All Events

Sat August 31, 2013 - Sun September 01, 2013

The weekend consists of an ultra mountain bike race on Saturday and an ultra running race on Sunday. participants can choose to do either (or both). Team up for the 5 person relay challenge or tackle the entire 42 km as a solo participant. Both races depart from the village at Panorama and gain elevation up the mountain, then loop back down to the village. Relay categories include: all male, all female and mixed.

Sat August 31, 2013 - Sun September 01, 2013

New for Panorama this summer is the Grizzly Ultra Race. On August 31, mountain bikers will challenge an enduro style race and on Sunday September 1, runners can compete in an ultra trail-run race. In both the biking and the running events, racers can choose if they want to do the whole 36 km (22 mi) course solo or split it amongst a team of up to 5 people. The $250 team fee is the same regardless of team size and the solo fee is $80. In the relay categories, awards will be presented in three classes; male, female, mixed.

Fri September 06, 2013 - Sat September 07, 2013

This 95th annual 2-day festival includes many exciting events such as judged exhibits of livestock, farm & garden produce, baking, preserves, arts, crafts & youth exhibits. There is also a scarecrow contest, largest pumpkin contest, entertainment & food booths.

Fri September 06, 2013 - Sun September 08, 2013

A traditional family-oriented weekend festival celebrating Rossland's rich heritage. Parade, pancake breakfast, sports events, children's games, inflatable fun park, food and craft vendors, music, outdoor entertainment, and much more!

Sat September 07, 2013 - Sat September 07, 2013

Golden Sound Festival line-up is 16 hours (12pm - 4am) of high energy on your feet dancing to continuous stage performances. Nestled in the Columbia Valley at the base of the Rocky Mountains as they tower above; and just steps from the meandering Columbia River sets the stage for a fantastic music experience. The festival focus is to feature live music acts from the Western Canadian rock, funk, indi rock genres. Acts include, Headliners, Five Alarm Funk, Bear Mountain, The Dudes, Shred Kelly, Kytami and others. Tickets - please see website for more information. Gates open 9am.

Sat September 07, 2013 - Sat September 07, 2013

Nelson's Queen City Cruise, the city of Nelson's only car show, has continued to grow since the first cruise in 2003. Car collectors from far & wide find the appeal to show off their cars in the heritage city. Nelson offers big city cosmopolitan dining, unique shopping & lodging in the beautiful setting on Kootenay Lake. Saturday morning begins the show on historic Baker Street in downtown Nelson. Trophy presentations are at approximately 3:30 pm, followed by a poker run & later on in the evening, a rooftop dance at the Nelson Parkade. It's fun for the whole family.

Sun September 08, 2013 - Sun September 08, 2013

A Gran Fondo (bike ride) bicycle event is a mass participation event which challenges riders to a long distance. This particular event will offer 50 km, 100 km and 150 km distances, all beginning at the St Eugene Resort. The route will take cyclists from the Resort through back-roads to the Rails to Trails, then north to Kimberley, 100 and 150 km riders will continue north to Wasa and then on to Fort Steele, 100 km riders will head to St Eugene, 150 km riders will take a loop along the Bull River before returning.

Sun September 08, 2013 - Sun September 08, 2013

20th Annual Hills Garlic Festival will feature 150 vendors. It's a great event with live entertainment & children's entertainment all day, contests & vendors showcasing organic garlic from around the world, garlic wreaths, products & snacks, local crafts, jewellery, wood, flutes, pottery, textiles, rocks, soaps, lotions, herbal remedies, local hot sauce & great food. This unique community event is for the whole family.

Sun September 08, 2013 - Sun September 08, 2013

The Kootenay Country Fair is a full day at Fort Steele Heritage Town including contests, an auction and many exhibits such as baked goods, produce & cut flowers, preserves & needlework. There will be a best scarecrow contest as well as a best decorated bike contest. Fort Steele's regular displays & shops will all be open & the Steam Train will be running from 10:00 am-4:00 pm. It will be a very fun day from 8:30 am in the morning until 4:30 pm.

Sat September 14, 2013 - Sat September 14, 2013

For one day only each year, the Creston Museum gets covered in quilts! Antique quilts, modern quilts, and everything in between, all on display in the Museum's exhibit galleries. Some of the quilts are from the Museum's collection; many are on loan from local quilters. Some of them are even for sale. The display is different every year, and every year we have at least 100 quilts and quilted items on display. The Quilts for Kids quilters are on site and working, with refreshments and quilt blocks for sale.