Events, Music, Programs & Festivals

Community Holiday Party at Fernie Heritage Library

• Saturday • December 21, 2024
• A free, family-oriented party celebrating the festive season. Treats and activities for all ages. All welcome.

Holiday Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides at Fernie Alpine Resort

• December 21 thru January 4, 2025
• Enjoy magical mountain views from the comfort of a traditional horse-drawn sleigh!

Family Holiday Activities at Fernie Alpine Resort

• December 21 thru January 4, 2025
• Fernie Alpine Resort will be a buzz of activity over the holiday with a schedule of fun family friendly activities for all ages!

DJ Night: KJM with Activist at the Central

• Saturday • December 21, 2024
• It's time to get festive at Jingle Bells II with Kootenay Junglist Movement! $7.32/10.48 advance.

Ski & Photos with Santa at Fernie Alpine Resort

• December 23 thru December 24, 2024
• 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
• Ski with Santa! Free family photos with Santa at Fernie Alpine Resort! Dec 23 & 24.

Group Snowshoe Tour at Fernie Alpine Resort

• Tuesday • December 24, 2024
• A guided snowshoe hike through towering forest at Fernie Alpine Resort. Dec 24th & Jan 1st at 5pm; Dec 31st at 1:30pm.

Pottery Wine & Wheel at The Arts Station

• Friday • December 27, 2024
• 7:00 pm
• A fun evening of pottery painting and socialising in the basement studio. $68

Fernie Ghostriders Hockey Game

• Friday • December 27, 2024
• 7:00 pm
• See Fernie's Ice Hockey stars in a home game at the Fernie Memorial Arena. Dinner/Drink & Game Ticket specials from The Pub & Kodiak Lounge.

SNCKS DJs at The Brickhouse

• Friday • December 27, 2024
• 9:00 pm
• Local legends spinning tunes to say welcome to winter. No cover.

Family Craft at Fernie Alpine Resort

• Friday • December 27, 2024
• 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Create your own Jam Jar Snow Globe to take home and keep. FREE!

Bob Arnott Memorial Family Snowmobile Ride & BBQ

• Sunday • December 29, 2024
• 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
• Join the members of the FSA for an annual get-together and BBQ at the Rolling Hills. All welcome.

Moose on the Loose at Fernie Alpine Resort

• Sunday • December 29, 2024
• 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Find the moose on the mountain! Grab some candy and take a selfie.

New Year's Eve Party with the Todd Sellecks at The Griz Bar

• Tuesday • December 31, 2024
• 8:00 pm
• Party it up at the hottest New Year's Eve celebration at Fernie Alpine Resort. This event sells out every year.

New Year's Eve Dinner at Cirque Restaurant

• Tuesday • December 31, 2024
• Ring in the New Year in style with a sumptuous dinner on-mountain at Lizard Creek Lodge followed by dancing with DJ SNCKS! $125/$70pp

New Year's Eve Family Fireworks at Fernie Alpine Resort

• Tuesday • December 31, 2024
• Celebrate with family on the slopes! Fireworks at 9pm.

NYE at the Northern

• Tuesday • December 31, 2024
• 10:00 pm
• Fun times for the New Year with DJ Cona! Tickets $28.41

NYE at the Central

• Tuesday • December 31, 2024
• 10:00 pm - 4:00 am
• A night of beats at the Central Bar featuring JSHN - Groovi3r - Hayden G. Champagne toast at midnight, bar open until 4am! Tickets from $17.87.

NYE Dance Party at the Elks Hall

• Tuesday • December 31, 2024
• 9:00 pm
• Light Up the Night with some of Fernie's best DJs. Costumes encouraged! Tickets $40

Ok, Dope Comedy Tour at Knox on 2nd

• Tuesday • December 31, 2024
• 8:00 pm
• The Crowd Work Show featuring Nash Park and Alex Foreman. Tickets now on sale! Earlybird $25/Regular $30.

DJ Night: NYE at The Fernie Taphouse

• Tuesday • December 31, 2024
• Loud, lively and tons of fun - DJ Nay Taron & champagne countdown at midnight!

NYE Wine Dinner at Bramasole

• Tuesday • December 31, 2024
• A four course menu served with specially selected wine pairings. 2 seatings. $79/$99

Shine Theatre Camp at The Arts Station

• January 2 thru January 4, 2025
• Improv, movement and writing for ages 7-12. Lots of fun with Sadie.

