Fever Dummy Race - Mt. Timothy
250-395-3772, E: skitimothy@bcinternet.net, W: www.skitimothy.com
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APRIL
April 6
Nutrition Fun Walk & Run - Cariboo Memorial Complex, Williams Lake
Deb, 250-398-7665
April 14 – 16
Festival of the Arts - Martin Exeter Hall, 100 Mile House
Elonor, 250- 395-2697, E: info@100milearts.com
April 18 - 20
Williams Lake Indoor Rodeo - Cariboo Memorial Arena, Williams Lake
Gwen, 250-989-4459, E: wlindoor@shaw.ca, W: www.wlindoorrodeo.com
April 18 - 20
Pollination a health, wellness & spiritual gathering - Gavin Lake
250-302-2782
April 19
3rd Annual "Seedy Saturday" - Wilma Hanson Park, Quesnel
Susan, 250-991-2152, E: wqba@shaw.ca
April 24 – 27
10th Annual Bluegrass Jamboree - Quesnel Senior Centre
Colleen, 250-992-6290, E: casacombs@telus.net
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MAY
May-September
Farmers Market - Williams Lake
250-296-3595
May-September, Fridays 10 – 3
Farmers Market - Lillooet Main Street
250-256-7797
May 2 – 3
Harper's Camp Follies - Horsefly
Linda, 250-620-3440
May 2 – 3
6th Annual 100 Mile House Home & Garden Show - South Cariboo Rec Centre, 100 Mile House
Wendy, 250-371-1192
May 2 – 4
Quesnel Home & Garden Show - Quesnel & District Twin Arenas
Jim, 250-377-8380, E: jim@bchomeshows.com, W: http://bchomeshows.com
May 10
Move for Health Day - Cariboo Memorial Complex, Williams Lake
Deb, 250-398-7665
May 10
Mayday Parade - Horsefly
Linda, 250-620-3440
May 12
Theatre Royal Spring Show begins - Barkerville Historic Town
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca W: www.barkerville.ca
May 12
Barkerville School Program begins - Barkerville Historic Town
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca W: www.barkerville.ca
May 17
Dean River Canoe Race, Anahim Lake
Slade, 250-742-3773, W: www.resortsbc.com
May 17
Little Britches Rodeo Parade/ Pancake B/F - Birch Ave, 100 Mile House
Bev, 250- 456-2125, E: jkendy@bcinternet.net
May 17
Little Britches Rodeo (BCRA) - Outrider Grounds, 100 Mile House
Denise, 250-396-7724, E: littlecountry@bcinternet.net
May 17
141th Annual Clinton Ball - Memorial Hall, Clinton
Doris, 250-459-2146, E: ykbelle@telus.net
May 17 – 19
Lilac Festival - Williams Lake
250-392-1795
May 17 – 19
Victoria Day Celebrations - Likely
250-790-2323
May 18
12th Ann. Rough Stock Rodeo - Rodeo Grounds, 100 Mile House
Art, 250-395-1235
May 18
Barkerville Rush Relay - Quesnel to Wells
Diane, 250-992-7783, E: info@barkervillerushrelay.com, W: www.barkervillerushrelay.com
May 19
Victoria Day Afternoon Tea - Wake up Jake Restaurant, Barkerville Historic Town
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca, W: www.barkerville.ca
May 23-25
Eighth Annual Barkerville Quilt Retreat - Barkerville Historic Town
250-994-2333, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca, W: www.barkerville.ca
May 24
Relay for Life - Le Bourdais Park, Quesnel
Cathy, 250-747-1739, E: cbriggs@bc.cancer.ca
May 24 – 25
Clinton Rodeo Weekend - Rodeo Grounds, Clinton
Katie, 250-459-230
May Long weekend
Elks Flag Day/Mayday Celebrations - Lillooet, Main Street Parade
250-256-7972
May 25
16th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic - Centennial Park, 100 Mile House
C.C.R.R., 250-395-5155
May 31
The Dirty Knobby - Williams Lake
