Sponsored Events August

August 1

August 9-10 – Columbia Basin Culture Tour

The 17th annual Columbia Basin Culture Tour invites participants to meet artists, shop, craft, view demonstrations and special exhibitions, and chat with local historians free of charge. The event takes place from August 9 -10, 2025, and features various venues in 31 participating communities.

For more information, visit cbculturetour.com

August 15 – West Kootenay Kennel Club 50th Anniversary Main Show

The West Kootenay Kennel Club is celebrating their 50th Anniversary Dog Show and invite everyone to be entertained by hundreds of dogs in Castlegar, August 15 to 18, 2025.

August 20 – Wednesday Social 2025

The Wednesday Social is a free community arts & cultural festival, hosted by the Fernie & District Arts Council and held on Wednesdays in July and August. Each week has live music, art activities, food trucks & artisan market and beer garden.

August 24 – 2025 Summer Season of the Gold Fever Follies – YOURS TRULY

Rossland Gold Fever Follies will host their 2025 theatre season throughout July and August at the historic Miner’s Hall, featuring local youth performers and showcasing a script written by a returning cast member.

August 24 – ʔakisq̓nuk First Nation Annual General Assembly 2025

ʔakisq̓nuk First Nation will hold its Annual General Assembly on August 22 – 24, 2025.