Fernie & Elk Valley Culture Guide Issue 8 - Spring/Summer 2018 | Page 6

FEATURed Events Wapiti Music Festival DIVERSITY AT OUR DOORSTEP TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 4:30-6:30PM FERNIE FAMILY CENTRE, 521 4TH AVE A celebration of multiculturalism and the benefits of diversity in small communities. Enjoy international music and stories, crafts, Henna and information booths. A fun, free event for the whole family. Chautauqua & Fall Fair Bibbity Bobbity Boo A Weekend of Cultural Events in Fernie AUGUST 10-12, 2018 Wapiti Music Festival - Friday & Saturday, August 10-11 Held in Annex Park, headlining this year are Wintersleep with Wapiti favourites Elliot Brood and hometown heroes Shred Kelly. Activities for kids, beverage gardens, food & merch vendors, art walk, and more, will keep the whole family happy from gate opening until closing. Wapitimusicfestival.com Columbia Basin Culture Tour Saturday & Sunday, August 11-12 The Columbia Basin Culture Tour invites you to explore local galleries, studios and artisan workshops on a self- guided tour. Watch for the guide due out mid-May. Cbculturetour.com Chautauqua & Fall Fair Bibbity Bobbity Boo Children’s Festival – Sunday August 12 Rounding out the weekend, there’s fun and entertainment for all ages in Rotary Park at the FREE Bibbity Bobbity Boo Children’s Festival. A carnival of colour, music, stories, bubbles, and more, aimed at younger children. Everyone is welcome. Mountain Market also on site. Show n’ Shine – Sunday August 12 The annual Show n’ Shine is a car enthusiast’s paradise, with dozens of classic and demo cars lining Historic Downtown and plenty of patio space to enjoy the view. COMING THIS FALL GillBilly Festival 6 Chautauqua & Fall Fair September 13 – 16, 2018 A diverse cultural festival that brings together tradition, harvest, heritage, arts, music, food, community and fun for the whole family. GILLBILLY FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 28 – 30, 2018 The annual Gillbilly Festival returns for more tunes and tackle than you can shake a stick at. Bring your fishing pole and your stringed things, and settle in for a weekend of jamming, fishing, feasting and fine times.