EVENTS
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| Jul 1 2008 - Aug 28 2008 |
 Bizarre BazaarThursdays from 4 pm to 8pm at Riverside Park More information, please contact 250-578-0242 |
| Jul 1 2008 - Aug 31 2008 |
 Wildlife Encounters Festival at the BC Wildlife ParkWildlife Encounters Festival featuring free-flying Birds of Prey. From June 28 to August 31. Shows and wildlife encounters throughout the day. Location: BC Wildlife Park, 20 minutes east of Kamloops, ETC Hwy Contact: 250-573-3242 for more information or visit www.bczoo.org |
| Jul 1 2008 - Aug 31 2008 |
 Daphne Odjig ExhibitionPresented by the Kamloops Art Gallery Dates: June 8 to August 31, 2008 Location: Kamloops ARt Gallery, 101 - 465 Victoria Street The exhibition comprises nearly sixty works, including examples of Odjig’s history paintings, murals, legend paintings, erotica, abstractions and landscapes. As a group, these works articulate the breadth of Odjig’s engagement with her personal and cultural history. More information: Phone# 250 377-2400 Email: kamloopsartgallery@kag.bc.ca Website: |
| Jul 1 2008 - Aug 16 2008 |
 Adventures in the Enchanted Forest FREE!! Four TRU arts students are performing a variety show called Adventures in the Enchanted forest at Riverside Park, downtown Kamloops. Performances are held twice daily at 1pm and 3pm, weather permitting on the east side of the park behind the Cunliffe House. |
| Jul 2 2008 - Aug 31 2008 |
 Music in the ParkLIVE Music at Riverside Park; every night a different artist of a different genre! More information: 250-374-3377 |
| Jul 23 2008 - Aug 24 2008 |
 Art WalkPremiering in the Wilson House Gallery, and the host artist for the duration of North Shore Artwalk, will be the ultra talented Werner Braun. Kick off for Artwalk & Grand Opening of The Wilson House Gallery July 23rd, 4pm to 6pm (opening remarks at 5pm) 115 Tranquille Road Come celebrate with the Art and Soul of Your Community: The Kamloops Arts Council! Food, refreshments, entertainment, art and a whole lot of soul! Everyone is welcome. |
| Jul 24 2008 - Aug 9 2008 |
 X Fest 2008In the hottest 2 weeks of Summer, enjoy A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare and The Compleat Weeks of William Shakespeare (Abridged) performed by Projet X theatre at a fantastic outdoor venue! Tickets and more information available at www.projectxtheatre.ca, phone 250-377-8818 or email info@projectxtheatre.ca |
| Jul 26 2008 - Jul 27 2008 |
 Poker Ride and Fun DayPoker Ride and Fun Day Gymkhana - Wilson Arena 90 km North of Kamloops on Hwy 5 For more information call (250) 677-4325 or go to www.horseandrv.com - email Gord and Brenda Wilson (Cowboy Adventures) bgwilson@mercuryspeed.com |
| Jul 28 2008 - Aug 1 2008 |
 Big Little Science Centre11am - 3pm Location: Bert Edwards Elementary More information, contact 250-554-2572 or visit www.biglittlesciencecentre.org |
| Aug 1 2008 - Aug 3 2008 |
 Kamloopa Pow WowKamloopa Pow Wow - KIB Arbor at Chief Louis Centre. One of Canada’s largest First Nations Festivals featuring traditional Native dancing, arts and foods. This event attracts thousands of visitors from around the world! Everyone is welcome.
