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4-Days every summer thousands of country fans come together for an epic weekend of music, friends, games and loungin’ in the river.
For full lineup, tickets and event details visit https://rockinriverfest.com/
Event Date | 08-01-2019 |
Event End Date | 08-04-2019 |
Website | rockinriverfest.com |
* Location | Festival Grounds |
Event Date | 07-28-2019 10:00 am |
Event End Date | 07-28-2019 2:00 pm |
* Event Contact | Nicola Valley Cruisers Car Club |
* Phone Number | 250-378-9569 |
nvcruiserscarclub@gmail.com | |
* Location | Central Park |
Come see a variety of vendors at the Nicola Valley Farmers Market besides the Baillie House (Voght st and Merritt Ave). Do you want to "make, bake or grow your own" we would love to welcome you to the market contact us for more info.
2019 Market: May 11th to October 12th.
Every Saturday from 9:30 am to 1 pm next to the Baillie House (Voght St @ Merritt Ave)!
Also at the Friday Night Market from 6-9pm downtown (Quilchena Ave @Voght St) until end of August!
Event Date | 07-27-2019 9:30 am |
* Location | Nicola Valley Farmers Market |
Event Date | 07-26-2019 6:00 pm |
Event End Date | 07-26-2019 9:00 pm |
* Event Contact | Merritt & District Chamber of Commerce |
* Phone Number | (250) 378-5634 |
* Location | Merritt |
WELCOME TO THE 2019 CANADIAN HIGH SCHOOL FINALS
JULY 26, 27 & 28TH, 2019
CANADIAN HIGH SCHOOL & JUNIOR FINALS DAYSHEETS
(Click on link below)
ITINERARY
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24TH
12 NOON ~ GATES AND CHECK IN OPENS. Contestants can begin to check in. ALL CONTESTANTS MUST BE CHECKED IN BY 6PM THURSDAY, JULY 25TH, 2018.
THURSDAY, JULY 25TH
7 PM ~ MANDATORY STUDENT MEETING IN GRAND STAND.
7:30 PM ~ TEAM PICTURES IN FRONT OF BUCKING CHUTES
* Immediately following Provincial Directors Meeting, with pre-production meeting and job assignments for provinces.
FRIDAY, JULY 26TH
8 AM ~ REINED COWHORSE / CUTTING
11 AM ~ JUNIOR PERFORMANCE
* Go Round Payout one hour after performance – Location TBA
3 PM ~ SENIOR PERFORMANCE
* Go Round Payout one hour after performance – Location TBA
* After Senior Performance, post production meeting for judges, stock contractors, event leads, office, arena director, chute boss
*Volleyball on Friday night at the adjacent school grounds. Look for the sign up sheet at the Mandatory meeting.
Open to Contestants and the can ask this Family member to join them in playing. Exact time times are TBA
If you want to add anything to this fun event..Contact Kari Bondaroff Cell (250) 467-3918
SATURDAY, JULY 27TH
8 AM ~ REINED COWHORSE / CUTTING
11 AM ~ JUNIOR PERFORMANCE
* Go Round Payout one hour after performance – Location TBA
3 PM ~ SENIOR PERFORMANCE
* Go Round Payout one hour after performance – Location TBA
* After Senior Performance, post production meeting for judges, stock contractors, event leads, office, arena director, chute boss.
*Dance on Saturday night. Time and location are TBA . Open to Contestants and their Families
If you want to bring glow sticks or spot dance prizes…Contact Leanne Esau Cell (250) 784 5157
SUNDAY, JULY 28TH
8 AM ~ REINED COWHORSE / CUTTING
11 AM ~ JUNIOR SHORT GO PERFORMANCE
*AWARDS PRESENTATION AFTER PERFORMANCE – LOCATION TBA
3 PM ~ SENIOR SHORT GO PERFORMANCE
* AWARDS PRESENTATION AFTER PERFORMANCE – LOCATION TBA
Watch for Smarty ropings Jackpots!
Thank you to Smarty for sponsoring a Shorty roping dummy the BCHSRA
We are aiming to have Team roping and Breakaway
Full details, Times and locations are TBA
Thank you to Slone Saddles for great prizes for the fun Jackpot!!!
If you want to add anything to this experience for the kids.
