It's never really spring in Cochrane until TC & Company hit the stage at the Lions Spring Barn Dance.
Tickets are now available for the Mar. 29 barn dance that is anticipated Cochrane night out for adults.
Lions president Chris Connon says TC and his gang are back by popular demand and never fail to please the crowd and keep them kicking up their heels.
"There's just something about TC," says Connon. "They have a long-time following. There are people my parents' age who had them play at their wedding dances. They're a great community band. It seems like they don't age at all. They just keep getting better and better as time goes on."
TC is currently on his winter holidays but loves playing this dance, so special arrangements were made for him to fly home.
"He was just absolutely tickled with the idea," says Connon.
As an added feature, this year's barn dance includes the first Texas BBQ of the season offered by the Butchery Block. The platter includes their smoked brisket, pulled pork, Texas hot links, coleslaw and baked beans, all prepared in-house to perfection.
The BBQ plater is available to eat in or take out, and there's a substantial discount offered for people who purchase both the meal and dance tickets.
"And even if you're in the cabaret later on, they'll be there serving up some cabaret-style food with the Texas BBQ twist to it," he points out.
The dinner runs from 6 to 7 p.m. and the dance follows.
Dance supporting Cochrane Rodeo Poster Contest
The proceeds of this year's dance are being used to support the recently launched Lions Rodeo Poster Contest. Grade 9 to 12 students in four Cochrane schools have been invited to submit their entries inaugural poster contest. The winning entry receives an impressive prize package that includes a $1,000 scholarship, one-of-a-kind championship buckle and more. Plus, their school's art department receives $1,000.
The theme is "The Western Town of Cochrane and its Histroic Rodeo."
Entries are being by the art departments of Bow Valley, Cochrane High, Notre Dame des Vallées, and St. Timothy's until May 1.
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It's also a special night for Lions Rodeo Queen Lacey Blouin.
"Our 2025 rodeo queen will be there and we're going to unveil her saddle for this year's rodeo season."
The saddle is custom-made to the specifications provided by the queen.
Details and tickets can be found online here.