Annual Events

EVENTS IN NELSON & 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 events, all 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.

Daily Events Calendar

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!

  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

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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LOOKING FOR MORE TO DO?

Do you want to be entertained and explore the region? Download our Kootenay Lake Road Trip app which will guide you through our region as you walk, bike or drive around. 
 
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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