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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.
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 |
| TBD | La Cabane à Sucre | Salmo |
| 11-21 | Kootenay Festival of the Arts | Trail |
| Cottonwood Community Market - Saturdays | Nelson | |
| 6 | Kootenay Artisan Fair | Nelson |
| 5-7 | Terry Walgren Memorial Youth Soccer Tournament | Nelson |
| 14 | Nelson Garden Starter / Mother's Day Market | Nelson |
| 20-22 | Kaslo May Days & Logger Sports | Kaslo |
| 21 | Kaslo Show 'n' Shine | Kaslo |
| 27 | Grapes & Grains | 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 | Amissa Music Festival | Nelson |
| TBD | La Franco Fête | Salmo |
| 16-18 | Tiny Lights Festival | Nelson |
| TBD | Art Walk Opening Night | Nelson |
| 23-24 | Kootenay Burlesque Festival | Nelson |
| TBD | The Lemon Grind | Slocan |
| 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 |
| TBD | Capitol Theatre Summer Youth Programme | Nelson |
| TBD | iDIDaRIDE & Run | Kaslo |
| TBD | Nelson Sailing Regatta | Nelson |
| TBD | Disc Break Ultimate Frisbee | Nelson |
| 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 | 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 |
| TBD | Kootenay Pride | Nelson |
| TBD | Gray Creek Regatta | Nelson |
| TBD | Queen City Cruise - Carshow | Nelson |
| TBD | Brits Invade Kaslo - Car Show | Kaslo |
| 11 - 16 | WaCanID Ride | Nelson |
| TBD | Annual Gill and Gift Family Pike Minnow Derby | Balfour |
| TBD | Kootenay Beer Week | Nelson |
| TBD | Lardeau Valley Harvest Festival | Lardeau |
| 22-Oct15 | Nelson Culture Days | Nelson |
| 23 | Harvest Festival Market | Nelson |
| TBD | Kootenay Film Festival | Nelson |
| TBD | Woodbury Fishing Derby | Woodburry |
| Sep 22 - 15 | Nelson Culture Days | Nelson |
| TBD | Whitewater Ski Team Annual Ski Swap | Nelson |
| 1-30 | Burger Month | All Area |
| TBD | Kootenay Artisan Fair | Nelson |
| TBD | Kaslo Christmas Light Up & Legion Craft Faire | Kaslo |
| TBD | Whitewater Ski Resort - Opening Day | WH2O |
| TBD | Kootenay Artisan Fair | Nelson |
| TBD | Nelson's Annual Santa Bicycle Ride | Nelson |
| TBD | Whitewater Ski Resort - Santa Visit | WH2O |
| TBD | Whitewater Ski Resort - Christmas Day | WH2O |
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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