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  • Lively and fun with tunes for everyone!
  • All kinds of music in 2 days.
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  • Fun for all the family!
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  • Beautiful music in a beautiful setting

The mountains around Fernie ring with the sound of fresh Canadian Indie Music each August. 

Wapiti is the most fun you can have with all your family and friends right here in town! 

Live music on Friday evening and all day Saturday from noon. Event closes each night at 11pm - visitors are encouraged to head downtown for more live music in Fernie's funky and fun bars late into the night.

The low down: 

  • Easy walking or biking distance from Historic Downtown Fernie.
  • Secure Bike Storage - very limited parking for vehicles
  • FREE for under 12's and over 65's - this is a family friendly event
  • One main stage for all the bands- no switching viewpoints!
  • Kid's craft tents & activities
  • Food & Craft Vendors
  • Merch Tent
  • Beverage Gardens serving Fernie Brewing Company Beers and BC Wines & Ciders (remember to bring your reusable glasses from previous years!)
  • Located in scenic James White Park with lots of shady mature trees.

Past performers have included:

  • The British Columbians
  • The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer
  • The Matinee
  • Elliot Brood
  • Shred Kelly
  • Mounties
  • Five Alarm Funk
  • Delhi 2 Dublin
  • and many many more!
  • Contact Information
  • 250-423-8769
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  • www.wapitimusicfestival.com
  • James White Park, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0
  • Details
  • Open
    Fri from 6:00pm to 11:00pm
    Fri from 12:00pm to 11:00pm
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