The Kootenay Festivals and Events Brochure is produced by the West Kooteny Regional Arts Council and is printed once a year for events from May-April and is sponsored in part by the Province of British Columbia through the British Columbia Arts Council. Distribution is 10,000 copies in the region from the Okanagan to the Rockies. If you would like hard copies of the brochure to display or further information about listing deadlines and fees, please contact us at mailto:wkrac@telus.net
2008
Events by Month
ONGOING
- Rossland Historical Museum & Archives New Exhibit “Women of Early Rossland” – May 17 to mid Sept Hwy Jct.22 & 3B Rossland
- This new display highlights four women: Mrs. Allan – a hotel owner; Ethel Elder – a school teacher; Susie McClung – a young cook, and Mrs. Dixon – a housewife.
- Joyce Austin Mgr. 250-362-7722 www.rosslandmuseum.ca
- Castlegar Art Walk 07 June 25-September 14 Castlegar
- Castlegar’s 12th annual Art Walk will feature over twenty artists and craftspeople at venues all over the community.
- Castlegar Chamber of Commerce 250-365-6313
- VISAC Art Walk 08 June 27-September 4 Trail
- Over 20 venues and 20 artists ranging from Fruitvale through Trail to Warfield BC. Sponsored by VISAC art gallery.
- 250-364-1181 visac@telus.net www.visac.kics.bc.ca
- Music in the Park July-August Gazebo in the Park, Nakusp
- Join us every Wednesday evening from 6:30-8:00 pm for music in the park, across from the beach. Free program – bring your lawn chair – rain or shine!
- Karen 250-265-3322
- Gold Fever Follies July-August Rossland Miner’s Hall
- Live Musical Theatre from the Gold Rush Days! Rossland Miners Hall July & August – Tuesday to Saturday . 2 shows daily 3:00 and 7:30 p.m. Family Entertainment!
- www.goldfeverfollies.com
- Fernie's Mountain Market July 1st- August 31 Rotary Park, Fernie
- 10-2 Sundays, Canada Day to Labour Day Weekend. Join us and some of the Kootenays best-loved local farmers and artisans in Rotary Park at Fernie's Mountain Market.
- 250-423-6674 250-423-7799 mountainmarket@fernie.com www.mountainmarket.ca
- PACC Concerts in the Park Series July 2-August 27 Kinnaird Park, Castlegar
- Wednesdays @ 7 p.m. featuring a variety of musical performers, good times, silver collection - bring lawn chairs. Park located 14 Ave @ 25 St.
- Darlene 250-365-1653
- Nelson Artwalk 20th Anniversary! July-August Nelson
- Openings Friday July 4 and Friday August 8. Anniversary Celebration September 12th Join us for the 20th Anniversary celebration of Nelson Artwalk! Details and applications:
- Shannon Lythgoe 250-352-2402 ndac@netidea.com www.ndac.ca
MAY
- Nakusp Celebration of Wellness Festival May 10 & 11 Nakusp Sports Complex
- FOR ONE WEEKEND A YEAR…wellness practitioners gather together with the sole purpose to inspire Mind, Body, and Spirit healing.
- Beverley Darnell 250-265-9977 celebrationofwellness@hotmail.com
JUNE
- Revelstoke Mountain Beats Festival June 20 & 21 Centennial Park, Revelstoke
- Join us on the banks of the Columbia River for a fun-filled weekend of sounds!! Reggae, rock, funk, eclectic beats..cool kid’s stuff in the afternoon, great food, artisans, camping…
- 1-800-457-0493 www.mountainbeats.com
- Creston Valley BC150 Celebration June 20 & 21 Creston Community Complex
- 312D 19th Ave. N. Creston. Canadian Citizenship ceremony at 2 pm Friday June 20 with numerous heritage events, live music, artisans, hands on demonstrations and ethnic food booths.
- 250-428-2022, 250-428 4342 www.crestonevents.ca
- Elkford Wildcat Days June 27-30 Town centre, Elkford
- Spectacular Fireworks, Slo-Pitch Tournament, Refreshment Gardens, Family Activities, Adult Dance, Trade & Craft Fair, Parade, Kids Triathlon and much more.
