FEATURED EVENTS IN THE ELK VALLEY
FERNIE MOUNTAIN MARKET SUNDAYS 10 AM – 2 PM UNTIL SEPTEMBER 24 Rotary Park , Fernie Mountainmarket . ca
The popular market season is now extended for a season of harvest on Sundays ! The Market welcomes farmers , artisans , bakers , makers and food trucks from around the region , rain or shine . Just picked , locally grown , fresh fruits and vegetables , produce & meats , local arts and crafts .
ELK VALLEY PRIDE FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 20-24 ferniepride . ca
Bringing colour , love and friendship to Fernie with five days of entertainment , arts and open hearts . The festival will feature a flag raising at city hall , bicycle parade , artisan market and community picnic . Interpretive arts events at The Arts Station , All Bodies Swim at the Aquatic Centre , drag queen story time , cooking lessons and brunch . 2SLGBTQ + Literary events with Angie Abdou at Fernie Heritage Library and the fabulous Spectrum Arts Day on the lawns at City Hall !
WORLD ’ S TEA EXPERIENCE EVERY SUNDAY FROM OCTOBER 1 , 12 - 3 PM Freshies Fernie Café , 501 2nd Ave Freshiesfernie . com
Explore tea traditions from around the world , including Gong Fu Cha , Senchado , Moroccan Tea , Western Tea and more , prepared and served by a certified Tea Sommelier . Teas will be expertly paired with sweet treats for a delicious afternoon experience . Freshies will also host Wednesday Meet Ups starting September 13 , featuring a range of topics , and Open Mic Jam night returns to Saturday evening from September 9 .
THANKSGIVING AT THE BARN SATURDAY , OCTOBER 7 , 12 – 3 PM Montane Barn , Fernie
The 4th annual event hosted by the Coal Creek Heritage Society is a family friendly event with live music , family photos , horse rides , goats & miniature horses , chicken poop bingo , s ’ mores , hot chocolate , and roast pork on a bun all by donation in support of the electric snowmobile trail groomer – one of just 2 in the province . Free entry !
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