Fernie Pride Society

Yard Games and BBQ
2026-08-19 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | BC
Join us for the August Rainbow Connection event where we fire up the grill and put out our favourite lawn games!

This backyard barbeque is a relaxed space to meet new people, catch up with friends, and enjoy good food together.

Your registration helps us plan food, games, and supplies so everyone feels welcome and included. Nonalcoholic beverages and food provided but feel free to bring adult beverages if you like. Please let us know about any dietary restrictions when you register so that we can work to accommodate.

2SLGBTQ+ people and allies welcome!

Once registered, you will receive the event location via email from info@ferniepride.ca.

Register Here

Pucks & Prosecco - a Fernie Pride Fundraiser
2026-08-22 12:00 - 15:00 | Bramasole Restaurant & Wine Bar, 851 7th Ave, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0, Canada
Calling all Heated Rivalry fans! Join us for an afternoon celebrating everyone’s favourite hockey romance as we rewatch Episodes 5 and 6, share laughs, and raise funds for Fernie Pride!

On Saturday, August 22, from 12:00–3:00 p.m., Bramasole and Fernie Pride are hosting a one-of-a-kind fundraiser featuring bubbles, delicious bites, Heated Rivalry Bingo, prizes to be won, and more and all for $50 per person.

Whether you’ve read the books cover to cover, watched every episode thrice, or just love a reason to gather with friends, this is the perfect way to spend your Saturday while supporting Fernie Pride and helping create a more inclusive community.

Come for the rivalry, stay for the romance, and leave knowing you’ve made a difference.

Your ticket keeps the momentum going. Funds raised help Fernie Pride host year-round events, offer programs and resources for 2SLGBTQ+ folks and allies, and create welcoming spaces where everyone can show up as themselves.

Buy Tickets Here

Youth: Friendship Bracelet Making
2026-08-28 15:30 - 17:30 | Fernie Rotary Park, 6th A Ave, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0, Canada
Elk Valley and South Country youth are you looking for something fun to do with friends?

Come hang out, get creative, and make some friendship bracelets just in time to get your wrists spiffed up before school starts!

All supplies and snacks provided! No experience necessary!

Friday, August 28

3:30–5:30 PM

Fernie Rotary park

A fun, casual, and welcoming afternoon for youth aged 12-18. Come with a friend or come ready to make some new ones!

Everyone is welcome!

More info or if you have any questions, email Petra at youthpridefernie@gmail.com.

Queers on Gears Bike Ride
2026-09-09 18:00 - 18:30 | BC
Details TBD – Join us for a mountain bike ride, followed by socialization at a local establishment.

Elk Valley Pride Festival
2026-09-16 08:00 - 2026-09-20 17:00 | BC
Mark your calendars for the Elk Valley Pride Festival 2026 Edition!

Check out the full schedule below, mark your calendar, book your spots, buy your tickets because this festival will not be one to miss!

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 164:30 PM | Bike Decoration Station at the Fernie Arts Station6:00 PM | Youth Craft & Skate with Grip Tape Girls6:00 PM | All Genders Pride Ride with Fernie Ladies Ride

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1712:30 PM | Lunch & Learn – A is for Ally, G is for Gender with the Edmonton 2Spirit Society5:30 PM | Flag Raising & Opening Ceremonies5:45 PM | Pride Bike Parade and Pub Picnic in the Park7:00 PM | Rainbow Reads with Robin Stevenson

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1810 AM | Drag Story and Craft Time1:30 PM |Workshop – Drag King 101 with The Backstreet Butches3:30 PM| All Bodies Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre4:30 PM | Fernie Brewing Cheers Queers Social and Pilot Beer Launch7:00 PM| Spirits and Songs with We 3 Meet8:00 PM | Queer as Punk at the Fernie Legion

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1910 AM | Pride Stride with Hike Fernie12 PM – 4 PM | Into to Skate, but Make it Gay12 PM – 6 PM | Pride in the Park! 8 PM | The Backstreet Butches at The Central

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2010:30 AM | Sunday Sip Drag Brunch with The Nuffs12 PM | Youth Lunch & Learn

Pride Ride Parade Bike Decoration Station
2026-09-16 16:00 - 18:30 | Fernie Arts Station, 601 1st Ave, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0
Pick up a FREE decorating kit so you can fit out your bike in style for Thursday’s Bike Parade.

These free grab and go kits are available from the Arts Station from 4:30-6:00pm. Kits are limited and first come, first served!

