Special Events

CRAWFORD BAY SUNDAY MARKET

Every Sunday in July and August there is a market in the Crawford Bay park. Vendors offer everything from locally grown vegetables to baking, crafts and exotic imports.

CANADA DAY

Join us at the Crawford Bay Park on July 1st for family fun, children’s races and games and food at old fashioned prices. In the afternoon, take in the annual flower show in Boswell. See awesome fireworks at Crawford Bay beach at dusk.

STARBELLY JAM

The East Shore’s eclectic family music festival takes place on the third weekend of July in the Crawford Bay Park. Musicians from near and far, covering many musical genres, treat music lovers for two days plus. Add children’s entertainment, food and craft booths, and you have one of the cultural highlights of the year!

www.starbellyjam.org

GRAY CREEK HISTORY DAYS

The third weekend in July (Friday through Monday) the 1912 log Gray Creek Hall is packed with displays that explore the history of our community from 1898 to present. Stop by, have a cup of tea and learn about early life in a Kootenay Lake sternwheeler outpost.

gchistory@theeastshore.net

RIONDEL DAZE

Join in as Riondel celebrates the August long weekend (BC day) with ball games, pancake breakfasts, children’s events, a dance and more.

FALL FAIR

Hosted by the Fall Fair Ladies attired in turn-of-the-century apparel, this yearly event takes place at the Crawford Bay Hall on the first weekend in September. Featuring a bake sale and afternoon tea, enjoy an inviting display of flowers, produce, crafts, art, baking, preserves and photography. This is one of BC’s oldest Fall Fairs, celebrating its 100th birthday in 2011.

GRAY CREEK SAILING REGATTA

The south end of Crawford Bay is filled with colourful sails Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day weekend, the first weekend in September.

CRESTON VALLEY & EASTSHORE ARTWALK

A self guided tour of artists’ studios and supporting venues stretching from the Creston Valley and along Kootenay Lake’s East Shore all the way to Riondel. Meet established artists/artisans in their studio galleries and see work by emerging artists from mid June to Labour Day. Sponsored by Artlink.