Cultural, Community or Seasonal

Sun June 16, 2013 - Sun June 16, 2013

The 10th Annual Father's Day event promises to be a great hit again this year. Please check back again for details on what is planned for the day.

Sun June 16, 2013 - Sun June 16, 2013

The 13th annual Father's Day Poker Run is a 5 card stop run that begins in Castlegar at Joey's Only Restaurant with breakfast and Registration until 10:00 am. Touring the West Kootenay Loop, local riders enjoy a great ride while receiving 1 card per hand purchased at each of the 5 stops throughout, with lunch available at the Salmo Hotel. The last stop returns to the Lions Head Pub this year, around 3:00 pm, where riders and non-riders alike will be able to enjoy great food and beverages along with prizes and great entertainment including the usual tricycle races.

Sun June 16, 2013 - Sun June 16, 2013

Panning & other melon-seed-spittin'-log-hammerin' fun 'n games all day. Panning competitions for beginners, experts & everyone in between. Fort Steele offers fun for the whole family - take a journey back through the pioneering history of the area. Fort Steele is a living museum. The completely reconstructed frontier town is populated by townspeople in period costume & features a blacksmith's shop, school, the Northwest Mounted Police barracks & live drama at the Wild Horse Theatre. You will love the horse drawn wagon rides & panning for gold.

Wed June 19, 2013 - Wed August 28, 2013

Variety of music and talents. Takes place every Wednesday at 7:00 pm at Kinnaird Park. Twoonie collection. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Concession.

Wed June 19, 2013 - Wed August 14, 2013

Kicking Horse Culture presents 'Summer Kicks 2013' Down by the Bridge Concerts. Free shows for all ages from 7-9pm throughout the summer. Ride your bike to Summer Kicks and let Golden's Bike Valet look after your bike while you kick back and enjoy the music! The Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge is the longest free spanning timber frame bridge in North America. It was built by volunteer timberframers who came from world wide to work on this project. It also connects the Rotary Walking Trail to the downtown area.

Sat June 22, 2013 - Sat June 22, 2013

Kimberley Trail Society & friends would like to invite you to be part of the Round the Mountain Festival. Our event on Saturday June 22nd, 2013 will showcase beautiful Kimberley and it's network of trails. The festival will attract hikers, trail runners and mountain bikers participating in several 20 km challenges around North Star Mountain, starting and finishing at the Nordic Centre. Kid's races, music, food and drinks will provide fun and entertainment for everyone.

Mon June 24, 2013 - Sun September 15, 2013

An ongoing venture for the Castlegar Arts Council, Art Walk is a welcome opportunity for artists to show their work to the community and its visitors at local business 'mini-galleries' throughout the summer.

Fri June 28, 2013 - Fri August 23, 2013

At Market Fest you will find:

Bands on two stages playing music for all ages.

Dance performances throughout the evening.

Kids' entertainment.

50 vendors with hand-made, home-grown or prepared goods and food from YOUR community!

The Event dates for 2013 are :

June 28, July 26 and August 23

Fri June 28, 2013 - Tue September 03, 2013

Many artists skilled in a wide variety of disciplines have chosen to settle in the Creston Vally. The Annual Creston Valley and Eastshore Art Walk/Drive begins June 28th through the September Labour Day long weekend. Galleries & studios are open to the public from Riondel to Crawford Bay through Creston to Yahk, & offer everything from blown and stained glass, pottery, ceramics, beadwork, fabric art, candle making and ironwork to straw brooms. Pick up a brochure at the Creston Visitor InfoCentre or the Kootenay Lake Chamber of Commerce to discover where to find the amazing talent that flourishes in the Creston Valley.

Fri June 28, 2013 - Mon July 01, 2013

Expect a jam-packed weekend featuring a parade, games & activities for the whole family.