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  • September 17, 2025 thru September 21, 2025
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Celebrate Pride, Diversity, and Inclusion in the beautiful mountain town of Fernie, BC.

The Elk Valley Pride Festival is a multi-day event of fun, friendship, and unity to celebrate Pride, mountain style! This event is hosted by the Fernie Pride Society and is a destination event for Elk Valley locals and 2SLGBTQ+ visitors - everyone is welcome and most events are family-friendly.

Join us in Fernie for a 5-day celebration of Pride featuring a bike parade, flag raising, Spectrum Queer Arts Day, Rainbow Reads, drag storytime, workshops and education, Cooking with Queens, a puppy parade, drag shows, live music, and so much more!

The five day festival features tons of good times including:

  • Live music and Drag shows
  • Pride-themed arts & activities including Spectrum Queer Arts Day, Drag Storytime, and Rainbow Reads
  • Food & Drinks including Cooking with Queens, Food Trucks and Social events
  • Plus! A Puppy Parade, Flag Raising, Bike Parade, Workshops & Education, and lots more!

Most events are family friendly and everyone is welcome to attend. The Festival is focused on the lawns around City Hall and at various locations around town. 

**Most events are free to attend and appropriate for all ages, except where noted. Ticket links coming soon for select events.**

All events listed below are subject to change; See official website or social media (Facebook) (Instagram) for details, updates and announcements!

Volunteers are needed to help make this event a success. Can you spare a few hours? Sign up online and show your support!

2025 SCHEDULE TBA

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