[BCMA] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: O'Keefe Ranch Presents "Canada's Wild West" Cowboy Dinner Show, June 21, 2017

Wed Jun 21 16:10:12 PDT 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: June 21, 2017
Contact: Kelly MacIntosh
Marketing and Events Coordinator
250-542-7868   <mailto:events at okeeferanch.ca> events at okeeferanch.ca 
 <https://okeeferanch.ca/tours-events/calendar/cowboy-dinner-show-1>
https://okeeferanch.ca/tours-events/calendar/cowboy-dinner-show-1 

O'Keefe Ranch Presents "Canada's Wild West" Cowboy Dinner Show

The show is back for its 9th season at the O'Keefe Ranch as, this year,
Canada and The O'Keefe Ranch both celebrate 150 years in existence.

The Cowboy Dinner Show will take guests back to Canada's Wild West and  Rob
Dinwoodie and his western musical trio "Open Range" will capture the image
of the cowboy in song and story, while the ever popular Ken Mather,
historian, author and cowboy poet, will recollect the exciting events
leading up to the establishment of the Historic O'Keefe Ranch.

"What do cowboys, gold, railways, bandits and Mounties have to do with
celebrating a birthday?  These were just a few milestones that formed our
province and the great nation we live in, and we'll touch on these topics in
the show" - Rob Dinwoodie 

This year, stories will be told of both the events and characters that were
prominent in the development of western Canada and BC. With the 150th
anniversary of O'Keefe Ranch occurring just before Canada's 150th, stories
and songs will retell how wild this part of the world really was in 1867.  

"Cornelius O'Keefe was not only a rancher but was the first Post Master in
the Okanagan, and little known fact, the first cattle to enter Alberta were
actually from British Columbia." 

These are glimpses of some of the history that will be shared at the show. A
dramatic presentation of some historic figures will be portrayed by Jason
and Christian Armstrong, who mix both humour and authenticity to the
evening. The show will portray the historical drama that occurred in both
the making of BC and the nation of Canada in this exciting and entertaining
show.

A highlight for guests is to ride in the horse drawn BC Express stagecoach.
It's a replica of the stagecoaches that travelled the Cariboo road during
BC's gold rush days. Guests can also try their hand at roping, as Rob
teaches this fine art, after which there is a fun competition for the honor
of top roping cowpuncher.

The O'Keefe Ranch pavilion used for the Cowboy Dinner Show has recently been
expanded and can now accommodate more guests.  A new stage and seating
arrangement will ensure there isn't a bad seat in the house.  

Dinwoodie is in the process of finishing a new recording of songs that will
be part of the Cowboy Dinner Show. His passion for the west began 25 years
ago, when he first told the historic story of the cowboy in song to bus
tours. Since then he and his band, which this year includes Dixon Zalit and
his daughter Julia, have taken these songs to new musical levels.

During the show guests will enjoy a cowboy feast of sizzling steaks with all
the trimmings served up by Cattlemen's Club Restaurant. The evening will
conclude under the stars singing songs around a cowboy campfire. This
evening promises to be one that the whole family will enjoy and take with
them as the highlight of the summer.

The Cowboy Dinner Show runs every Friday night from July 7 to September 1.
Doors open at 5:00 pm, stagecoach rides and roping practice take place
before dinner which is served at 6:30 pm during the show, and campfire
singalong is from 8-9:00 pm. This is a family friendly show. Tickets are
$52.45 for adults, $37.75 for children 12 and under. Cash bar available. To
purchase tickets visit  <http://www.okeeferanch.ca/tours-events/calendar>
www.okeeferanch.ca/tours-events/calendar or call the O'Keefe Ranch at
250-542-7868.

The O'Keefe Ranch is open May 6 - October 1, 2017, and is located at 9380
Hwy 97N, Vernon. Hours of operation: open 7 days a week, 10:00am - 5:00pm
(6:00pm in July and August). For more information visit
<http://www.okeeferanch.ca> www.okeeferanch.ca

The O'Keefe Ranch tells the story of early BC Ranching and endeavors to
preserve the history and culture of the early ranching era for future
generations. 

Photos: Ken Mather, Rob Dinwoodie, Dixon Zalit, Julia Zalit 

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Kelly MacIntosh
Marketing and Special Events Coordinator

250 542 7868 ext 201 events at okeeferanch.ca  
 <https://okeeferanch.ca/> Okeefe_Logo_Stacked_Black cropped          
Join us in 2017 as we celebrate 150 years of O'Keefe Ranch! 

Now Open Daily May thru Oct

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