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SUMMARY:Griz Days Winter Festival
DESCRIPTION:Fernie’s biggest\, snowiest winter celebrations! #GrizDays \nNamed Best Winter Festival by Avenue Magazine in the Best of the Mountains 2023 reader ballot! \n \nBe sure to purchase your Griz Pin as soon as you arrive in Fernie – or risk being thrown in Griz Jail and have to pay a fine to be released! Griz Pins go on sale in February and are widely available at retailers and venues around Fernie. Each pin has a unique number; in early March there will be a draw and the winner will receive $1000! \nThe annual Griz Days Festival is traditionally Fernie’s biggest event\, encompassing the entire community from Fernie Alpine Resort to the Provincial Park to the Highway and Historic Downtown Fernie. It is a full\, wild weekend of activities and live entertainment for all ages. \n2025 THEME: For the 48th celebration\, Fernie is honouring the Griz with a theme that blends the rugged spirit of the wilderness with the elegance of a bygone era – Vintage Formal! Picture top hats\, monocles\, furs\, pearls\, and the charm of old-world trappers\, a nod to the Griz’s legendary roots! \nSCHEDULE\n\nBe sure to check the official schedule at ferniegrizdays.com for up-to-date information\nMost events are free to attend\, costs may apply to participate\nMany events are all-ages\n\nPre-Griz Days:  \n\nGriz Days Sheriffs out and about in Fernie\nGriz Most Wanted – watch for the Griz Jail out and about in Fernie\nGriz Visits Schools\n\nThursday\, February 27th:  \n\n\n\n2-4pm: Beer & Bail Out Pilot Brew at Fernie Brewing Company\, until sold out\n3 – 8pm: Vintage Pop-Up Shop with Hunnibucket Goods\n8pm: Griz Days Trivia at the Pub Bar & Grill\n\n\n\nFriday\, February 28th: \n\n\n\n11am – 4pm: Vintage Treasure Hunt with The Fernie Museum – FREE\n11am – 12pm: Skate with the Griz at Fernie Memorial Arena – FREE\n1 – 3 pm: Ski with the Griz at Fernie Alpine Resort – Lift ticket required\n2pm: Swim with the Griz at Fernie Aquatic Centre – FREE\n3pm: Mt Rushka Exposed – CD Release Performance at Vogue Theatre. 2 showtimes! $15 at the door\n6:30pm: GRIZ DAYS PARADE on 2nd Avenue – NEW DAY!\n7pm: Live Music: Hark Raving Sirens at The Pub – NO COVER\n8pm: Live Music: Karaoke at The Griz Bar – NO COVER; 19+\n8pm: Mt Rushka Exposed – CD Release Performance at Vogue Theatre. 2 showtimes! $15 at the door\n9pm: Live Music: Peach Panic at The Fernie Taphouse – NO COVER\n9pm: Vintage Formal Electric Swing Kick Off Party at The Elks Hall; Tickets $15Adv/$20Door\n9:30pm: DJ Cona at The Northern; 19+\n\n\n\nSaturday\, March 1st: \n\n\n\n8:30 – 11am: Pancake Breakfast at Fernie Senior’s Centre\n9:30am – 1pm: Griz Golf at the Fernie Golf Course\n\nBy donation supporting Salvation Army & Cycling Without Age; Sign up on-site\n\n\n10:30am: EXTREME GRIZ Pancake Eating Contest at Fernie Senior’s Centre – REGISTER NOW TO COMPETE!\n10am – 3pm: Griz Days Craft Fair – Elks Hall & The Arts Station; Free entry with Griz Pin\n11am – 4pm: Vintage Treasure Hunt with The Fernie Museum – FREE\n11:15am: EXTREME GRIZ Obstacle Course at City Hall – REGISTER NOW TO COMPETE!\n12pm: Smoosh Ski Races on 2nd Ave; FREE! Sign up on-site\n12:15pm: EXTREME GRIZ Axe Throwing at The Courthouse – REGISTER NOW TO COMPETE!\n1pm: Junior Griz Training Grounds on 2nd Ave – FREE! Sign up on-site\n1:15pm: EXTREME GRIZ Keg Toss & Caber Toss at Park Place Lodge – REGISTER NOW TO COMPETE!\n1pm: Snow Rugby at City Hall\n2 – 5pm: Griz Kids Headquarters Face Painting\, Toys & Games at Fernie Family Centre on 3rd Ave\n\nAdmission by donation to Fernie Kindergym Society\n\n\n2 – 10pm: GRIZ STAGE AT STATION SQUARE – FREE!\n\n2- 9pm: 360º Glambot & Digital Photobooths – FREE!\n2- 9pm: Snow\, Ice & Wood Carving Displays\, Demos & Give-it-a-go! – FREE!\n4- 10pm: Live Entertainment – FREE!\n\n4pm: J SNCKS | 4:45pm: Mahoney | 5:30pm: Spandy Andy | 6pm: Mahoney\n7pm: DJ SNCKS and Glow Flow by Wildlight | 7:45pm: Jeremie & The Delicious Hounds | 9pm: Mahoney\n\n\n8:45 PM: FIREWORKS! – FREE!\n\n\n2- 9pm: Pop-Up Performances by Surprise Guests on 2nd Ave – FREE!\n2:30pm: Bed Races on 2nd Ave – FREE! – REGISTER NOW!\n3:30pm: EOTW Musical Chairs on 2nd Ave – FREE! Sign up on-site\n4pm: EXTREME GRIZ Vintage Truck Pull\, Final Challenge & Crowning on 2nd Ave/Station Square – FREE for spectators! REGISTER NOW TO COMPETE!\n4pm: Baby Griz Crawl at Fernie Family Centre – FREE! Sign up on-site\n4pm: Hot Wing Eating Competition at The Fernie Taphouse (Registration opens Feb 28th; limited to 10 participants)\n5 – 9 pm: Griz Days Craft Fair – Senior’s Centre; Free entry with Griz Pin\n5:30pm: Curling Fun Spiel at Fernie Curling Club; Register on site at event\n8:45pm: FIREWORKS at Station Square – FREE!\n9 – 10pm: Moonlight Ski with Stadium area lighting – Fernie Nordic Centre – FREE hot drinks & cookies!\n9:30pm: Live Music: The Frontiers – The Northern\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 2nd: \n\n\n\n10 am: Drag Brunch – Park Place Lodge\n11am – 4pm: Vintage Treasure Hunt with The Fernie Museum – FREE!\n1 pm: Raging Elk Dummy Downhill at Fernie Alpine Resort – FREE to attend – spectactors can walk to the event site from the parking lot – wear suitable footwear for walking on snowy slopes\n\n\n\nWant to participate in the Extreme Griz Competition\, Bed Races or Parade? Registration now open! Find all the details HERE.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/griz-days-winter-festival/
