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.
-
May 18, 2026Author Event: Christalee Froese
special evening celebrating the launch of Permission Granted. Free, registration requested.
Read More -
May 27, 2026Lemonade Social & Book Bike Launch
Celebrate the start of summer with a fun, family-friendly event at Fernie Heritage Library. Includes a bike parade around City Hall. Free, all welcome.
Read More -
May 30, 2026Two Pianos No Rodeo
Featuring two former members of iconic rock band, Blue Rodeo, Bob Wiseman & Mike Boguski. With support from local duo, Ladyfolk.
Read More -
June 5, 2026Comedy Night: Jon Dore
He's coming back, and he's promised to be funny this time.
Read More -
June 11, 2026Fernie Community Choir Spring Concert
A lively concert of traditional & modern choral music at Knox on 2nd.
Read More -
June 20, 2026Summer Opening Day at Island Lake Lodge
Experience a little taste of Alpine paradise this summer. Island Lake Lodge will be open to the public on limited days from June - September.
Read More -
June 25, 2026Summer Opening Day at Fernie Alpine Resort
Your summer of fun starts here! There's mountains of adventure, including mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides, dining & live entertainment.
Read More -
July 1, 2026Canada Day in Fernie
Celebrate Canada's 159th anniversary of Confederation with a community celebration in Historic Downtown Fernie.
Read More -
July 3, 2026Fun Field Festival in Wardner
Fun Field Festival is back for its third year, bringing people together for a weekend of fun in the sun! Featuring live music, DJs, wellness providers and kids activities and entertainment, this is a festival for the whole family to enjoy.
Read More -
July 8, 2026Wednesday Socials Outdoor Concert Series
Celebrate summer with a lively, mid-week, outdoor, free, family-friendly concert and social!
Read More -
July 11, 2026Fernie Garden Tour
Take a peek inside some of Fernie's most beautiful, creative and interesting gardens. Meet the gardeners and learn about cold climate gardening.
Read More -
July 23, 2026
Barney Bentall and the Devin Cuddy Band
An iconic Canadian musician returns to Fernie; with support from local trio, Wild Honey.
Read More -
July 31, 2026Foraging Weekend Experience
Bringing the wild flavours of the Lizard Range to the table with a special culinary wellness getaway at Island Lake Lodge.
Read More -
August 1, 2026Exhibit Opening: BATS - Out of the Darkness
Bring the bats of British Columbia out of the darkness and into our consciousness. Exhibit on display until November 15th.
Read More -
August 7, 2026Wapiti Music Festival
The home of Fresh Canadian Indie Music in the heart of the spectacular Rocky Mountains!
Read More -
August 13, 2026Out of the Box Public Art Festival
Rounding out the Wednesday Concert Series with a week of dumpster painting, art activities, banner launch and live music.
Read More
May
- 1Movies at the Vogue Theatre This Week
- 7Booked Fernie Writers Series Presents: Caroline Adderson
- 7Shades: Through Her Lens Film Screening
- 7Jam Night at Fernie Legion
- 7Jam Night at Kodiak Lounge
- 7Karaoke Night at Kodiak Lounge
- 8Meat Draw at The Fernie Taphouse
- 9Spring Craft Fair
- 9Power to Amp It Up by Beth Gallup
- 9Family Safety Day & BBQ
- 9Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
- 9Gallery Reception: Angela Morgan
- 9Weekly Meat Draw & 50/50 at The Fernie Legion
- 9Kodiak Patio Party
- 10Mother's Day Brunch
- 12Board Game Group at The Fernie Legion
- 13Wednesdays at Fernie Heritage Library
- 13Cornhole & Cold Ones at The Fernie Taphouse
- 18Author Event: Christalee Froese
- 27Lemonade Social & Book Bike Launch
- 28Emotional Expressions by The Fernie Visual Artists Guild
- 29Celin - 14 Days Tour
- 30Fernie Community Yard Sale
- 30Two Pianos No Rodeo
June
- 4Open Mic Night at Freshies
- 5Comedy Night: Jon Dore
- 11Fernie Community Choir Spring Concert
- 20Summer Opening Day at Island Lake Lodge
- 25Summer Opening Day at Fernie Alpine Resort
- 25Where the Forest Meets the Sea by Shea Caughlin
- 27Ride & Roast Bike Festival
July
- 1Canada Day in Fernie
- 3What a Tangled Web We Weave by Jacki Bruce
- 3The Great Big Book Sale
- 3Fun Field Festival in Wardner
- 4Heritage Walking Tours
- 4Tunes in the Town ft. Rubber Tyre Peep Show
- 5Fernie Mountain Market
- 8Wednesday Socials Outdoor Concert Series
- 11Fernie Garden Tour
- 23Barney Bentall and the Devin Cuddy Band
- 31Foraging Weekend Experience
- 31Tiny Moments by Katrina Lukianchuk
August
- 31Foraging Weekend Experience
- 1Exhibit Opening: BATS - Out of the Darkness
- 7Wapiti Music Festival
- 8Columbia Basin Culture Tour
- 13Out of the Box Public Art Festival
- 22Elk Valley Cruisers 14th Annual Show & Shine
September
October
December
