Events

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Get a team together and and compete in a fun tournament to raise funds and awareness for cancer. Visit www.golffernie.com or call 250-423-7773.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Backyard Barnyard Biketour @ The College of the Rockies, 7pm. Join the Fernie EcoGarden for this bicycle tour to visit Fernie backyard farmers raising hens, bees and more. Afterwards, they’re gathering to discuss urban livestock opportunities with an entertaining video. Visit www.ecogarden.ca or call 250-423-3482.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Don't miss Sean Ashby at the Brickhouse, show starts at 9pm!

"Chances are, if you've had a radio on today you've heard his guitar playing. As one of North America's go-to guitarists, Sean has played and recorded with Sarah McLachlan, Delerium, Wild Strawberries, Ginger (former Grapes Of Wrath),and many more. Ashby, formerly of Vancouver and now based in Toronto is a singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer who released his debut album Brass and Gold on Black Sparrow/Universal in April of 2008."

Visit www.seanashby.com for more information.

Friday, August 6, 2010

Head to the Brickhouse and catch Electro Flux mixing some beats. Show starts at 9pm.

Friday, August 6, 2010 - Sunday, August 8, 2010

Kids Freeride Camp - Advanced Level @ Fernie Alpine Resort. Learn to ride steep lines and tackle challenging terrain with a team of expert coaches. Each camp has a specific focus that maximizes progressive development in all aspects of mountain biking. Lift ticket & disc brake bike are required. Helmet, gloves and pads are mandatory. Ages 10-15. Visit www.skifernie.com for more info or to register.

Friday, August 6, 2010

"early Chet Baker with the kick of a mule carrying half its weight in dried chili peppers" - head to the Central to catch Maria in the Shower! Visit www.myspace.com/mariaintheshower for a preview.

Saturday, August 7, 2010

It's here at last, a guide to all the mountain bike trails in Fernie - the Fernie Mountain Bike Guide. 120 pages with gps contour maps, trail descriptions, local photography... it's a compact guide allowing riders to pack it on a ride and easily navigate when on the trails. A thick, glossy cover and full colour throughout showcases Fernie's epic terrain, views, residents and town. $5 of every guide goes towards the Fernie Trails Alliance.

The Fernie Mountain Bike Guide will be available at Polar Peak Books, Straightline and other sports shops in town. Soon it will make its way to bike and book shops throughout the Kootenays and Alberta.

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Discover three new exhibits at the Fernie Museum Day celebration and get your edition of the Fernie Mountain Bike Guide at the official launch. Spoke - Lore, the Evolution of Biking in Fernie is the main event and what a better weekend to showcase this fantastic sport in Fernie as the TransRockies and Highline 100 races take place. Alongside this exhibit are Dinosaurs of the Elk Valley and Tara Higgins' art show - Airing it Out, tours of the St. Margaret Cemetery, a Scavenger Hunt, BBQ and much more. Visit www.ferniemuseum.com for more information.

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Another fun tournament for those couples out there! Visit www.golffernie.com or call 250-423-7773 to register of learn more about this event.