LOCATION:Fernie\, Fernie\, BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance,Markets/Festival
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SUMMARY:Guided Cold War Bunker tours
DESCRIPTION:During the height of the Cold War\, in the 1950s and 1960s\, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017\, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces! \nFrom iodine pills and Geiger counters to board games and ashtrays\, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time. \nEmail info@nelsonmuseum.ca to register. Adult admission required – children under 18 are always free!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/guided-cold-war-bunker-tours-69/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly
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SUMMARY:Learn to Sharpen Your Carving Knives
DESCRIPTION:In this 3 hour workshop we will cover how to sharpen both a traditional Scandinavian grind carving knife and also curved hook knives. You will provided with your own simple sand paper based sharpening kit and strop to take home with you. I can provide knives for you to practice on\, or if you have your own tools please feel free to bring them along with you to sharpen. \nSharping tools is an essential and often overlooked skill that is important to your enjoyment of the craft\, your tool lifespan and also your own safety. Believe it or not\, sharp tools are safe tools! It is super common to feel nervous about sharpening especially as a beginner. I’m here to assist with that!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/learn-to-sharpen-your-carving-knives/
LOCATION:Blewett\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 6X1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Of All Grains":MAILTO:hello@jackofallgrains.com
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SUMMARY:Blues\, Brews & BBQ
DESCRIPTION:A Joint Fundraiser For Kootenay Blues Society & Kootenay Co-op Radio \nPerformances by \n\nThe Kootenay Women’s Blues Revue\nJudy Brown\nAryn Sherrif\nHolly Hyatt\nBella Cat\nRease Warner\n\n*The Kootenay Renegades* \n\nJon Burden\nClinton Swanson\nHolly Hyatt Steve Wilson\n\nOpening Act – Mr. Aardvark
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/blues-brews-bbq/
LOCATION:Finley’s Bar $ Grill\, 705 Vernon St\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 4G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kootenay Blues Society":MAILTO:info@kootenaybluessociety.com
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SUMMARY:Blues Brews and BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Kootenay Blues Society presents the 11th annual Blues Brews and BBQ. This years fundraising event will take place at Finley’s Bar and Grill in Nelson and will feature local blues singers Judy Brown\, Aryn Sherrif\, Holly Hyatt\, Rease Warner and Bella Cat\, who will be backed by the Kootenay Renegades Band. Mr A will open the show at 7 PM.\nAll proceeds go to Kootenay Cooperative Radio and Kootenay Blues Society. Both non profit organizations that promote culture in the Kootenays
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/blues-brews-and-bbq/
LOCATION:Finley’s Bar $ Grill\, 705 Vernon St\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 4G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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SUMMARY:Viva Carnaval
DESCRIPTION:An annual fundraiser for polka dot dragon arts society which showcases the Latinx and Caribbean communities in the Kootenays by celebrating the arts related to carnival traditions.  It consists of a live music and dance performances for all ages from 7-9pm\, and a 19+ DJ dance party from 9 pm-midnight.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/viva-carnaval/
LOCATION:Spiritbar\, 422 Vernon St\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4E5
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance
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SUMMARY:SOTK: The Fretless
DESCRIPTION:Symphony of the Kootenays presents “The Fretless” on Saturday\, March 1st at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of music as the Juno Award-winning quartet\, The Fretless\, joins the Symphony of the Kootenays. Experience their unique and high-energy arrangements that blend fiddle tunes and folk melodies into intricate and beautiful compositions. \nThe Fretless\, a super-group of celebrated solo artists\, brings a fresh approach to folk music\, transforming traditional string quartet constructs with their rich\, multi-layered\, and percussive sound. This collaboration with Symphony of the Kootenays promises to push traditional music to new heights. \nTickets: \n\nRegular: $42\nYouth: $12\n\nTo purchase tickets and for more information please visit the Key City Theatre website.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/sotk-the-fretless/
LOCATION:Key City Theatre\, 20 14th Avenue North\, Cranbrook\, BC\, V1C 6H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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