BVJ First Note Music Program presented Ecole Charlie Killam with $7500

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First Note Music

To mark the 25th Anniversary of Big Valley Jamboree, the First Note Music Program was established.  This program is dedicated to enriching the lives of youth in Alberta by providing the opportunity to learn, play, and share the gift of music through creative musical education programming.  In the spirit of this program the Big Valley Jamboree First Note Music Program presented Ecole Charlie Killam with $7500 to support the School Band Program on May 24, 2019.

YOUR  BVJ Checklist

ESSENTIALS

All BVJ Tickets and Passes

Blankets

Bank and credit cards

Camera

Camping chair(s)

Camping games

Camping gear

Camping table

Cell Phone

Cell Phone charger & battery pack

Cooking utensils

Cooler for food & ice

Dish soap

Flash light

Garbage bags

Government issued I.D.

Groceries & snacks

Money

Napkins & paper towels

Plates, bowls utensils

Pop-up shade tent

Propane BBQ

Red solo cups

Sleeping gear

Umbrella

Water

 

CLOTHING

Clothing for warm and cool weather

Cowboy boots

Cowboy hat

Daytime clothes and nighttime clothes

Fanny pack

Rain gear / ponchos

PERSONAL CARE

Advil or other medications

Aloe Vera

Ear plugs

First Aid Kit

Hydration Packs

Makeup wipes

Mosquito repellent / coils

Prescription medications

Sunscreen

Water Bottles

RV Preparations

Battery levels checked

Black and grey water level check

Fire Extinguisher

Generator

Leveling blocks

Motor oil / fluid levels

Outdoor Rug

Propane level checked

RV Owner Manual

Spare fuses

String lights

Tire pressure check

Tool kit

 

“This is just a list to get you started, no one knows better than you what you need for a fun weekend getaway!”

 

Single Day Ticket

Single day ticket is your general admission ticket for a specific day. You choose the day and they are not exchangeable. You do need to bring a lawn chair for general seating if you don’t want to sit in the grass or stand.

Thursday Night Kickoff Party

This is the official start to the Big Valley Jamboree, so get geared up and join us in the Coors Banquet Saloon where we host our annual Kickoff Party on Thursday Night. The Gates open at 6 PM and the party goes until 2 AM.

3-Day General Admission

This is your general admission ticket for 3-days. You will redeem your ticket at the gates for a 3-day wristband when you arrive. General admission is first come first serve bring your own lawn chair and you will set up behind the reserved seating section. 11 and under is free for general admission, when accompanied by an adult

3-Day Standing Pit Pass

This is a Premium GA Ticket that gets you closest to the stage and comes with a Thursday Night Kickoff Party Ticket 18+. This is standing room only no chairs allowed aged 3 yrs and up require a ticket. This ticket does allow access to the standard General Admission Area as well. Pit Ticket Holders (18+) also have exclusive access to licensed area known as the North Bar. There are no chairs allowed in this area.

Reserved & Reserved Plus Seating

Reserved and Reserved Plus seating is assigned seating. You will be assigned to a specific seat row and section. Reserved seating is your concert ticket for Friday Saturday and Sunday. You will be mailed a ticket package containing your wristband(s) and neck pass(es). You have the option to renew this seat by the date specified in your ticket information package that arrives with your BVJ Ticket Order. Reserved Seating Ticket Holders (18+) also have exclusive access to licensed area known as the North Bar. Persons of 3 years of age or older require their own seat in this area.

VIP LITE (add-on)

VIP Lite Ticketholders receive a Thursday Night Kickoff Party Ticket (18+) and have access to the VIP Tent where they can take in live entertainment throughout the day and into the night.