For more information contact the PowWow Society at (250) 828-9700, Ext: 738 or via email powwow@kib.ca and online at www.kib.ca |
| Aug 1 2008 - Aug 4 2008 |
 KIST Mens/Womens Soccer TournamentLocation: Various Fields Contact: Robert Piva @ 250.376.0475 or email at robpiva@shaw.ca |
| Aug 1 2008 - Oct 31 2008 |
 Kamloops Farmers MarketEnjoy fresh produce, meat and much more at Kamloops very own Farmers market from April to October. Saturday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm - Wednesday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Location: Saturday: 200 block St. Paul Street, Kamloops - Wednesday: 400 block Victoria Street (south side), Kamloops |
| Aug 1 2008 - Aug 31 2008 |
 Kamloops Heritage Railway: Spirit of Kamloops Train ToursDAYS: Fri, Sat, Sun, & Mon. Fantastic one hour tours of the city on a restored steam train. Perfect way to spend the evening or entertain visiting family and friends! For tickets and more information, phone 250-374-2141 or visit www.kamrail.com. |
| Aug 1 2008 - Aug 9 2008 |
 X Fest 2008Presented by Project X Theatre Location: Prince Charles Park Contact: www.projectxtheatre.com or phone 214-421-2400 |
| Aug 2 2008 |
 Horse RacingLocation: Sagebrush Downs More information please contact 250-314-9645 |
| Aug 2 2008 - Aug 3 2008 |
 BC Day CelebrationsLocation: Sun Peaks Resort Contact 250-578-5542 |
| Aug 4 2008 |
 Open House at Highland Valley Copper MinesHighland Valley Copper will be hosting an “Open House” for the public on August 4th. Complimentary hot dogs, refreshments, ice cream and popcorn will be served throughout the day, 8:30am to 3:30pm. This is an exciting opportunity for everyone as extensive tours will be held around the mine and picture opportunities will be abundant. In addition to the tours there will be a “Mini Olympics” gaming booth as Teck Cominco is one of the official sponsors for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics and Paralympics Games. For more information: jamon@teckcominco.com or call 250-523-3307 |
| Aug 4 2008 - Aug 9 2008 |
 U15 Boys/Girls National BasketballLocation: TCC-TRU More information contact 250-828-5273 |
| Aug 6 2008 |
 Randy Travis in ConcertDon't miss this fantastic opportunity to see a significant country legend live right here in Kamloops! Location: Interior Savings Centre Tickets & more info: 250-374-9200 www.randytravis.com |
| Aug 9 2008 |
 Hot Nite in the City - Show & ShineLocation: Downtown Kamloops
More information: www.hotniteinthecity.com |
| Aug 9 2008 |
 Caravan TheatreWestern Canada Theatre invites you to experience a truly memorable evening of wine, dinner and show under the stars. The evening begins at 3:30pm where you board an air-conditioned coach which takes you to wine and dinner at Shuswap Lake Estates, followed by the show in Armstrong. For tickets and more information please call 250-372-3216 or by visiting the Western Canada Theatre office at 102 Lorne Street. |
| Aug 9 2008 |
 Horse Racing Location: Sagebrush Downs Contact 250-314-9645 for more information |
| Aug 16 2008 - Aug 17 2008 |
 Pritchard RodeoPritchard Rodeo, August 8 & 9 2008 Location: The Pritchard Rodeo Grounds, 1/2 Hour East Of Kamloops on Trans Canada Highway. Turn South at the Pritchard Store. Rodeo grounds is 1 mile off the highway behind the community hall. www.rodeoBC.com - contact Don Swift (250) 577-3461 Direct Website: http://www.pritchardcommunityassociation.ca/Rodeo2008/Rodeo2008.htm |
| Aug 16 2008 |
 Poker RunLocated at the Wilson Arena 90 km North of Kamloops on Hwy 5 For more information contact Gord And Brenda Wilson (Cowboy Adventures) 250-677-4325 or bgwilson@mercuryspeed.com or visit www.horseandrv.com |
| Aug 16 2008 |
 Horse RacingLocation: Sagebrush Downs More information please contact: 250-314-9645 |
| Aug 22 2008 - Aug 23 2008 |
 Kamloops Pro RodeoThe Kamloops Outdoor Pro Rodeo. Two days of top notch professional Rodeo action just 5 minutes from downtown Kamloops at Sage Brush Downs. Voted best rodeo of 2006 by the Cowboys! For more information check out www.rodeocanada.com or phone: (250) 851-1981 |
| Aug 22 2008 - Sep 1 2008 |
 Black Powder RendezvousAugust 22- September 1. 2008 Black Powder Rendezvous at the Hefley Creek Gun Club. Located 15 Minutes North of Kamloops on Hwy 5. Step back in time to the days of the fur trade era and mountain men. For more information contact Tom Wainright at (250) 579-9932 or visit www.ktsa.ca |
| Aug 22 2008 |
 Jason Blaine in ConcertUpcoming country star Jason Blaine right here in Kamloops! Location: Cactus Jack's Saloon Contact 250-374-7289 for tickets and more information. Visit www.jasonblaine.ca |
| Aug 24 2008 |
 Jack Pot Team RopingContact Gord And Brenda Wilson (Cowboy Adventures) (250) 677-4325 or email bgwilson@mercuryspeed.com Located at the Wilson Arena 90 km North of Kamloops on Hwy 5 |
| Aug 28 2008 - Aug 31 2008 |
 BC Barrel Racing FinalsBC Barrel Racing Finals at Sage Brush Downs. Four days of fast horses and exciting action as competitors of various age groups compete for provincial titles.
