Festivals & Events

Upcoming Events

Sip and Paint at Copper Point Resort
March 25, 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
760 Cooper Rd, Invermere, BC V0A 1K2 Canada
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Join us at COPPER POINT RESORT for a fun night of painting.We will be creating some colourful spring flowers!Includes all supplies and your first drink!Door @ 6pmPainting begins at 6:30pm
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Invermere Comedy Classic 2026
March 27, 2026 @ 8pm
646 4 St Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Canada
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Jokers Canada is back! Enjoy fresh lineups of Canada’s best touring comics!Tickets on sale now!
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Adult Easter Egg Hunt (19+)
Apr 3, 2026
1645 BC-95, Windermere, BC V0B 2L2
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[19+ Event]Our Adult Easter Egg Hunt is one of our favourite events of the year — and it truly wouldn’t be possible without the amazing support of our local business donors.Every egg is filled with prizes generously donated by local businesses, making this event a fun and interactive way for them to showcase their businesses while we celebrate supporting local together. Add in fresh oysters, tacos, and Good Friday vibes, and it’s the perfect way to kick off the weekend.
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Seafood Fest, Hopkins Harvest
Apr 4, 2026 - Apr 5, 2026
1645 BC-95, Windermere, BC V0B 2L2
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Our Seafood Fest runs all weekend long and is all about quality. We take pride in sourcing the best quality seafood around, carefully selected and beautifully prepared. Fresh, simple, and done right — this is a celebration of great ingredients and great food in a relaxed, market-style setting.
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Easter Weekend Market
April 4, 2026 @ 10am - 4pm
646 4 St Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Canada
The Invermere Food & Artisans Market is back for another weekend of showcasing over 60 artisans, creators and makers from the Columbia Valley and surrounding areas in BC and Alberta. Join us Easter weekend on Friday, April 3 from 3pm to 7pm and Saturday, April 4 from 10am to 4pm.Handmade goods, home décor, photography, bath and beauty, artisan food and beverage, apparel, woodworking, artwork and more. Enjoy food vendors and live music. Free entry!Mark your calendars for Easter weekend at the Columbia Valley Centre, 646 4th Street in Invermere.
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Canal Flats Community Easter Egg Hunt
April 5, 2026 @ 12:30pm
Canal Flats Civic Centre - 8911 Dunn St, Canal Flats, V0B 1B0
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Free Community Easter Egg Hunt12:30 pm - Treats & Drinks1:00 pm - Hunt starts(12 and under)
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Hopkins Harvest - Kids Easter Egg Hunt 2026
Apr 5, 2026
1645 BC-95, Windermere, BC V0B 2L2
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Located at Hopkins Harvest - Our Kids Easter Egg Hunt, a fun and family-friendly way to celebrate Easter Sunday and create sweet memories with the little ones.
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Wings over the Rockies Nature Festival
May 4, 2026 - May 10, 2026
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Wings over the Rockies Nature Festival is located in the beautiful upper Columbia River Valley centred around the mountain town of Invermere, British Columbia. Registration starts April 7, 2026 at 10:00am.
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Fairmont Hot Springs Picnic Palooza
Saturday May 23rd, 2026 11am - 4pm
Fairmont Resort Road and Highway 93 (by the Fairmont Resort brown sign)
Come celebrate the 3rd Annual Fairmont Picnic Palooza!Join us in the greenspace behind the iconic Fairmont Hot Springs Resort sign, right across from Farm Kitchen Market.Enjoy live music, browse local market vendors, beer garden, games and indulge in delicious food – it’s the perfect way to spend the day! Bring a picnic blanket!
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Summer Things to Do in the Columbia Valley
Summer
Enjoy time unwinding and reconnecting in nature - soak in the hot springs, hike amongst the pine trees or relax in your private, fully-equipped accommodation.Here are some ideas to things to do in Summer in Fairmont and the Columbia Valley: Hike local trails such as; the Hoodoos, Mount Swansea or the Bugaboos.Golf is ON! Get in a round, or two, of golf. Hit the links at the Fairmont Hot Springs golf courses (Riverside & Mountainside), Copper Point, or Eagle Ranch. Or the whole family can join in the fun at Windermere Valley Golf Course or Coy's. With so many golf courses on your doorstep you'll be spoiled for choice! Soak in the Hot Springs at Radium - click here for opening times and for other ways to enjoy the water in the valley. Enjoy a leisurely ride through the town of Fairmont, check-out the new paved trail Legacy Trail from Fairmont to Invermere or hit the woodland slopes for some mountain action. Rent bikes at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort or Columbia Cycle in Invermere.Experience adventure exhilaration! Zip your way over trees and rivers or enjoy a Segway Tour with Scootin' Kootenay Tours - these TripAdvisor 5 star rated adventures are fun, easy and an accessible way to experience the Columbia Valley. You'll be guided on this adventure through lush forests along the Kootenay National Park Border. Checkout our current deals and specials!
