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The Kootenay Festivals and Events Brochure
is produced by the West Kootenay Regional
Arts Council, and is generously supported by
the Province of British Columbia
Printed once a year for events May - April
For extra copies, listing deadlines and fees
contact:
250-352-2421
wkrac@telus.net |
This is a listing of major arts, cultural or heritage
events for the
Columbia Kootenay region.
Kootenay
Festivals and Events 2010
Ongoing /
Recurring Events:
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ALFA Guild Gallery
2010 Exhibition Season.
June 9-Aug 29 (Gallery
Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 12-4pm)
311 Broadway Nakusp.
Four exhibitions plus Members' Room
featuring work of various artists. Opening
receptions June 11, July 2, July 23, August 13
(6:00-8:00 pm)
alfaguild@telus.net
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Castlegar’s 14th
Annual Art Walk
June 24-September 12
Castlegar.
Venues all around the community. Guides available at
the Chamber of Commerce Info Centre. Join us for our
opening event, June 24, 7pm Castlegar Recreation
Complex
Castlegar Chamber of Commerce 250-365-6313
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VISAC Community
Artwalk 2010
June 25-Sept 3 Trail/Fruitvale/Warfield.
Many artists working in various media at local
venues.
VISAC Gallery 250-364-1181 or Alan Scott
250-231-4834
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Creston Concert Series
Oct thru April 2010/11 Creston.
5 performances per year Exceptional entertainment
provided at affordable prices! Annual series sales
or individual tickets available Membership offers
unique benefits. Join us! Prince Charles Auditorium,
Creston.
250-428-2711
www.crestonconcertsociety.ca
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 Music
In The Park July & August Park
Gazebo across from beach Nakusp.
Free program. Features local and regional artists.
If it rains, we move to the arena auditorium. Bring
a lawn chair and enjoy the music and the scenery.
Every Wed. evening 6:30-8pm.
250-265-3322
May
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Kootenay
Children's Festival
May 8th Cranbrook.
Held at Mt. Baker
Field.This will be our 25th birthday celebration It
is free.
Our princples; no cost, no commercialism & no
competition
Doreen Keith 250-417-4061
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Kootenay
School of the Arts 2010 Reunion & Exhibition
May 8 Nelson.
The Kootenay School
of the Arts (KSA) Alumni will be hosting a reunion
and public exhibition in the KSA building. All
alumni a re invited to participate and the public is
invited to attend. Admission by donation. 1pm-5pm
Kootenay School of the Arts, 606 Victoria Street,
Nelson.
Pat Henman 250-505-1324
www.selkirk.ca/alumni/reunionsandevents
June
July
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Mountain
Mosaic Festival of the Arts
July 1 12-3 pm
Invermere.
Pynelogs Cultural
Centre, Invermere
Family Festival featuring the Canada Day Parade,
live entertainment, food kiosks, bounce castles,
arts & crafts, performing arts…all on the shores of
Lake Windermere.
250-342-4423
www.columbiavalleyarts.com
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Elkford
Wildcat Days
July 2-5 Elkford.
Spectacular
Fireworks, Slo-Pitch Tournament, Family Activities,
Adult Dance, Trade & Craft Fair, Parade, Grass Smash
Volleyball Tournament, and more.
250-865-4614.
info@tourismelkford.ca,
www.tourismelkford.ca
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KIOTAC
July 5-10 Kimberley.
Kimberley
International Old Time Accordion Championships
www.kiotac.ca
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Nelson Artwalk
2010
Opens July 9 Nelson
The Nelson &
District Arts Council invites you to join us for our
22st Annual ArtWalk to showcase local artists. The
exhibits open July 9 with receptions held at venues
throughout downtown. Brochures and maps will be
available at the Visitor’s Centre, participating
venues and local hotels.
ndac@netidea.com
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10th Annual
Whatshan Lake Festival of Music & Art
July 9-11 Whatshan
Lake Retreat.
A family festival
featuring country, blue grass, blues, folk/roots and
light rock music in a beautiful natural setting.
Also enjoy Artisan and Youth Villages filled with
free workshops and activities.
www.whatshanmusic.com Allan Markin 250-493-6150
amarkin@shaw.ca
Tickets & Camping: Debbie 604-594-1030
wlmf@whatshan.com
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JulyFest
July 16-18 Kimberley.
The Best of the
Fests! Canada's Largest Bocce Tournament, Homecoming
Parade, Soccer, Volleyball, Refreshment Gardens,
Concert, KidsFest.
Fun for Everyone!
www.kimberleyjulyfest.com
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Hidden Garden
Gallery 10th anniversary celebration
July 18 New Denver.
Lakeside unveiling
of sculpture by internationally renowned sculptor
Toru Fujibayashi. Gather at gallery first.
Refreshments & music. 803 Kildare St Sunday, 1 to 4
p.m.
250 358-2666
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PyneStock
Concert
July 22 & 23
Invermere.
