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A wicked thunderstorm tore through Cochrane tonight, flooding some streets and homes and pushing the two main stage acts of the Bow Valley Boot Stomp indoors. Moments after Foxx Worthee lit up the outdoors stage with a powerhouse opening set, ominous clouds rolled in from the west. Lightning flashed on the horizon, followed by sheets…

Unpredictable weather and a few tense moments didn’t stop the second annual Bow Valley Boot Stomp from going ahead over the weekend, uniting music fans, volunteers, and a dedicated team of organizers determined to keep the party going. Kailey Mitchell and Sharai Gutoski of Quirk Social/Tim Hall Photography Despite unpredictable weather and a few…

Following the success of its inaugural event, the Bow Valley Boot Stomp is back and ready to turn up the volume on local talent, community spirit, and small-town charm. Set for July 18–19 at the Cochrane and District Agricultural Society grounds, this two-day country music festival promises even more music, more energy, and a deeper focus on showcasing emerging artists. The…

After a successful first year, Bow Valley Boot Stomp 2025 is shaping up to deliver all of the impact of 2024’s event, and more! If you have been looking for an exciting, affordable, fun, music festival in Alberta bursting with local talent, Bow Valley Boot Stomp is the event for you!   What is the Bow Valley…

Cochrane's small town country music festival was recently nominated for an award for the upcoming 14th annual CMAB Awards. Listen to this article 00:00:40 Cochrane’s small-town country music festival, The Bow Valley Boot Stomp, has been recently named one of the many nominees for the 14th annual Country Music Alberta Awards. The music festival,…

Big news Cochrane!  91.5 CochraneNow has been nominated for a Country Music Alberta Award in the small/medium market category.  A huge congratulations to the entire team for this well-deserved recognition! 91.5 CochraneNow hit the airwaves on October 25, 2019. Cochrane is well-represented at the awards, with Bow Valley Boot Stomp up for Live Event of the Year, and local photographer Michelle Spice also receiving…

Cochrane's highly anticipated Bow Valley Boot Stomp is just around the corner, and organizers are promising an exciting experience for country music lovers. The festival, taking place July 18th and 19th, will feature a stellar lineup of emerging artists and established talent, with a special focus on giving up-and-coming musicians the chance to shine on…

The Bow Valley Boot Stomp Country Music Festival is making a return next year from July 18 to 19, at the Cochrane Ag Society Grounds. A celebration of the rhythm and sounds of Alberta is making a return with the announcement of the 2025 Bow Valley Boot Stomp Country Music Festival set to take…

With the inaugural Bow Valley Boot Stomp now in the books, organizer of the event, Quirk Social, handed off a hefty $1,850 donation to Cochrane Search and Rescue (CSAR) on Aug. 20. The country music festival took place earlier this summer, and featured Aaron Goodvin, Doc Walker, Kalsey Kulyk, Drew Gregory, and Brandon Lorenzo as…

Cochrane residents have been waiting for months and now we're just days away from the first-ever country music festival kicking off.  Bow Valley Boot Stomp will start on Friday and continue right through until early Sunday morning with non-stop entertainment, food, fun and great country music.  Kailey Mitchell with Quirk Social said tickets are selling fast…

With the Calgary Stampede wrapped up on Sunday July 14, many still have a need to dawn their cowboy boots and two-step to the sounds of country music. Residents in the Cochrane and surrounding area are in luck as the first-time country artists will be making a two-day appearance at the Bow Valley Boot Stomp…