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From Business Suits to Cowboy Boots...Get Your Cowboy On!
November 4-13, 2011
River City Round Up (RCR) is an annual city-wide festival that celebrates Edmonton's proud history of agriculture, cultural heritage and rodeo. Throughout the ten days, dust off your western attire and head out to one of the many events that will be happening in and around the city.
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Canadian Finals Rodeo
CFR Overview
A total of 91,174 guests enjoyed the 38th edition of the Canadian Finals Rodeo which brought world-class athletes to Rexall Place. Competitors were vying for bragging rights, national titles and money – close to $1.4 million was taken home! This year’s Miss Rodeo Canada was also crowned. Arleta Bowhay from Sundre, Alberta will travel the world as an ambassador for the sport of rodeo.
Rodeo highlights include Tyson Durfey tying the arena record for tie down roping at 7.1 seconds. Dufrey was also the overall tie down roping champion at this year’s CFR. During the two performances on Saturday, bullrider Chad Besplug had three re-rides for a total of five different rides that day alone. His decision to take the re-rides with the hopes of getting a higher score was worth it. Besplug came out on top and was declared the overall champion bullrider with total earning of $73,790.14 for the season.
For full CFR results, visit CFR.ca. The 2012 Canadian Finals Rodeo will take place November 7 - 11, 2012 at Rexall Place.
Farmfair
Farmfair Overview
Northlands’ 522,000 square foot Edmonton EXPO centre was full of agriculture education, entertainment, commerce and competition at Farmfair 2011. This year, more than 93,600 guests took part in equine events, cattle sales, the Heritage Ranch Rodeo, RAM Country Marketplace and much more.
Highlights include the Alberta Supreme Championship which made its debut at this year’s Farmfair and included all beef breed winners from Northlands Farmfair Agriculture Showcase, Olds Fall Classic and the Lloydminster Stockade Round-Up. This was an exciting competition as the provincial female and bull champions were declared. Exhibitor Miller Wilson Angus won the Alberta Supreme Champion title for both the bull and female champions and drove away in not one, but two 2011 Dodge RAM trucks.
Sharon Altstadt from Daysland, Alberta was the Rural Roots Raffle grand prize winner. Sharon won a 2011 one-ton Dodge Ram and a Jayco Fifth Wheel Trailer valued at over $102,000. The Rural Roots Raffle helps support agriculture leadership, education, recognition and training in Alberta.
For full Farmfair results or to learn more about Farmfair, please Farmfair.ca
River City Round Up Kick-Off Celebration
Was on Saturday, November 5thth, 2011
The River City Round Up Kick-Off Celebration was a great success! Thank you to all who ventured out on their Saturday to come down to Churchill Square, celebrate all things cowboy and get into the country spirit.
City Hall was bustling throughout the day as visitors enjoyed the warm indoor venue of the City Market Downtown. At about 12:15 p.m. the Round Up Caravan circled the square with over 30 covered wagons, 20 outriders, the Edmonton Sheriff's Posse, Wild Pink Yonder and more.
Richard Anderson, President and CEO of Northlands, and special guests then took to the stage as Mayor Mandel officially proclaimed November 4-13 as River City Round Up!
The main stage was hot throughout the brisk afternoon with a variety of local country musicians from Cooper Studios and Brett Kissel and Michael Rault closed up the day with fantastic shows.
The Children's Tent was a buzz of activity, with loads of prizes to be won. Children enjoyed games like Ring the Pumpkin and Farm Animals in a Hay Stack. With roving magicians, balloon and tattoo artists and Rambling Roy the Singing Cowboy Horse, there was lots to entertain while walking throughout the Square. And of course, there were yummy treats with our fabulous food vendors on site. Thanks to Drift Food and Kokum's Kitchen for coming out early for a TV appearance!
Miss Rodeo Canada Queen and Princess and the 2012 contestants also joined us for an autograph session. The ladies took lots of pictures and signed loads of autographs. We wish Kezia and Kirsten well and all the best to the 2012 contestants.
We also filled the empty pool area with square dancing demonstrations and the River Cree Singers and Dance Troupe. It was great to get some history on the different types of dances and see all the beautiful costuming.
All in all...it was a great day. AND WOW!!! The fireworks at the end to finish up the festival were fantastic. What a great way to end the day.
For those of you who joined us...thanks. And for those who couldn't make it...we hope to see you next year!
Be Seen In Jeans
November 4-13th, 2011
We've teamed up with the United Way for the popular Been Seen in Jeans program. Wear your favourite jeans and western attire to work…so dust off those old boots and bring out your cowboy hats during River City Round Up and Canadian Finals Rodeo.
Stop in at Lammle’s and when wearing a “Be Seen in Jeans” Button, you receive 10% off all regular priced jeans, and additionally if you buy two pairs of Wrangler Jeans, you get $20 off.
Need some help with gettin' your cowboy on? Check out West Edmonton Mall's fashion blog for great ideas on traditional ensembles for men and women from Lammle’s Western Wear & Tack, as well as more contemporary pieces for men and women from Opulence and Urban.
