2019 Billy Barker Days
Thursday, July 18 – Sunday, July 21
City of Quesnel
Come and join the fun as Quesnel celebrates our Gold Rush heritage with our annual FREE 4 day family festival. Check out www.billybarkerdays.ca for full details.
54th Annual Quesnel Rodeo
Thursday, July 18 – Sunday, July 21
Quesnel Rodeo Grounds 1:00 pm
True to our rich western heritage and the “Cowboy Way”, on July 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 2019 we will be celebrating our 54th Annual Quesnel Rodeo. For detailed information, including schedules and event details please visit www.quesnelrodeo.com
Gold Dust Mall
id Street 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
This year the Gold Dust Mall is back on our new and improved Reid Street. Each year we hold the mall during Billy Barker Days, Quesnel’s biggest celebration! The mall will take place on the 200 and 300 blocks of Reid Street. From Carson Ave to St Laurent Ave. Only the Reid st sections will be blocked to traffic.
As the Wind Wanders Yoga
Thursday, July 18
Petty Catwater 10:00 am —12:00 pm
This truly is a complete experience for mind, body, and soul. 60min classes. Gentle Yoga followed by refreshments and mingling. $20 (please RSVP by Wednesday night so we can prepare enough food). All abilities and bodies welcome
Lasertech Laser Show
Friday, July 19 & Saturday, July 20
Lebourdais Park 10:15 pm – 10:45 pm
Come down to Lebourdais Park for a stunning light show hosted by LaserTech Canada! This is a FREE Event for everyone to enjoy.
Ultimate Rock Paper Scissors
Friday, July 19 & Saturday July 20
The First Annual Ultimate Rock Paper Scissors is happening during Billy Barker Days in Quesnel. We play for charity – you play for cash money! Proceeds support the Quesnel Student Nutrition Program and the daily winner walks away with $250. Register in advance at Integris Credit Union: $10 registration; $5 if under 13.
6th Annual Indigenous Celebrations at Barkerville
Sunday, July 21
Barkerville Historic Town & Park
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Immerse yourself in Indigenous culture with food, music, games and much more. For details, go to www.barkerville.ca or call 1-888-994-3332.
Super BINGO
Sunday, July 21
Metis Bingo Hall 4:30 pm
For more information contact: Tony Goulet:
tony.goulet@qnfc.bc.ca or Dina Unrau:
dina@qnfc.bc.ca or 250-992-8347
Pow Wow/Indigenous Day Fundraiser
Drive Your Business Golf Tournament
Saturday, July 27
Quesnel Golf Club 2:00 pm
Community Futures & The Quesnel & District Chamber of Commerce invite you to the Drive Your Business Golf Tournament. BBQ Dinner & Prizes to Follow. This is a 9-Hole Texas Scramble.
Registration begins at 2:00 PM & Shot Gun Start is at 3:00 PM. Cost is only $35 per player
To Register please call: Kathy @ 250-992-7262
Or Elizabeth @ 250-992-2322
COMING SOON: SkyFest
Friday August 2 – Sunday August 4
SkyFest provides entertainment for the whole family. There will be opportunity for an up close look at some different types of aircraft and vintage cars in the static display area. Please visit http://quesnelskyfest.ca/ for more information.