- Simone 250-865-4614 info@tourismelkford.ca www.tourismelkford.ca
JULY
- Elkford Canada Day Celebration July 1 Elkford Aquatic Centre
- Join us for FREE birthday cake, BBQ, swim, face painting, and fun with PT the Clown starting at 11:00 a.m.
- Garity Stanley 250-865-4012 gstanley@elfkord.ca www.elkford.ca
- Mountain Mosaic Festival of the Arts July 1 Pynelogs Cultural Centre-Kinsmen Beach, Invermere
- Family Festival featuring the Canada Day Parade, live entertainment, food kiosks, bounce castles, arts & crafts, performing arts, all on the shores of Lake Windermere, 10 am-4 pm.
- 250-342-4423 www.columbiavalleyarts.com
- Kootenay Whitewater Festival July 5 & 6 Slocan River, Crescent Valley
- 15 minutes from both Nelson & Castlegar. A celebration of kayaking for beginner and experienced paddlers. Enjoy the beauty and excitement of the Slocan River with new friends!
- 250-359-8181 www.borderlineboaters.com
- Summer Art School-Kootenay School of the Arts at Selkirk College July 7-25 KSA Campus, Nelson
- A variety of 5-day intensive workshops in weaving, pottery, jewellery, metalwork and more. Practising artists, teachers, hands-on learning and professionally equipped studios.
- Check us out: www.selkirk.ca\ksa
- Kimberley International Old Time Accordion Championships July 7-12 Kimberley Civic Centre
- 35th Annual World Old Time Accordion Competitions and home of the KIOTAC World Record Challenge!
- 1-888-4KIOTAC 250-427-4547 www.kiotac.ca
- 8th Annual Whatshan Lake Music Festival July 11-13 Whatshan Lake Retreat
- A family festival featuring country, bluegrass, folk, blues, and light rock music in a beautiful natural setting.
- Allan Markin 250-493-6150 www.WhatshanMusic.com
- PyneStock July 17 Pynelogs Cultural Centre-Kinsmen Beach, Invermere
- 2 hours of peace and music! Highly successful youth concert. A dozen local twentysomethings get together to arrange improvisational, creative, and new compositions. A smidgen of classical, two scoops of rock and three helpings of who knows what genre, Pynestock is a nine-layer dip of entertainment. 7:00pm start.
- 250-342-4423 www.columbiavalleyarts.com
- Starbelly Jam Music Festival July 18-20 Crawford Bay
- Family music festival, lots of different music and other entertainment from near and far, food, crafts, and fun!
- 250-225-3333 www.starbellyjam.org
- Slocan Lake Dance Camp July 25-28 New Denver, BC
- A four-day ballroom/Latin dance event for teens and adults, workshops each day, dance at night.
- 250-358-2448 www.dancingbeat.org
AUGUST
- 1st Kaslo Country Etc Concert August 1 Kaslo Bay Park, Kaslo
- KJES connects to its’ origins in Traditional Music: Abigail Washburn & Sparrow Quartet featuring Bela Fleck w/ Casey Driessen & Ben Sollee plus more great country acts.
- KJES 250-353-7548 www.kaslojazzfest.com
- 17th Kaslo Jazz Etc. Summer Music Festival August 2 & 3 Kaslo Bay Park, Kaslo
- One of the 10 great places to get in tune, be outdoors in North America - USA TODAY July 2008. Featuring: Jesse Cook, John Hammond, Bettye LaVette.
- KJES 250-353-7548 www.kaslojazzfest.com
- Miners Day 1st week in August Kimberley
- BC 150 Community Signature Event – A celebration of our community’s Mining Heritage!
- 250-427-4893 www.kimberley.ca
- 3RD Annual Sandcastle Contest August 3 Nakusp Public Beach
- Free contest for all ages & skills, various categories and prizes – beautiful beach. Also free workshops the previous weekend, call to register.
- 250-265-0024, www.nakusparrowlakes.com
- Columbia Valley ’08 Tour of the Arts August 3 Pynelogs Cultural Centre-Kinsmen Beach, Invermere
- Showcasing local artists in creative artist studio settings, the tour concludes with a cocktail reception at Pynelogs. Celebrate performing and visual artists with creative refreshments at this beautiful lakeshore setting. 10 am-7 pm.