Northlands has provided United Way with 25,000 buttons and all proceeds will go to support the United Way Alberta Capital Region. Download the brochure.
It's easy to participate:
1) Order Be Seen in Jeans buttons for your company or organization by calling United Way at 780-415-5445
2) Sell the buttons to employees for $10 each
3) Employees with Be Seen in Jeans buttons get to wear western wear to work from November 4-13
4) Submit your proceeds to United Way
Order your buttons today as we hope to sell out fast!
Miss Rodeo Canada 2012 Crowning and Reception
November 10
Sutton Place Hotel Edmonton, Alberta Miss Rodeo CanadaWestern Themed Digital Art Competition
October 5 – November 5
Amateur and professional categories.Supreme Show of Champions
November 12
Farmfair is pleased to partner with the Olds Fall Classic and Lloydminster Stockade Round-up to create the Alberta Supreme, which will showcase breed champions from all three of the top cattle shows in Alberta to name two provincial champions. The Grand Champions from all breeds and their owners competed head to head for the Farmfair Supreme titles and the chance to drive away in a brand new Dodge Ram truck. All Supreme qualifiers are also entered into an exhibitor draw for a chance to win a new Featherlite trailer. The stakes will be high with more than $130,000 in cash and prizes being awarded as Farmfair names the:Black Tie Bingo
October 28
Westin Downtown Edmonton
Black Tie Bingo is one of the most popular live and silent auctions held in Edmonton each year. Guests enjoy an elegant dinner while playing games of bingo for luxury prizes and bidding on silent and live auction items. Individuals and businesses from across Canada donate the bingo prizes and auction items.
Black Tie Bingo
The Downtown Business Association's 21st Annual Chili Cook Off
Friday, November 4, 2011
Scotia Place, 10060 Jasper Ave – Main Floor.
11:30am to 1pm
Restaurants, hotels and businesses sling out their best chili creations for a chance to win fantastic prizes along with the esteemed title of the Ultimate Chili. Drop by for a $2 bowl of chili with all proceeds going to Kids in the Hall Bistro. Learn more here…
The City Market Downtown
November 5
City Hall, Main Foyer
10am-5pm
Make sure you check out the City Market Downtown in its new winter venue in City Hall. You will find farm-fresh produce, locally raised meats, ready to eat meals. Bread, fruit wines, sweet treats . Handcrafted jewellery, local art, one-of-a-kind clothing. Home decor, cut flowers and bedding plants in season. All this and more make up the City Market shopping experience. List of vendors.
Olde Time Fair on the Square
November 12
Swing into Fall on the Square at the Olde Time Fair! From 10am – 3pm on Sir Winston Churchill Square. Featuring the City Market Downtown, Food Vendors, Roving Entertainers, Contests and Prizes.Visit www.edmonton.ca for more details.
Country hits The Rose and Crown Pub
November 4-13
Drop by the Rose and Crown Pub between November 4-13 and enjoy great food and drink specials.Live country music!
- Neil Macdonald - Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5
- Andrew Scott - Wednesday, November 9 until Saturday, November 12
River City Round Up Celebration
Novemeber 5-13
Oil City Roundhouse Jasper Ave and 108 Street
All riders show your Rider Pass and drink for free
Mechanical Bull Riding Competitions
Oil City Roundhouse
Moriarty’s Bistro & Wine Bar
Novemeber 5-13
101 Ave and 100 Street
Featuring a lunch and dinner western special, highlighting local ingredients with a trail-ride cookout theme prepared by Chef Cory Welsh.
Moriarty’s Bistro & Wine Bar
Ram Country Market Place
November 5-13
Edmonton EXPO Centre
Find anything and everything uniquely western!
Shop at over 250 booths with leather goods, saddles, apparel, home décor, food, art and anything and everything western. This unique exhibit also showcases western art work in the Western Art Gallery and local food and produce.
Canadian Finals Rodeo
Country Karaoke Contest Final
November 6
Overtime Broiler & Taproom Sherwood Park
Food and drink specials
Overtime Broiler and Taproom
Heritage Ranch Rodeo
November 6-8
Kubota Hall Edmonton EXPO Centre
Farmfair will again welcome the top Heritage Ranches in Western Canada to compete in the 7th annual Heritage Ranch Rodeo. Heritage ranches will compete for top honors in the following events:
Heritage Ranch Rodeo
There's A Heifer In Your Tank
November 8
Edmonton EXPO Centre
Time: 7pm-9:30 pm
The Buckle There’s a Heifer in Your Tank is a product of the Animal Science class at the University of Alberta. Rather than writing reports and essays for the professors, students become the experts on a quirky question from animal agriculture and present it to an audience from the general public. This class has engaged students across many disciplines on the University of Alberta campus. This is a unique program that has engaged many of the industry's next leaders. For more information on There’s a Heifer in Your Tank, please visit heiferinyourtank.ca.