2 hours of Peace and
Music! Highly successful Concert. A dozen local
twentysomethings get together to arrange
improvisational, creative, and new compositions. A
smidgen of classical, two scoops of rock and three
helpings of who-know-what genre. PyneStock is a
nine-layer dip of entertainment. Pynelogs Cultural
Centre 8pm
250-342-4423
www.columbiavalleyarts.com
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Goddess Quest
July 25 West
Kootenays.
Free Public
give-away of 333 miniature goddess sculptures hidden
in nature between Nelson, New Denver and Kaslo. For
treasure map visit
www.goddessquest.com
Elly Scheepens(250)358-2689.
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19th Annual
Kaslo Jazz Etc Summer Music Festival
July 30-Aug 1 Kaslo
Bay Park.
Big Mountains -
Small Village - Floating Stage
The Best Little Jazz Festival in Canada
(250)353-7548
www.kaslojazzfest.com
August
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Columbia
Valley Tour of the Arts
August 1 Radium &
Edgewater.
A self-guided ART
tour through Radium and Edgewater, showcasing local
artists in garden settings. Enjoy demonstrations,
discussions with juried artists and opportunities to
purchase art. 10:00 to 4:00 pm Passport $20 (youths
13-18 $10, children 12 & younger free). Admission
includes reception from 4:30 to 7:00 pm
250-342-4423
www.columbiavalleyarts.com
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5th Annual
KGB: Kootenay Gut Buster Comedy Show
August 6-7 Toad Rock
Campground, Balfour.
2 night comedy
concert, 2 shows, 8 comics, live music... The most
fun you'll have outside of 2 sleeping bags zipped
together!
www.kgbcomedy.com
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Columbia Basin
Culture Tour
August 14-15.
Explore artists’
studios, museums, art galleries and heritage sites
through this free, self-guided tour. Meet the
artists, shop for fine art and craft, view
demonstrations, special exhibitions, interpretive
displays or chat with local historians during this
day long cultural celebration!
CKCA 250-505-5505 or toll free 1-877-505-7355
www.cbculturetour.com
September
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Golden City
Days
Sept 10-12 Rossland.
Celebrate Rossland's
pioneer spirit - heritage costumes, parade, pancake
breakfast, outdoor entertainment, dancers, games,
musicians, talent show, vendors, pony rides,
slowpitch.
Terry Brinson
rbrinson@telus.net 250-362-9562
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Kicking Horse
Country Fall Faire
Sept 11 Golden.
Join us for an
authentic country fair, uniting old-time competition
with great entertainment and fun for the whole
family.
Colleen Palumbo, Golden Museum 250-344-5169
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Taste of
Rossland
Sept 12 Rossland.
Take a culinary
adventure in Rossland by “tasting” exceptional
delicacies from local restaurants. Enjoy live music
and sample regional wines and beers. This event is
for all foodies to enjoy! Rossland Chamber of
Commerce
250-362-5666
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Hills Garlic
Festival
Sept 12 New Denver.
A great family
festival of homemade, homegrown, organic garlic,
produce, crafts, food and entertainment beside the
beautiful shores of Slocan Lake!
www.hillsgarlicfest.ca
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31st Kootenay
Boundary Regional Art Exhibition
June 4-25 Revelstoke.
Things Your Mother
Warned You About! Art exhibition and competition
featuring regional art and fine craft. Cash prizes
in Emerging and Established Artist categories. One
scholarship to the “2011 Tony Onley Artist’s
Project” at Island Mountain Arts, Wells BC Opening
Friday 4th June @ 6.00p.m Submit work may 26/27/28
Entry Fee $25
250-352-2421
wkrac@telus.net
November
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Inspiring
Minds Art Sale and Windborne B&B Open House
Nov 12-14 Castlegar.
Enjoy artwork by
instructor Mirja Vahala and class participants of
all levels while touring the elegant Windborne B&B.
Nov 12 6:30-9:30 pm and Nov 13-1 10am-4pm. Windborne
B&B, 3900 Broadwater Road
250-365-7679
www.inspiringminds.ca
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Rossland
Mountain Film Festival
Nov 18-21 Rossland.
"The Biggest Little
Film Fest in Canada" features Mountain Culture
Films, Live Music, Workshops, Guest Speakers and
more. Filmmakers, artists and new media workers
showcase their creations to a Kootenay audience.
www.rosslandfilmfest.com
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Arts and
Crafts Annual Christmas Fair
Nov 27.Creston.
Hosted by the
Community Arts Council of Creston. Over 60 booths
with diverse handcrafted items by Kootenay and
beyond artists, artisans and crafters. Food, music,
service groups and raffles. 9am-5pm Creston & Dist.
Rec. Complex. 19th Ave N off Canyon Street.
Harry Miller 250-428-2527
info@crestonvalleyarts.org
December
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Rekindle the
Spirit Christmas
Dec 4 Rossland.
Step back in time
and enjoy an old fashioned Dickens style day of
sleigh rides, carolers, bonfires, outdoor vendors,
and in store specials in the brightest little town
in the west!
Rossland Chamber of Commerce, 250-362-5666
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