Festivals & Events
No matter the season, there are events for everyone in the Columbia Valley.Take a look at our featured events including winter festivals, summer art features, and more!
Upcoming Events
Invermere Farmers Market
- Every Saturday @ 9am - 1pm
- Lakeview Parking Lot
- Website
The Invermere Farmers' Market takes place in downtown Invermere every Saturday from mid-June through the end of September. Browse fresh produce, baked goods, artisan products and locally made items from vendors across the Columbia Valley.
Fairmont Farmers Market
- Every Sunday from 10am-2pm.
- Fairmont Frontage Road, Fairmont Hot Springs
The Fairmont Farmers Market is held every Sunday morning in the summer from 10am-2pm.Take your time and stroll through the vendor booths featuring freshly made food, locally grown produce, and handcrafted items.After the market grab a coffee or lunch at Valley Coffee Co. and take a hike or walk on one of the many trails around Fairmont or a relaxing float down the river.
Locals Live Concert Series
- Monday's through July & August @ 6:30pm - 8pm
- Pothole Park - 639 7th Ave Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0 Canada
- Website
Join the District of Invermere for Locals Live, a free summer concert series in Pothole Park, Downtown Invermere! Every Wednesday throughout July and August, local bands take the stage from 6:30pm-8pm to bring you live music! Bring your friends, lawn chairs, and blankets, enjoy the mountain atmosphere, and support our amazing local talent!
Movies in the Mountains
- Mondays, July - August @ 9:30pm - 11pm
- Pothole Park - 639 7th Ave Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0 Canada
- Website
Enjoy free, weekly outdoor films in the heart of Downtown Invermere! Presented by the District of Invermere. Held at Pothole Park on Monday evenings throughout July and August, movies start at dark/sunset. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and cash for the on-site concession. Settle in for a family-friendly movie under the stars in a stunning mountain setting!
Flats Fest
- August 14-15, 2026
- Canal Flats
- Website
Get ready for non-stop music all weekend long—because at Flats Fest, we’re rockin’ two stages with zero downtime!The COLUMBIA Stage is where the big names bring the big energy, serving up show-stopping headline acts under the open sky. Meanwhile, the KOOTENAY Stage keeps the party going with an incredible lineup of local legends and rising stars playing between main stage sets.So whether you’re groovin’ in sneakers or stompin’ in cowboy boots, you won’t miss a single beat. Let’s go—this lineup is too good to sit still for!
All Night Wrong Movie Premier
- Aug 21, 2026 - Aug 22, 2026
- Columbia Valley Centre Theatre
Experience the local premiere of All Night Wrong, a feature film shot right here in the Columbia Valley. Presented by Travel Columbia Valley in partnership with the Columbia Valley Film Commission and the Invermere Film Festival, this special two-night event celebrates the region's growing film industry and showcases the stunning local landscapes featured on screen. Enjoy an evening of cinema while supporting the Columbia Valley's thriving arts and film community.August 21, 2026 @ 6pm - 9pm | August 22, 2026 @ 6pm - 9pmTickets are $15 per person. Reserve your seats here.
Coy's 5th Annual Barn Dance
- August 29 @ 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm
- Coys Golf and Bistro
- Website
Celebrate the end of summer at the 5th Annual Coy's Barn Dance! Enjoy an evening of delicious food, live music and dancing in a beautiful barn setting in the Fairmont Hot Springs. Featuring live entertainment by Tryg Strand and the Band, this much-loved annual event is the perfect way to experience local hospitality and wrap up the summer season. Get your tickets here.
Salmon Run
- Fall
View the spectacular bright red Kokanee Salmon on their annual run! The fish can be viewed at several locations throughout the Columbia Valley, some of our favourites include:Spruce Grove campground in Fairmont Hot Springs by the riverColumbia Lake Provincial Park along the riverStand up paddle board anywhere along the Columbia River (rentals can be found here) for an amazing birdseye viewBrisco Falls - see the salmon right at the trail head, a short hike leads to a beautiful waterfall
FLY-IN AND OPEN HOUSE EVENT
- September 12, 2026 @ 9am - 1pm
- Fairmont Hot Springs Airport (CYCZ)
- Website
Take to the skies at the Columbia Valley Airport Open House! Enjoy exciting aerobatic displays, explore aircraft up close, meet local pilots and airport volunteers, and learn about aviation in the Columbia Valley. Bring the whole family for kids' activities, face painting, community booths, a pancake breakfast, hot dog lunch, and fundraising games, with all food available by donation in support of local community organizations. It's a fun-filled day for aviation enthusiasts and families alike!
