Fernie Arts, Culture & Entertainment Highlights
Submitted by
Fix on July 13, 2026.
The historic downtown of Fernie is known for its heritage buildings, the outcome of two wildfires that decimated town in 1904 and 1908. Fernie’s city council at the time made it mandatory that, “all buildings within a ten-block section be constructed of fireproof material.” The style used was called...
In the 1980s Eddie Murphy was a comedic superstar. He was first introduced to the American viewing public when he performed on Saturday Night Live in 1980. He was young and talented, and he was hilarious. His first appearance in a Hollywood movie was in 1982, when he acted opposite Nick Nolte in the...
Submitted by
Fix on July 8, 2026.
(Columbia Basin) – Communities across the Columbia Basin will come together this festival season as 20 music, art and cultural festivals receive support through Basin Festivals Grants, a program funded by Columbia Basin Trust and administered by the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council. Bringing...
Aries (March 21 – April 19) July arrives with a flutter of fairy energy, encouraging you to chase adventures that spark your heart. New opportunities may appear unexpectedly, especially around friendships and creative projects. Trust your instincts but remember that not every battle requires your...
Submitted by
Fix on June 17, 2026.
WARDNER, BC — Fun Field Festival (FFF) is back and bigger than ever, returning to the beautiful Wardner Community Park on July 3, 4, and 5, 2026, for what promises to be an unforgettable long weekend of live music, wellness, arts, kids' activities, camping, artisan vendors, and local food trucks...
In 2011, a group of individuals came together to brainstorm ways to encourage businesses to have more regular hours during the summer months. Believe it or not, summer was not an overly busy time in Fernie and many businesses particularly in the downtown corridor regularly closed on Sundays. The...
Painting or drawing in the great outdoors is often called plein air, but I don’t often call it that myself. A fancy label doesn’t feel like me, and since I know and respect some local plein air painters, I can’t seem to put myself in the same category. For me, I just love painting outside with a few...
In 1993 Tales of the City was premiered on PBS. Based on the short stories of August Maupin, it was a groundbreaking mini-series which dealt with the adventures of Marianne Singleton, a 20 something from Ohio who gets swept up in San Francisco’s Bohemian lifestyle and gets embraced by the city’s gay...
Submitted by
Fix on June 3, 2026.
My life as an artist is deeply rooted in my love of the mountains – nothing grounds me and fills up my soul more than spending meaningful time in the mountains. Some of my most favourite memories are from hiking and camping trips with my husband and twin sons – moments grounded in slowing down and...
Submitted by
Fix on May 18, 2026.
Looking for the best kids activities and summer camps in Fernie, BC? Discover top local programs, from mountain biking to arts and river adventures.