VIP Seating

VIP Seating is assigned seating. You will be assigned to a specific seat row and section. VIP seating is your concert ticket for Friday Saturday and Sunday. The VIP package also includes 2 meals a day, your kickoff party (18+) ticket and for every two packages purchased you can choose VIP camping or parking. You will be mailed a ticket package containing your kickoff party (18+) ticket(s), meal ticket(s), wristband(s) and neck pass(es). You have the option to renew this seat by the date specified in your ticket information package that arrives with your BVJ Ticket Order. VIP Ticketholders (18+) also have exclusive access to licensed area known as the North Bar. In addition VIP Ticketholders also have access to the VIP Tent where they can enjoy their meals and take in live entertainment throughout the day and into the night. Persons of 3 years of age or older require their own seat in this area.

Premium VIP Corporate Packages

Treat your team members and clients to an unforgettable country music weekend they wont’ soon forget.

Access to Private VIP Village
Access to Private Bar
VIP Camping or Parking
VIP Tent Access
Kickoff Party (18+) Access
Executive Camping Upgrades

 

VIP Village for 20 Guests

VIP Camping or Parking included
Kickoff Party (18+) included
VIP Meals add ons available

Second Vehicle Pass

Included at no charge

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Cadillac Ranch VIP Campground

Size 40′ x 20′
Location East of Concert Bowl
Curfew 12:00 AM

Call us at 1 888 404 1234 and see how we can build a custom package to accomodate all your hosting needs. VIP Suites are also available.

Premium VIP Experience

Treat yourself to the ultimate August Long Weekend with an unforgettable country music experience with all the bells and whistles.

VIP Concert Seating
VIP Meal Package
VIP Camping or Parking
VIP Tent Access
Kickoff Party (18+) Access
Earlier Noise Curfew

 

VIP Seating Package x 2

VIP Camping or Parking Included
VIP Meals Included (Lunch & Dinner)
Kickoff Party (18+) included

Second Vehicle Pass

Included at no charge

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Cadillac Ranch VIP Campground

Size 40′ x 20′
Location East of Concert Bowl
Curfew 12:00 AM

Don’t quite see the package you are looking for? Call us at 1 888 404 1234 and we would be happy to help you.

A Family Tradition

We’re built on generations of country music tradition and invite you to be part of it with this Family Friendly 3-Day option.

Family Friendly
Affordable
Early Noise Curfew

 

3-Day General Admission x 2

Bring your own lawn chair
Children 12 and under free

Second Vehicle Pass

Optional if more vehicles are required on your campsite.

Heartland Campground

Size 20′ x 40′ or 30′ x 50′
Location South east of Concert Bowl
Curfew 12:00 AM

 

BVJ has a ton of activities for music-loving families to take part in and enjoy all August Long Weekend

Simple & Easy

The 3-Day General Admission Ticket is a mainstay of BVJ. Start the weekend off right and add a Thursday Kickoff Party Ticket

Party of the Summer
Affordable
Later Noise Curfew

 

3-Day General Admission x 2

Bring your own lawn chair

Second Vehicle Pass

Optional if more vehicles are required on your campsite.

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Country Nation Campground

Size 40′ x 20′
Location South West of Concert Bowl
Curfew 2:00 AM

 

Party all August Long Weekend with 90,000 fellow country music fans.

Best Seats in the House

Leave it up to us to worry about setting up your chair so that you can sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

Ability to renew your seats & request upgrades yearly
Package can be upgraded
Great for groups of family and friends

 

Reserved Seating x 2

Standing room only
Kickoff Party Ticket included

Second Vehicle Pass

Optional if more vehicles are required on your campsite.

Heartland Campground

Size 20′ x 40′ or 30′ x 50′
Location South east of Concert Bowl
Curfew 12:00 AM

 

Reserved Seating & Camping are the season ticket equivalent for BVJ with the ability to renew the same seats and camping every year!

Front of the Stage

Standing Pit Passes get you closer to the stage than ever before for the most memorable BVJ experience ever!

Closest you can get to the stage
Kickoff Party Ticket included
TBA

 

Standing Pit Pass x 2

Standing room only
Kickoff Party Ticket included

Second Vehicle Pass

Optional if more vehicles are required on your campsite.

