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
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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.