Radium Show 'n' Shine Car Show
- Third Weekend in September, Annually
- 7556 Main St E Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0
- Website
The annual Columbia Valley Classics Show & Shine takes place the third weekend of September in beautiful Radium Hot Springs, BC and brings thousands of car enthusiasts together.
Fall Fun in Fairmont Hot Springs
- September through November, annually
- Fairmont Hot Springs, BC
- Website
There's so much to do this fall in Fairmont Hot Springs! Make the most of your trip by checking out the many activities from hiking, biking, and relaxing.
Invermere Fall Fest Market
- September 26, 2026 @ 10am - 2pm
- Website
Celebrate the season at the final Invermere Farmers & Artists Market of the year! Browse local vendors, discover handcrafted goods, enjoy fresh food, and soak up the festive fall atmosphere in downtown Invermere.
Oktoberfest Radium Hot Springs
- Oct 3, 2026
- Legends Field, Radium Hot Springs
- Website
Celebrate Oktoberfest with German-inspired food, local beer, live music and Bavarian-style entertainment in the heart of Radium Hot Springs. A festive 19+ event and the perfect way to welcome fall. Buy tickets HERE.
Thanksgiving in the Columbia Valley
- Oct 9, 2026 - Oct 12, 2026
Gather with family & friends this fall at Fairmont Hot Springs or Panorama Mountain. Enjoy time unwinding and reconnecting in the mountains - soak in the hot springs, hike among the golden larch trees or relax by the fire with a book. Here are some ideas to celebrate Thanksgiving in the Columbia Valley:Hike local trails such as; the Hoodoos, Mount Swansea or the BugaboosEnjoy a leisurely ride through the town of Fairmont or hit the woodland slopes for some mountain action.Visit Local Breweries.Pick up a fresh turkey, sides and pumpkin pie for a fantastic Thanksgiving meal at Fairmont Mountainside Market or Sobeys; or save the dirty dishes and go out to eat.Get in a round or two of golf before golf season is over. Hit the links with a friend at Copper Point, Fairmont Hot Springs Golf Courses or Eagle Ranch. Or the whole family can join in the fun at Windermere Valley Golf Course or Fairmont Hot Springs’ Creekside Course.
Christmas Parade & Light Up, Invermere
- Late November, Annually
- Downtown Invermere, BC
- Website
This event kicks off the holiday season in the valley with an official "Light Up" the downtown. Stroll the downtown shops - who often have great deals and gifts on this night, and pick up a hot cup of cocoa. You can warm yourself by one of the sidewalk bonfires and wait for Santa to arrive at the end of the Christmas parade. Great for people of all ages. Shopping stays open late. This event includes a Snowball and Gumball Drop with amazing prizes, live music, photos with Santa, official lighting of the town lights and much more!
Village Sleigh Rides, Radium
- Late December, annually
- Radium Hot Springs, BC
- Website
Experience the magic of a Sleigh Ride in the Village! Your group will cozy up in a horse-drawn sleigh for a tour of the Village of Radium. Must be reserved in advance.
New Year’s Celebration, Radium Hot Springs
- Dec 31, 2026 @ 6pm
- The Springs Golf Course – Driving Range
- Website
Annual New Years Eve and Birthday Party! Come join us on New Years Eve in the Village of Radium Hot Springs for the Village’s annual birthday party and New Years Eve celebration. Enjoy hot dogs and hot chocolate at Brent’s Shack from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. and watch the fireworks at the Springs Driving Range at 6:00 p.m. (sharp!).
Snowflake Festival & Taste of the Valley
- January 2027
- Kinsmen Beach, Invermere BC
- Website
A local tradition, the Snowflake Festival is a “must-do” event of the winter season. Join the celebration of winter at Kinsmen Beach in Invermere for an evening of food, entertainment, outdoor bonspiel curling, and fireworks. Events include:Kick-off to the annual Bonspiel on the Lake weekend curling eventFamily skating and outdoor bonfires start at 5 pm Live entertainmentSnowflake Lounge (cash bar) for winter warm-up drinks Fireworks at 8 pmThis is one of the most popular events year-round and the fireworks are always very impressive!
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