- 250-342-4423 www.columbiavalleyarts.com
- 10th Annual Kokanee Summit August 9 Columbia Brewery, Creston
- A day of music, sun and fun in the beautiful Kootenays (no minors). 12:30 pm-6:00 pm Columbia Brewery, 1220 Erickson Street, Creston.
- 1-800-kokanee Tickets: www.kokaneebeergear.com
- Arts on the Edge 2008 August 8-10 Kimberley
- An eclectic arts festival featuring entertainment, workshops and an artisan market in Kimberley’s Platzl, a concert under the stars in Coronation Park with Kickin’ Grass, Green Season and others, and an open art exhibit at Centre 64.
- Laurel Ralston 250-427-5054 laurel@artsontheedge.ca www.artsontheedge.ca
- Railway Days: Revelstoke’s Community Festival August 15-24 Revelstoke
- From model railroads, speeder rides, magic lantern shows, music, and special exhibitions at all of the community’s museums, Railway Days is a memorable celebration for the whole family! 2008’s theme is Chinese Legacies; building the CPR and Revelstoke’s Chinese Community.
- 1-877-837-6060 www.railwaydays.com
- Arts in the Kohan August 16 & 17 Kohan Gardens, New Denver
- Live music, refreshments, fine art and crafts for sale and display in the beautiful lakeside Kohan Gardens from 10:30 am.
- 250-358-7269
- Grand Forks International Baseball Tournament August 27-September 1 James Donaldson Park
- Grand Forks has been famous for this popular, world class tournament for over 25 years - fun for the whole family!
- 1-866-434-4263 or 250-442-8323 or grandforksbaseball.com
- Kimberley International Music and Dance Festival August 30-September 1 Kimberley Curling Rink and Rotary Park
- BC 150 Community Signature Event – a Family Celebration of cultural diversity of our community and Province - Music, Dance, Rib-Cook Off and Vendor Village!
- 250-427-4893 www.kimberley.ca
SEPTEMBER
- Hills Garlic Festival September 7 Centennial Park, New Denver
- A great family festival of homemade, homegrown, organic garlic, produce, crafts, food and entertainment beside the beautiful shores of Slocan Lake! 10-5 p.m.
- Liza Ireland 250-358-2303 www.hillsgarlicfest.ca
- Chocolate Jazz September 27 Castlegar Community Complex
- Dinner, Entertainment & Dance – Library Fundraiser “Presented by the Friends of the Castlegar Library”. 7:00-11:30 pm
- Helen Moore 250-365-8249
- P.A.T.H (Promoting Alternative Therapeutic Healing) Expo September 27 & 28 Salmo
- Valley Youth & Community Centre Speakers * Lectures * Exhibits * Readings * Workshops * Psychic Showcase * Crystal Singing Bowls. $6 Daily - $10 Weekend
- www.pathexpo.net
OCTOBER
- Literary Competition & Festival October 3–10 & October 24 Nelson
- Co-sponsored by Nelson and District Arts Council and Oxygen Studio. Awards Ceremony and Readings, Friday October 24, Oxygen Studio at 7 p.m.
- Details and applications: 250-352-2402 www.ndac.ca
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
- Kootenay Artisans Winter Carnival – 30th Anniversary! November 28-30 Nelson
- Special Anniversary Celebration at the Rod & Gun Club and Cottonwood Market – Kootenay Artisans Christmas Market re-invented! Indoor and outdoor market venues with Winter Carnival Festival activities throughout the site.
- Details and applications: 250-352-2402 www.ndac.ca
- Arts and Crafts Annual Christmas Fair November 29 Creston & Dist. Rec. Complex
- Hosted by the Community Arts Council of Creston. Over 60 booths with diverse handcrafted items by Kootenay and beyond artists, artisans and crafters. Food, music, service groups and raffles. 19th Ave N off Canyon St. 9 am-5 pm
- Harry Miller 250-428-2527 info@crestonvalleyarts.org www.crestonvalleyarts.org
- Christmas by the Lake December 5-7 Silverton
- Spectacular old fashioned European-Style Christmas by the Lake event. Handcrafts, seasonal activities, performing artists, food and much more!
- Cynthia Stotz-Capelle 250-358-7259 www.christmasbythelake.ca
