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
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This is a listing of major arts, cultural or heritage events for the
Columbia Kootenay region.

Kootenay Festivals and Events 2010

Ongoing /  Recurring Events:

  • 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
     
  • 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
     
  • 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
     
  • 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 
     
  • 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

  • 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
     
  • 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

  • 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
     
  • 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
     
  • KIOTAC
    July 5-10 Kimberley.

    Kimberley International Old Time Accordion Championships
    www.kiotac.ca
     
  • 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
     
  • 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
     
  • 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
     
  • 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
     
  • 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
     
  • 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.
     
  • 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

  • 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
     
  • 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
     
  • 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

  • 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
     
  • 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
     
  • 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
     
  • 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
     
  • 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

  • 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
     
  • 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
     
  • 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

  • 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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