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Radium MUSIC ON MAIN
Fridays in June, July & August @ 5:30-7:30pm
7556 Main St E Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0
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Join us every Friday this summer from 5:30-7:30pm to enjoy live music from a new local band each week! Check out Market on Main while you’re there!
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Radium MARKET ON MAIN
Fridays in June, July & August @ 4-8pm
7556 Main St E Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0
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Join us every Friday evening this summer from 4-8 pm on Main Street West for Radium’s ‘Market on Main’. Our market is home to artisans, crafters, farmers, bakers, and so much more. You’ll find homemade and homegrown products, including baked goods, jams, jewelry, essential oils, paintings, candles, and plenty of other cool things to take home.
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Fairmont Farmers Market
Every Sunday from 10am-2pm mid-June to September Long Weekend
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.
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Canada Day Celebrations
July 1, 2026
Parade. Food Trucks. Live Music. Fireworks. With celebrations taking place all day long, the Columbia Valley sure knows how to throw a Canada Day party! Invermere Canada Day morning kick-offs around 11am with Parade down Main Street. The celebrations continue at Kinsmen Beach with the Mountain Mosiac Festival of the Arts, Face Painting and Food Trucks. Finish of the evening with Fireworks near Eddie Mountain Arena. Fairmont Hot Springs This Canada Day, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort will be hosting an epic party with live music, Fireworks, Family Activities, Free Birthday Cake and more! Book your Family's Canada Day Long Weekend today!
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Locals Live Concert Series
Monday's through July & August @ 6:30pm - 8pm
Pothole Park - 639 7th Ave Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0 Canada
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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!
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Canada Day Celebrations - Invermere
July 1, 2026
Celebrations in Invermere, BCGather in downtown Invermere for the biggest parade of the year. The fun starts at 11:00 am starting downtown Invermere and ending at Kinsmen Beach where the Mountain Mosaic Festival of the Arts gets underway.This is a free Festival for the whole family at Kinsmen Beach. Enjoy the Festival Stage featuring live entertainment. Art Tents, Build a Boat & Float Contest, live music, dance performances, food tents and more. Participate in the Transformation Station with face painting.Fireworks at 12 midnight, June 30th in Invermere at Kinsmen Beach.
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Movies in the Mountains
Mondays, July - August @11pm
Pothole Park - 639 7th Ave Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0 Canada
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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!
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Bull Riding in the Rockies
Annually in July
Across from Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena
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The Columbia Valley Rockies are proud to present the 24th Annual Bull Riding in the Rockies and Family Dance!Food truck dinner (Peppis Pizza) from 4:00 pm; live music 4-6pm followed by Bull Riding, Rodeo Clowns and Mexican Poker from 6.30pm.
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Valley Appreciation Day, Invermere
July 18 @ 9am-1pm
Downtown Invermere
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Join the valley as we celebrate our beautiful valley, our locals, and our visitors! Presented by the District of Invermere with support from the Downtown Invermere Business Committee and local contributors, this family-friendly event is not to be missed. Enjoy a free pancake breakfast, live entertainment, the Invermere Farmers & Artists Market, interactive games, and much more. Local businesses and non-profits will also be showcasing their products and services. Experience the sights, sounds, and spirit of our region—Valley Appreciation Day is fun for the whole family!
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Loop the Lake
August 8, 2026 - All Day
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The Loop the Lake race event is located in the Columbia Valley, and the unparalleled scenery makes this event something special. We offer participants a course through some of the most beautiful country in BC. The magnificent Purcell and Rocky mountain ranges flank the valley, and good weather and sunshine are the norm. You will fall in love with this event because of its fresh, peaceful, and rejuvenating surroundings.Bring your family and make the ‘Loop’ weekend into a short summer trip. There is something for everyone before and after the event!
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