Upcoming Festivals, Events & More
Fernie and the Elk Valley schedule a diversity of cultural festivals, events and programs year round. Listed below are some of the big events with a full list of all events beneath.
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October 10, 2026Fernie Cemetery Walking Tours
Join the Fernie Museum for a journey through the lives and deaths of the St. Margaret’s Cemetery. Every Saturday & Sunday from September 26 - November 1, 2026.
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October 10, 2026Oktoberfest
Fall fun on the Mountain! Bavarian good times with live music, contests and plenty of tasty brews and bites! All ages welcome - minors must be accompanied.
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October 16, 2026Fernie Ghost Tours
Fernie’s most ghastly ghost stories and horrible happenings in the downtown core. Daily at 8 pm from October 16 - November 1, 2026.
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October 20, 2026Live Music: Lloyd Spiegel
14-time Australian Blues Award winner will be in Fernie for one very special night of music at Knox on 2nd..
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October 23, 2026Book Launch: Stitched Fall 2026
Celebrate creativity, community, and the launch of STITCHED! Project kits, yarn sales, accessories, door prizes & refreshments. At the Arts Station.
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October 24, 2026Fall Craft Fair
Fantastic seasonal crafts, baked goods, preserves, hand-made clothing, toys and much more!.
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October 24, 2026Great Pumpkin Hunt
Family fun in the forest! A special event aimed at children aged 9 and up, and their families. Book your timeslot ahead of time!
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October 25, 2026Griz Kidz Halloween Party & Haunted House
Bring your boos and ghouls dressed in their spookiest, silliest or sparkliest costumes and join us on the main floor of the Daylodge for ghoulish games, creepy-crawly crafts, enchanting activities, and Halloween treats.
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October 25, 2026Author Event: Anne Majic
Local author Anne Majic will discuss her book 'Losing George' with store owner Melanie Jeanotte. Free admission; registration required. .
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November 19, 2026Exhibit Opening: Rick Crump Retrospective
A retrospective art show and online auction for Calgary/ Fernie landscape painter Richard Crump (b. 1944), who passed away in 2014. Funds will go to charity and the Fernie Museum. Exhibit on display until February 8, 2027.
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December 4, 2026Fernie Holiday Kick-Off Weekend
Celebrate the start of winter with shopping specials, fireworks, live entertainment, festive fun, and the chance to win $1000!
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December 5, 2026Winter Opening Day at Fernie Alpine Resort
Your winter of fun starts here! Fernie Alpine Resort is scheduled to be open December 5, 2026 - April 11, 2027, subject to conditions.
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December 5, 2026Holiday Craft Fairs
Fantastic seasonal crafts, baked goods, preserves, hand-made clothing, toys and much more!.
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December 19, 2026Stocking Stuffer Craft Fair
Fantastic seasonal crafts, baked goods, preserves, hand-made clothing, toys and much more!.
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December 20, 2026Holiday Events & Activities at Fernie Alpine Resort
Two weeks of family fun and special events at Fernie Alpine Resort for the festive season including activity nights, on-mountain challenges and live entertainment! All details TBA.
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December 31, 2026NYE Family Fun Event & Fireworks
An evening of family fun and a special fireworks display at Fernie Alpine Resort to see out 2026 and welcome the new year! Details TBA.
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December 31, 2026Legendary Griz Bar NYE Party
You don't want to miss this! See out 2026 and welcome 2027 at Fernie Alpine Resort. Tickets sell out within days - watch social media for annoucements!
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January 22, 2027Reel Canadian Film Festival
Celebrating and showcasing the talent, diversity, and independence of the Canadian Film Industry with three days of screenings, receptions and special appearances at The Vogue Theatre.
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February 11, 2027Exhibit Opening: La Légende de Carcajou
A show of watercolour illustrations by artist Slavka Kolesar for the book "La Legende de Carcajou", at the Fernie Museum. Exhibit on display until May 3, 2027.
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February 13, 2027
Family Day Events & Activities at Fernie Alpine Resort
A weekend of family fun and special events at Fernie Alpine Resort including activity nights, on-mountain challenges and live entertainment! All details TBA.
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March 5, 202750th Annual Griz Days Winter Festival in Fernie
It's the golden anniversary for Fernie's biggest annual winter festival, featuring a wild weekend of celebrations. Don't miss this chance to celebrate!
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March 6, 2027Griz Days Craft Fair
Fantastic seasonal crafts, baked goods, preserves, hand-made clothing, toys and much more!.
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October
- 25Movies at the Vogue Theatre This Week
- 9Craft Burger and Beer Month
- 5Jam Night at Kodiak Lounge
- 5Live : Dune Rats with Peacebreach
- 6Board Game Group at The Fernie Legion
- 6Trivia Night at Kodiak Lounge
- 8Free Guided Meditation
- 8Arts Workshop: Life Drawing
- 8Barre Class by Ballet Beats
- 8Jam Night at Fernie Legion
- 8Karaoke Night at Kodiak Lounge
- 9Meat Draw at The Fernie Taphouse
- 9Live: Jade Elephant
- 9Music Bingo Night at Kodiak Lounge
- 10Fernie Cemetery Walking Tours
- 10Weekly Meat Draw & 50/50 at The Fernie Legion
- 10Oktoberfest
- 10Ok, Dope! Comedy Night: Syd Bosel
- 10Jam Night at The Fernie Taphouse
- 14Trivia Night at The Fernie Taphouse
- 14Exhibit Talk: BATS - Out of the Darkness
- 15Team Trivia at the Pub
- 16Fernie Ghost Tours
- 17Live: Antonio Larosa
- 19Film Screening: Come See Me In The Good Light
- 20Live Music: Lloyd Spiegel
- 23Book Launch: Stitched Fall 2026
- 24Fall Craft Fair
- 24Great Pumpkin Hunt
- 24Live: Stubbs and The
- 25Griz Kidz Halloween Party & Haunted House
- 25Author Event: Anne Majic
- 26Midnight Release Party: A Court of Splintered Harmony
- 29Wonderland Collaborative Exhibition
- 31Halloween in Fernie!
- 31Halloween Rave
- 31Halloween Bash
November
- 31Halloween Rave
- 31Halloween Bash
- 3Live: Begonia
- 6Where Light Leaves A Trace Exhibition
- 8Live: Genevieve Racette
- 12Jingle & Mingle Shopping Social
- 14Crochet Workshop: Cedar Coaster Set
- 19Exhibit Opening: Rick Crump Retrospective
- 19Live: Mia Kelly
- 21Live: Michael Bernard Fitzgerald
December
- 4Fernie Holiday Kick-Off Weekend
- 5Winter Opening Day at Fernie Alpine Resort
- 5Holiday Craft Fairs
- 19Stocking Stuffer Craft Fair
- 31NYE Family Fun Event & Fireworks
- 31Double Trouble Collaborative Exhibition
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