BACK TO BATOCHE ~ JULY 18TH - 25TH, 2010

What's New at Batoche 2010?

What's new at Back to Batoche in 2010? Lots! Here you will find updates on what's new and added to this year’s festival.

July 23rd, 2010

- Rodeo start time Changed to 6pm Friday July 23rd!

June 30th, 2010

- Bannock Baking Competition Registration OPEN!

June 22nd, 2010

- Detailed Schedule Released!

June 21st, 2010

- *WARNING: ROAD CLOSURES*

-  As we are less than 30 days away from the festival, online Admission purchase is no longer available. ALL admission items can be purchased at the gate upon arrival.

- Tradeshow Exhibitors & Vendors wanted!

June 11th, 2010

- Volunteers wanted!

- Capote Workshop! MUST PRE REGISTER. Click here for details

- Youth Ambassador application forms released and Youth Program Announced!

June 7th, 2010

- Batoche the Musical! Join us as we celebrate Métis Culture with this special show. Click here for performance dates.

- *Please read* information about the Batoche Historical Site

- Directions and Map posted!

June 3rd, 2010

- Program updated as well as youth program added!

- Guinness Book of World Record Breaking Attempt Announced!

May 31st, 2010

- Metis's Got Talent Information Released, Sign up today!

May 10th, 2010

- Media Accreditation Forms Available

April 6th, 2010

- Electrified Campsites Full

-Mrs & Mr Batoche nomination forms released!

March 29th, 2010

Michelle Wright to perform at the Back to Batoche Festival!

March 22nd, 2010

- Food Tender revised

March 19th, 2010

- Call for Film submission extented to April 16th

March 17th, 2010

- Festival Passes now available!

March 16th, 2010

- Campsite Registration Available!

March 15th, 2010

- New Call for Tenders Released!

February 9th, 2010

- Prize list announced for Jigging, Fiddling and Square Dancing Competitions!

February 8th, 2010

- Film and Theatre call for submissions released today!

-Online registration! Click here to find out more.

- 7 new buildings!

- A brand new Veteran’s Garden. Click here for more info.

And SO much more! Check back often for updates.

 

Dates & Contact Information

Join us at the Batoche festival site as we celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Métis Resistance of 1885 with the Back to Batoche Festival

July 18th to 25th, 2010

Enjoy 8 days of family fun and celebrate Métis culture!

Back to Batoche

Click here to download the Back to Batoche Brochure.

Welcome to the official 2010 Back to Batoche Festival website! Here you will find all of the information and details you need to enjoy the Back to Batoche Festivities.This year, in commemoration of the 125th Anniversary of the Métis Resistance of 1885, Back to Batoche will be bigger and better than ever! This year, the celebrations will take place over 8 days, from July 18th to 25th. There are many changes and additions being made in honor of the 125th anniversary. We count on your support and patience as we will be updating the website daily with all of the exciting new details!

What's new at Batoche? 

Questions about Campsites, Tradeshow, Vendors, Theatre and Films and the Artisans Village, contact Amanda Girardin, Event Coordinator b2bamanda(at)cntgrp.ca

 Questions about Entertainment, Fiddling, Jigging and Square Dancing Competitions, Judges and MC, contact Mandy Harle, Event Coordinator b2bmandy(at)cntgrp.ca

 Any other requests, please contact Event Manager, Claire Bélanger-Parker
backtobatoche125(at)cntgrp.ca

Pictures

Here are some pictures of the 2009 Back to Batoche Festival.