Festivals & Events
2009 Calendar of Events
January February March April May June July August September October December
JANUARY 2009
January 1
Polar Bear Swim - Williams Lake
Todd, 250-398-8823
January 16 - 18
100 Mile Men's Curling Bonspiel
Mel, 250-395-5265
January 23 – 25
Gold Rush Trail Dog Sled Mail Run - Quesnel - Barkerville
Jeffrey 250-992-9143, E: jeff@dogsledmailrun.ca, W: www.dogsledmailrun.ca
January 23 – 25
Mixed Curling Bonspiel - Clinton
Robin
250-459-2284, E: rmbfenn@telus.net
January 24 – 25
BC Cup Number 2 - Nordics - 99 Mile Ski Hill
Birte 250-395-3487, E: rbostby@telus.net
January 25
T. Games - Dual Slalom Race - Mt. Timothy
250-395-3772, E: skitimothy@bcinternet.net, W: www.skitimothy.com
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FEBRUARY 2009
February 7
30th Annual Cariboo Marathon - 99 Mile Ski Hill
Ray, 250-395-3487, E: rayostby@telus.net
February 7
Deka Lake & District VFD Fishing Derby
Gary, 250-593-4272
February 7
Mt. Timothy Dinner & Fund Raising Auction
250-395-3772, E: skitimothy@bcinternet.net, W: www.skitimothy.com
February 8
T. Games - Radar Race & Media Day - Mt. Timothy
250-395-3772, E: skitimothy@bcinternet.net, W: www.skitimothy.com
February 14
Saturday - Tele-Fest & Valentine Specials - Mt. Timothy
250-395-3772, E: skitimothy@bcinternet.net, W: www.skitimothy.com
February 14
9th Annual Cowboy Concert - 100 Mile House
Mark, 250-456-2425, E: msprings@bcinternet.net, W: www.bcchs.com
February 14 - 15
Cariboo Challenge/ Jack Gawthorn Sled Dog Races
Jane, 250-706-9575, E: snosibe@xplornet.com
February 20 - 22
Bonspiel - Clinton
Robin, 250-459-2284, E: rmbfenn@telus.net
February 21
100 Mile - Fund Raising Auction & Dinner - Mt. Timothy
250-395-3772, E: skitimothy@bcinternet.net, W: www.skitimothy.com
February 21 - 22
6th Annual Snowmobile Drag Races
Alan, 250-791-6322, E: mpinkney@bcinternet.net, W: www.100milesnowmobile.com
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MARCH 2009
March 1
T. Games – GS Race- Mt. Timothy
250-395-3772, E: skitimothy@bcinternet.net, W: www.skitimothy.com
March 4 - 7
"Hello Dolly" Musical - 100 Mile House
Jan, 250-791-5477, E: richmond@bcinternet.net, W: www.members.shaw.ca
March 6 - 8
100 Mile Ladies Curling Bonspiel
Mel, 250-395-5265
March 8
T. Games – Snowcross - Mt. Timothy
250-395-3772, E: skitimothy@bcinternet.net, W: www.skitimothy.com
March 10
11th Annual Amnesty International Concert - 100 Mile House
Marilyn, 250-395-2461
March 11
Annual Ryan Larson Snowball Tournament
Tim, 250-593-2239
March 11
Daffodil Tea - Clinton
Clare, 250-459-2261, E: mcwarner@village.clinton.bc.ca
March 14
T. Games - Big Air Competition - Mt. Timothy
250-395-3772, E: skitimothy@bcinternet.net, W: www.skitimothy.com
March 14
LLH Curling Club Bonspiel - 100 Mile House
Barb, 250-396-4406
March 29
T. Games - Spring Fever Dummy Race - Mt. Timothy
250-395-3772, E: skitimothy@bcinternet.net, W: www.skitimothy.com
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APRIL 2009
April 15 - 22 and April 26
- May 2
Festival of the Arts - Martin Exeter Hall, 100 Mile House
Eleanor, 250- 395-2697, E: info@100milearts.com
April 17 - 19
Williams Lake Indoor Rodeo - Cariboo Memorial Arena, Williams Lake
Gwen, 250-989-4459, E: wlindoor@shaw.ca, W: www.wlindoorrodeo.com
April 23-26
11th Annual Bluegrass Jamboree - Quesnel
250-992-6290
April 24-26
Williams Lake Home Show - Williams Lake
Jim 250-377-8380, W: www.bchomeshows.com
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MAY 2009
May 1 - October 9
Farmers Market - Williams Lake
250-296-3595
May 1 – 3
Quesnel Home & Garden Show - Quesnel & District Twin Arenas
Jim, 250-377-8380, E: jim@bchomeshows.com, W: http://bchomeshows.com
May 9
Canoe Race - Anahim Lake
Slade, 250-742-3773
May 11
Theatre Royal Spring Show begins - Barkerville Historic Town
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca W: www.barkerville.ca
May 11
Barkerville School Program begins - Barkerville Historic Town
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca W: www.barkerville.ca
May 16
142nd Annual Clinton Ball - Memorial Hall, Clinton
Doris, 250-459-2146, E: ykbelle@telus.net
May 16 - 18
Victoria Day Celebrations, Likely
250-790-2323
May 16 - 17
Barkerville Rush Relay - Quesnel to Wells
Diane, 250-992-7783, E: info@barkervillerushrelay.com, W: www.barkervillerushrelay.com
May 18
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 – 24
Clinton Rodeo Weekend - Rodeo Grounds, Clinton
Clare, 250-459-2261
May 30
Artisan Fair, Tatla Lake
Laurie, 250-476-1142
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JUNE 2009
June 6 - 7
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 19 – 21
Traditional Father's Day Pow-Wow - Chief Will-Yum Campground & Heritage Park, Williams Lake
Janine 250-296-3507, E: executive@sugarcanedc.ca
June 20 - 21
Lac La Hache Father's Day Fishing Derby - Lac La Hache
