COMING this fall
Roni Jurgen
FERNIE CHAUTAUQUA AND
FALL FAIR
September 19 – 22, 2019
ferniechautauqua.com
Centred on the lawns at City Hall
in the heart of Fernie, the Fernie
Chautauqua is a celebration of heritage
and culture featuring history, music,
art and feasting. Kicking off with a
cultural community dinner on Thursday
evening, festivities continue with Art
after Dark, literary events and live
music. Explore Fernie’s architectural
heritage with Doors Open and guided
interpretive tours and enjoy the
atmosphere of Heritage & Art on the
lawn. On Sunday, the Fall Fair brings
together traditional homestead crafts,
livestock and garden skills. Classic
carnival games, blue ribbon contests
and demonstrations will keep the whole
family entertained, with plenty of live
music, the Mountain Market and food
vendors to round out the weekend.
Fernie & Elk Valley
Pride Festival
October 8 – 13, 2019
elkvalleypridefestival.com
6 days of fun, friendship, and unity!
Come join us as we celebrate pride,
diversity, and inclusion in the beautiful
mountain town of Fernie. This event is
hosted by the Fernie Pride Society.
34
FALL AT THE ARTS STATION
theartstation.com
After a foot-stomping season of
summer concerts and creativity for
kids, the Fernie Arts Station resets for
the fall season. Indie Films Fernie is a
monthly screening of a top Canadian or
international feature film, held on the
second Sunday of every month from
September to April. The series returns
on September 8 at 5pm at the Vogue
Theatre.
Gallery shows continue in the fall, with
a free opening reception held at 7pm
on the last Thursday of every month.
Burgers and Birds by Beth Gallup
and Roni Jurgen opens on September
26, and But, do you see in colour? by
Jennifer van Popta opens on October
31. The Arts Station is a cultural hub
for Fernie and there’s always something
going on. See calendars for details
of lively theatre shows, pottery and
painting workshops and special events
for kids.