Brad 250-398-7008 or Lindsey 250-392-0694, W: www.thedirtyknobby.com
May 31-June 1
8th Annual Barkerville Quilt Retreat - Barkerville Historic Town
250-994-3339, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca, W: www.barkerville.ca
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JUNE
June 1
Visitor Information Booth opens 450 Mackenzie Street
Sherri, 866-799-5202, E: info@bellacoola.ca, W: www.bellacoola.ca
June 7
Geo Caching Event Day - Centennial Park, 100 Mile House
Jim, 250-395-4290
June 7 – 8
Watch Lake Green Lake Fishing Derby (and entertainment) - Watch Lake Lodge
Mark McMillan, 250-456-2425, E: msprings@bcinternet.net, W: www.cariboovacations.com
June 7 – 8
3D Archery Shoot - 99 Mile Trail System
Don & Dori, 250-395-2862
June 8
Bella Coola Museum opens - 269 Highway 20, Bella Coola
Lorna, 250-982-2130, E: info@bellacoolamuseum.ca, W: www.bellacoolamuseum.ca
June 8
Triple E Fair - Clinton Recreation Centre, Clinton
Susan, 250-459-2224
June 14 - 15
Lac La Hache Father's Day Fishing Derby - Lac La Hache
Rose, 250-396-7345
June 14 – 15
Traditional Father's Day Pow-Wow - Chief Will-Yum Campground & Heritage Park, Williams Lake
Roxanne 250-296-3507, E: executive@sugarcanedc.ca
June 14
Theatre Royal Summer Show Gala - Barkerville Historic Town
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca, W: www.barkerville.ca
June 21
National Aboriginal Day Celebrations - Lillooet, Friendship Centre
250-256-4146
June 21
National Aboriginal Day - Le Bourdais Park, Quesnel
Michelle, 250-992-8347, E: michelle.irwin@qnfc.bc.ca
June 22
Dave Jacobs Classic Walk or Run - Cariboo Memorial Complex, Williams Lake
Deb, 250-398-7665
June 25 - July 6
On the Road to Barkerville - Barkerville Historic Town
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca, W: www.barkerville.ca
June 27 – 29
Bridge River Valley Reunion - Bralorne,
Helen, 250-238-2205 or 250-238-2266, E: helke@telus.net, W: www.bridgerivervalley.ca
June 27 – 29
Auto Racing - Thunder Mountain Speedway, Williams Lake
250-398-8343
June 27 – 30
82 Annual Williams Lake Stampede - Williams Lake Stampede Grounds
250-398-8388, W: http://williamslakestampede.com
June 28
59th Annual Bridge Lake Stampede - Bridge Lake Stampede Grounds
Colleen, 250-593-2207, E: birchpointranch@telus.net
June 28
Stampede Street Party - Williams Lake
250-398-5717
June 28 – 29
Men's Stampede Rugby Tournament - Ottoman Drive Rugby Fields, Williams Lake
Todd, 250-398-8823
June 28 – 30
Bella Coola Valley Rodeo - Walker Island Road, Bella Coola Valley
Joy, 250-799-5410, W: www.bellacoola.ca
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JULY
July – August
Performances in the Park - Williams Lake, Thursday nights
250-398-1787
July – August
Wednesday at 7:00pm Music at the Miyazaki House - Lillooet, Miyazaki House
250-256-4289
July 1
Dominion Day Celebrations - Barkerville Historic Town
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca, W: www.barkerville.ca
July 1
Canada Day Celeberation - 108 Mile Heritage Site
Marianne, 250-791-1971
July 1 – 4
2008 BCGA Womens Amateur and Mid Amateur Championships - Williams Lake Golf and Tennis Club
Susan, 604-279-2580, E: info@bcga.org, W: www.bcga.org
July 1 – 6
On the Road to Barkerville - Island Mountain Arts
800-442-2787
July 4 – 6
Anahim Lake Stampede - Rodeo, Parade & Dance
Slade, 250-742-3773, W: www.resortsbc.com
