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Bubbles are the Theme!

Monday May 5th, 2025

The streets of Quesnel are about to POP!

Join us for the Billy Barker Days Parade on Saturday, July 19 at 10:00 AM in Downtown Quesnel — this year’s theme is “BUBBLES!”, and it's going to be a foamy, floaty, fantastic time!

Expect bubble machines, bubble costumes, and plenty of pop-tastic surprises.

Bring the kids, your camera, and your sense of fun!

We're Hiring a Summer Student!

Monday May 5th, 2025

Do you love festivals, fun, and community spirit? Want to be part of the team that brings Quesnel's biggest summer celebration to life?

The Billy Barker Days Society is looking for a summer student to help us prep and run this year’s festival! This is a hands-on, behind-the-scenes role where you'll be part of the crew that helps make the magic happen.

Position: Festival Assistant – Summer Student

Hours: 35 hours per week, ramping up to full-time during BB Days week
Wage: Based on experience
Duration: Tuesday May 20th to end of July

Duties include:

Helping with event setup and teardown
Assisting with communications, signage, and social media
Working with volunteers and vendors
A little bit of everything — no two days are the same!

Must be:

Energetic and reliable
Comfortable talking and working with the public
Able to lift, carry, and hustle when needed
Eligible for Canada Summer Jobs (must be 15–30 and returning to school in the fall)

Perks? You’ll work with a great team, get free entry to festival events, and play a big part in one of Quesnel’s most beloved traditions.

To apply: Send your resume to office@billybarkerdays.ca by May 12th, 2025

Got questions? Send us a message — and don’t wait too long. Billy doesn’t!