Perfect Pitch
November 9th
Time: 1-4 pm
Location: Edmonton EXPO Centre - Rooms 301/302
Perfect Pitch will give young, rural entrepreneurs an opportunity to be evaluated by a panel of expert judges on the merit of a rural-based business idea. A mere three minutes means a shot at business coaching and support leading to a $25,000 cash award for the winner and more than $12,000 in prizing for qualifiers and finalists. The finals for Perfect Pitch will be held during Farmfair. For more information on Perfect Pitch, please visit startpitching.com.
Want to know more? Visit FarmOn.com, a social networking community offering tools that assist both farmers and consumers to buy, sell, educate and explore information and resources. The FarmOn Foundation is developing an online learning program called Farm Masters. The program targets farmers between the ages of 18-30 and is getting young people involved through their Perfect Pitch competition.
Miss Rodeo Canada
November 9
Miss Rodeo Canada is a non-profit organization what was established 40 years ago. The pageant produces a female ambassador that wears a crown of pride and brings our Canadian Western Heritage to the rodeo community. She represents hard work, determination, endurance and perseverance – staples of what it means to be a true Canadian.
Miss Rodeo Canada appearances around town during RCR:
For more information visit Miss Rodeo Canada
Bloodstock 2011
Novemeber 10
Edmonton EXPO Centre
Kubota, Hall D
Northern Bloodstock, The Canadian Supreme, and The Alberta Quarter Horse Breeders Group have joined forces to gather bloodstock from across Canada for a new performance horse auction.
In conjunction with the team at Farmfair, this industry initiative capitalized on the growing number of ranch, rodeo and performance horse enthusiasts that visit Northlands each year for Farmfair and the Canadian Finals Rodeo.
Bloodstock
Blake Shelton Live at CFR
November 10
The breakout star on NBC's The Voice, Blake is one of country music's brightest lights. Evert since the power and drama of his 2011 debut single, "Austin," first brought him to national attention, Blake has proven himself to be one of the genres most versatile and accomplished vocalists as well as one of its most compelling entertainers. The first single from his latest CD, "Honey Bee," took the #1 position on the country singles charts, which he has reached with six of his last seven singles. "Honey Bee" only hinted at the riches inside Red River Blue. See Blake Shelton live at the Thursday, Nov. 10 performance at the CFR!Canadian Finals Rodeo
The Buckle
Novemeber 10-12
Hospitality Headquarters
Edmonton EXPO Centre, Hall H
During CFR
The Buckle is home to:
- Lunch buffets from 11am-4pm
- Dinner buffets 5pm-7pm with live dinner time entertainment
- Exceptional Bar Service until 2am
- Nightly Canadian country music star performances
- Boot Shine and Photo Booth
- DJ and concession from 9pm-11pm
- And much more!
The Buckle
Ladies of Professional Rodeo 2011 Luncheon & Fashion Show
Friday, November 11th
The Westin Hotel
Tickets are $50, please contact the CPRA office at (403) 945-0903 or cpra@rodeocanada.com
Olde Time Fair on the Square – Nov. 12
Saturday, November 12th
Swing into Fall with Olde Time Fair on the Square! Bring your family down to Sir Winston Churchill Square on Saturday, November 12 between 10am – 3pm. Experience a traditional fair with carnival games, food, square dancing, horse and wagon rides and more!
The City of Edmonton will be permitting free use of the LRT between Coliseum and Churchill LRT stations for attendees of Farmfair activities at Northlands and the Olde Time Fair on the Square at Churchill Square on November 12 from 9:30 am until 4 pm.
For more info visit Olde Time Fair
Country Vocal Showcase
Saturday, October 29
West Edmonton Mall
11:30am - 5:30pm - Newcap Stage
Top five finalists from the day will perform at the Barn Dance 2011 on November 8th where the winner will be determined. The winner will receive a prize of up to $2,500 of studio time and a spot as a contestant in the Global Country Star Search Competition in May 2012.
For more information click here.
The Barn Dance Presented By Destination Hotels West Edmonton
Tuesday, November 8th
7pm until midnight
Mayfield Inn Trade Centre
Featuring Brett Kissel
Tickets only $20 and available at the Mayfield Inn& Suites Box Office
780-483-4051 or toll free 1-877-529-7829
Limited tickets available at the door.
Tickets also available online at Destination West Edmonton
Hoofbeats and Heartbeats Gala
Outstanding entertainment, incredible food, fun and gifts! Champagne, dancing, dinner, visual and musical arts and shopping – a night to remember for you, your colleagues and your friends.
Don’t miss this spectacular evening at the Hole’s Enjoy Centre featuring top Alberta artists, musicians and celebrity auctioneer Danny Hooper, A Capella Catering…and of course some surprises!
For more information click here.
Cakes and Cash
November 1st
Oasis CentreLove Johnny Cash? You'll love Cakes and Cash. This tribute to Johnny Cash includes a stage show with local country sensation Brett Kissel and singer-songwriter Kira Hladun. Join us Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at the Oasis Centre (10930 - 177 Street) - the evening is a fundraiser in support of the Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts and includes a chance to win great silent and live auction packages, including signed Jersey/great Oilers tickets, wine tastings and getaways. Tickets $100 available at Tix-on-the-Square with a limited number held at the door. Visit www.ninahaggertyart.ca for more information and to link to ticket sales.
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