July 5
Lillooet Sturgeon Fishing Derby - Fraser River, Lillooet
250-256-4848
July 5 – 6
Horsefly Music & Arts Festival - Horsefly
Linda, 250-620-3440
July 5 – 6
1st Annual "Cariboo Trails" Carriage Driving event - Huber Farm & Equestrian Centre, 70 Mile House
Ken or Kathy, 250-456-6050, E: huberx3@telus.net
July 11 – 13
100 Mile Show N Shine - Centennial Park & Birch Ave, 100 Mile House
Howard, 250-395-6124
July 17 – 20
Billy Barker Days Festival - Le Bourdais Park, Quesnel
Kathy, 250-992-1234, E: billyb@quesnelbc.com, W: www.quesnelbc.com
July 18 – 20
10th Annual Xats’ull Traditional Powwow - Whispering Willows Campsite
Rhonda, 250-989-2323, E: r.shackelly@xatsull.com, W: www.xatsull.com
July 18-20
Barkerville Reunion - Barkerville Historic Town
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca, W: www.barkerville.ca
July 18-20
Quesnel Rodeo
W: www.alexfraserpark.com
July 18-19
Discovery Coast Music Festival - Fall Fair Grounds, Bella Coola
Susan, 250-799-5618, E: info@bellacoolamusic.org, W: www.bellacoolamusic.org
July 19 – 20
Traditional 3D Shoot - Northwood Lodge, Timothy Lake
Don & Dori, 250-395-2862, E: d.darchery@telus.net
July 20
Reunion Pancake Breakfast - Barkerville Historic Town
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca, W: www.barkerville.ca
July 24 – 27
Apricot Tsaqwem
Festival
- Various Lillooet Locations
250 256-4308
July 25 – August 30
28th Annual Fine Art Show - Parkside Centre, 100 Mile House
Sheryl, 250-456-7425, E: sfremlin@telus.net
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AUGUST
August 1-4
5th Annual Artswells Festival - Wells/Barkerville
800-442-2787, E: artswellsfestival@imarts.com, W: www.imarts.com
August 1 - 4
ArtsWells Performers - Barkerville Historic Town
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca, W: www.barkerville.ca
August 1 – 4
2008 Shuswap Gathering - Canim Lake
Mike, 250-397-2227
August 2
Bridge River Valley Open - Golf Tournament - Gold Bridge Community Club & Golf Course
Dawn, 250-238-2534, W: www.bridgerivervalley.ca
August 2 – 3
17th Annual Interlakes BCRA Rodeo Interlakes/Roe Lake Community Grounds
Danny & Linda, 250-593-4135
August 2 – 3
Deka Lake Fishing Derby - Deka Lake
Diana, 250-593-2155
August 3
Sulphurous Lake VFD Fishing Derby - Sulphurous Lake Fire Hall
Ed, 250-593-4519
August 4
Citizenship Court - Barkerville Historic Town
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca, W: www.barkerville.ca
August 8 – 10
Canadian High School Rodeo Finals - Williams Lake Stampede Grounds
David, 250-296-0198, W: http://williamslakestampede.com
August 9
Williams Creek Sports Day - Barkerville Historic Town
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca, W: www.barkerville.ca
August 9 – 10
Magoo Memorial FunBall Tournament - Interlakes Hall
Joanne, 250-593-4570
August 16
9th Annual Clinton Country Jamboree - Reg Conn Park, Clinton
Robin, 250-459-2284, E: rmbfenn@telus.net
August 16 – 17
Mid-Autumn Festival - Barkerville Historic Town
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca, W: www.barkerville.ca
August 16 – 17
South Cariboo Garlic Festival - Centennial Park, 100 Mile House
W: www.garlicfestival.ca
August 16 – 17
51th Annual Bridge Lake Fair - Interlakes Hall & Interlakes Agri-Rec Complex
Marion, 250-593-4354
August 16 – Sept 6
Art Walk - Williams Lake
