Cultural, Community or Seasonal

Fri June 14, 2013 - Sat June 15, 2013

This 2nd annual East Kootenay Beer Festival is shaping up to be an incredible weekend for beer appreciation. Building on the reputation of the resort's successful East Kootenay Wine Festival, now entering its 12th year, locals, guests and staff demanded a unique Festival to celebrate the magic of hops!

The Festival itself will take place at Mountainside Golf Course on Saturday June 15, with live music, great food and of course, lots of beer to experience and taste. Full weekend packages will also include a gourmet beer-paired dinner on the evening of Friday June 14.

Mon July 01, 2013 - Mon July 01, 2013

Festival of the Arts & Canada Day Celebrations, including main stage entertainment featuring local musical talent, performing arts, magician & children's entertainers; festival includes bounce castles, tattoos, face painting, punk hairdos, arts & crafts, creative dance and International Food Fair.

Wed July 17, 2013 - Mon August 12, 2013

A fun-filled weekend with something for everyone to celebrate! Starting with PyneStock; a concert showcasing the talents of local musicians in a variety of genres. Then Bull Riding in the Rockies, an exciting evening of a cowboy supper, mutton bustin', professional bull riding and dance. Kicking off the Valley Appreciation Day is a pancake breakfast and continuing with live entertainment, Farmers Market and activities for the whole family. Finally, the Lake Windermere Regatta committed to ensuring that Lake Windermere remains a healthy, functioning ecosystem for future generations. The Regatta includes sailing, swimming and canoeing races; waterskiing and rowing demonstrations.

Sat July 20, 2013 - Sat July 20, 2013

The event kicks off with the ever popular free pancake breakfast cooked by local community service groups. Local entertainment will be provided throughout the day with twirlers & fun for all ages. Please call for the schedule of activities.

Sun August 04, 2013 - Sun August 04, 2013

The sixth annual Columbia Valley Tour of the Arts is a self-guided tour showcasing local artists in downtown Invermere. Each location includes juried and non-juried works of several artists and musicians, and tour patrons can enjoy demonstrations, discussions with artists and opportunities to purchase art. All funds raised support the programs of Columbia Valley Arts Council in Invermere, BC.

Sun September 15, 2013 - Sun September 15, 2013

Every fall the Windermere Community Association hosts the Fall Fair & Scarecrow Festival. This year is the 13th annual. Events include judged entries of flowers, vegetables, fruit, baking, canning & photography. Craft demonstrations & display booths cover the school ground adjacent to the hall & include blacksmithing, quilting, bent willow furniture making, wood carving, interesting foods & jewellery. This is a family day with lots of events for the kids, such as races, face painting, fish tank, clowns, the Windermere Fire Department, the egg catapult & dog shows. Great food is served all day. See the website for more details.

Fri September 27, 2013 - Sat September 28, 2013

3rd Annual Columbia Salmon Festival in Fairmont Hot Springs and surrounding area. Includes guest speakers, field trips, gala dinner, golf tournament and youth programs.

Tue December 31, 2013 - Wed January 01, 2014

Ring in the New Year with dining, dancing and fireworks! Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is the place to be for the New Year's Eve, 'Monster Masquerade Ball' including party favours, music, dancing and a delicious festive buffet + a glass of bubbly at midnight. This year the Gala has a special dress up theme. Everything goes - including masks, glamour wear, costumes or even full blown Monster attire. We've teamed up with Monster Vineyards, one of BC's stand-out wine producers for the evening and we're going all out to make this year's Gala a fun masquerade ball to remember.