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SUMMARY:Trail Silver City Days
DESCRIPTION:Trail Silver City Days annual festival celebrates Trail’s community and culture with entertainment\, food\, a midway\, special events\, and fun for kids!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/trail-silver-city-days/
LOCATION:Trail\, BC\, Trail\, BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Markets/Festival
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SUMMARY:Kootenay Children's Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Kootenay Children’s Festival is a place to play\, to learn\, to meet old and new friends\, to build community\, and most of all to celebrate childhood!\n39 years of FREE activities for the whole family! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKootenay Children’s Festival is back better than ever this year!\nDates: May 9 and 10\, 2025
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kootenay-childrens-festival/
LOCATION:Rotary Park\, 10 Ave S\, Cranbrook\, BC V1C 2N2\, Cranbrook
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance,Markets/Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Key City Theatre":MAILTO:info@keycitytheatre.com
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SUMMARY:Spring Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:Fantastic seasonal crafts\, baked goods\, preserves\, hand-made clothing\, toys and much more! \nStay tuned with your favourite vendors on the Fernie Craft Fairs Facebook page – many vendors will ship their goods direct to you! \nThe Spring Craft Fair is the final craft fair of the season\, and will be packed with crafts\, baked goods\, preserves\, hand-made clothing\, toys and much more! Stop by and pick up a treasure to take home. \nNEW VENUES FOR 2024-2025! \nFernie Craft Fairs will be held in 3 locations: \n\nThe Elks Hall\, 491 1st Ave (entrance on 5th St)\nThe Arts Station\, 601 1st Ave\nFernie Senior’s Centre\, 562 3rd Ave\n\nEntry is by donation\, and a stamp will be provided at the first location to allow access to the second location. Enjoy the craft fairs\, then stroll downtown to discover more local arts and produce in Historic Downtown Fernie’s boutique stores and galleries.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/spring-craft-fair/
LOCATION:601 1st Ave\, Fernie BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Markets/Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
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SUMMARY:Kaslo May Days
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Festival will take place May 17 to May 19\, 2025. \nWhether you’re new to Kaslo\, a long-time local\, or back for a visit over the Victoria Day long weekend\, Kaslo May Days feels like coming home. May Days—a celebration of the return of summer—has been part of the fabric of this community since 1892. Every year\, for three glorious\, fun-filled days\, the Kaslo & Area Chamber of Commerce serves as its proud host and steward. \nDuring May Days\, dozens of arts and crafts vendors set up booths at Vimy Park to sell their wares alongside artisan food producers\, craft beer\, and other gourmet treats. The park’s Gazebo becomes a stage for Music in the Park\, with a foot-tapping\, finger-snapping lineup of live music performances throughout the weekend. In keeping with tradition\, local children enact the Maypole Dance\, which just so happens to be the longest consecutive annual Maypole Dance in North America.  And it’s not just the park—during May Days\, the entire village of Kaslo is abuzz with events and activities. \nLogger Sports is a marquis May Days tradition in Kaslo\, and a spectator favourite. Competitors travel here from all over the continent to vie for prizes at this spirited two-day event\, which features competitions in Tree Climbing\, Log Rolling\, Axe Throwing\, and Springboard Chopping. If you’re new to May Days\, we can pretty much guarantee you’ve never seen anything like this before! \nShow ‘n’ Shine has been a part of May Days for more than 25 years. Typically held on Sunday\, hundreds of unique cars—from 1900s antiques to rare sports car icons like the AC Cobra—can be seen lining the streets of Kaslo’s historic downtown.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kaslo-may-days/
LOCATION:Downtown Kaslo\, Kaslo
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Markets/Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kaslo &amp%3B Area Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:thekaslochamber@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Kaslo May Days Logger Sports
DESCRIPTION:Logger Sports has become one of the main events at the annual Kaslo May Days Celebration. Competitors from across Canada and the United States compete for big prize money and the opportunity to show off their logging skills. \nThe venue is the shore of beautiful Kootenay Lake with its gorgeous backdrop of the Purcell Mountain Range. Our grounds are steadily being improved with beautiful amphitheater style seating and a new log rolling pond. \nEvery year on the Victoria Day long weekend spectators are thrilled by Canadian Championship events such as Tree Climbing\, Log Rolling\, Axe Throwing and Springboard Chopping to name a few. \n\n2025 Schedule\n\n 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kaslo-may-days-logger-sports-2/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Markets/Festival,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kaslo &amp%3B Area Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:thekaslochamber@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Kaslo May Days Show and Shine
DESCRIPTION:The Kaslo Show and Shine was started by a small group of dedicated car buffs as a feature in the 1997 May Days celebrations held on the May long weekend every year. The inaugural event had approximately 15 vehicles on display and from that small beginning has been held every year since and has seen continuous growth to the point that in 2012 there were just under 100 registered cars covering the years from the 1930′s up to some exceedingly rare Mustangs from the 1960′s and 1970′s \nKaslo is a village of about 1000 people\, situated about an hours drive North of Nelson BC on the West Shore of Kootenay Lake and nestled between the Purcell mountains to the East and the Selkirk range to the West. For a small community Kaslo has an unusually high number of interesting and unique vehicles both in the village and in the surrounding area and has counted among its residents one of only two original Shelby Cobras licensed in BC amongst other interesting vehicles. \nOver the years the Show and Shine has began to attract cars from further afield and has seen cars from as far afield as Spokane\, Vancouver BC and the Prairie Provinces of Canada.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kaslo-may-days-show-and-shine/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Markets/Festival,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kaslo &amp%3B Area Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:thekaslochamber@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Kaslo May Days Logger Sports