Wednesday, September 16 @ 4:30 PM

Fernie Arts Station 601 1 Ave

Youth Craft & Skate w/Grip Tape Girls
2026-09-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Fernie Skate Park, 450 Pine Ave, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0, Canada
An inclusive night of skateboarding and roller skating. Creativity, community, and good vibes.

Join Elk Valley Youth Pride, Elk Valley Pride Festival, and Grip Tape Girls for a night where you can skate, create, and connect. No pressure, no experience needed. Grip Tape Girls will be there to give you pointers, walk you through the skate park, and just the right amount of coaching.

Bring your board and your friends. Helmets and pads recommended! Not a skater? No worries, come and hang out! Bring whatever craft you may be working on, we’ll have games so bring yourself – this is a community hang as much as anything else.

For more information email Olivia at evpridefest@gmail.com

Wednesday, September 16 @ 5 PM

Fernie Skate Park 450 Pine Ave

All Genders Pride Ride
2026-09-16 18:00 - 20:30 | Fernie Aquatic Centre, 250 Pine Ave, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0, Canada
Join us for a PRIDE RIDE! Hosted by The Fernie Ladies Ride Group, we welcome riders of all genders and identities to join the ride!

This will be a mountain bike ride, riders of all abilities and experience levels are welcome to join! Bring your pride costumes, decorate your bike, and meet us at 6:00 PM at the Aquatic Centre Gazebo.

We will be splitting up into a number of smaller ride groups according to levels and abilities, and will meet after the ride at the Fernie Distillery for a post-ride social and drinks! Come celebrate inclusion, community, and the joy of riding together!

An FTA pass is required to participate—please send a screenshot of your receipt to fernieladiesride@gmail.com before the ride.

Wednesday, September 16 @ 6:00 PM

Fernie Aquatic Centre Gazebo 250 Pine Ave

Lunch & Learn | A is for Ally, G is for Gender with the Edmonton 2 Spirit Society
2026-09-17 12:30 - 14:00 | Park Place Lodge (Main Lobby), 742 BC-3, Fernie, V0B 1M0, Canada
Join us for a Lunch & Learn Inclusive Workshop led by Lena Green & Jackson Koski of the Edmonton 2Spirit Society.

E2S – Edmonton 2 Spirit Society is a local nonprofit organization in amiskwacîwâskahikan (Edmonton) delivering programming, referring services and cultural connections for our two spirit kin. Their mission is to re-establish and enhance our traditional roles and responsibilities as Two Spirit people in Indigenous communities while creating supportive environments within all societies for contemporary Two Spirit peoples.

This workshop will help you gain a deeper understanding of 2Spirit Identities, it’s relation to the LGBTQIA+ community, and how you can create gender affirming spaces and be stronger Allies to the 2Spirit and IndigiQueer communities.

This workshop includes a catered lunch and is $15 per person.

Thursday, September 17 12:30 PM

Park Place Lodge 742 BC-3

Opening Events - Flag Raising, Bike Parade and Pub Picnic
2026-09-17 17:30 - 20:00 | Fernie City Hall, 501 3rd Ave, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0, Canada
Join us for an exciting kick-off to our Pride Festival!

The evening begins with a meaningful Flag Raising ceremony, followed by a vibrant Bike Parade through the community. We’ll wrap up with the Rainbow Connections Community Picnic, where everyone can come together to celebrate, connect, and enjoy good food and company.

Get your free bike decorating kit the day before (Wednesday) at the Arts Station. Details here.

This free, family-friendly event welcomes all community members to show their support and pride. Bring your decorated bikes, your appetite, and your rainbow spirit as we officially launch our festival celebration!

Orders for the Pub Picnic open September 10th – call the Park Place Lodge front desk to place your order at (250) 423-6871. The picnic menu can be viewed here.

Thursday, September 17 @ 5:30

Fernie City Hall 501 3 Ave

Rainbow Reads w/Robin Stevenson
2026-09-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Fernie Heritage Library, 492 3rd Ave, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0, Canada
Rainbow Reads is excited to welcome Robin Stevenson to the 2026 Elk Valley Pride Festival!

On Thursday September 17th enjoy a literary discussion and reading led by esteemed local author Angie Abdou, with Robin Stevenson. This evening event is sure to encourage conversations and delight.

