Wildcat Days 2023
The Countdown to Wildcat Days is ON!
This is your official invite to join us this Canada Day long weekend (June 30 to July 2) for Elkford's wildest event of the summer: Wildcat Days! Watch this page for updates and keep an eye on your mailbox for the official map + event guide!
Look forward to our famous fireworks, a parade, a dignitary luncheon, beer gardens and an outdoor music festival, a family ball tournament, a Canada Day BBQ, pool party, a show n’ shine, grass smash volleyball tournament, a pancake breakfast, fire trucks, an outdoor concession, face painting and balloons, an art show, entertainers, inflatables and games, food trucks, a craft fair, gold panning—and so much more!
Questions? Contact 250.865.4010, recreation@elkford.ca or visit the Community Conference Centre at 750 Fording Drive.
Note that advanced registration is required for some events.
Wildcat Days Pool Schedule
Wondering what's happening at the Elkford Aquatic Centre during Wildcat Days? You'll find that right here!
DOWNLOAD A PRINTABLE PDF OF THE WILDCAT DAYS POOL SCHEDULE
Please note that this pool schedule does not take effect until the dates reflected on the schedule.
2023 Events Requiring Advanced Registration
Want to get in on the action? The following Wildcat Days events require advanced registration. Make sure you double check the registration deadlines below and sign up ahead of time!
2023 Wildcat Days Parade
2023 Wildcat Days Parade
Join us for Elkford's annual Wildcat Days Parade on Saturday, July 1. The parade is one of the most popular events during Wildcat Days and each year, we strive to make the parade bigger and better!
The parade marshalling area will be at the Elkford Community Conference Centre. Marshalling will begin at 9:30 a.m. with judging to take place at 10:15 a.m. The parade will commence at 11 a.m.
Questions? For more information, and for maps and guidelines, contact the Community Conference Centre at 750 Fording Drive, call 250.865.4010 or email recreation@elkford.ca.
- Date: Saturday, July 1, 2023
- Times:
- Marshalling will begin at 9:30 a.m.
- Judging to take place at 10:15 a.m.
- The parade will commence at 11 a.m.
- Location: Marshalling area is at the Community Conference Centre (750 Fording Drive)
- Registration deadline: Tuesday, June 20
- How to register: Complete the appropriate form and submit to the Community Conference Centre (750 Fording Drive) by the deadline
- Forms:
To register, please complete the appropriate entry form (above) and email to recreation@elkford.ca, fax to 250.865.4011 or drop off at 750 Fording Drive by no later than Tuesday, June 20.
Soapbox Racer Derby for Kids
Soapbox Racer Derby (for Kids Ages Six to Nine and 10 to 12)
Calling all kids between the ages of six and 12 years: have you always wanted to build and race your own non-motorized go-cart (also known as a soapbox racer)? Here's your chance! Registration is free! The deadline to register racers is Saturday, June 24.
Two races will be held in the downtown area, on Saturday, July 1, following the Wildcat Days parade: a race for ages six to nine, and a race for ages 10 to 12. A trophy will be awarded to the racers placing first, second and third in each race.
Watch this page and our official advertising for an announcement about the exact location of the race!
- Registration deadline: Saturday, June 24, 2023
- How to register: Visit 750 Fording Drive, call 250.865.4010, or email recreation@elkford.ca
- Race date: Saturday, July 1 after the Wildcat Days Parade (staging time will be right after the parade, at approximately 1 p.m., with races to begin at approximately 2 p.m.)
- Race location: A section of road will be blocked off, in the downtown area, following the parade. Watch this page and our official advertising for the exact location of the race!
- Ages:
- Race #1: Six to nine years
- Race #2: 10 to 12 years
- Rules:
- All go-carts/soapbox racers must be non-motorized
- Parents/guardians are encouraged to help their kids build their racers
- Helmets are mandatory and safety gear is strongly recommended for all entrants
- There are no size restrictions or required materials for go-carts; use your imagination and have fun!
