Special Events 2010
August Holiday Weekend - $695 per person
Friday 30th July - Monday 2nd August
Arrive Friday after 4pm for Dinner. Enjoy a variety of trail rides on Saturday and Sunday. Depart Monday after breakfast. Rate includes 3 nights accommodation, riding on Saturday and Sunday, all meals, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks at the ranch, wine & beer with dinner on Friday and Saturday night, use of all ranch facilities during your stay. Price excludes federal and provincial taxes.
Labour Day Weekend at Barriere Fall Fair & Rodeo - $695 per person
Friday 3rd September - Monday 6th September
The North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo started back in 1950 as “a celebration of agriculture, livestock, western country living and community spirit”. Still going strong and in it’s 61st year, the focus remains the same. The Rodeo will feature saddle bronc, bareback riding, bull riding, tie down roping, steer wrestling, break away roping and team roping; not forgetting barrel racing, the only rodeo event for women. In addition we also get the opportunity to watch some Chariot Racing and the Pony Chuckwagon race.
The North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo rodeo is held on all 3 days of the Labour Day weekend and we have tailored a weekend package to take advantage of this great event.
Friday - arrive after 4pm and join us for a special Rodeo themed dinner
Saturday - after breakfast, head out on the trail for a morning ride followed by a BBQ lunch at the ranch. After lunch head out on the trail again in a different direction and relax for a while before dinner.
Sunday - After breakfast, we’ll head to the Fair Grounds at Barriere arriving in plenty of time for you to see some of the exhibits and shows before the Rodeo begins around 1.30pm. After the Rodeo we’ll witness the amazing Chuckwagon Races and then head to the Fall Fair Hall for the Cowboy Concert.
Monday - depart after breakfast
Rate includes 3 nights accommodation, riding on Saturday, transport to and from the fair grounds on Sunday, all meals, snacks and drinks at the ranch and the fair grounds, entrance fees to the North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo on Sunday, ticket for the Cowboy Concert on Sunday. Price excludes all federal and provincial taxes.
See Johnny Reid, live at ISC, Kamloops 5th October 2010
Hot off winning the Country Album Of The Year Award at the 2010 Juno Awards, we have been fortunate enough to secure tickets to see Johnny perform live at the Interior Savings Centre in Kamloops. I’ve been a fan of Johnny’s for a while now and would love to share this experience with you so we’ve put together some fantastic packages for you to combine your ranch stay with the opportunity to see Johnny in this intimate local venue.
We have a variety of packages available:
- 1 Night package includes accommodation, meals, ticket and transportation to the concert venue - $195 per person
- 2 Night package includes accommodation, meals, 1 days horseback riding, ticket and transportation to the concert venue - $445 per person
- 3 Night package includes 3 nights accommodation, all meals, 2 days horseback riding, ticket and transportation to the concert venue - $645 per person
- 5 Night package includes 5 nights accommodation, 4 days horseback riding, ticket and transportation to the concert venue - $1,000 per person
Arrival/Departure dates are completely flexible to suit your personal requirements, but must include an overnight stay on Tuesday 5th October. (Note: Above rates exclude taxes of 12%)
If you don’t see a package that suits you, just contact us and we’ll put together a package for you that includes tickets and transportation to the venue.
Thanksgiving Weekend - $595 per person
Friday 8th October - Monday 11th October 2010
Arrive Friday after 4pm for Dinner. Enjoy a variety of trail rides on Saturday and Sunday. Take advantage of the facilities and activities at the ranch throughout your stay and enjoy a special Thanksgiving Feast prepared by our resident Chef on Sunday. Depart Monday after breakfast. Rate includes 3 nights accommodation, riding on Saturday and Sunday, all meals, snacks and non-alcholic drinks at the ranch, wine & beer with dinner on Friday and Saturday night, use of all ranch facilities during your stay. Price excludes federal and provincial taxes.
