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  • Thursday • May 16, 2024
  • 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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  • Friday • May 17, 2024
  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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It's time to celebrate the GRAND OPENING of the Fernie Skate Park!

Featuring skaters Adam Hopkins, Jayson Guenther, Violet Whyte and Tom Nelner!

Grand Opening - Thursday May 16th 4pm-8 pm, with:

  • Semi-pro skater demos from Adam, Jayson, Violet & Tom
  • live music
  • food trucks
  • drop-in skate sessions
  • swag and prizes

FREE! Learn to Skate - Friday May 17th 10am - 12:30pm:

Local shops and rippers will team up to host a free Learn to Skate session for beginners of all ages, genders and abilities with expert instructors and mentors from:

and local board shops:

Extra boards and helmets will be available on site. Helmets mandatory. Waivers must be signed on site.

It's going to be a kick-flipping event! All welcome, bring your wheels! See you there!

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  • www.fernie.ca/EN/main/residents/events/events-calendar/33353/skate-park-grand-openning.html
  • 450 Pine Avenue, across from the Fernie Aquatic Centre