DESCRIPTION:Logger Sports has become one of the main events at the annual Kaslo May Days Celebration. Competitors from across Canada and the United States compete for big prize money and the opportunity to show off their logging skills. \nThe venue is the shore of beautiful Kootenay Lake with its gorgeous backdrop of the Purcell Mountain Range. Our grounds are steadily being improved with beautiful amphitheater style seating and a new log rolling pond. \nEvery year on the Victoria Day long weekend spectators are thrilled by Canadian Championship events such as Tree Climbing\, Log Rolling\, Axe Throwing and Springboard Chopping to name a few. \n\n2025 Schedule\n\n 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kaslo-may-days-logger-sports/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Markets/Festival,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kaslo &amp%3B Area Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:thekaslochamber@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Kaslo May Days Parade
DESCRIPTION:Everyone loves a parade—especially our beloved Kaslo May Days Parade! Come out and cheer on our incredible local participants\, including the Kootenay Kilties\, local organizations\, businesses\, and our dedicated Emergency Service Providers. \nWe welcome everyone to join in the fun! However\, for safety reasons\, please do not throw candy from vehicles. In past years\, this has led to unsafe situations with children running into the street. If you’re walking in the parade\, you’re welcome to toss candy onto the sidewalks instead. \n 2025 Theme:  CANADA  Show off your Canadian pride by wearing red and white\, flying the flag\, and designing a fantastic float! \n Date & Time: Monday\, May 19\, at 12:00 PM sharp Parade Route: The parade kicks off at the Kaslo Legion\, traveling down historic Front Street\, then along 4th Street to B Avenue before taking a second lap around the block. From there\, it continues down Front Street\, passing the beloved SS Moyie\, and finishes at Vimy Park fairgrounds. \n A Long-Held Tradition:The JVH Graduating Class proudly takes the second-to-last spot in the parade. As tradition dictates\, along the final stretch—from Front & 4th Street down to Vimy Park—spectators are welcome to toss small water balloons at the grads (water only\, please!). \n Want to Join the Parade?If your organization or business would like to participate\, we’d love to have you! Contact the Chamber Event Manager at thekaslochamber@gmail.com for details. \nPlease give a big thank you to volunteer Parade Marshall Mark Dobroski & let’s make the 2025 Kaslo May Days Parade a celebration to remember!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kaslo-may-days-parade/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Markets/Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kaslo &amp%3B Area Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:thekaslochamber@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Kootenay EcoFest
DESCRIPTION:A two day festival\, on May 24th and 25th\, focused on building community by reconnecting to nature through local waste reduction solutions\, live demonstrations\, inspiring learning opportunities\, and local arts and cultural experiences. Enjoy workshops\, tours\, demos\, a repair cafe\, a recycle market and live entertainment. Review festival schedule here. Festival hosted at Bear Spring Eco Retreat. \nSingle day festival ticket $55. Two day festival pass $90 (two day student pass $60\, age 16 and up with student ID). Children 16 and under FREE when accompanied by a parent. Purchase lunches for $15 each. Purchase festival tickets here.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kootenay-ecofest-5/
LOCATION:Bear Spring Eco Retreat\, 5248 Queen Victoria Road\, Beasley\, V0G 2G2
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Markets/Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bear Spring Eco Retreat":MAILTO:bearspringeco@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Kootenay EcoFest
DESCRIPTION:A two day festival\, on May 24th and 25th\, focused on building community by reconnecting to nature through local waste reduction solutions\, live demonstrations\, inspiring learning opportunities\, and local arts and cultural experiences. Enjoy workshops\, tours\, demos\, a repair cafe\, a recycle market and live entertainment. Review festival schedule here. Festival hosted at Bear Spring Eco Retreat. \nSingle day festival ticket $55. Two day festival pass $90 (two day student pass $60\, age 16 and up with student ID). Children 16 and under FREE when accompanied by a parent. Purchase lunches for $15 each. Purchase festival tickets here.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kootenay-ecofest-3/
LOCATION:Bear Spring Eco Retreat\, 5248 Queen Victoria Road\, Beasley\, V0G 2G2
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Markets/Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bear Spring Eco Retreat":MAILTO:bearspringeco@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Kootenay EcoFest
DESCRIPTION:A two day festival\, on May 24th and 25th\, focused on building community by reconnecting to nature through local waste reduction solutions\, live demonstrations\, inspiring learning opportunities\, and local arts and cultural experiences. Enjoy workshops\, tours\, demos\, a repair cafe\, a recycle market and live entertainment. Review festival schedule here. Festival hosted at Bear Spring Eco Retreat. \nSingle day festival ticket $55. Two day festival pass $90 (two day student pass $60\, age 16 and up with student ID). Children 16 and under FREE when accompanied by a parent. Purchase lunches for $15 each. Purchase festival tickets here.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kootenay-ecofest-4/
LOCATION:Bear Spring Eco Retreat\, 5248 Queen Victoria Road\, Beasley\, V0G 2G2
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Markets/Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bear Spring Eco Retreat":MAILTO:bearspringeco@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Witches Spring Market
DESCRIPTION:Witch Market and interactive events!! May 25 2025 Taghum Hall 11-5\n\n*Tarot\, Palm and Oracle readers\, established locally as well as reputable readers from Kelowna.\n\n*Vendors that will put a spell on you with their witchy\, wacky and spiritual wears. Not your average market!!\n\n*Workshops every half an hour to drop in on and learn about Wicca 101\, How to set a crystal grid\, sacred smoking\, singing and breathing\, music and how to read palms.\n\nAll for $2 at the door
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/witches-spring-market/
LOCATION:Taghum Hall\, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd\, Nelson\, V1L 6Y4
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Food/Beverage,Kid Friendly,LGBTQIA2S+,Live Performance,Markets/Festival,Wellness,Workshops
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