Spirit Festival - What's it All About?
One year ago this month, BC welcomed the world to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. We won more medals than at any previous Winter Olympics and finished off the whirlwind with the amazing gold medal hockey game - thank you Sidney Crosby! When it comes to arts and culture, 4,000 artists engaged more than 2 million people in the 2010 Cultural Olympiad during 60 days, featuring 600 events at 60 venues.
More than half the world's population (3.5 billion people) experienced BC during this exciting time, and Spirit Festivals are being hosted throughout BC to provide us with an opportunity to remember and celebrate (and wish it was all happening again? I think so!).
With the support of the provincial government, around 50 communities are hosting more than 90 festivals and events created by local artists to celebrate the Olympic anniversary. And Fernie is one of these communities... here is what the Fernie Arts Station is putting on for us!
Friday, February 18 - Wee Fest, 7pm
We've chatted with Troy Cook, organizer of the third annual WeeFest, and the lineup is looking good - soon to be posted on our Events Calendar. Tickets are $15.
Saturday, February 29 - Street Hockey at the Gear Hub, 12-4pm
Sign your team up at the Gear Hub or come cheer on the players as the Fernie Ghostriders referee the event.
Saturday, February 29 - Fernie Nordic Society Carnival Games at the Aquatic Centre, 2-4pm
Tug-o-war on x-country skis, build your own sled and more. Family fun and games on winter gear.
Saturday, February 29 - Ski/Snowboard Competition at the Fernie Dirt Bike Park, TBA
Hosted by the Snowboarders for Christ, more details coming soon!
Saturday, February 29 - Performance at the Fernie Museum with Emily Brydon, 4pm
Ceremonial Drumming from the St Mary's Band High School Students. Fernie Secondary School presents the origins and folklore of Fernie. (Narrated by Emily Brydon) The Power of the Olympics - Emily Brydon presents a small towns journey to the Olympics, along with an amazing exhibit at the Fernie Museum.
Thanks to the Fernie Arts Station and everyone involved in the Spirit Festival, see you downtown next weekend!
