West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

Winlaw - Slocan Valley Threads Guild Yard & Yardage
2026-04-26 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Slocan Valley Threads Guild,, 7112 Perrys Back Road, Winlaw, V0G 2J0
Fabric, yarn, notions, equipment, plants and books for fibre-related activities for sale at reasonable prices outside under tents.
Lunch, snacks, coffee etc.
Display of members’ work inside the hall.
Lots of socializing too at this valued annual community event.

Slocan Valley Threads Guild
7112 Perry’s Back Road in Appledale. It’s a left turn off Highway 6, a few minutes north of Winlaw.

Creston Valley Bird Festival
2026-05-08 08:00 - 2026-05-11 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Rotacrest Hall, 230 19 Ave N, Creston, BC, V0B 1G5
Celebrate the birds, art, and the agriculture of the Creston Valley.
Get ready to spread your wings and join us for an unforgettable celebration of feathered friends and the vital wetlands they call home during their annual migration north.
The Creston Valley Bird Festival is an exciting event that takes place every second weekend in May, where you’ll get the chance to explore and deepen your appreciation for the great outdoors with presentations, hikes, field trips, and tours with our expert bird guides.

Argenta - Lardeau Valley Community-Wide Garage Sale
2026-05-09 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Argenta Community Hall, 1024 Argenta Rd, Argenta ., British Columbia, V0G1B0, Canada
At Argenta Community Hall, 1024 Argenta Johnsons Landing Road
Free to attend!
Bring cash for shopping.
Want to sell your stuff? We are accepting vendors — please use the contact below if you are interested:
Lardeau Valley LINKS
links@lardeauvalley.ca
250-353-8675

Nelson - 4th Annual Haute Trash! Fashion Show and Art Exhibition
2026-05-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Nelson’s most creative night of the year is BACK!
4th Annual Haute Trash! Trash Fashion Show & Art Exhibition
May 16 • 7:00 PM • Capitol Theatre All Ages
Have you ever looked at your trash bin and thought, “Wait, I could wear that!”? Well someone did, and they made it Trashtabulous!
Nelson’s Haute Trash! show is one of only a handful of annual trashion shows in the world — a vibrant celebration of “high‑class trash” featuring artists and designers of all ages and skill levels. Expect innovative apparel, unforgettable looks, and a community‑powered celebration of arts, culture, and environmental awareness.
Designers compete for cash and prizes across multiple categories, and the audience can be winners, too! Just wear your own trash design to the show and you can WIN prizes!!
Join us for Nelson’s most imaginative night of the year and
Wearable art. Trash art. Live performances. One spectacular evening.

Get your Haute Trash tickets before they’re gone at capitoltheatre.ca

Creston Clay Fest
2026-08-15 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Eversfield Ceramics, 1522 Airport Road, Creston
Local Potters invite the public to learn, play, and explore the world of ceramics. Refreshments and interactive kids table available throughout the day. Fun for all ages!