For more information go to www.bcbra.com or call (250) 542-7798 - E: livetobarrelrace@yahoo.ca
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| Aug 29 2008 - Sep 1 2008 |
 North Thompson Fall Fair and RodeoBarriere Fall fair grounds located 60 km North of Kamloops on Highway 5. Come enjoy the Fall Fair & Rodeo with a Main stage show, cowboy poetry, country & western music, clowns, parades, livestock show, pony Chuck-wagon races and so much more. For more information go to www.fallfair-rodeo.com or www.rodeobc.com or call Dick Ross (250) 672-9208 |
| Sep 1 2008 - Oct 31 2008 |
 Kamloops Farmers MarketEnjoy fresh produce, meat and much more at Kamloops very own Farmers market from April to October. Saturday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm - Wednesday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Location: Saturday: 200 block St. Paul Street, Kamloops - Wednesday: 400 block Victoria Street (south side), Kamloops |
| Sep 6 2008 |
 Jack Pot Team Cattle PenningLocated at the Wilson Arena 90 km North of Kamloops on Hwy 5 For more information go to www.horseandrv.com or email bgwilson@mercuryspeed.com Event Contact: Gord And Brenda Wilson (Cowboy Adventures) (250) 677-4325 |
| Sep 6 2008 - Sep 7 2008 |
 Intermontane Challenge Preview Event 2008This is a weekend preview race to the big Challenge which will be on in the summer of 2009. Location: Kamloops BC Contact: 1-877-377-8665 for more information |
| Sep 6 2008 |
 Armstrong Explorer with the Kamloops Heritage RailwayFull day memorable journey through breathtaking landscapes! Location: 510 Lorne Street Contact: 250-374-2141 or visit www.kamrail.com for more information |
| Sep 13 2008 |
 KSCL Presents Community Living DayFamily Slow Pitch Tournament, Celebrity Dunk Tank, Great Food and More! Kamloops Society for Community Living - 250-374-3245 |
| Sep 17 2008 - Oct 4 2008 |
 Fest O' Fall by Western Canada TheatrePerformances include: Counterpart, Kicked, Be Prepared to Fall in Love, The Seduction, and Jake's Gift Location: Pavilion Theatre More information and tickets please call 250-374-5483 or visit www.westerncanadatheatre.bc.ca |
| Sep 19 2008 - Sep 20 2008 |
 Kamloops Symphony presents A Symphony of TangoLocation: Sagebrush Theatre More information and tickets contact 250-372-5000 or visit www.kamloopssymphony.com Quartango's four classically trained instrumentalists go back to their roots, suffusing their repertoire with orchestral sounds. When Quartango performs against the lush backdrop of a symphony orchestra, the excitement and intensity of the tango and the music of Astor Piazzolla reach new heights! Guest Artists: Quartango |
| Sep 21 2008 - Sep 21 2008 |
 Alice Cooper's Psycho Drama TourAlice Cooper’s Psycho-Drama Tour 2008 The Legend of Shock Rock returns to Canada with his biggest show in over 2 decades… playing all his hits; “Schools Out”, “I’m 18”, “Billion Dollar Babies”, |
| Sep 21 2008 - Sep 24 2008 |
 Learn Equine Massage TherapyThis four day intensive course includes: anatomy, skeletal system, massage theory and techniques, acute, sub-acute and chromic care, scar tissue therapy, hydrotherapy, gait assessment, confirmation and lots of stretches!
