Sponsored Events July

July 1 – Canada Day 2026, Nakusp
The Nakusp Rail Society is celebrating Canada Day 2026 with tours and a colouring contest for the whole family!

July 1 – Canada Day Celebrations, Silverton
The Silverton Community Club will host its annual Canada Day celebration with a weekend of activities for the entire family to enjoy in Silverton park. Event Information.

July 1 – Fauquier Canada Day Community Celebration, Fauquier
The Fauquier Community Club Society will host a free Canada Day celebration on July 1, 2026, at the Fauquier Pavilion. The event will include a community pancake breakfast, children’s face painting, a bike-decorating activity, a community parade and a cake celebration.

July 1 – Village of Salmo Canada Day Celebration, Salmo
The Village of Salmo will host their annual Canada Day Celebration on July 1 with a variety of community events including a parade, food vendors, farmers market and children’s activities. This year’s event will also celebrate Salmo’s proud history of fishing, mining and forestry.

July 1 – Canada Day 2026, Castlegar
The City of Castlegar will celebrate Canada Day with a free, family friendly event featuring live entertainment, children’s play zones, games for all ages, food and giveaways at Millennium Park & Ponds.

July 1 – Canada Day Fireworks, Invermere
The Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley will put on their annual pre-Canada Day fireworks.

July 1 – Celebrating a Multicultural Canada Day at the Golden Museum, Golden
Celebrating a Multicultural Canada Day at the Golden Museum hosted by the Golden Historical Society is a free, family-friendly event on July 1, 2026, featuring live music, Sikh, Métis, and Ukrainian performances, a multicultural food market, and interactive crafts and games.

July 1 – Mountain Mosaic Festival of the Arts, Invermere
The Columbia Valley Arts Council will host the Mountain Mosaic Festival of the Arts in Invermere on July 1st, 2026, with live music and activities for all ages. Event Information.

July 1 – Taste of Creston, Creston
Taste of Creston is a family-friendly July 1st celebration at ʔak̓uǂni Park featuring free activities such as face painting, kids’ games, live music, and Indigenous learning, along with a diverse array of multicultural cuisine.

July 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 – Summer Kicks, Golden
Summer Kicks is an annual summer concert series presented by Kicking Horse Culture (KHC) in Golden, British Columbia. Established in 2005, Summer Kicks offers free Wednesday evening concerts at Keith King Park featuring a mix of touring bands and local talent, fostering a lively community atmosphere. Event Information.

July 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 – Music in the Park, Nakusp
Music in the Park is going on its 27th season. This series consists of 9 weekly live performances on Wednesday evenings from 6-8:30pm. The performers consist of locals, (some for the first time on stage others are well known in the community) down the valley and a select few from elsewhere in BC. This event is free to the community and draws in tourists.

July 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 – Music in the Park, Trail
The Trail & District Arts Council’s Kootenay Savings Music in the Park is an annual summer concert series held in Gyro Park, Trail, British Columbia. Established in 2007, the series features a diverse lineup of local and touring artists across various genres, offering free performances to the community. Typically held on Thursday evenings from June to August, the concerts provide an opportunity for families and music enthusiasts to enjoy live music in a scenic outdoor setting. Event Information.

July 3 to 5 – Alpenglow Marketplace, Valemount
The Tourism Valemount Society will host the Alpenglow Marketplace in Valemount from July 3-5, 2026, alongside the annual Alpenglow 100 trail running event. This will include children’s’ play spaces, food, and music.

July 3 to 5 – Fun Field Festival, Wardner
The Fun Field Festival Foundation is hosting the 2026 Fun Field Festival from July 3-July 5, 2026. The event is a community, family friendly, music, arts & wellness festival held at the Wardner Community Park.

July 5 – Harmony Fest, Slocan
Treehugger Events Society will host Harmony Fest in Slocan on July 3-5, 2026. This family friendly event includes live music, workshops, art exhibits, and many more fun-filled activities.

July 8, 15, 22, & 29 – Wednesday Social 2026, Fernie
The Wednesday Social is a free community arts & cultural festival, hosted by the Fernie & District Arts Council, held every Wednesdays in July and August. Each week has live music, art activities, food trucks, and artisan market. Event Information.

July 16 – Ktunaxa Nation Council Annual General Assembly 2026, Yaqan Nukiy
This project supports the Ktunaxa Nation Council to hold its two-day Annual General Assembly at Yaqan Nukiy on July 15 & 16, 2026.

July 17 to 18 – 100th Royal Canadian Legion Birthday, Slocan
Slocan Valley Legion Branch 276 will host a two-day celebration on July 17–18, 2026,honouring the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion. Events include a dinner and dance, live local music, birthday cake, pancake breakfast, bike parade, carnival activities, and community displays.

July 18 & 25 – Music in the Park, New Denver
Music in the Park (MITP) takes place in Centennial Park in New Denver, set on the shores of beautiful Slocan Lake. Held on Saturdays in July and August, the series primarily showcases Columbia Basin musicians performing live on the park’s Performance Stage. Centennial Park is also home to New Denver’s Municipal Campground, which is typically fully booked throughout the summer; campers frequently tell volunteers that they plan their stays around the MITP lineup. Event Information.

July 19 – Yahk River Art Walk, Yahk
The Community Arts Council of Creston, in conjunction with Yahk Soap & Candle Company and Two
Scoop Steve’s, will host the Yahk River Art Walk. The event includes food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, children’s activities and live music throughout the day.

July 25 – Ragnarök – Ymir’s Free Little Music Festival, Ymir
The Ymir Community Association is hosting the annual Ragnarök Festival, a free community event featuring a parade, crafts, kid’s games, concession, and live entertainment, on July 25, 2026.

July 25 to 26 – Local Palooza, Kimberley
The Kimberley Arts Council-Centre 64 is hosting the second annual Local Palooza festival in Kimberley on July 25th and 26th, this free festival will showcase local bands and musicians from Kimberley, and feature the new outdoor stage and renovated gathering space adjacent to Centre 64. There will also be family centered activities to complement the live performances.

Various Dates – Family Yoga in the Park, Kimberley
Healthy Kimberley will host a by free “Yoga in the Park” summer series to support community wellness. The program will take place in the afternoons during June, July, and August. The goal of the program is to create a welcoming outdoor space where residents can move their bodies, reduce stress, and connect with others in the community. Event Information.

Various Dates – 2026 Gold Fever Follies Shut-in Special Performances, Rossland
As part of their 2026 theatre season, the Rossland Gold Fever Follies cast will travel to five local care facilities to perform a free, modified version of their stage show “A Hot Time in the Old Town,” based on the Kootenays’ 1890’s gold rush days. Event Information.