The Bash in the Badlands has shed its original venue to make its way to the top of the hill for the 2008 edition.

This is the fourth year that the Nacmine Hotel has presented the annual weekend of motorcycle fun. Organizer John Schofield says he expects a great crowd for the event, which goes from July 11 to 13 at the Stampede Barn.

To find the Stampede Barn from Drumheller, head south out of the valley on Highway 9. Once you leave the valley the turn off for the Stampede Barn is on your left, next to the Drumheller Institution.

Things get off to an early start on Friday night. Gypsy Wheeler, the blues band from Calgary will be taking to the stage Friday and Saturday night. They hit the stage at 9 p.m. Burgers, supplied by the Road House Saloon, will be on the menu.