All Events

Sat July 27, 2013 - Sat July 27, 2013

Kootenay Festival - Let's Celebrate! is a multi-faceted event encouraging the recognition and appreciation of our community diversity through entertainment, cuisine and interactive educational activities, displays and performance. The festival will provide our residents and summer visitors an outstanding opportunity to experience and celebrate the heritage, culture, ethnicity and artistic expression that enriches the Kootenay region and makes us proud to call it our home.

Sat July 27, 2013 - Fri August 02, 2013

The TransRockies Challenge, North America's original mountain bike stage race offers riders epic 1, 3, 4 or 7-day adventures with the most singletrack, spectacular mountain vistas & best rider support.

More than 500 competitors from more than 25 countries will pedal over 500km of wilderness trails, from Fernie to Elkford then to Canmore, AB.

Seven days, 17,416 vertical & one word: unforgettable. Experience one of the world's most challenging but rewarding mountain bike races.

Men & women testing their limits on the most rugged & beautiful singletrack the Rockies have to offer.

Some call it crazy... they call it an adventure of a lifetime.

Thu August 01, 2013 - Thu August 01, 2013

This celebration includes many great events such as a mixed slow-pitch ball tournament, sandcastle contest and more.

Fri August 02, 2013 - Sun August 04, 2013

Every August long weekend in Kaslo, BC; stunning vistas, great acoustics & superb musicians combine to create the Kaslo Jazz Summer Music Festival. The unique floating stage rests just offshore a little, sandy beach on Kootenay Lake.

Fri August 02, 2013 - Mon August 05, 2013

This year the Revelstoke Glacier Challenge baseball tournament is celebrating its 26th annual event.

The tournament attracts more than 100 teams in three divisions (beginner, recreational and intermediate). Teams consist of six men and four women, there are seven innings with three outs.

There are playoffs for the top teams and trophies and prizes up for grabs.

Play ball, eat well and have good fun!

Sat August 03, 2013 - Sun August 04, 2013

Farming Days will showcase old-fashioned farming techniques. There will be a variety of farming demonstrations using horse drawn farm implements (equipment normally on display will be used in demonstrations). Demos include hay baling and harvesting. Other demos tba as they depend on weather conditions.

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 August 04, 2013 - Sun August 04, 2013

This is the 31st annual one quarter Ironman triathlon held in Nelson, BC.

Swim 1 kilometre, bike 44 km and run 10 km.

The event continues to be for everyone from top-ranking amateurs to adult and youth participants who are entering for pure enjoyment.

We have an adult sprint course for people who are just breaking into the world of triathlon and team events ideal for family participation.

Draw prizes at pre-race meeting and awards ceremony.

Come and enjoy our beautiful community for the long weekend in August.

Sun August 04, 2013 - Sun August 04, 2013

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is preparing for the upcoming 2013 mountain bike race season and is pleased to be presenting the return of the Western Open BC Cup and Alberta Downhill event. KHMR events team is focused on supporting the progression and development of downhill bike races and is confident these races will be bigger and better than the great success we delivered in 2012. Check the website for registration details.

Wed August 07, 2013 - Mon August 12, 2013

Shambhala is Canada's Premiere electronic music extravaganza. Showcasing the world's best electronic DJ's, cutting edge visual technology and 6 distinct stages we bring you a culture that is the 'zenith of modern underground entertainment'.

More than just an epic dance party, this event will leave your heart bigger, your smile wider and your sense of this world more beautiful. Workshops, entertainment, fashion market, amazing food vendors and a riverside beach where peace and good vibes rain down...

Be sure to read our website to acquaint yourself with what to bring and what not to bring. See you at the Farm!