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EVENTS IN NELSON & KOOTENAY LAKE
The region is full of events all year round, all across the region: 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 the Kootenay Calendar. Click on the logo below and filter by Category, Community or Day.
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ANNUAL EVENTS
Click on the months below and discover all the annual events in the region. Come find awesome!
| TBD | Smith Junior Freeski Open |
| TBD | Winter Carnival & Snowball Apres - WH2O |
| TBD | Avalanche Awareness Day - WH2O |
| TBD | Tour de Soup - Nelson Nordic Ski Club |
| TBD | Skied Dating - Celebrate LOVE Day |
| TBD | Polka-Dot Dragon Lantern Festival |
| TBD | Teck Kootenay Cup - Nelson Nordic Ski Club |
| TBD | Kaslo Winter in the Forest Festival |
| 17 | BC Family Day |
| TBD | Appetite For Art |
| TBD | Kootenay Coldsmoke Powder Festival |
| Cottonwood Community Market Saturdays | |
| 7 | Kootenay Artisan Fair |
| 8 | Nelson Garden Starter / Mother's Day Market |
| 19 - 21 | Kaslo May Days & Logger Sports |
| 22 | Kaslo Show 'n' Shine |
| 28 - 29 | National Come and Try Rowing |
| TBD | Kaslo Garden Festival |
| TBD | Oxygen Art Market |
| TBD | Tournament of Roses - Granite Pointe Golf Club |
| Kaslo Saturday Market Saturdays | |
| Nelson Downtown Market Wednesdays | |
| Cottonwood Community Market Saturdays | |
| Lardeau Valley Market Sundays | |
| Jun - Sep | Kaslo Artwalk |
| 10 - 12 | Amissa Music Festival |
| 24 | La FrancoFête |
| 24 | ArtWalk Nelson |
| 24 - 25 | Kootenay Burlesque Festival |
| TBD | Master Shucker & Ceasar Throwdown Competition |
| TBD | Lemon Grind |
| Kaslo Saturday Market Saturdays | |
| Nelson Downtown Market Wednesdays | |
| Cottonwood Community Market Saturdays | |
| Lardeau Valley Market Sundays | |
| Jun - Sep | Kaslo Artwalk |
| 1 | Canada Day |
| 3 | iDIDaRIDE & Run |
| 10 - 11 | Nelson Sailing Regatta |
| 29 - 9 | Kootenay Festival of the Arts |
| 22 - 25 | Shambhala Music Festival |
| 23 - 24 | Disc Break Ultimate Frisbee |
| 5 - 30 | Nelson Summer Youth Theatre - Capitol Theatre |
| 21 - 25 | Shambhala Music Festival |
| 29 | ArtWalk Nelson |
| 29 | Nelson Night Market |
| 29 - 31 | Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival |
| TBD | Starbelly Jam Music Festival |
| Kaslo Saturday Market Saturdays | |
| Nelson Downtown Market Wednesdays | |
| Cottonwood Community Market Saturdays | |
| Lardeau Valley Market Sundays | |
| Jun - Sep | Kaslo Artwalk |
| 6 - 7 | Columbia Basin Culture Tour |
| 12 - 14 | Nelson International Mural Festival |
| 12 | Kaslo's Birthday |
| TBD | Pirate Day on the SS Moyie |
| TBD | RedFish Festival at Kokanee Creek |
| Kaslo Saturday Market Saturdays | |
| Nelson Downtown Market Wednesdays | |
| Cottonwood Community Market Saturdays | |
| Lardeau Valley Market Sundays | |
| 2 - 4 | Tiny Lights Festival |
| 4 | Kootenay Pride |
| 3 - 4 | Gray Creek Regatta |
| 9 - 10 | Queen City Cruise Carshow |
| 11 | Brits Invade Kaslo - Car Show |
| 12 - 17 | WaCanID Ride |
| 3 | Annual Gill and Gift Family Pike Minnow Derby |
| TBD | Hills Garlic Festival |
| 29 | Tackle the Toad |
| TBD | Kutenei Oktoberfest |
| 29 - 31 | Lardeau Valley Harvest Festival |
| TBD | Nelson Culture Days |
| TBD | Woodbury Fishing Derby |
| TBD | Nelson Nordic Ski Club Ski Swap |
| TBD | Craft Brews of the Columbia Basin Film Competition |
| TBD | Wine & Food Festival |
| TBD | Winter Kickoff |
| TBD | Kaslo Christmas Light Up & Kaslo Legion Craft Faire |
| TBD | Whitewater Ski Resort Opening Day |
| TBD | Santa Visits Whitewater Ski Resort |
LOOKING FOR MORE TO DO?
Do you want to maximize your time here? Then download our Kootenay Lake Road Trip app which will guide you through our region as you explore and play. If unsure when to come explore visit our seasons page to find the perfect time of year that fits with your interests. We have a lot to choose from: hiking, dining, shopping, spas, fishing, golfing, paddling, mountain biking, breweries and more to offer. Come find awesome!
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