Camrose Does Country!The four day long weekend kicks off with an old fashioned Kickn`Country parade coordinated by the Camrose Chamber of Commerce, which winds through 12 blocks of Downtown Camrose. Local business is highlighted along with community service foundations. Besides the heading artists in the Main Stage Concert Bowl, visitors will experience diverse activities such as: Extreme Freestyle Motocross, Bulls for Breakfast Rodeo, Songwriter Workshops, a Homegrown Talent Stage, a Sunday Gospel Show, Marketplace Trade Show, Saloon Stage entertainment plus a variety of concessions, other attractions, and vendors.
During Big Valley Jamboree, Camrose more than doubles in size - welcoming attendees from all across Canada, the United States, and all over the world. There is a tangible spirit of connection, as you wander the crowds of over 25,000 per day. The collegiality extends through the 400-plus acres of camper villages that spring up for the yearly nexus of music, summer, and undeniably rural charms. Go to www.bigvalleyjamboree.com to see who is next year’s lineup of star studded entertainment, plus additional information about tickets and camping Since 1993, the Big Valley Jamboree has been hosted by Camrose Regional Exhibition. The weekend event, now sponsored by Panhandler Productions, draws internationally recognized recording artists into the heart of rural Alberta! The festival's stages have been home to the brightest stars of Country music over the years. Its premier year saw Tanya Tucker and Clint Black take the stage, among others. Since then, Camrose County's warm welcome, along with its capacity to host thousands of annual festival goers, has consistently drawn a crowd. With the infrastructure of a city, and the heart of a small town, Camrose has risen to the occasion in a big way! The Canadian Country Music Association has recognized BVJ as the "Event of the Year!" five times over, since 2011. The four day long weekend kicks off with an old fashioned Kickn`Country parade coordinated by the Camrose Chamber of Commerce, which winds through 12 blocks of down town Camrose. Local business is highlighted along with community service foundations. Besides the head liners in the Main Stage Concert Bowl, visitors will experience diverse activities such as: Extreme Freestyle Motor cross, Bulls for Breakfast rodeo, Song Writer Workshops, a Home Grown Talent stage, community breakfasts, Sunday Gospel Show, Marketplace Trade Show, and concessions galore...and of course, plenty of talented Saloon entertainment. During Big Valley Jamboree, Camrose more than doubles in size - welcoming attendees from all across Canada. There is a tangible spirit of connection, as you wander the crowds of over 25,000 per day. The collegiality extends through the 400-plus acres of camper villages that spring up for the yearly nexus of music, summer, and undeniably rural charms. Go to www.bigvalleyjamboree.com to see who is next years lineup of star studded entertainment, plus additional information about tickets and camping. |