Nominations are Open for the Williams Lake Stampede Board of Directors

We invite you to put forth your name for nomination at the Annual General Meeting coming up on September 27th, 2023 at the Williams Lake City Hall in the Council Chambers at 7pm.

We are looking to fill 6 Board of Director positions.

Sub-committee positions are also available for those wanting a less demanding position within the Williams Lake Stampede Association organization.

The Williams Lake Stampede Association has been in existence since 1961 however the World-Famous Williams Lake Stampede has been running since 1920.  The stampede takes a full year to plan and organize, that the board of directors work diligently to make happen.  As a volunteer run organization, we value each and every moment that people dedicate to putting on the Stampede as well as the other smaller events that we put on for our community.

What is required to be a board member you might ask:

·         Attend monthly board meetings

·         Assist on a portfolio of your choosing that best meets your interests and skill set

·         Be available for work bees

·         Be available before, during and after Stampede weekend

·         Recruit committee members and future board members

·         Terms are 2 years

To hold a board position, one must be a member 30 days prior to the Annual General Meeting held on September 27th, 2023.  Yearly cost is just $2, payment can be made in person at the infield office or e-transfer to wlsaap0@gmail.com.  Sign up using this form:

WLSA Membership Form

If you have any questions please contact Court Smith at 250-302-1176

Come enjoy our beautiful grounds while you shop at our many local artisans and business owners.

Hours are 10-4.

No admission charge.

Our Infield Concession will be open as well as any food vendors that register.

If you would like to register as a vendor please do so through the following link:

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdhnoLLPqaaqQ.../viewform

Come enjoy our beautiful grounds while you shop at our many local artisans and business owners.

Hours are 10-4.

No admission charge.

Our Infield Concession will be open as well as any food vendors that register.

A list of registered vendors will be listed in the Facebook event as registrations come in.

If you would like to register as a vendor please do so through the following link:

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScBRACZMBQ63p.../viewform

Come sell your wares at the Stampede Grounds during our Vendor Market.

Open to MLM, Home Based Businesses, Retail Stores and Food Trucks.

Only 1 vendor from each MLM permitted - first come first served.

$21 ($20+GST) per 10 x 10 spot

Registration and payment must be received no later than September 14th.

Tables/tents are not provided you must bring your own.

For any questions please call 250-392-6585 or email info@williamslakestampede.com

Please register online through the following link:

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfACVBpF.../viewform

More details and up to date vendor information can be found on Stampede Vendor Market FB

***PLEASE NOTE***
Products ineligible for sales are as follows:

-Chemicals, pesticides, fertilizers, medicines, pharmaceuticals, cannabis, tobacco
-Vape pens and/or e-cigarettes
-Firearms/ ammunition / weapons
-Fireworks, explosives
-Liquor
-Amusement devices (rides, inflatables etc)
-Body piercing, permanent tattooing
-Live animals
-Home-made lotions, soaps or beauty-care items – such items must be manufactured by a reputable company in North America or Europe (Proof of Health Canada Certification and Liability Insurance will permit homemade items in this category)
-Motorized vehicles
-Products including off-site activities e.g. installation, service or repair
-Any type of medical testing

*We are looking into possibilities of expanding options.