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Special Events

Annual special events in Elkford include Wildcat Days, Winter in the Wild, a Remembrance Day ceremony and parade—and more!

With the support of community clubs, volunteers and sponsors, the District of Elkford organizes and hosts several special events for the community each year.

For more information about the status of upcoming events, to register or inquire about the current COVID-19 guidelines, please contact Community & Facility Services at 250.865.4010 or recreation@elkford.ca.

All our events are designed to be inclusive, family-friendly and suitable for all ages:

Wildcat Days

The Wildcat Days festival typically takes place during (or next to) Canada Day long weekend. The festival lineup changes each year, but it typically includes a parade, pancake breakfast, Canada Day barbeque, burger and refreshment concessions, food truck vendors, live stage entertainment, beer gardens, craft fair, farmers’ market, baseball and volleyball tournaments, family entertainment (sumo wrestling, bouncy houses, face painting, petting zoos, gold panning, storytelling, etc.), fireworks—and much more!

Did you know? Wildcat Days is named in honour of Charlie Wiegert, also known as Wildcat Charlie, who was a German rancher in the Elkford area whose hospitality toward settlers and trappers in the Elkford area was famed. Wildcat Charlie owned a ranch at Sulphur Springs in 1905. He kept a padlock on his cabin door, although everyone knew where he kept the key. He did this because he was the proud owner of the only padlock in the Elk Valley.

*** Please note that due to COVID-19, this event may be cancelled or modified to comply with the current orders and guidelines of provincial and regional health authorities. ***

Winter in the Wild

Join us for one of the wildest celebrations of the year! Winter in the Wild is a family-friendly, fun-filled weekend full of classic winter activities. Events, vendors and activities change each year, but it typically includes pancake breakfast, fireworks, food trucks, skating parties, cross-country ski and social, turkey toss (curling event), tobogganing and social (bonfire, hot chocolate and hot dog roast), sno-ball tournament (winter baseball), Elk Valley Minor Hockey games, Rod and Gun Club hunting film tour and dance, poker run/family ride snowmobile fundraising event and luncheon, snow sculpture contests—and so much more!

*** Please note that due to COVID-19, this event may be cancelled or modified to comply with the current orders and guidelines of provincial and regional health authorities. ***

 

Remembrance Day Ceremony & Parade

Each year, on November 11, you are warmly welcomed and encouraged to attend Elkford’s Remembrance Day events to honour those who have fought for our freedom.

Typically, a service is held at a nearby church or at the Community Conference Centre, which is followed by a procession to the Cenotaph (located between the Community Conference Centre at 750 Fording Drive and District of Elkford Municipal Office at 744 Fording Drive). A ceremony at the Cenotaph follows at 10:45 a.m.

*** Please note that due to COVID-19, this event may be cancelled or modified to comply with the current orders and guidelines of provincial and regional health authorities. ***

Volunteer Appreciation Event

Once a year, Elkford gathers to recognize some of the outstanding volunteers who help our community thrive. This event includes the recognition and introduction of the Citizen of the Year, a speech by the mayor, luncheon and social and family entertainment.

*** Please note that due to COVID-19, this event may be cancelled or modified to comply with the current orders and guidelines of provincial and regional health authorities. ***

Seniors’ Christmas Luncheon

Christmas is extra magical in the mountains! Every holiday season, the District of Elkford hosts a Christmas luncheon for residents who are 60+ years and their spouses. This event is free of charge, requires pre-registration and often includes carolling.

*** Please note that due to COVID-19, this event may be cancelled or modified to comply with the current orders and guidelines of provincial and regional health authorities. ***

 

For more information about the status of upcoming events, to register or inquire about the current COVID-19 guidelines, please contact Community & Facility Services at 250.865.4010 or recreation@elkford.ca.