250-398-5717
August 23
Fall Fair - Horsefly
Linda, 250-620-3440
August 23
Mid-Autumn Festival - Barkerville Historic Town
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca, W: www.barkerville.ca
August 24 – September 28
Rivermania Celebration, Honouring the Fraser River & its Peoples - Prince George – Steveston
W: www.BCRivermania.com
August 24
Prospectors Club Show & Shine - Reid Street & St Laurent Ave, Quesnel
Jo, 250-992-3285, E: jobill@goldcity.net, W: www.prospectorscarclub.com
August 26
Rivermania Celebration, Honouring the Fraser River & its Peoples - Blackwater to Quesnel
W: www.BCRivermania.com
August 27 - 28
Rivermania Celebration, Honouring the Fraser River & its Peoples - Quesnel
Mary, E: sjostrom@goldcity.net W: www.BCRivermania.com
August 28
Rivermania Celebration, Honouring the Fraser River & its Peoples - Quesnel to Xats'ull Heritage Village
W: www.BCRivermania.com
August 29 - 31
Rivermania Celebration, Honouring the Fraser River & its Peoples - Williams Lake/ Xats'ull Heritage Village
W: www.BCRivermania.com
August 29 – 31
Quesnel Exhibition, Loggers Sports & Fair - Alex Fraer Park, Quesnel
Roberta, 250-747-4580
August 30 - 31
Quesnel Agriculture Fair and Exhibition - Quesnel
W: www.farmed.ca
August 31
Lillooet Lions Club Fishing Derby - Pavilion Lake, Lillooet Area
250-256-7356
End of August – Beginning of September
Salmon Run Horsefly
Linda, 250-620-3440
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SEPTEMBER
Sunday of Labour Day Weekend
4th Annual Filmmakers Showdown - Bralorne, BC
Marty, 604-932-7823, E: chewynoears@yahoo.ca
September 1
Rivermania Celebration, Honouring the Fraser River & its Peoples - Xats'ull to Chilcotin
W: www.BCRivermania.com
September 2
Rivermania Celebration, Honouring the Fraser River & its Peoples - Chilcotin to Cathedrals
W: www.BCRivermania.com
September 3
Rivermania Celebration, Honouring the Fraser River & its Peoples - Cathedrals
W: www.BCRivermania.com
September 3 - 5
Salmon Festival - Horsefly
250-620-3440
September 4
Rivermania Celebration, Honouring the Fraser River & its Peoples - Cathedrals to Leon Creek
W: www.BCRivermania.com
September 4
Theatre Royal Fall Show begins - Barkerville Historic Town
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca, W: www.barkerville.ca
September 5
Rivermania Celebration, Honouring the Fraser River & its Peoples - Leon Creek to Lillooet
W: www.BCRivermania.com
September 5 – 7
BCRA Championships Finals - Quesnel
W: www.alexfraserpark.com
September 6
Rivermania Celebration, Honouring the Fraser River & its Peoples - Lillooet
W: www.BCRivermania.com
September 6 – 7
Williams Lake Harvest Fair - Williams Lake Stampede Grounds & Curling Rink
250-392-7185
September 6 – 7
Rotary Fall Fair - South Cariboo & Stan Halcro Arena, 100 Mile House
Donna, 250-395-2434
September 7
Bella Coola Fall Fair & Logger Sports Lobelco Hall, Bella Coola
Sherri, 250-982-0031, E: askffontaine@hotmail.com
September 13
Cariboo Country Night - Watch Lake Hall
Mark McMillan, 250-456-2425, E: msprings@bcinternet.net, W: www.cariboovacations.com
September 13
Tour De Cariboo, bike ride from Williams Lake to Gavin Lake - Williams Lake
Big Brothers & Sisters, 250-398-8391
September 14
7 Summit Bike/Hike Challenge - Wells
Dave, 250-994-2345, E: adventure@whitegold.ca, W: www.whitegold.ca
