Lone Butte Rocks returns on Sunday, July 14.
Organized each year by the Lone Butte - Horse Lake Community Association, Lone Butte Rocks is on from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lone Butte Community Hall and Water Tower Park Rest Station. Heidi Meier, the president of the association, said there is a wide range of events and activities for the community to enjoy, starting with a dog agility demonstration at 10 a.m. by the 100 Mile House Dog Club.
"I do believe they have a teeter-totter - they usually have, like an A-frame and a ramp. Sometimes they have a tunnel that the dogs go through, and sometimes they have a circle - it looks like a bit like a life preserver circle and the dogs jump through," Meier said.
In addition, there will be an appearance from the Cariboo Country Carriage Club which will offer training and demonstrations from 10 a.m. onward. The equestrian action continues at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. with the Cariboo Rockin' Riders Drill Team showing off their horsemanship skills for the community.
Ron Barefoot will also be doing a liberty demonstration at 12:00 p.m. and at 1:30 p.m. Meier said Barefoot is a "local gentleman" who has taken an interest in teaching liberty, which is like dog obedience training, only with horses.
"And same thing, they go through a variety of skills and obstacles and those types of thing that would be suitable for horses versus what the dogs learn," Meier explained.
Throughout the day the event will feature live music from a variety of local artists including Cariboo Shindig at 10 a.m., Arlen Park at noon and Tracy Lynn at 2 p.m. on the main stage beside the community hall. At 11 a.m. Raising the Barre Academy of Dance will be putting on a demonstration of their ballet, jazz, lyrical and hip-hop skills. Also, at 1:00 p.m., hulla hoop entertainer Britt Arsenist will be on the stage.
At the community hall, a craft fair will be running throughout the day along with a shooting gallery organized by the Lone Butte Fish and Wildlife Association, hay rides and food trucks. At Water Tower Park the Lone Butte Historical Association will be hosting its annual garage sale and open house. The Lone Butte Volunteer Fire Department will also be holding an open house just up the road.
Meier states that in the last few years, an average of 300 to 500 people have come through the community hall during Lone Butte Rocks. She encourages the community to come out and show their support for the groups organizing the event.
"It's a great opportunity for them to come and watch some local entertainment and get to know some of the other organizations that are in the community, like Raising the Barre - they offer dance class for kids and adults in 100 Mile House," noted Meier.
Meier added that Lone Butte Rocks's name is a reference to the fact that the town is filled with rocks.
"And a lot of times, people will say "hey, you rock!" like it's a great thing. So it was a bit of a play on word - Lone Butte Rocks - it's a great place to be, come in and enjoy it!"
