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Chautauqua Community Picnic

Event Date: 
Friday, September 20, 2019
Time: 
5:00pm - 7:00pm

CHAUTAUQUA MAIN STAGE | WEST TENTS AT CITY HALL
FREE ADMISSION - FOOD & DRINK SALES

Bring the whole family down to the grounds of Fernie's historic City Hall, once the headquarters for the Crow's Nest Pass Coal Company, for a community picnic with DJ Jeff McRae. Hot food will be available from the Chautauqua Grill, plus beer garden with FBC beer, BC cider & non-alcoholic beverages.

All welcome. Hosted by Elk Valley Bulls Rugby Club.

Tags: 
Fernie Chautauqua and Fall Fair, Festivals, Fernie BC, community, Fernie Museum

Holy Fit! Fall Fundraiser

Event Date: 
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Time: 
2:30pm

The Sparwood Trails Alliance presents the Holy Fit! Fall Fundraiser.

5/10 km run, walk, bike and Rising Star kids event. Register at www.zone4.ca search Holy Fit! Fall Fundraiser, $25 registration fee.

Tags: 
Sparwood BC, community, Elk Valley, Sparwood Golf Course

Fernie Kids Triathlon

Event Date: 
Sunday, September 15, 2019
Time: 
8:00am - 2:00pm

A Swim, Bike and Run event for kids aged 4-15.

6 age categories with varying distances. Tons of fun for active kids - transition zone at the Fernie Aquatic Centre.

REGISTRATION: This event is limited to 150 participants and regularly sells out well in advance. Click here for details.

Stormwater Management Workshop

Event Date: 
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Time: 
9:00am - 4:00pm

Join the Elk River Alliance for a hands-on workshop where you will learn how to better manage stormwater on your property, including rainwater harvest, rain garden construction, and so much more!

The workshop will be hosted on September 14th from 9am to 4pm. Register at College of the Rockies - the workshop is being subsidized and now will be FREE for Elk Valley residents!

Tags: 
Elk River Alliance, College of The Rockies, nature, Outdoors, Workshops, Fernie BC

Highline 100 Road Bike Ride

Event Date: 
Saturday, September 7, 2019
Time: 
8:00am

The Highline 100 is a fun bicycle ride, not a race, where you have your choice of doing either a 40km, 100km, or 160km road ride. Register by August 19, 2019 for DISCOUNTED EARLYBIRD PRICING.

Full registration rates: 

  • Adults: $189 with dinner / $144 ride only
  • Youth: $99 with dinner / $54 ride only
  • Family (up to 4 riders): $499 / $319 ride only
  • Dinner only: $45

Registration includes:

Tags: 
running, Trail Running, Competitions

Fernie Alpine Resort's Summer Bonus Weekend

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Sep 08 2019.
Saturday, September 7, 2019
Sunday, September 8, 2019
Time: 
10:30am - 4:30pm

Last chance to enjoy all the fun of Fernie Alpine Resort this summer! 

Enjoy all that Fernie Alpine Resort has to offer, plus two special events:

  • 10th Annual Tears & Gears Mountain Duathlon
  • Pop-up Mountain Market
  • Elk Chair operating 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Mountain biking at Fernie Bike Park with 37 marked trails from beginner to expert featuring berms, bridges, ladders, stunts,bumpsand flowy downhill rides, lift access and XC trails
Tags: 
Fernie Alpine Resort

Summer Challenge & Meet your Bike Workshop

Event Date: 
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Time: 
7:15pm

This beginner-oriented workshop will cover the basics of caring for and maintaining your mountain bike. Our expert technicians will cover basics like:
- trailside repairs
- proper cleaning techniques
- suspension set up
- tire pressure
- and more!

Bring your questions, and bring your own bike to work on.

DETAILS
FREE! But you do have to register (link below).

Tags: 
GearHub Sports, Mountain Biking, Workshops, Fernie BC, Outdoors

TransRockies Classic Finish

Event Date: 
Sunday, July 28, 2019

The TransRockies Classic represents the return of one of the world’s most rugged and spectacular cycling events and returns to the spectacular Canadian Rocky Mountains July 22-28, 2019.

Tags: 
transrockies, Fernie BC, Mountain Biking, Sports, Outdoors

Kids' Bike Rally

Event Date: 
Sunday, July 28, 2019
Time: 
11:00am - 1:00pm

When 100+ riders roll into the finish line for the Transrockies Classic Finish, 100+ kids’ aged 3 – 9 will be enjoying a fun bike rally.

The event is FREE and is limited to the first 150 kids to register.

The rally takes about 30 minutes and kids’ must be accompanied by a parent. Start times begin at 11am at GearHub and end at 12:30pm.

Tags: 
Mountain Biking, Outdoors, Kids, Fernie BC, Gear Hub

Get to Know your Bike Series with SheJumps

Event Date: 
Repeats every day 1 times. Also includes Wed Aug 14 2019, Wed Aug 28 2019.
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Time: 
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Join at the Fernie Aquatic Center (at the Gazebo) before the weekly Fernie Women on Wheels (FWOW) Ladies Ride for a 'Get to Know Your Bike' workshop held by Cindy Sleeman of Straight Line Bike & Ski.

You will learn how to change a tire, adjust the shocks, adjust the seat so it's right for you! And anything else bike related. Come with questions and ready to go for a ride afterwards! All abilities welcome.*

Tags: 
Mountain Biking, Outdoors, Sports, Fernie BC, Fernie Women on Wheels, Workshops