Family Craft at Fernie Alpine Resort

• Saturday • January 4, 2025
• 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Make a Popsicle Penguin to take home and keep. FREE!

Workshop at The Arts Station: Adult Learn to Sew - PJ Pants

• Sunday • January 12, 2025
• 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Develop your sewing skills with this full-day class with Anie and Louise! $150.

State of the Snowpack at the Central

• Tuesday • January 14, 2025
• 6:30 pm
• An industry event focusing on snowpack and avalanche information and resources.

Avalanche Awareness Days

• January 18 thru January 19, 2025
• 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Learn about avalanche safety and terrain with Avalanche Canada and Fernie Pro Patrol, and see the CARDA dogs in action!

FSA Avalanche Awareness, Demo Dayz & BBQ

• Saturday • January 18, 2025
• 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Learn the latest in safety and skills at the FSA's awareness meet at the Rolling Hills Cabin.

17th Annual Reel Canadian Film Festival

• January 24 thru January 26, 2025
• Celebrating the best of Canadian Cinema with feature, documentary, and short films, plus special guests and receptions.

Symphony of the Kootenays Lite at Knox on 2nd

• Sunday • January 26, 2025
• 2:00 pm
• A ten piece ensemble of SOTK strings & winds musicians will perform chamber pieces from Mozart. $33.28.

Galentines Disco Ball at The Elks Hall

• Thursday • February 13, 2025
• 9:00 pm
• An all-lady DJ lineup and ladies-only night out! Details to come soon.

Vintage Snowmobile Poker Derby

• Saturday • February 15, 2025
• 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Shine up that vintage sled for a classic family-friendly poker ride, Dirty Dangles style!

Family Day Events at Fernie Alpine Resort

• February 15 thru February 17, 2025
• Fun events and activities for the family to enjoy to celebrate the mid-winter holiday!

2nd Annual Ponies & Planks Skijoring in Fernie

• Saturday • February 15, 2025
• 11:00 am
• Wild snow sports with ponies, skis and snowboards all for a great cause!

18th Annual Fernie Mountain Film Festival at Knox on 2nd

• February 21 thru February 22, 2025
• 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
• Dedicated to filmmakers who spark awareness of mountain cultures, fragile environments, and the passion and perseverance of global explorers.

IF4 - International Fly Fishing Film Festival at the Vogue Theatre

• Thursday • February 27, 2025
• 7:00 pm
• Showcasing the passion, lifestyle, culture, and unique settings of the best fly fishing in the world.

48th Annual Griz Days Winter Festival

• February 27 thru March 2, 2025
• Avenue Magazine's Best Winter Festival! Fernie's biggest winter festival featuring a wild weekend of celebrations.

Griz Days Craft Fair in Fernie

• Saturday • March 1, 2025
• Local Fernie crafts and goodies! A feature event of the Griz Days weekend!

The Free Label at Knox on 2nd

• Wednesday • March 5, 2025
• 7:00 pm
• The Free Label will be in Fernie for one night only - don't miss this amazing 6-piece showcase band! Tickets on sale Dec 19.

Kinky Rail Jam at Fernie Alpine Resort

• Saturday • March 8, 2025
• 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Watch skiers and snowboarders sliding with style in the Resort Rail Park. Presented by Edge of the World & The Guide's Hut.

Fernie Flying Viking Challenge at the Elk Valley Nordic Centre

• Sunday • March 23, 2025
• A special end of season cross-country ski event at the Fernie Nordic Centre & Fernie Alpine Resort.

Retro Weekend at Fernie Alpine Resort

• March 29 thru March 30, 2025
• Celebrate the 80's at Fernie Alpine Resort with Live Music, DJs, Ski Ballet, Snowboard Carve Comp, Highest Ollie, and more!

Griz Kidz Easter at Fernie Alpine Resort

• Monday • March 31, 2025
• 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Fun FREE activities and events for younger visitors at Fernie Alpine Resort. Photos with the Easter Bunny, crafts and a scavenger hunt.

FERNIVAL! at Fernie Alpine Resort

• Saturday • April 12, 2025
• Celebrating the end of another amazing winter season with a blow-out rock concert in the plaza.

Spring Craft Fair

• Saturday • May 10, 2025
• 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Local Fernie crafts, baked goods, preserves, hand-made clothing, toys and much more! New locations.

Ryan Harris at Knox on 2nd

• Monday • May 12, 2025
• 7:00 pm
• Get your tickets early for this special appearance by BC-based Ryan Harris. Earlybird $18/Reg $25.