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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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.
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July 8, 2026Wednesday Socials Outdoor Concert Series
Celebrate summer with a lively, mid-week, outdoor, free, family-friendly concert and social!
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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.
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July 11, 2026Gallery Reception: Wonderstruck
Opening a new collaborative show, featuring the work of regular and guest artists in a variety of mediums. Exhibit on display until August 5th.
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July 23, 2026Barney Bentall and the Devin Cuddy Band
An iconic Canadian musician returns to Fernie; with support from local trio, Wild Honey.
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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.
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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.
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August 7, 2026Wapiti Music Festival
The home of Fresh Canadian Indie Music in the heart of the spectacular Rocky Mountains!
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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.
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September 4, 2026Harry Manx - Mysticssippi Blues Man
One of Canada?s most revered and distinctive musical voices brings his world-renowned live show to intimate venues across British Columbia! 2nd show added by popular demand.
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September 16, 2026Elk Valley Pride Festival
A 5-day celebration of Pride featuring a bike parade, flag raising, Spectrum Queer Arts Day, Rainbow Reads, drag storytime, workshops and education, outdoor activities, youth events, drag shows, live music, and so much more!
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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
- 11Gallery Reception: Wonderstruck
- 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
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