Robin Stevenson is the award-winning author of 36 books of fiction and non-fiction for young readers of all ages. Her work includes the picture book PRIDE PUPPY, the non-fiction book QUEER HISTORY A-Z, and her 2026 novel, THE BOOK OF JUPITER. Robin lives on Vancouver Island with her family.

FREE to attend, we will have a cash bar, complimentary charcuterie, and books for sale. This event is 19+ event in accordance with our liquor license.

Thursday, September 17 @ 7 PM

Fernie Heritage Library 492 3 Ave

Drag Story & Craft Time
2026-09-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Fernie Best Western, 1622 7 Ave, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0, Canada
This is a FREE event but securing a ticket in advance is necessary as this event sells out! Please note that everyone needs their own ticket – child and caregiver.

Join Fernie Pride Society for a fun morning of stories, songs, and crafts!

Ms. Jodie and Ms. Laura are super excited to meet and sing with our fabulous Queens! And we may even have a special guest or two joining in!

When you reserve your tickets, please make sure to get one for everyone attending so kids and adults alike need to have one! This event is very popular, we request that you arrive at least 5 minutes before the event or we reserve the right to allow someone who is waiting to attend in your place!

If you have any questions, please email Olivia at evpridefest@gmail.com.

Friday, September 18 @ 10 AM

Fernie Best Western

Workshop - Drag King 101
2026-09-18 13:30 - 15:30 | Fernie Senior’s Centre, 562 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0
Get ready for the drag king workshop of your dreams! Join the Backstreet Butches for an afternoon of exploration and play.

In this workshop, you’ll be led through exercises to uncover your inner drag persona. We’ll explore what sides of yourself and the artform you’re inspired to dig deeper into, while learning and practicing drag makeup tips and tricks. Whether you’re brand new to drag or already experimenting, we want you to come be curious with us and experience the joy of drag.

Remember to wear a shirt with a low neck or one you don’t mind getting a bit of makeup on.

If you have any of the following please bring it with you:● Make up and Brushes● Hand held mirror● A journal● Water bottle

Friday, September 18 @ 1:30 PM

Fernie Seniors Centre 562 3 Ave

All Bodies Public Swim
2026-09-18 15:30 - 18:00 | Fernie Aquatic Centre, 250 Pine Ave, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0, Canada
Join the City of Fernie, in partnership with Fernie Pride, in celebrating inclusivity and diversity with this All-Bodies Swim!

This swim prioritizes those who may find joining in on regular programming challenging. We encourage folks who are queer, transgender, gender fluid, people of all sizes, people with scars, tattoos, and body hair, and any other variation that does not fit into social expectations.

All people, identities, and bodies are welcome to attend this swim as long as they are committed to upholding this safe space. Please be respectful of all bodies, boundaries, identities, names, pronouns, and spaces.

During this body-positive event, swimmers are welcome to wear swim attire they feel confident in and may safely use the changeroom they are most comfortable in. There will also be a Universal Changeroom available.

Registration is not required and regular drop-in rates apply.

Friday, September 18 @ 3:30 PM

Fernie Aquatic Centre 250 Pine Ave

Spirits & Songs w/We 3 Meet
2026-09-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Fernie Distillers, 531 1st Ave, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0, Canada
It’s a full day of music! Join us and We 3 Meet at the Fernie Distillery for a cozy night of good music, good drinks, and good friends.

Hailing from Fernie, longtime friends Katie Lane, Liza Gareau Tosh, and Allison Pace are turning their mutual affections for music into frolicking good fun. Covering all kinds of musical ground, they keep the guitars, banjos and ukes moving. Really they just want to see how much they can get away with.

Friday, September 18 @ 7 PM

Fernie Distillers 531 1 Ave

Queer as Punk
2026-09-18 20:00 - 23:00 | Fernie Royal Canadian Legion Branch 36, 551 1 Ave, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0, Canada
Get a sneak peak at Cursed Words, a Vancouver pop punk band who will be shredding on stage at Pride In the Park.

Also featuring Fabric Softener (Nelson) and Pinball, 1973 (Calgary).

Come on down to the Fernie Legion for free pool, cheap drinks, and solid music.

Tickets are $10 at the door

Friday, September 18th Doors @ 8 PM

Fernie Legion 551 1 Ave

Pride Stride w/Hike Fernie
2026-09-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Freshies Cafe, 601A 2nd Ave, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0, Canada
Get those legs warmed up for an afternoon of skating and dancing at Pride in the Park with a guided hike! Please wear appropriate footwear, bring water and a snack, and clothes that are easy to walk in.

