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
Radius Rhythms & Rifts
- May 1, 2026 - May 3, 2026
- Radius Retreat - 7058 Hwy 95 Box 739, Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0 Canada
- Website
Join us on the first Saturday of May every year for our Season Opening Event,where local bands take the stage, and the forest comes alive with music,dancing, and family-friendly fun.Celebrate the start of Summer with a day full of rhythm, laughter, and good vibes at Radius!
Wings over the Rockies Nature Festival
- May 4, 2026 - May 10, 2026
- Website
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.
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!
Rocky Mountain Rally
- May 29, 2026 - May 31, 2026
- Website
The Rocky Mountain Rally returns to the Columbia Valley May 29-31st! Keep an eye on their website/ social for more information as the dates get closer.
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!
Invermere Farmers Market
- Every Saturday @ 9am - 1pm
- Lakeview Parking Lot
- Website
The Invermere Farmers and Artists Market is located Downtown Invermere and runs every Sat from mid June to end September. Make it, Bake it, Grow it, Raise it!
Rally in the Valley
- June 18, 2026 @ 10am
- Black Sheep Camp - 9111 BC Hwy 93/95, Canal Flats, BC, Canada, British Columbia V0B 1B0
- Website
Join us for another action-packed Rally in the Valley weekend! Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or a music lover, there’s something for everyone.
Radium MARKET ON MAIN
- Fridays in June, July & August @ 4-8pm
- 7556 Main St E Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0
- Website
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.
Radium MUSIC ON MAIN
- Fridays in June, July & August @ 5:30-7:30pm
- 7556 Main St E Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0
- Website
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!
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.
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.
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!
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 @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!
Bull Riding in the Rockies
- Annually in July
- Across from Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena
- Website
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.
Valley Appreciation Day, Invermere
- July 18 @ 9am-1pm
- Downtown Invermere
- Website
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!
Loop the Lake
- August 8, 2026 - All Day
- 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 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!
Fall Things to Do & Thanksgiving in the Columbia Valley
- Fall
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 the Arrowhead Brewery in Invermere, BCPick 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.Thanksgiving Activities at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort:Great Pumpkin Festival - usually Thanksgiving Sunday in the courtyard from 1:00-4:00pm. Enjoy pumpkin carving, hot chocolate, crafts, games and so much more!Thanksgiving Weekend Feasts - Enjoy a delicious brunch at one of the restaurants in Fairmont. Annually Fairmont Resort offers delicious Thanksgivings dinner.
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
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