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
Movies in the Mountains
Mondays, July - August Pothole Park Website One of Invermere’s great summertime traditions is Movies in the Mountains at Pothole Park. Running every Monday at dusk in July & August, this family-friendly, free event is quite popular and fills up fast. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and visit with neighbours until the movie starts. Cash concession onsite for theatre treats.
Radium MARKET ON MAIN
Fridays in July & August, 4-7pm 7556 Main St E Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0 Attend Radium’s annual Market on Main this summer. The market takes place every Friday from 4-7pm through July & August at the Radium Visitor Centre. The market has a variety of products from art, jewelry, knitwear, spices, woodwork and so much more! Find a treat (or two) when visiting Market on Main.
Radium MUSIC ON MAIN
Fridays in July & August, 6-8pm 7556 Main St E Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0 Website It’s time to groove the summer away! Located at Radium Hot Springs Visitor Centre, stop by Friday evenings to listen to music, shop at Market on Main and maybe even dance. Music on Main will run on Fridays in conjunction with the Market on Main from 6- 8 p.m. June 30: RivertownJuly 7: L8July 14: Waltzing Matilda’sJuly 21: Morgan ThomasJuly 28: Usual SuspectsAugust 4: jorb.coAugust 11: RockinomixAugust 18: Travis BoaAugust 25: The CorazonesSeptember 1: Strictly Recreational
Locals Live Concert Series
July - August 2024 Pothole Park, Invermere Website Live music returns to Pothole Park on WEDNESDAY evenings this summer! The District of Invermere presents a free concert series “Locals Live” featuring nine bands who are ready to take the stage! Join us every WEDNESDAY in July & August in Pothole Park from 6:30pm-8:00pm for a rocking good time!
Loop the Lake
August 2024 Website 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!
Flats Fest
August 2024 Canal Flats Website Enjoy a full weekend of live music in the friendly town of Canal Flats! This year we have a full weekend of entertainment on 2 separate stages...you won't miss a beat! The main stage is refered to as the COLUMBIA Stage and then the KOOTENAY Stage will host a variety of music entertainment in between the Columbia Stage acts. No downtime in between artists, so get your dancing shoes...or boots...ready to enjoy this fantastic lineup of talented artists! Headliners will take to the main stage, and the incredible local talent on a side stage will entertain guests between main stage sets. During the show, families will also find entertainment in the children's section with face-painting and other fun-filled activities for all ages. As well, a market is located onsite with local vendors selling food, clothing, jewelry and many other unique crafts and wares.
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; a great spot is the Columbia River take out in Fairmont Hot Springs.
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