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Wednesday Socials - The Steadies

Event Date(s): 
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Time: 
5:30pm - 9:00pm

The Wednesday Socials are back! This free community event welcomes everyone to Station Square to enjoy live music and be social.

This week they welcome: The Steadies

The beverage garden will be stocked with Fernie Brewing Beer, Lonetree Cider and BC wine. Make sure to bring your ID in order to get a wristband for 19+ attendees.

The event starts at 5:30pm with Opening Act, food trucks and craft activities for the kids.

The Steadies will go on at 6:30pm.

Tags: 
Wednesday Socials, Live Music, socials, community, Music, Fernie Arts Station

Wednesday Socials - Goodnight Sunrise

Event Date(s): 
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Time: 
5:30pm - 9:00pm

The Wednesday Socials are back! This free community event welcomes everyone to Station Square to enjoy live music and be social.

This week they welcome: Goodnight Sunrise
A fun rock band brimming with uniqueness! Blending pop, rock and psychedelia. Based in Toronto & fronted by Vanessa & David.

The beverage garden will be stocked with Fernie Brewing Beer, Lonetree Cider and BC wine. Make sure to bring your ID in order to get a wristband for 19+ attendees.

Tags: 
Wednesday Socials, Live Music, socials, community, Music, Fernie Arts Station

Banner Launch 2023

Event Date(s): 
Repeats every day until Sun Jul 30 2023.
Saturday, July 29, 2023
Sunday, July 30, 2023
Time: 
10:00am - 5:00pm

The 2023 Banner Project Launch is here!

The Banner Project highlights the diversity of the artistic community of the Elk Valley and brings Fernie’s downtown to life, celebrating the imagery and identity of the city. Come and see the newest banners to be displayed in Fernie featuring local artwork in a variety of mediums.

Tags: 
Fernie Arts Station, arts, Culture, community, banners, downtown fernie

Fernie: Our Playground Community Show

Event Date(s): 
Repeats every day until Sun Jul 30 2023.
Saturday, July 29, 2023
Sunday, July 30, 2023
Time: 
10:00am - 5:00pm

Join the Fernie Arts Station for the Fernie: Our Playground Community Show opening.

Visit the Fernie Arts Station website for more details. 

Tags: 
Fernie Arts Station, arts, Culture, community, Galleries, Fernie BC gallery

Saskatoon Berry Pick for Charity

Event Date(s): 
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Time: 
5:00pm - 8:00pm

It's that time of the year again! For the third year, Fernie Distillers is creating a delicious Forager Saskatoon Liqueur with berries collected by Elk River Alliance (ERA) volunteers, with a portion of sales going to the ERA!

They're hosting a berry picking event next Tuesday (July 25th) from 5-8 PM, and meeting at the Disc Golf course in James White. If you feel like going out on your own, that's great!

Tags: 
Elk River Alliance, Fernie Distillers, community

Weedpull & BBQ

Event Date(s): 
Saturday, July 15, 2023
Time: 
11:00am - 1:30pm

Join the East Kootenay Invasive Species Council and the Elk River Alliance in helping keep the boat launch invasive species free! We will be conducting a weed-pull, where EKISC will provide information on invasive species and hosting an appreciation BBQ after.

Bring your friends and family and spend some time outdoors helping keep our ecosystems healthy!

Tags: 
Elk River Alliance, community, Fernie BC

Annual Raft Race Makes a Splash

Posted: 
Jun 27, 2023

On June 21st, costumed competitors furiously paddled the Elk River in a fun and thrilling Raft Race. Canyon Raft has organised the annual event since 1997, and this year they saw the highest attendance, with 139 people split into 19 teams. The race is not only fun, but doubles as a charity fundraiser with entry fees going to the Elk River Alliance’s ‘Elk River Discovery Camp’, raising $2780 this year.

Tags: 
raft race, Fernie BC, community, Canyon Raft Company

EcoGarden Work Party

Event Date(s): 
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Time: 
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Join the EcoGarden for a work party each Wednesday from 4 to 6pm throughout the month of June.

No experience is needed. Stop by and lend a hand, even if it's for only 20 minutes, every little bit helps! All ages and abilities are welcome.

Tags: 
Fernie EcoGarden, Gardening, community

EcoGarden Work Party

Event Date(s): 
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Time: 
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Join the EcoGarden for a work party each Wednesday from 4 to 6pm throughout the month of June.

No experience is needed. Stop by and lend a hand, even if it's for only 20 minutes, every little bit helps! All ages and abilities are welcome.

Tags: 
Fernie EcoGarden, Gardening, community

EcoGarden Work Party

Event Date(s): 
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Time: 
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Join the EcoGarden for a work party each Wednesday from 4 to 6pm throughout the month of June.

No experience is needed. Stop by and lend a hand, even if it's for only 20 minutes, every little bit helps! All ages and abilities are welcome.

Tags: 
Fernie EcoGarden, Gardening, community