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Rum Running and Whiskey Six

Event Date(s): 
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Time: 
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Join Lindsay Vallance for an whirlwind tour of one of Fernie’s most fascinating historical stories. Discover the story of the three larger-than-life king-pin Rum Runners – Emilio Picariello, Jack Wilson and Mark Rogers – who ruled the illicit liquor trade from Lethbridge to Fernie down as far as Spokane, Washington.

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Fernie Fall Fair Great Zucchini Race

Event Date(s): 
Sunday, September 22, 2019
Time: 
10:00am - 2:30pm

Back for its second year is the #ferniefallfair Great Zucchini Race! This is a fun all-ages event that encourages you to play with your food!

The 2019 Schedule is:
10am-12:30pm / Zucchini Race Registration
10am-12:30pm / Creation Station to build a racer to enter
1pm-2:30pm / Great Zucchini Race Heats and Awards

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Chautauqua Cultural Dinner

Event Date(s): 
Sunday, September 22, 2019
Time: 
5:00pm - 8:30pm

As the finale of Fernie's four-day cultural festival, the Chautauqua Cultural Dinner this year celebrates the contributions of Fernie's early Sikh community to the cultural fabric of Fernie with special speaker Dr. Michael Hawley and live entertainment.

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Chautauqua Tasting Room: Fernie Distillers

Event Date(s): 
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Time: 
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Join the cocktail masters from Fernie Distillers for tours of their production space and sample from their cocktail tasting board ($5) as part of our showcase of local food and beverage producers.

Like what you’ve tasted? Enjoy one of the specially crafted Chautauqua cocktails. Pop-up art show by Laura Nelson, Michael Hepher & Mel MacVoy, with artists in attendance.

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Chautauqua Community Dance

Event Date(s): 
Friday, September 20, 2019
Time: 
7:00pm - 10:00pm

Craig Moritz, the Kootenay's own music star, kicks off the Fernie Chautauqua and Fall Fair weekend. Get your ticket now!

Mortiz takes the Chautauqua Tent stage beginning at 7:00 pm following the Chautauqua Community Picnic. Beer garden with Fernie Brewery beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages will be open from 5:00 - 9:30 pm.

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Family Safety Day

Event Date(s): 
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Time: 
11:00am - 4:00pm

Join the Fernie Fire Fighters and local safety and service providers to learn how to keep your family safe when you recreate, work and relax in our beautiful region. Info booths and demos from: BCWildsafe, Bylaw Services, BCAS, Avalanche Canada, Search and Rescue, BC Hydro, Stars, ESS, Fire Department and more! Plus free bouncy castle and BBQ!

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Fernie's Greatest Hits Heritage Tour

Event Date(s): 
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Time: 
11:00am - 12:30pm

Five significant Fernie heritage buildings have recently been successful recipients of Heritage Grants funded by the Columbia Basin Trust and managed by Heritage BC. Join heritage consultant, Elana Zysblat, on a walking tour to learn about their history, evolution, a few fascinating and little known facts, and the plans for their conservation. The buildings on tour are: City Hall (former Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co. headquarters), Holy Family Church, Fernie Courthouse, Knox United Church and the Fernie Museum (former Home Bank of Canada).

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Culture On The Lawn

Event Date(s): 
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Time: 
11:00am - 4:00pm

CHAUTAUQUA STAGE | Hosted by Rachel Behan, with live music by local musicians Barbara Bassett, the Audielles, Chelle Power, Rick Miller & Emilie Fitton, and the Forest Trio. Sponsored by Teck.

CHAUTAUQUA FAMILY EXTRAVAGANZA | Join family performers Dr. Van Hooligan, Kellie Haines and Mandy Morris in the Chautauqua Tent for a full day of magic, storytelling and music! Plus balloon animals, face painting, crafts, and roving performers.

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Doors Open

Event Date(s): 
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Time: 
10:00am - 4:00pm

Explore Fernie's architectural gems. 7 community buildings throughout Fernie’s Heritage District will be open to the public with displays about their history and efforts to preserve their heritage in many.

Doors Open is an international event that provides free and rare access to architecturally, historically, culturally and socially significant buildings. Fernie Doors Open is hosted by Heritage Fernie.

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Chautauqua Charity Pancake Breakfast

Event Date(s): 
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Time: 
9:00am - 11:00am

Get ready for a full day of activities with a hearty pancake breakfast. Hosted by and in support of the Elk Valley Dolphins Swim Club. $5.00 includes pancakes, sausages, juice, coffee.

ELK VALLEY DOLPHINS SWIM CLUB | The Elk Valley Dolphins Swim Club (EVDSC) is a community based program which has been an active part of the Elk Valley in BC since 1997. They strive to cater for all the needs of swimmers within the Fernie, Elkford and Sparwood communities.

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