Annual Events

EVENTS IN NELSON BC & 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 Nelson events calendar, plus events 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.

NELSON EVENTS CALENDAR

Click on the months below and discover all the annual events in the region. Come find awesome!

JANUARY

1	Polar Bear Swim	Nelson
9-12	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

FEBRUARY

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
21-23	Kootenay Coldsmoke Powder Festival	WH2O
25-26	Teck Kootenay Cup Race	Nelson

MARCH

TBC	Clearwater Hill Climb	Nelson
TBD	AFKO fait son show	Nelson
TBD	Bent On Art Festival	Nelson
25-26	Blast Beerfest	WH2O

APRIL

2	Whitewater Closing Day Beach Party	WH2O
10-23	14 Days of Poutine	All Area
7-9	Woodbury Dolly Derby	Woodburry
11-21	Kootenay Festival of the Arts	Trail
22	La Cabane à Sucre	Salmo

MAY

	Cottonwood Community Market - Saturdays	Nelson
6	Kootenay Artisan Fair	Nelson
5-7	Terry Walgren Memorial Youth Soccer Tournament	Nelson
13	Nelson Garden Starter / Mother's Day Market	Nelson
19-20	Amissa Music Festival	Meadow Creek
20-22	Kaslo May Days & Logger Sports	Kaslo
21	Kaslo Show 'n' Shine	Kaslo
27	Grapes & Grains	Nelson
27-28	Nelson Sailing Regatta	Nelson
TBD	National Come and Try Rowing Day	Nelson

JUNE

	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

JULY

	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

AUGUST

	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

SEPTEMBER

	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

OCTOBER

TBD	Woodbury Fishing Derby	Woodbury
Sep 22 - 15	Nelson Culture Days	Nelson

NOVEMBER

TBD	Whitewater Ski Team Annual Ski Swap	Nelson
1-30	Burger Month	All Area
17-19	Kootenay Artisan Fair	Nelson

DECEMBER

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

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?

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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!