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Country Nation Campground

Size 40′ x 20′
Location South West of Concert Bowl
Curfew 2:00 AM

 

Get ready to stomp your boots, dance like no ones’ watching, sing loud, and share memories that your friends will envy!

Pick your Day

Come on out for the day and you can even leave it up to us on how you get here by jumping on a BVJ Luxury Bus!

Pick any day you want
Choose your transportation

Single Day General Admission x 1

Bring your own lawn chair
Children 12 and under are free

Day Parking

Available for purchase on site daily

Get ready to stomp your boots, dance like no ones’ watching, sing loud, and share memories that your friends will envy!

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BVJ luxury Bus

pickup locations in Edmonton, Calgary, and Red Deer

Kickoff Party

Start your August Long Weekend off early and right with with this Thursday Night Tradition.

18+ Event • Free meal for the first 1500 • TBA

Kickoff party ticket x 1

Free meal for the first 1500
18+ Event

Day Parking

Available for purchase on site daily

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BVJ luxury Bus

pickup locations in Edmonton, Calgary, and Red Deer

Leave your worries at the door, but keep your dancing boots on as you sing and dance under the stars.

CAMPING FAQ

No. Camping is not included and must be purchased additionally.

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No. To purchase camping you are required to purchase two (2) valid weekend admissions at the same time.

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A majority of the sites are 40 feet long, and 20 feet wide. However select sections within Country Nation, Heartland, and Legends Camping have Oversized Camping (30′ x 50′) availble at a higher price point.

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Generators will be allowed to operate between 8am and Midnight. If your generator makes excessive noise or creates fumes you will be asked not to use it. We understand some people have health related issues that require generators to run all night. In fairness to other campers, these generators must be of the “whisper quiet” make and not disturb other campers. Any non-compliance will result in eviction without refund.

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Yes, a trailer and a SMALL tent are acceptable as long as you do not go off your assigned site(s) and follow the 6 persons per site rule.

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All camping is flagged and assigned; there are no first come first serve areas. Please note that tampering with flags is prohibited and can result in eviction. Anyone not adhering to BVJ policies or the Code of Conduct will be subject to eviction without refund and subject to fines according to provincial and local authorities.

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No, in order to enter the camping areas you are required to be wearing a valid weekend admission wristband or equivalent.

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If you are not all purchasing your tickets at the same time give our ticketing office a call at 888 404 1234 and we can help you with that!

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We do not recommend bringing your pets, however they are allowed.

All pets are to remain on a leash and in your immediate campsite area only. Absolutely no pets are allowed on Main Street of the Big Valley Jamboree Site, or concert areas. Panhandle Productions LP will not be held responsible for any injuries or damages your pet may cause to others or their property.

Please remember to clean up after your pets.

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The water in the large tanks around the campground is non-potable water. This means that it is not for drinking.

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We have tried to replicate all the services on site that you would find in a small city. Thus all emergency services, ATM’s, showers, vendors, and concessions are all available for your convenience and safety.

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There are dumpsters located throughout the campsite for garbage. Be sure to clean up your campsite before you leave the site after the event. A messy campsite during the event can lead to an eviction. Upon arrival all campers will receive a garbage bag. When full, place it by the roadway, a clean up crew will remove it and replace your bag with a new one. This service is offered daily.

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The most important thing to bring with you is common sense. Don’t bring items that are going to cause problems, or that you plan to leave behind. For a more complete description, please check the campsite regulations. The must up to date information can be found in the Big Valley Jamboree Festival Guide.

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We have limited space for camping and want to make sure its being used as efficiently as possible. This also allows you to purchase your exact campsite in advance so that it is waiting for you. Tampering of campground flags marking out assigned camping stalls will result in eviction.

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Glass containers are not allowed in the campgrounds. Alcohol brought onto the site must be in cans or plastic.

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No, not at this time. Although there is no running water, there are large tanks of non-potable water available throughout the campground (these are NOT for drinking). Contractors are also available during the event to provide water for your RV or whatever you may require. Generators are permitted as long as they run quietly and cleanly and do not disturb your neighbors. Generators should also not run after midnight.