Rose, 250-396-7345
June 20
Theatre Royal Summer Show Gala - Barkerville Historic Town
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca, W: www.barkerville.ca
June 21
Tatla Lake Gymkhana
Johanna, 250-476-1339
June 21
Dave Jacobs Classic Walk or Run - Cariboo Memorial Complex, Williams Lake
Deb, 250-398-7665
June 26 – 29
82 Annual Williams Lake Stampede - Williams Lake Stampede Grounds
250-398-8388, W: http://williamslakestampede.com
June 27
Stampede Street Party, Williams Lake
250-398-5717
June 27 – 28
Bella Coola Valley Rodeo - Walker Island Road, Bella Coola Valley
Joy, 250-799-5410, W: www.bellacoola.ca
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JULY 2009
July 1
Dominion Day Celebrations - Barkerville Historic Town
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca, W: www.barkerville.ca
July 5 – 6
Anahim Lake Stampede - Rodeo, Parade & Dance
Slade, 250-742-3773, W: www.resortsbc.com
July 16 – 19
Billy Barker Days Festival - Le Bourdais Park, Quesnel
Kathy, 250-992-1234, E: billyb@quesnelbc.com, W: www.quesnelbc.com
July 17-19
Quesnel Rodeo
W: www.alexfraserpark.com
July 18
BC Floatplane AGM, Supper & Dance - Nimpo Lake
W: www.bcfloatplaneassociation.com
July 24 – 26
Lillooet Apricot &
Tsqawen (Saskatoon Berry) Festival
- Various Lillooet Locations
250 256-4308
July 31 - August 3
Artswells Festival - Wells/Barkerville
800-442-2787, E: artswellsfestival@imarts.com, W: www.imarts.com
July 31 - August 3
ArtsWells Performers - Barkerville Historic Town
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca, W: www.barkerville.ca
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AUGUST 2009
August 1 - 2
Nemiah Rodeo,
Nancy, 250-398-2646
August 7 – 9
Canadian High School Rodeo Finals - Williams Lake Stampede Grounds
David, 250-296-0198, W: http://williamslakestampede.com
August 8
Williams Creek Sports Day - Barkerville Historic Town
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca, W: www.barkerville.ca
August 8
Goldfield Bakery 6th Annual Pie Eating Contest - Barkerville Historic Town
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca, W: www.barkerville.ca
August 12
Harp Concert - Wells
Island Mountain Arts, 250-994-3466 E: media@imarts.com, W: www.imarts.com
August 15
Clinton Country Jamboree
Clare, 250-459-2261, E: mcwarner@village.clinton.bc.ca
August 21 - 23
Prospectors Club Show & Shine - Quesnel
Jo, 250-992-3285, E: jobill@goldcity.net, W: www.prospectorscarclub.com
August 22
Mid-Autumn Festival - Barkerville Historic Town
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca, W: www.barkerville.ca
August 22
Fall Fair - Horsefly
Linda, 250-620-3440
August 22
Lung Duck Tong Celebration Banquet - Barkerville Historic Town
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca, W: www.barkerville.ca
August 29
4th Annual
Filmmakers Showdown - Bralorne,
Marty, 604-932-7823
August 29 - 30
South Cariboo Garlic Festival
W: www.garlicfestival.ca
End of August – Beginning of September
Salmon Run Horsefly
Linda, 250-620-3440
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SEPTEMBER 2009
September 4 - 7
Lytton River Festival
250-455-2296, E: rafting@kumsheen.com , W: www.kumsheen.com
September 5 - 7
Salmon Festival - Horsefly
Linda, E: land@horseflyrealty.ca
September 10
Theatre Royal Fall Show begins - Barkerville Historic Town
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca, W: www.barkerville.ca
September 12
Tour de Cariboo, Bike Ride from Williams Lake to Gavin Lake
250-398-8391
September 12 – 13
Bella Coola Valley Fall Fair
W: www.bellacoola.ca
September 12 – 13
Williams Lake Harvest Fair - Williams Lake Stampede Grounds & Curling Rink
250-398-8720
September 18 - 20
12th annual Feeling Alive! Christian Music and Rafting Festival
250-455-2296, E: rafting@kumsheen.com , W: www.kumsheen.com
September 19
7 Summit Bike/Hike Challenge - Wells
Dave, 250-994-2345, E: adventure@whitegold.ca, W: www.whitegold.ca
September 19 - 20
Unlikely Paddlefest, Kayak Celebration - Likely
250-398-7873
September 27
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 2009
October 9 - 11
Quesnel Tillicum Society Pow Wow
Michelle 250-992-8347
October 31
Halloween Fireworks Show, Stampede Grounds - Williams Lake
250-392-2311
October 31
Ghostly Halloween Town Tour - Barkerville Historic Town
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca, W: www.barkerville.ca
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DECEMBER 2009
December 19 - 21
Barkerville's Old Fashion
Christmas
- Barkerville Historic Town
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca, W: www.barkerville.ca
December 31
New Years Dance - Wells
888-994-3332 Ext #29, E: barkeville@barkerville.ca, W: www.barkerville.ca
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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.
