Fernie & Elk Valley Culture Guide Fall 2019 Edition | Page 35

EVENTS IN THE VALLEY
COMING this winter
13th ANNUAL REEL CANADIAN
FILM FESTIVAL
JANUARY 24-26TH, 2020
VOGUE THEATRE
FERNIE COMMUNITY CHOIR
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
DECEMBER 2019
HOLY FAMILY CHURCH
In December (Date TBA) the
Fernie Community Choir, under
the continued direction of Mr David
Pasivirta, returns to the beautiful
Holy Family Church for their annual
Christmas concert. Over 30 singers
have been rehearsing to offer a
performance of festive and seasonal
music, including traditional carols,
world rhythms, and classical choral
arrangements.
A celebration of the rich diversity
and creativity of the Canadian Film
Industry, RCFF is a 3-day gala
presentation of the year’s top features
and shorts with two receptions,
special guests, and a young film-
makers showcase. Tickets on sale from
December. Reelfilmfest.ca
WINTERFEST
SPARWOOD GOLF COURSE
FEBRUARY 2ND, 2020
A day of snowy fun at the Sparwood
Golf Course. Live Music, BBQ
and beverage gardens, games,
races and snow pitch tournament.
Sparwoodchamber.ca
WINTER IN THE WILD
ELKFORD | FEBRUARY 14-16TH,
2020
A weekend celebration of all things
winter. Come down and enjoy the
fantastic fireworks display on Feb 14th.
Elkford.ca
MOUNTAIN MAGIC
THROUGHOUT DECEMBER 2019
FERNIE ALPINE RESORT
Spend some time at Fernie Alpine
Resort this December and fall in love
with a resort-style holiday season!
Events include photos on the snow with
Santa, magical holiday horse-drawn
sleigh rides, festive dinners and lots of
entertainment and fun activities for all
ages. Skifernie.com
GRIZ DAYS
FERNIE-WIDE | MARCH 6-8TH, 2020
Fernie’s biggest festival of the year,
honoring The Griz, Fernie’s official
winter mascot. Downtown Parade,
Street Party & Fireworks, Extreme Griz
Competition & Junior Griz Training
Grounds, Pub Crawl, Craft Fair and
much, much more. Ferniegrizdays.ca
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