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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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 4, 2026Winter Opening Day at Fernie Alpine Resort
UPDATED! Your winter of fun starts here! Fernie Alpine Resort is scheduled to be open December 4, 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!
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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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November
- 31Halloween Rave
- 31Halloween Bash
- 2Jam Night at Kodiak Lounge
- 3Board Game Group at The Fernie Legion
- 3Trivia Night at Kodiak Lounge
- 3Live: Begonia
- 5Free Guided Meditation
- 5Barre Class by Ballet Beats
- 5Jam Night at Fernie Legion
- 5Team Trivia at the Pub
- 5Karaoke Night at Kodiak Lounge
- 6Where Light Leaves A Trace Exhibition
- 6Ski Film Screening: A Luxurious Experience
- 7Christmas in the Country Farmers' Market
- 8Live: Genevieve Racette
- 11Live: Rueben and The Dark
- 12Jingle & Mingle Shopping Social
- 12Arts Workshop: Life Drawing
- 13Art Exhibition: Christie Lea Gaetz - Solo Expedition
- 14Hosmer Hall Fall Market
- 14Crochet Workshop: Cedar Coaster Set
- 14Fernie Ski & Board Film Festival
- 19Snowboard Film Screening: Wayward
- 19Exhibit Opening: Rick Crump Retrospective
- 19Live: Mia Kelly
- 21Live: Michael Bernard Fitzgerald
- 21Live: BC/DC
December
- 4Fernie Holiday Kick-Off Weekend
- 4Winter Opening Day at Fernie Alpine Resort
- 5Holiday Craft Fairs
- 19Stocking Stuffer Craft Fair
- 31NYE Family Fun Event & Fireworks
- 31Double Trouble Collaborative Exhibition
January
February
- 11Exhibit Opening: La Légende de Carcajou
- 13Family Day Events & Activities at Fernie Alpine Resort
- 26Fernie Mountain Film Festival
March
October