To register and more information, contact Sidonia at 1-888-378-4632 or visit www.equinerehab.ca |
| Sep 25 2008 - Sep 29 2008 |
 70th Annual Provincial Winter Fair Join us at the 70th Annual Provincial Winter Fair at Sagebrush Downs in Kamloops. Located at 485 Mount Paul Center Way. For more information go to www.provincialwinterfair.com or email info@provincialwinterfair.com |
| Oct 1 2008 - Oct 31 2008 |
 Salmon RunAdams River Salmon Run More information please contact 250-374-3377 or visit www.salmonsociety.com |
| Oct 4 2008 |
 Armstrong Explorer with the Kamloops Heritage RailwayAll day trip of a lifetime Location: 510 Lorne Street Contact: 250-374-2141 or visit www.kamrail.com for more information |
| Oct 4 2008 - Oct 5 2008 |
 Fall Antiques SaleThe North Shore Community Centre is hosting its Fourth Annual Fall Antiques & Collectibles Sale on October 4th & 5th, 2008. The Sale will run Saturday from 9am until 5pm, and Sunday from 9am until 3pm. Cost is $3 per person, and children under 12 are free. We will have vendors from all across the Interior with a variety of items to choose from. Vendors who specialize in jewelry, newspapers, china, dolls, toys… |
| Oct 4 2008 |
 Power & PassionPresented by the Kamloops Symphony Location: Sagebrush Theatre Tickets & more info: 250-372-5000 or visit www.kamloopssymphony.com Saturday 8 pm Canadian violinist Andrew Wan is equally at home as a soloist or chamber musician and has served as guest concertmaster for the Vancouver and Montreal Symphonies. He has performed around the world to critical acclaim and has received many prestigious awards and prizes. Hear this glorious concerto performed by one of Canada's rising stars! Guest Artist: Andrew Wan, Violin |
| Oct 5 2008 |
 Johnny Cash's Legendary Band The Tennessee ThreeLive at the Sagebrush Theatre Tickets and more information please contact 250-374-5483 |
| Oct 8 2008 |
 Stuart Mclean & the Vinyl CafeLocation: Sagebrush Theatre More info and tickets contact 250-374-5483 |
| Oct 13 2008 |
 Thanksgiving Celebrations at the BC Wildlife ParkLocation: BC Wildlife Park, 20 mniutes east of Kamloops on the ETC Hwy Contact: 250-573-3242 for more information |
| Oct 14 2008 - Oct 15 2008 |
Candain Resort Investment Conference Candain Resort Investment Conference
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| Oct 16 2008 - Oct 25 2008 |
 Western Canada Theatre Presents God's Middle NameLocation: Sagebrush Theatre
Tickets and more information please contact 250-374-5483 |
| Oct 17 2008 - Oct 18 2008 |
 Kamloops Heritage Railway Ghost TrainBOO! Location: 510 Lorne Street Contact: 250-374-2141 |
| Oct 17 2008 - Oct 19 2008 |
 Kamloops Fall Home ShowLocation: Interior Saving Centre More information: www.bchomeshows.com |
| Oct 24 2008 - Oct 25 2008 |
 Kamloops Heritage Railways Ghost TrainLocation: 510 Lorne Street Contact: 250-374-2141 www.kamrail.com |
| Oct 29 2008 - Oct 31 2008 |
 Boo at the ZooLocation: BC Wildlife Park Contact: 250-573-3242 |
| Nov 4 2008 - Nov 8 2008 |
 CCAA Soccer NationalsLocation: Hillside Stadium Contact: 250-828-5000 TRU has won the right to host the 2008 Canadian colleges national soccer championships for men and women. |
| Nov 11 2008 |
 Remembrance Day |
| Nov 29 2008 |
 Santa Claus ParadeDowntown Kamloops More information, please contact 250-372-3241 |
| Dec 6 2008 |
 Cowboy Christmas ConcertCome see the Cowboy Christmas Concert on Saturday December 6, 2008 at the Calvary Community Church. Presented by the BC cowboy Heritage Society, Country 103, The Best Western Hotel and The Horse Barn. An evening of cowboy poetry Country and Western Music with a seasonal flavor. Hosted by cowboy poet Mike Puhallo, entertainers TBA. For info call 1-888-763-2224 or visit www.bcchs.com |
| Dec 13 2008 - Dec 14 2008 |
 Spirit of Christmas with the Kamloops Heritage RailwayJoin us on a Kamloops' Christmas tradition as we journey back to a time of family gatherings, carolling, hot chocolate, festive lighting and other memories associated with a Christmas of old. Contact: 250-374-2141 www.kamrail.com |
| Dec 19 2008 - Dec 21 2008 |
 Spirit of Christmas with the Kamloops Heritage RailwayJoin us on a Kamloops' Christmas tradition as we journey back to a time of family gatherings, carolling, hot chocolate, festive lighting and other memories associated with a Christmas of old.
Contact: 250-374-2141 www.kamrail.com
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| Dec 31 2008 |
 New Years Eve CelebrationsBC Wildlife Park 250-573-3242 |