Ready to register? Visit 750 Fording Drive, call 250.865.4010 or email recreation@elkford.ca.
Putter Madness: Build-a-Mini-Golf-Hole Competition
Putter Madness: Build-a-Mini-Golf-Hole Competition (for Individuals and Teams)
Think you've got what it takes to design and build the best mini golf hole ever? Put your skills to the test! This competition is open to both individuals and teams, who must register at the Community Conference Centre (CCC) by Friday, June 2, 2023 to build a (transportable) mini golf hole. Registration is free!
A course will be assembled using all of the entries on the soccer field, next to the District Office, to be played by the community at Wildcat Days on Saturday, July 1. Mini golf holes must be transported to the soccer field by the entrants between 9 and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 1, with setup completed by no later than 9:45 a.m. Judging will take place immediately after set up, with prizes will be awarded for the best design and best to play.
The community can enjoy free games of mini golf from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Players are encouraged to bring their own putters and balls, although a limited amount of putters and balls will be available to borrow. Scorecards will also be provided for community members to vote on their favourite hole, and a bonus prize will be awarded for the "fan favourite" before end of day.
- Registration deadline: Friday, June 2, 2023 at 9 a.m.
- How to register: Visit 750 Fording Drive, call 250.865.4010, or email recreation@elkford.ca
- Completion deadline: A video showing all angles of your completed project must be submitted by Monday, June 19 at 9 a.m. to recreation@elkford.ca
- Setup deadline: Mini golf holes must be transported to the soccer field by entrants between 9 and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 1, with setup completed by no later than 9:45 a.m. Judging will take place immediately after set up, with prizes awarded for the best design and best to play. Before end of day, scores will be tallied and a bonus prize awarded for the "fan favourite."
- Rules:
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Maximum area allowed is 16-square feet
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Walls/sides high enough to keep the ball on the path are required, with a minimum height of one inch
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The golf ball hole itself should be at least three inches in diameter
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The theme is "something you love"
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Must be easy to transport!
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- Recommendations:
- Recommended time for building is four to eight hours
- Using plywood or MDF for a firm base is recommended
Ready to register? Visit 750 Fording Drive, call 250.865.4010 or email recreation@elkford.ca.
16th Annual Wildcat Days Grass Smash Co-ed Volleyball Tournament
Grass Smash Volleyball Tournament
Sign up for Elkford's 16th Annual Wildcat Days Grass Smash Volleyball Tournament on July 1 and 2, 2023! This is a coed grass volleyball tournament, with teams consisting of two males and two females, and an annual tradition on Wildcat Days weekend!
To register, or for more information, contact the tournament organizer, Courtney Culver, at 1.587.220.6449 or courtney.m.culver@gmail.com.
- Dates: Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2, 2023
- Times: First game at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 1
- Location: Haines Junior Ball Field
- Cost: $120 per team
- Registration deadline: Sunday, June 25
- Register: Contact Courtney Culver to register at 1.587.220.6449 or email courtney.m.culver@gmail.com
Questions about the tournament? Contact the organizer, Courtney Culver, at 1.587.220.6449 or courtney.m.culver@gmail.com.
Wildcat Days Craft Fair
Wildcat Days Craft Fair
Book a table at the Wildcat Days Craft Fair on July 1 and 2, 2023! To book your table, or for more information, visit the craft fair organizer's website at www.domesticateddivasevents.com, email
domesticateddivasevents@gmail.com or text 1.403.331.3878.
- Dates: Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2, 2023
- Times:
- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
- Location: Elkford Arena, inside of the Elkford Recreation Centre, at 816B Michel Road
- Registration deadline: While space is available (no deadline)
- Register: Visit the craft fair organizer's website at www.domesticateddivasevents.com, email
domesticateddivasevents@gmail.com or text 1.403.331.3878.
Questions about the craft fair or booking a table? Contact the craft fair organizer at www.domesticateddivasevents.com, domesticateddivasevents@gmail.com or 1.403.331.3878.
