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 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 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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August 18, 2026Book Launch: Jaima Fixsen - Don't Look Close
Join author Jaima Fixsen for an engaging conversation with journalist and broadcaster Jonathan Whitelaw at Polar Peak Books. Free event with cash bar.
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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 5, 2026Hats off to 100! - Royal Canadian Legion Block Party
Celebrating 100 years of the Royal Canadian Legion at Branch #36 - Fernie, with live music, food, games and great company. Details to be announced!
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September 16, 2026Elk Valley Pride Festival
A 5-day celebration of Pride featuring community events, arts and culture, outdoor adventures, live entertainment, and more.
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July
- 17Movies at the Vogue Theatre This Week
- 24Meat Draw at The Fernie Taphouse
- 24Live Music on the Patio
- 25Heritage Walking Tours
- 25Music On The Mountain
- 25DJ Big Duvet in the Garden
- 26Fernie Mountain Market
- 26Live Music in the Garden
- 26Jam Night at The Fernie Taphouse
- 26Sunday Sessions Live Music
- 27Jam Night at Kodiak Lounge
- 28Weekly Meat Draw & 50/50 at The Fernie Legion
- 28Board Game Group at The Fernie Legion
- 28Eric Kane - Right by my Side Western Canada Tour
- 29Wednesday Socials Outdoor Concert Series
- 29DJ Night in the Garden
- 30Exhibit Opening: BATS - Out of the Darkness
- 30Open Mic Night at Freshies
- 30Live: Eve Lacey
- 30Jam Night at Fernie Legion
- 30DJ Night at The Brickhouse
- 30Karaoke Night at Kodiak Lounge
- 31Foraging Weekend Experience
- 31Tiny Moments by Katrina Lukianchuk
August
- 31Foraging Weekend Experience
- 2Live Music at The Fernie Taphouse
- 7Wapiti Music Festival
- 8Columbia Basin Culture Tour
- 13Out of the Box Public Art Festival
- 13Petals & Pours
- 18Book Launch: Jaima Fixsen - Don't Look Close
- 19Ducks & Donuts
- 22Elk Valley Cruisers 14th Annual Show & Shine
September
- 3The Flower Beadwork Collection
- 4Harry Manx - Mysticssippi Blues Man
- 5Hats off to 100! - Royal Canadian Legion Block Party
- 6Fernie Lions Demolition Derby
- 12Mud Racing/Bogging Event
- 16Elk Valley Pride Festival
October
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