Contact Sharon or Ben Jackson
Cel (250) 783-0552
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FORMAT
Canadian Finals Contestant Form Junior -click here →CanadianFinalsJREntryFormpage1
Junior Entry Form Page 2 – click here →EntryFormPage2
Canadian Finals Contestant Entry Form High School -click here →CanadianFinalsHSEntryForm
High School Entry Form Page 2 – click here →EntryFormPage2
Canadian Finals Waiver Release Form -click here→HSWaiverReleaseForm
Canadian Finals Code of Conduct –
Canadian Finals Checklist – click here→NATIONALCANADIANCHECKLIST
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RETAIL VENDORS
*IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING A VENDOR AT THE CANADIAN FINALS RODEO, PLEASE CONTACT LYNN PECK (250)262-5955 TO RESERVE A SPOT.
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HOST HOTEL INFORMATION
http://www.comfortinnmerritt.ca
THE COMFORT INN & SUITES IN MERRITT, BC WILL BE THE HOST HOTEL FOR THE CANADIAN HIGH SCHOOL & JUNIOR FINALS.
*PLEASE CALL THE HOTEL DIRECTLY 250-315-0237, STATE THAT YOU ARE WITH “HIGH SCHOOL RODEO” TO RECEIVE THE DISCOUNTS.
Double Occupancy Rates
Single King/Queen – $110
Room with 2 Beds – $120
Rates include: Free hot full breakfast / Free Wifi / Indoor Pool & Hot Tub / Hotel Gym
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CAMPING INFORMATION FOR NON-CONTESTANTS
CLAYBANKS RV PARK
1302 Voght Street
Merritt, BC
250-378-6441
MOON SHADOWS RV PARK AND CAMPGROUND
Neilson Street, Merritt, BC
250-315-2267
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2018 SPONSORS OF THE CANADIAN HIGH SCHOOL FINALS ~ THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
THANK YOU FOR PROVIDING ALL THE SHAVINGS.
COPPER CREEK RANCH
CITY OF MERRITT
CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL RODEO ASSOCIATION
DAWSON CREEK PRO RODEO
BC RODEO ASSOCIATION
JOE AND JIM ENTERPRISES INC.
COWBOY’S CHOICE
UNITED FARMERS ASSOCIATION
BIG 9 OUTFITTERS
Event Date | 07-26-2019 8:00 am |
Event End Date | 07-28-2019 3:00 pm |
* Location | Merritt Rodeo Grounds |
Come see a variety of vendors at the Nicola Valley Farmers Market besides the Baillie House (Voght st and Merritt Ave). Do you want to "make, bake or grow your own" we would love to welcome you to the market contact us for more info.
2019 Market: May 11th to October 12th.
Every Saturday from 9:30 am to 1 pm next to the Baillie House (Voght St @ Merritt Ave)!
Also at the Friday Night Market from 6-9pm downtown (Quilchena Ave @Voght St) until end of August!
Event Date | 07-20-2019 9:30 am |
* Location | Nicola Valley Farmers Market |
Event Date | 07-19-2019 6:00 pm |
Event End Date | 07-19-2019 9:00 pm |
* Event Contact | Merritt & District Chamber of Commerce |
* Phone Number | (250) 378-5634 |
* Location | Merritt |
Come see a variety of vendors at the Nicola Valley Farmers Market besides the Baillie House (Voght st and Merritt Ave). Do you want to "make, bake or grow your own" we would love to welcome you to the market contact us for more info.
2019 Market: May 11th to October 12th.
Every Saturday from 9:30 am to 1 pm next to the Baillie House (Voght St @ Merritt Ave)!
Also at the Friday Night Market from 6-9pm downtown (Quilchena Ave @Voght St) until end of August!
Event Date | 07-13-2019 9:30 am |
* Location | Nicola Valley Farmers Market |
Event Date | 07-12-2019 6:00 pm |
Event End Date | 07-12-2019 9:00 pm |
* Event Contact | Merritt & District Chamber of Commerce |
* Phone Number | (250) 378-5634 |
* Location | Merritt |
4-Day world-class Electronic Music and Arts Festival
For full lineup, tickets and event details visit https://basscoast.ca/
Event Date | 07-12-2019 |
Event End Date | 07-15-2019 |
Website | basscoast.ca |
* Location | Festival Grounds |
Got questions? Contact us by phone, or by email using our contact form.
Merritt Visitor Centre: 250-378-0349
Tourism Manager: 250-378-8619
Email: Contact Form