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Yes, Heartland, Legends, Legacy, and Cadillac Ranch VIP have a noise curfew of 12:00 Midnight, and Country Nation has a noise curfew of 2:00 a.m. These curfews are strictly enforced

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Most definitely. Excess noise, inappropriate wristband, messy campsite, vandalism, and consuming alcohol where you are not suppose to (to mention a few) are all grounds for eviction. Make sure that you pay attention to the rules. Evictions will result in the removal of your wristband and a police escort off of the site. Camping areas must also be kept clean and maintained. Each camp site not cleaned up properly at the end of the event will result in a $300.00 clean up fee charged to the site holders credit card.

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TICKET FAQ

Will Call is an event industry term, and just a fancy name, for the location you pick up your tickets at the event. Big Valley Jamboree’s Will Call booth is located in the Processing Lanes.

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Please contact a member of our Ticketing Team at 888 404 1234 and we will be able to assist you

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For more information see our Ticket Renewal Page.

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Children under the ages of 11 and under are free to attend in the General Seating Area.

Children that are 2 and under are allowed to sit on an adult’s lap in the Reserved and VIP Seating Areas, however children 3 and older are required to have their own seat in these areas.

All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times and must possess a valid Big Valley Jamboree Admission Wristband. A Youth wristband is available to qualifying children free of charge and can be picked up at Will Call, BVJ Information Booth, and CRE Ticketing Kiosk.

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Yes. You can purchase a maximum of 8 valid weekend passes and 4 camping passes.

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Your government issued photo ID (Passport, Driver’s license, Identification card). If you have Handicapped camping or parking you will also require your placard AND registration.

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Anyone who is at the Big Valley Jamboree and would like to renew their tickets for the following year!

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Purchase your tickets as normal, but be advised that you will not receive them until June. We do have greeting cards available online that you can use to present your gift is you wish.

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No, ONE credit card per order.

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Due to the logistics involved please contact our office at 1-888-404-1234 and a member of our Ticketing Team would be happy to assist you.

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You will pay for your tickets at the time of renewal. If your upgrade is successful, you will be charged / credited the difference.

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If you miss the deadline, your tickets will be released to the public NO exceptions.

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For more information see our Ticket Renewal Page.

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In an effort to be more environmentally conscious, we will no longer be sending out a Ticket Renewal Reminder Letter in the mail following each event year.
We encourage all our fans to sign up as a BVJ Bandit to receive all the latest information and updates regarding the Big Valley Jamboree in their email.

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Yes! You should receive an email confirmation. Be sure to check all of your email folders.

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Yes! Upgrade priority is based on a first come first serve basis.

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For more information see our Ticket Renewal Page.

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For more information see our Ticket Renewal Page.

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No, there are no refunds or exchanges.

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No, a weekend general admission ticket is non-transferable. Damaged or tampered wristbands WILL NOT BE REPLACED.

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There is no waiting list for tickets. Our tickets are sold on a first come first serve basis.

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A valid weekend admission is having possession of a pass or combination of passes that allow you access to the Big Valley Jamboree from Friday – Sunday.

A weekend admission could be comprised of VIP Seating, Reserved Seating, a 3 Day Weekend Pass, or Single Day Tickets (Friday-Sunday).

A weekend admission is required to enter ALL campground areas.

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VIP and Reserved Seat Holders will receive their tickets in the mail typically near the middle of June.

All General Admission Ticket Holders will receive an email near the beginning of June. The email will contain an electronic printable version of their ticket. However if ‘Will Call’ was chosen at the time of purchase, the ticket will be waiting for pick up at the event.

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The Big Valley Jamboree Payment Plan (“EZPay”) allows our customers to pay for their ticket orders via an installment payment plan.  EZPay will be offered for a limited time in person at the Big Valley Jamboree Ticket Renewal Lounge during the festival and for online ticket sales starting each November.
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