2010 Special Events

Draft Horse Demonstration & Community Day

Saturday, June 6th, 2009

This popular annual event starts at 10:00 a.m. with the hitching up of the horses and continues until mid-afternoon.  Watch how the hay was harvested during the late 1800s using strong draft horse teams and vintage machinery. Historic Hat Creek Ranch is also proud to host its “Community Day” on the same day, offering local residents free admission to the historic site.

Historic Hat Creek Ranch Rodeo

Historic Hat Creek Ranch, located 10km north of Cache Creek, BC, hosts a Ranch Rodeo to honour and commemorate the rich cowboy and ranching history of our area. Ranching continues to be an important part of the area’s economy, and will be brought to life through various cowboy skills.

As well as the Rodeo events there will be a Dinner from 5.00 – 7.00 and Dance in the Hay Shed from 8.00 – 11pm. For more information please contact the Ranch.

Trappers’ Rendezvous

Saturday, August 1st and Sunday August 2nd, 2009

Take a step back in time and experience the trappers’ lifestyle at their camp, where they demonstrate the use of flint lock guns or black powder rifles and show you how trappers used to live, hunt and prepare their meals.

Traditional Bonaparte Pow Wow

Friday, August 7th to Sunday, August 9th, 2009

First Nations drummers, dancers and singers in colourful regalia celebrate their heritage at this three-day event, starting at noon each day. Visitors are invited to participate in certain dances, crafters display a variety of authentic hand-made items to treasure, and a selection of Native Cuisine is offered which will tantalize your taste buds.

Trail Rides

Take a rustic ride on the trails around Hat Creek ‘In the hoof prints” of the early settlers and gold seekers, and explore the beautiful countryside behind Historic Hat Creek Ranch

• 1 hour Rides - $60.00
• 1/2 Hour Rides - $30.00
• Pony Rides for our guests under 8 years old - $15.00