Thanks to the person who makes walking the most fun, Duncan, of Hike Fernie for leading us!

We’ll be hiking the classic Fairy Creek Falls trail, meet at Freshies at 10 AM.

Saturday, September 19 @ 10 AM

Meet at Freshies Cafe 601A 2 Ave

Intro to Skate, but Make it Gay
2026-09-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Fernie Skate Park, 450 Pine Ave, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0, Canada
Yup, exactly like it sounds.

We’re switching up the Skate Jam this year and bringing it to the skate park, and giving you everything you need to get started or get stronger at it. We’ll have versed skaters there teaching you all the parts of your deck, walk you through all the features of the skate park, talk about etiquette, and give you some coaching too.

There will be prizes from Commit and Edge of the World to help you get set up and keep you coming to the park. This event is specifically for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks and allies who are at the start of their skate journey, come hang and get comfortable with your local park.

Saturday, September 19 @ 12 PM to 4 PM

Fernie Skate Park 450 Pine Ave

Pride in the Park
2026-09-19 12:00 - 18:00 | Fernie City Hall, 501 3rd Ave, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0, Canada
Join the Elk Valley Pride Festival for this FREE, all-ages celebration of queer arts and artists!

Featuring drag performances, music by Madisun, Cursed Words, and The Frontiers, info tables, vendors, and an all ages Beer Garden, this day is sure to have something for everyone!

There’s interactive booths, including button making and kid’s crafts, plus food trucks and artisan vendors.

Stay tuned for performance times but make sure to join us from noon to 6pm on the greenspace at Fernie City Hall for Pride in the Park!

Saturday, September 19 12 PM to 6 PM

Fernie City Hall Greenspace 501 3 Ave

Backstreet Butches
2026-09-19 20:00 - 23:55 | The Central, 301 2 Ave, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0, Canada
Join us for a nostalgic high energy night inspired by the iconic dancefloor throwdowns of the 90’s 00’s.

Hosts and producers The Backstreet Butches will be taking over The Central stage for an unforgettable evening of drag performances, dance party anthems, and pride celebration.Whether you were raised on Much Music countdowns, TRL, or your own illegally burned CD’s,this night is for you!

Come dressed to impress: Popstar Princess, Y2K Icon, or Denim on Denim? You decide.

Saturday, September 19 Doors @ 8 PM Show @ 9 PM

The Central Fernie 301 2 Ave

Sunday Sip Drag Lunch
2026-09-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Nevados Tequila and Mezcal Lounge, 531 2 Ave, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0, Canada
Fernie’s Favourite Queens are back to send pride off right!

Join the Nuffs for a drag lunch at Nevado’s and will leave filled up on food, love, and laughter!

Nevado’s full menu, along with a special brunch feature taco, will be available. Ticket price includes one of their iconic margaritas (alcoholic or nonalcoholic)! Tickets are only $30/person and there is a limited number available so get yours soon! This is another sell-out event in the Elk Valley Pride Festival lineup.

This is a 19+ event as risque language and songs may happen! Thank you for your understanding!

Help us cap off the Elk Valley Pride Festival with the most fun you can have on a Sunday morning!

Remember to bring cash to tip the queens.

Saturday, September 20 Doors @ 10 AM Performances @ 11 AM

Nevados 531 2 Ave

Youth Lunch & Learn | Indigenous Language Reclamation with Aiyana Twigg
2026-09-20 12:30 - 14:00 | Fernie Best Western, 1622 7 Ave, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0, Canada
Youth, parents, and caregivers! Join us on Sunday morning for a very special interactive workshop with Aiyana Twigg.

Aiyana Kⱡawat̓inak Paⱡki· Sa’tahtaki Twigg is a Ktunaxa and Blackfoot scholar, PhD student, keynote speaker, language researcher, and Indigenous youth advocate from yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡiʔit within ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa (Ktunaxa territory). She is a Ktunaxa citizen on her mother’s side and a registered member of the Kainai (Blood Tribe) on her father’s side. Her work focuses on Indigenous language revitalization, the Ktunaxa language, Indigenous education, language documentation, writing systems, literacy, land-based pedagogy, pronunciation, digital media, and youth engagement.

A catered lunch will be provided.

Saturday, September 20 Doors @ 12:30 PM

Best Western Hotel Fernie 1622 7 Ave
