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Volunteers power Billy Barker milestone

Founding president Jess Ketchum returns as parade marshal as organizers mark 50 years of volunteer-led events, with thousands expected to attend.

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QUESNEL – Billy Barker Days is celebrating its 50th year in Quesnel, and organizers say the anniversary means more than just music, crowds, and a parade. It’s really about the volunteers who kept coming back year after year. The festival started as a way for locals to have something to celebrate in the summer and to encourage visitors to stop in Quesnel. Jess Ketchum, who helped launch Billy Barker Days 50 years ago as its first president, is re…

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Quesnel Cariboo Observer broke the news in Quesnel, Canada on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
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