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EVENTS IN NELSON BC & KOOTENAY LAKE
Our vibrant region is full of events all year round, with something to do every night of the week. From community events and music festivals, to foodie fests, art walks and powder celebrations, you'll be sure to find something awesome to do.
Check out our Nelson events calendar, plus events across the region: from Nelson, Balfour, Ainsworth Hot Springs, Kaslo, North Kootenay Lake and East Shore (Riondel to Wynndel). Below is a Daily Events calendar and an Annual Events listing to help plan your travels.
DAILY EVENTS
The region's daily events are listed on our Events Calendar. Click on the button below and filter by Category, Community or Date.
Do you want to submit an event? Visit the Kootenay Calendar and click the 'add event' button.
ANNUAL EVENTS
Click on the months below and discover all the annual events in the region. Come find awesome!
| 1 | Polar Bear Swim | Nelson |
| 12-15 | Smith Junior Freeski Open | WH2O |
| 14-15 | Women's Powder Camp - Rippin Chix | WH2O |
| 21 | Whitewater Winter Carnival | WH2O |
| 21-23 | Avalanche Awareness Days | Nelson |
| 25-29 | Best of BC Beer Tap Takeover | Nelson |
| 26-28 | Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour | Nelson |
| 1-28 | BC Ale Trail | All Area |
| 4 | Kootenay Artisan Fair | Nelson |
| 11 | Polka Dot Dragon Lantern Festival | Nelson |
| 20 | Winter in the Forest Festival | Kaslo |
| 20 | BC Family Day | All Area |
| 24-26 | Kootenay Coldsmoke Powder Festival | WH2O |
| 25-26 | Teck Kootenay Cup Race | Nelson |
| TBC | Clearwater Hill Climb | Nelson |
| TBD | AFKO fait son show | Nelson |
| TBD | Bent On Art Festival | Nelson |
| 25-26 | Blast Beerfest | WH2O |
| 2 | Whitewater Closing Day Beach Party | WH2O |
| 10-23 | 14 Days of Poutine | All Area |
| 7-9 | Woodbury Dolly Derby | Woodburry |
| 11-21 | Kootenay Festival of the Arts | Trail |
| 22 | La Cabane à Sucre | Salmo |
| Cottonwood Community Market - Saturdays | Nelson | |
| 6 | Kootenay Artisan Fair | Nelson |
| 5-7 | Terry Walgren Memorial Youth Soccer Tournament | Nelson |
| 13 | Nelson Garden Starter / Mother's Day Market | Nelson |
| 19-20 | Amissa Music Festival | Meadow Creek |
| 20-22 | Kaslo May Days & Logger Sports | Kaslo |
| 21 | Kaslo Show 'n' Shine | Kaslo |
| 27 | Grapes & Grains | Nelson |
| 27-28 | Nelson Sailing Regatta | Nelson |
| TBD | National Come and Try Rowing Day | Nelson |
| Kaslo Artwalk - Jun till Sep | Kaslo | |
| Kaslo Saturday Market - Saturdays | Kaslo | |
| Nelson Downtown Market - Wednesdays | Nelson | |
| Cottonwood Community Market - Saturdays | Nelson | |
| Lardeau Valley Market - Sundays | Lardeau | |
| TBD | La Franco Fête | Salmo |
| 16-18 | Tiny Lights Festival | Nelson |
| TBD | Art Walk Opening Night | Nelson |
| 23-24 | Kootenay Burlesque Festival | Nelson |
| Kaslo Artwalk - Jun till Sep | Kaslo | |
| Kaslo Saturday Market - Saturdays | Kaslo | |
| Nelson Downtown Market - Wednesdays | Nelson | |
| Cottonwood Community Market - Saturdays | Nelson | |
| Lardeau Valley Market - Sundays | Lardeau | |
| 1 | Canada Day | All Area |
| 8 | Balfour Daze | Balfour |
| 5-30 | Capitol Theatre Summer Youth Programme | Nelson |
| 2 | iDIDaRIDE & Run | Kaslo |
| 21 - 24 | Shambhala Music Festival | Salmo |
| TBD | Art Walk | Nelson |
| 28 | Market Night | Nelson |
| 28-30 | Starbelly Jam Music Festival | Crawford Bay |
| 29 - 30 | Columbia Basin Culture Tour | Nelson |
| Kaslo Artwalk - Jun till Sep | Kaslo | |
| Kaslo Saturday Market - Saturdays | Kaslo | |
| Nelson Downtown Market - Wednesdays | Nelson | |
| Cottonwood Community Market - Saturdays | Nelson | |
| Lardeau Valley Market - Sundays | Lardeau | |
| 4-6 | Kaslo Jazz Etc Music Festival | Kaslo |
| 11 - 13 | Nelson International Mural Festival | Nelson |
| 12 | Kaslo's Birthday | Kaslo |
| 13-15 | Pirate Day on the SS Moyie | Kaslo |
| 25 | Market Night | Nelson |
| Kaslo Artwalk - Jun till Sep | Kaslo | |
| Kaslo Saturday Market - Saturdays | Kaslo | |
| Nelson Downtown Market - Wednesdays | Nelson | |
| Cottonwood Community Market - Saturdays | Nelson | |
| Lardeau Valley Market - Sundays | Lardeau | |
| 2-4 | Kerry Dyck Memorial Adult Soccer Tournament | Nelson |
| 3 | Kootenay Artisan Fair | Nelson |
| 2-4 | Kootenay Pride | Nelson |
| 2-3 | Gray Creek Regatta | Nelson |
| 9-10 | Queen City Cruise - Carshow | Nelson |
| 9-10 | Disc Break Ultimate Frisbee | Nelson |
| 10 | Brits Invade Kaslo - Car Show | Kaslo |
| 11 - 16 | WaCanID Ride | Nelson |
| 2 | Annual Gill and Gift Family Pike Minnow Derby | Balfour |
| 16 | Kootenay Beer Festival | Nelson |
| TBD | Lardeau Valley Harvest Festival | Lardeau |
| 22-23 | Massif Music Festival | Nelson |
| 22-Oct15 | Nelson Culture Days | Nelson |
| 23 | Harvest Festival Market | Nelson |
| TBD | Kootenay Film Festival | Nelson |
| TBD | The Lemon Grind | Slocan |
| TBD | Woodbury Fishing Derby | Woodbury |
| Sep 22 - 15 | Nelson Culture Days | Nelson |
| TBD | Whitewater Ski Team Annual Ski Swap | Nelson |
| 1-30 | Burger Month | All Area |
| 17-19 | Kootenay Artisan Fair | Nelson |
Where to stay & What to do
Visit our Reservation System that provides you hotel rates and seasonal specials with a direct booking link to the accommodator. An additional feature is a list of attractions to make it easy for you to book direct.
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