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Be sure to purchase your Griz Pin as soon as you arrive in Fernie - or risk being thrown in Griz Jail and have to pay a fine to be released! Griz Pins go on sale in February and are widely available at retailers and venues around Fernie. Each pin has a unique number; in early March there will be a draw and the winner will receive $1000!
The annual Griz Days Festival is traditionally Fernie's biggest event, encompassing the entire community from Fernie Alpine Resort to the Provincial Park to the Highway and Historic Downtown Fernie. It is a full, wild weekend of activities and live entertainment for all ages.
2025 THEME: For the 48th celebration, Fernie is honouring the Griz with a theme that blends the rugged spirit of the wilderness with the elegance of a bygone era - Vintage Formal! Picture top hats, monocles, furs, pearls, and the charm of old-world trappers, a nod to the Griz's legendary roots!
SCHEDULE
Be sure to check the official schedule at ferniegrizdays.com for up-to-date information
Most events are free to attend, costs may apply to participate
Many events are all-ages
Pre-Griz Days:
Griz Days Sheriffs out and about in Fernie
Griz Most Wanted - watch for the Griz Jail out and about in Fernie
Griz Visits Schools
Thursday, February 27th:
2-4pm: Beer & Bail Out Pilot Brew at Fernie Brewing Company, until sold out
3 - 8pm: Vintage Pop-Up Shop with Hunnibucket Goods
8pm: Griz Days Trivia at the Pub Bar & Grill
Friday, February 28th:
11am - 4pm: Vintage Treasure Hunt with The Fernie Museum - FREE
11am - 12pm: Skate with the Griz at Fernie Memorial Arena - FREE
1 - 3 pm: Ski with the Griz at Fernie Alpine Resort - Lift ticket required
2pm: Swim with the Griz at Fernie Aquatic Centre - FREE
3pm: Mt Rushka Exposed -CD Release Performance at Vogue Theatre. 2 showtimes! $15 at the door
6:30pm: GRIZ DAYS PARADE on 2nd Avenue - NEW DAY!
7pm: Live Music: Hark Raving Sirens at The Pub - NO COVER
8pm: Live Music: Karaoke at The Griz Bar - NO COVER; 19+
8pm: Mt Rushka Exposed -CD Release Performance at Vogue Theatre. 2 showtimes! $15 at the door
9pm: Live Music: Peach Panic at The Fernie Taphouse - NO COVER
9pm: Vintage Formal Electric Swing Kick Off Party at The Elks Hall; Tickets $15Adv/$20Door
9:30pm: DJ Cona at The Northern; 19+
Saturday, March 1st:
8:30 - 11am: Pancake Breakfast at Fernie Senior's Centre
9:30am - 1pm: Griz Golf at the Fernie Golf Course
By donation supporting Salvation Army & Cycling Without Age; Sign up on-site
10:30am: EXTREME GRIZ Pancake Eating Contest at Fernie Senior's Centre - REGISTER NOW TO COMPETE!
10am - 3pm: Griz Days Craft Fair - Elks Hall & The Arts Station; Free entry with Griz Pin
11am - 4pm: Vintage Treasure Hunt with The Fernie Museum - FREE
7pm: DJ SNCKS and Glow Flow by Wildlight | 7:45pm: Jeremie & The Delicious Hounds | 9pm: Mahoney
8:45 PM: FIREWORKS! - FREE!
2- 9pm: Pop-Up Performances by Surprise Guests on 2nd Ave - FREE!
2:30pm: Bed Races on 2nd Ave - FREE! - REGISTER NOW!
3:30pm: EOTW Musical Chairs on 2nd Ave - FREE! Sign up on-site
4pm: EXTREME GRIZ Vintage Truck Pull, Final Challenge & Crowning on 2nd Ave/Station Square - FREE for spectators! REGISTER NOW TO COMPETE!
4pm: Baby Griz Crawl at Fernie Family Centre - FREE! Sign up on-site
4pm: Hot Wing Eating Competition at The Fernie Taphouse (Registration opens Feb 28th; limited to 10 participants)
5 - 9 pm: Griz Days Craft Fair - Senior's Centre; Free entry with Griz Pin
5:30pm: Curling Fun Spiel at Fernie Curling Club; Register on site at event
8:45pm: FIREWORKS at Station Square - FREE!
9 - 10pm: Moonlight Ski with Stadium area lighting - Fernie Nordic Centre - FREE hot drinks & cookies!
9:30pm: Live Music: The Frontiers - The Northern
Sunday, March 2nd:
10 am: Drag Brunch - Park Place Lodge
11am - 4pm: Vintage Treasure Hunt with The Fernie Museum - FREE!
1 pm: Raging Elk Dummy Downhill at Fernie Alpine Resort - FREE to attend - spectactors can walk to the event site from the parking lot - wear suitable footwear for walking on snowy slopes
Want to participate in the Extreme Griz Competition, Bed Races or Parade? Registration now open! Find all the details HERE.
Join the party in Fernie on the first weekend of March and see how Fernie celebrates winter & The Griz! Learn more about the Legend of the Griz.
The History of Griz Days
The Fernie Chamber of Commerce acknowledges that its office and Griz Days events take place on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of The Traditional Territory of the Ktunaxa Nation including the ?akisq?nuk, Yaq?it?a·knuq?i?it, ?aq?am, and Yaqan Nu?kiy.
