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SUMMARY:Elk Valley Pride Festival
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the Elk Valley Pride Festival 2026 Edition! \n\n\n\nCheck out the full schedule below\, mark your calendar\, book your spots\, buy your tickets because this festival will not be one to miss!  \n\n\n\nWEDNESDAY\, 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 \n\n\n\nTHURSDAY\, 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 \n\n\n\nFRIDAY\, 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 \n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, 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 \n\n\n\nSUNDAY\, SEPTEMBER 2010:30 AM | Sunday Sip Drag Brunch with The Nuffs12 PM | Youth Lunch & Learn – Indigenous Language Reclamation w/ Aiyana Twigg
URL:https://ferniepride.ca/program/elk-valley-pride-festival/
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SUMMARY:Pride Stride w/Hike Fernie
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThanks to the person who makes walking the most fun\, Duncan\, of Hike Fernie for leading us! \n\n\n\nWe’ll be hiking the classic Fairy Creek Falls trail\, meet at Freshies at 10 AM. \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 19 @ 10 AM \n\n\n\nMeet at Freshies Cafe 601A 2 Ave
URL:https://ferniepride.ca/program/pride-stride-w-hike-fernie/
LOCATION:Freshies Cafe\, 601A 2nd Ave\, Fernie\, BC\, V0B 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Elk Valley Pride Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260715T015709Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Skate\, but Make it Gay
DESCRIPTION:Yup\, exactly like it sounds.  \n\n\n\nWe’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.  \n\n\n\nThere 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. \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 19 @ 12 PM to 4 PM \n\n\n\nFernie Skate Park 450 Pine Ave
URL:https://ferniepride.ca/program/intro-to-skate-but-make-it-gay/
LOCATION:Fernie Skate Park\, 450 Pine Ave\, Fernie\, BC\, V0B 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Elk Valley Pride Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260919T180000
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SUMMARY:Pride in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Join the Elk Valley Pride Festival for this FREE\, all-ages celebration of queer arts and artists! \n\n\n\nFeaturing 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! \n\n\n\nThere’s interactive booths\, including button making and kid’s crafts\, plus food trucks and artisan vendors. \n\n\n\nStay 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! \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 19 12 PM to 6 PM \n\n\n\nFernie City Hall Greenspace 501 3 Ave
URL:https://ferniepride.ca/program/pride-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Fernie City Hall\, 501 3rd Ave\, Fernie\, BC\, V0B 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Elk Valley Pride Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260919T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260919T235500
DTSTAMP:20260817T215624Z
CREATED:20260707T033116Z
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SUMMARY:Backstreet Butches
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a nostalgic high energy night inspired by the iconic dancefloor throwdowns of the 90’s 00’s. \n\n\n\nHosts 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!  \n\n\n\nCome dressed to impress: Popstar Princess\, Y2K Icon\, or Denim on Denim? You decide. \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 19 Doors @ 8 PM Show @ 9 PM \n\n\n\nThe Central Fernie 301 2 Ave
URL:https://ferniepride.ca/program/backstreet-butches/
LOCATION:The Central\, 301 2 Ave\, Fernie\, BC\, V0B 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Elk Valley Pride Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260920T140000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Sip Drag Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Fernie’s Favourite Queens are back to send pride off right!  \n\n\n\nJoin the Nuffs for a drag lunch at Nevado’s and will leave filled up on food\, love\, and laughter! \n\n\n\nNevado’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. \n\n\n\nThis is a 19+ event as risque language and songs may happen! Thank you for your understanding! \n\n\n\nHelp us cap off the Elk Valley Pride Festival with the most fun you can have on a Sunday morning! \n\n\n\nRemember to bring cash to tip the queens. \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 20 Doors @ 10 AM Performances @ 11 AM \n\n\n\nNevados 531 2 Ave
URL:https://ferniepride.ca/program/sunday-sip-drag-lunch/
LOCATION:Nevados Tequila and Mezcal Lounge\, 531 2 Ave\, Fernie\, BC\, V0B 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Elk Valley Pride Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260920T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260920T140000
