Elk Valley Pride Festival in Fernie, BC

September 20, 2023 thru September 24, 2023
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Celebrate Pride, Diversity, and Inclusion in the beautiful mountain town of Fernie, BC.

The Elk Valley Pride Festival is a multi-day event of fun, friendship, and unity to celebrate Pride, mountain style! This event is hosted by the Fernie Pride Society and is a destination event for Elk Valley locals and 2SLGBTQ+ visitors - everyone is welcome and most events are family-friendly.

The five day festival features live music and drag shows, pride-themed arts & activities, food, drinks and lots of good times. Most events are family friendly and everyone is welcome to attend. The Festival is focused on the lawns around City Hall and at various locations around town.

See social media (Facebook) (Instagram) for details and announcements!

Volunteers are needed to help make this event a success. Can you spare a few hours? Sign up online and show your support!

SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY 20TH
- 4 PM | Bike Decorating | The Arts Station, 601 1st Ave
- 7:30 PM | Rainbow Reels Movie Screening: But I'm a Cheerleader | The Arts Station, 601 1st Ave
THURSDAY 21ST
- 5:30 PM | Flag Raising, Welcome Speeches, Pride Ride & Pub Picnic | City Hall, 501 3rd Ave
- 7:00 PM | Spirits & Songs with Hayden McHugh | Fernie Distillers, 531 1st Ave
FRIDAY 22ND
- 9 AM | Pride Stride with Hike Fernie | Meet at Fernie Senior's Drop In Centre, 562 3rd Ave
- 10:30 AM | Drag Story & Craft Time featuring Ms Anie & Special Guests | Fernie Heritage Library, 492 3rd Ave
- 12:30 PM | Queer History Lunch & Learn | Fernie Senior's Drop In Centre, 562 3rd Ave
- 1:30 - 3 PM | All Bodies Swim | Fernie Aquatic Centre, 250 Pine Ave
- 3 PM | Teen Skateboard Deck Painting with Rivka Landsberg | The Arts Station, 601 1st Ave
- 4:30 PM | Pride Brew Launch | Fernie Brewing Company, 36 Manitou Road
- 7 PM | Rainbow Reads: Suzette Mayr | Fernie Heritage Library, 492 3rd Ave FREE, REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED, LIMITED SEATING - REGISTER ONLINE
- 8:30 PM | Drag Me Downtown | The Pub Bar and Grill at Park Place Lodge TICKETS $15 PURCHASE ONLINE
SATURDAY 23RD
- 9:30 AM | Queers on Gears Ridetheory Bike Ride | Meet at Fernie Senior's Drop In Centre, 562 3rd Ave
- 12:30 - 6. PM | Spectrum Queer Arts Day | City Hall, 501 3rd Ave
  - Featuring Live Music from The Pack A.D., The Della Kit with Tea Fannie, and Partner as well as Drag performances from Farrah Nuff, Nada Nuff, Autumn Horizon, and many others!
  - Beer Garden on-site. Please bring your I.D. and a your own camp chair.
  - Wheelie Out Skate Jam hosted by Edge of the Word. Fantastic prizes, a super sweet environment to meet new friends, learn something new, and skate during the performances!
  - FREE, all-ages, universally accessible event.
  - Tickets are not required but appreciated to assist with estimating attendance numbers.

SUNDAY 24TH
- 10 AM | Interfaith Service with Reverend Andrea Brennan | Christ Church Anglican, 591 4th Ave
- 10: 30 AM Sip n' Drag Brunch | Fernie Senior's Centre, 562 3rd Ave

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