September 14
28th Annual Terry Fox Run - Cariboo Memorial Complex, Williams Lake
Deb, 250-398-7665
September 20 - 22
Unlikley Paddlefest - Likely, BC
Mark, 250-398-7873, E: info@adrenalinmountain.com, W: www.adrenalinmountain.com
September 21
8th Annual Gold Rush Toy Run - 108 Heritage Site
Kerri, 250-395-6157, E: mingo@bcinternet.net
September 21
2008 Terry Fox Run - Save-On-Foods Parking Lot, 100 Mile House
Janet, 250-791-6647, W: www.terryfoxrun.org
September 21
Paws for Cause Walk - Williams Lake
250-392-2179
September 28
Last day of the Theatre Royal Fall Show and interpretive programming for the season - Barkerville Historic Town
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca, W: www.barkerville.ca
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OCTOBER
October 3 – 5
3nd Ann. Art & Artisan Show - Clinton Memorial Hall
Jessie, 250-459-7757, E: m1ssy@telus.net
October 5
Quesnel Women's Fall Challenge - Dragon Lake Boat Launch, Quesnel
Marcia, 250-992-3229, E: contact@qwfc.org, W: www.qwfc.org/index.htm
October 9 – 12
4th Annual Haunted House and Corn Maze - Yorston Farm Hwy 97, Quesnel
Lorna, 250-992-8339
October 10 – 12
Quesnel Tillicum Society Pow Wow - Native Friendship Centre, Quesnel
Michelle, 250-992-8347, E: michelle.irwin@qnfc.bc.ca
October 26
Child Development Centre Telethon - Chuck Mobley Theatre, Quesnel
Kurt, 250-992-2481, E: kurtp@quesnelcdc.com, W: www.quesnelcdc.com
October 31
Ghostly Halloween Town Tour - Barkerville Historic Town
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca, W: www.barkerville.ca
October 31
Halloween Monster Bash - Lillooet, Recreation Centre
250-256-7527
October 31
2nd Ann. Monster Madness Halloween Party - South Cariboo Rec Centre, 100 Mile House
Chamber of Commerce, 250-395-6124, E: manager@scariboochamber.org
October 31
Halloween Fireworks - Stampede Grounds, Williams Lake
250-392-2311
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NOVEMBER
November 7-8
Early Bird Christmas Craft Sale - Sacred Heart Hall, Williams Lake
Carmen, 250-296-3590
November 8
31th Ann. Winter Arts & Craft Fair - 100 Mile Junior Secondary School
Birgit, 250-395-1991, E: bebienek@telus.net
November 15 - 16
Mediaeval Market - Williams Lake
250-392-7753
November 16
Roe Lake / Interlakes Christmas Bazar - Interlakes Community Hall
Joanne, 250-593-4570, E: fwlevick@bcinternet.net
November 22 - 24
Christmas Magic Weekend - Williams Lake
250-398-5717
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DECEMBER
December 3
Banff Mountain Film Festival - Gibralter Room, Williams Lake
250-398-7665
December 5
Quesnel Santa Claus Parade - Reid Street, Quesnel
250-991-0527, E: qda@goldcity.net
December 20 – 22
Barkerville’s Old Fashion Christmas - Barkerville Historic Town
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca, W:www.barkerville.ca
December 20
Old Fashioned Christmas Dinner - Horsefly
Linda, 250-620-3440
December 31-January 1
New Years Dance - Well Community Hall
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca, W: www.barkerville.ca
December 29 – January 1
St’at’imc New Years Pow - Lillooet, Recreation Centre
250-256-0673
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NOTE: Event dates are subject to change. For confirmation of dates and event details, please contact a community Visitor Information Centre.
