The Fernie Chautauqua and Fall Fair has become a staple on the Fall calendar . This year ’ s festival will involve a scaled-back series of events on September 10-12 . Live entertainment , arts and crafts demos , historical walking tours and presentations , the final Mountain Market of the year and blue ribbon events for Fernie ’ s best growers to show off their produce are all part of the line-up . More info : ferniechautauqua . com
The Elk Valley Pride Festival is a multiday celebration of friendship , unity , diversity and inclusion for the 2SLGBTQ + community and allies , scheduled for September 23-26 . Everyone is welcome and most events are family friendly . The lineup will include flag raising ceremonies , live entertainment , drag story time , the Pride Ride , Trivia , the Pride Brunch , plus much more . A highlight of the weekend is ‘ Stage to Screen ’ featuring Pam Rocker , co-author of the play ‘ Heterophobia ,’ which inspired the music video for Shred Kelly ’ s ‘ Don ’ t Ever Look Back .’ More info : ferniepride . ca / elkvalleypridefestival-2 /
Elkford celebrates its 50th anniversary with a very special edition of Wildcat Days on September 24-26 . Moved from the usual June date to allow for pandemic restrictions to be lifted , the community of Elkford looks forward to welcoming family and friends , visitors and locals for a weekend of mountain celebrations ! The lineup is packed with family fun , including a fireworks display to get the party started on Friday , lots of food , beverages and live entertainment , a dunk tank , obstacle course , kids ’ bike parade , show n ’ shine and the Grass Smash Volleyball Tournament . There will also be a two-day art show , and the weekend rounds out with a colour run fundraiser . More info : Elkford . ca
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