A Guide to Arts, Culture and Heritage in Fernie & the Elk Valley
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In the heart of the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains, the Elk Valley is a hidden oasis of verdant landscapes, charming towns and abundant arts, culture and history.
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September 18, 2024 - September 22, 20248th Annual Elk Valley Pride Festival
Fun, friendship, and unity in Fernie to celebrate Pride, mountain style!
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September 19, 2024Booked! Fernie Writers Series Presents Bernadette McDonald
Fernie Writers Series hosted by Fernie Heritage Library presents some of the most highly regarded authors from Canada's literary scene.
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September 28, 2024Fall Craft Fair in Fernie - Tentative
Home baking, produce and preserves, textiles, crafts, fine art, jewellery and so much more! New Location.
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September 29, 2024Book Launch at the Fernie Senior's Centre: Carved In Stone
Join author Anne Gafiuk for the launch of her book exploring the lives of the men and women of the Elk Valley who served during WWII.
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October 12, 20245th Annual Oktoberfest at Fernie Alpine Resort
Plaza fun for everyone! Bavarian-themed food, drinks & contests plus live music. All welcome! Sponsored by Banded Peak Brewing.
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October 12, 20245th Annual Thanksgiving at the Barn - CANCELLED
Due to ongoing construction, this year's event has been cancelled. See you next year!
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October 31, 2024Halloween Party at the Pub Bar and Grill
It's the annual Halloween Party Night you don't want to miss! Win a Season Pass to Fernie Alpine Resort!
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October 31, 2024Rocky Horror Picture Show Viewing Party at The Arts Station
Dammit, Janet! It's time for the fishnets. Admission by donation, advance registration recommended.
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November 9, 2024Fernie Ski & Board Film Festival
Celebrating snow with the kick-off to Fernie's winter season with the latest snow movies. New location!
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November 16, 2024Mogul Smoker 2024
The final bush party of the year and a tribute to the Griz to bring on the Pow this winter! Dance it up, Fernie!
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November 21, 2024Booked! Fernie Writers Series Presents Timothy Taylor
Fernie Writers Series hosted by Fernie Heritage Library presents some of the most highly regarded authors from Canada's literary scene.
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November 23, 2024Murder-Mystery: Blood in the Snow at the Elks Hall
A Fernie Museum fundraiser event, with Spaghetti Dinner celebrating the FDHS's 60th anniversary.
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November 29, 2024 - November 30, 2024Twilight & Holiday Craft Fairs in Historic Downtown Fernie
Home baking, produce and preserves, textiles, crafts, fine art, jewellery and so much more! New Locations.
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September 7, 2024 - September 8, 202410th Annual Fernie Chautauqua Cultural Festival
Art, music and heritage come together in a weekend festival of community. Various locations, most events are free to attend.
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September 7, 2024La Cafamore presents: In Beethoven's Shadow
Classical music trio La Cafamore returns to Fernie to perform alongside the Fernie grand piano. $20.
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Ghost Stories of Fernie
Learn of the ghosts that haunt this hidden corner of the Kootenays…
Featured Artists | The Fernie Arts Co-op
The Arts Co-op is a retail gallery in Historic Downtown Fernie featuring over 50 artists.
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Heritage | Fernie's Old Town
Now lost to fires, floods and time, Fernie's earliest modern settlement was located around the base of Coal Creek.
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Ktunaxa | Creation Story
History | The Fernie Cenotaph
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