Fernie & Elk Valley Culture Guide Fernie & Elk Valley Cultural Guide - Winter 18-19 | Page 5

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13th ANNUAL FERNIE MOUNTAIN  
FILM FESTIVAL 
FEBRUARY 22–23
FERNIE COMMUNITY CENTRE
Dedicated to filmmakers who spark awareness of
mountain cultures, fragile environments and the
passion and perseverance of global explorers. Two
nights of inspiring feature documentaries and shorts in
a welcoming, social atmosphere. Presented by MAST-
Mountain Activities Skills Program at the College of the
Rockies. Tickets now on sale.
42ND GRIZ DAYS WINTER FESTIVAL
MARCH 1–3 | FERNIE
Put on your Canadian Tuxedo for this year’s Griz Days
GONE DEMIN! The Powder King of the Lizard Range
(aka The Griz) is embracing the Canadian fashion of jeans
and jean jackets for winter’s biggest party. Events include
a XC ski challenge, downtown parade, Extreme Griz
Competition, Pub Crawl, Dummy Downhill, Lumberjack
Show, Craft Fair, Junior Griz Training Ground, fireworks,
plenty of live entertainment including The Denim
Daddies, and much, much more!
MISS ELLEN Q: THE PLAY & ONE WOMAN SHOW 
MARCH 6 | THE ARTS STATION, FERNIE
Drag Queen Superstar Miss Ellen Q is a household name
in the Bow Valley, but under all that glitz and glamour,
who is she really? Join us as Miss Ellen Q brings us her
first ever one “woman” touring show! What secrets will
she share? What we do know is that Miss Ellen Q never
disappoints her fans…EVER! Tickets available from Freyja
in February.
STOKEFEST WITH SHRED KELLY
APRIL 6 | FERNIE COMMUNITY CENTRE
Fernie’s hometown musical heroes return to the stage
with Stokefest, an annual extravaganza of original
bootstompin’ tracks, ballads and mountain music. Along
with a lineup of supporting acts and a special 2-hour
concert for kids and families at 5pm, Stokefest is
everything you love about a festival wrapped up in one
night of AWESOME.
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