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SUMMARY:Youth Lunch & Learn | Indigenous Language Reclamation with Aiyana Twigg
DESCRIPTION:Youth\, parents\, professionals! Join us on Sunday morning for a very special interactive workshop with Aiyana Twigg. While we encourage youth and caregivers to attend\, all people are now welcome regardless of whether you have a youth in your life!  \n\n\n\nThe workshop would explore the relationship between language\, identity\, culture\, land\, and belonging\, using Ktunaxa language and Aiyana’s own experiences as a language learner and researcher as an entry point. \n\n\n\nRather than a traditional presentation\, participants will work together through a combination of storytelling\, interactive language activities\, small-group discussion\, videos\, and a collaborative creative project. \n\n\n\nAiyana 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. \n\n\n\nA catered lunch will be provided.  \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 20 Doors @ 12:30 PM \n\n\n\nBest Western Hotel Fernie 1622 7 Ave
URL:https://ferniepride.ca/program/youth-lunch-learn-indigenous-language-reclamation-with-aiyana-twigg/
LOCATION:Fernie Best Western\, 1622 7 Ave\, Fernie\, BC\, V0B 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Elk Valley Pride Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261019T210000
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SUMMARY:Come See Me in the Good Light - Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:oin the Fernie Pride Society\, Elk Valley Suicide Task Force\, Elk Valley Hospice\, Mountain Muskox\, and the Nell Smith Memorial Fund for a special screening of Come See Me in the Good Light on Monday\, October 19 at 7:00 PM at The Arts Station. \n\n\n\nThis moving and deeply human film explores love\, grief\, resilience\, and connection through moments of vulnerability and hope. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend! \n\n\n\nFollowing the film screening\, space will be held for community and connection. \n\n\n\nTickets are pay-what-you-can with a suggested minimum of $5.00. \n\n\n\n**if the price to attend is a barrier\, please reach out to info@ferniepride.ca to be added to the guest list at no cost. \n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets Here
URL:https://ferniepride.ca/program/come-see-me-in-the-good-light-film-screening/
LOCATION:Fernie Arts Station\, 601 1st Ave\, Fernie\, BC\, V0B 1M0
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261124T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261124T200000
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SUMMARY:The Pub Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:THE PUB MEET-UP IS BACK for the November Rainbow Connections! \n\n\n\nLooking for a little connection\, conversation\, and queer community before the holiday hustle kicks in? \n\n\n\nJoin us for a casual Rainbow Connections evening at The Pub in the Park Place Lodge! \n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, November 24. 6:30 PMWhere: @the.pub.fernie in the Park Place LodgeWho: Everyone welcome! \n\n\n\nMeet Andrea\, grab a bevvie\, and enjoy an evening of good company. Whether you’re 2SLGBTQIA+\, an ally\, new to the community\, or a familiar face\, there’s a seat at the table for you. \n\n\n\nLook for the rainbows or ask the server where to find Fernie Pride. \n\n\n\nCheers queers! Allies and ales! Pride pints! Whatever you want to call it\, good vibes and great connections await. \n\n\n\n#createandconnect#smalltownpride#queerkootenays#ferniepride \n\n\n\nEveryone welcome. Come as you are!
URL:https://ferniepride.ca/program/the-pub-meet-up/
LOCATION:The Pub – Park Place Lodge\, 742 Highway #3\, Fernie\, British Columbia\, V0B 1M0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261202T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261202T210000
DTSTAMP:20261112T163528Z
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SUMMARY:Spectrum Stories Book Club - Dinner & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Restaurant and timing details to follow. \n\n\n\nJoin us for our second book club – The Unravelling of Ou\, by Hollay Ghadery. \n\n\n\nThis title is available for 10% off at Polar Peak (note that it is not available in audiobook format at this time.) \n\n\n\nYou do not have to have finished the book to come participate in the discussion. \n\n\n\nComing up for Fernie Pride Spectrum Stories: The @gillerprize longlisted book\, The Unravelling of Ou by @hollayghadery \n\n\n\nThis quarter\, Fernie Pride’s Spectrum Stories Book Club is reading The Unravelling of Ou by Hollay Ghadery — a phenomenal examination of female shame\, sexuality\, queerness\, motherhood\, and intimacy\, and the complicated process of finding your way through change. \n\n\n\nWant to read along: Pick up your copy at @polarpeakbooks\, then join us for the Spectrum Stories Book Club dinner and discussion in December!   \n\n\n\nAbout Spectrum Stories: Spectrum Stories is a Fernie Pride Society book club celebrating human rights stories and voices\, creating opportunities for community members to connect\, discover new perspectives\, and share in meaningful conversations around human rights focused literature. \n\n\n\nFernie Pride is grateful to the @humanrights4bc Commissioner and their Book Club for supporting the Spectrum Stories program and helping make space for these stories\, connections\, and community in the Elk Valley.  \n\n\n\nGet your copy at Polar Peek Books and join us in December for the conversation! Make sure to say that you are participating in the Spectrum Stories Book Club Card and receive 10% off your purchase of all Spectrum Stories books! \n\n\n\nThis event is limited to 7 people. Please register for your spot\, and send us an email if you are unable to attend. \n\n\n\nFernie Pride will pay for dinner\, but you need to cover your own beverages. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://ferniepride.ca/program/spectrum-stories-book-club-dinner-discussion/
LOCATION:WOLFIES dinette\, 931 7 Ave\, Fernie\, BC\, V0B 1M5
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261207T210000
DTSTAMP:20261112T173339Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Cocktail Class with Curious Pour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a mixology lesson with Jade from Curious Pour. She will guide us through making several unique and creative cocktails\, plus we will socialize and there are door prizes. \n\n\n\nYour drinks are included in the ticket price. \n\n\n\n19+ only event. \n\n\n\nTickets and exact time to folloGet ready to shake\, stir\, sip\, and sleigh! \n\n\n\nJoin Fernie Pride and Jade from @curiouspour for a festive evening of Holiday Cocktail (and Mocktail!) Challenge & Social! \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a cocktail connoisseur\, mocktail enthusiast\, or just here for the good vibes\, there’s something for everyone. Come learn some bevvie mixology\, take on fun challenges\, win prizes\, and enjoy a night of holiday cheer and community connection! \n\n\n\nMixology learning\, challenges and prizes\, good company and great vibes! \n\n\n\nSee you on: December 7 | 6–9 PMAt: Seniors Drop-In Centre\, 562 3rd Avenue\, FernieFor: $10 per person (includes all bevvie supplies and snacks) \n\n\n\nEveryone 19+ welcome! Bring your festive spirit and let’s make it an evening to remember. See you there! \n\n\n\nLIMITED SPACE (only 15 people!) so get signing up soon!  \n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets Now\n\n\n\n\n#smalltownpride#createandconnect#queerkootenays#curiouspour#happyholigays#sipandsleigh \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets Here
URL:https://ferniepride.ca/program/christmas-cocktail-class/
LOCATION:Fernie Senior’s Centre\, 562 3rd Avenue\, Fernie\, BC\, V0B 1M0
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270228T170000
DTSTAMP:20261112T174441Z
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SUMMARY:Free to Be Online Auction Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Fernie Pride Society is getting ready for our annual Free To Be online fundraising auction\, and we’re looking for local businesses\, organizations\, and community members to help make it a success! \n\n\n\nWe are on the lookout for donations of items\, gift certificates\, experiences\, artworks\, or services to our auction and primary annual fundraiser\, running February 1–28\, 2027 (the month of love!). \n\n\n\nEvery donation makes a difference! \n\n\n\n100% of auction proceeds will support Fernie Pride Society initiatives for 2SLGBTQ+ people and allies throughout the Elk Valley and South Country\, including: \n\n\n\n✨ Community programming and events✨ Resources and education✨ The Kootenay Queer History Project✨ The Queer Health Initiative✨ The Kootenay Pride Guide✨ Community outreach and engagement✨ Elk Valley Youth Pride✨ And so much more! \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a local business looking to give back or a community member with something to contribute\, we’d love to hear from you! No donation is too small! \n\n\n\nInterested in donating or want to learn more? Get in touch with us at info@ferniepride.ca. \n\n\n\nLet’s come together to celebrate inclusion\, support our community\, and help everyone be FREE TO BE.
URL:https://ferniepride.ca/program/free-to-be-online-auction-fundraiser/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270915T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270919T170000
DTSTAMP:20261112T181619Z
CREATED:20261112T181616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T181619Z
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SUMMARY:Elk Valley Pride Festival 2027
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!\n\n\n\nThe Elk Valley Pride Festival will be back for another year of amazing\, varied events. Pencil it in now so you don’t miss it.
URL:https://ferniepride.ca/program/elk-valley-pride-festival-2027/
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