Kimberley Events
Kimberley hosts many festivals and events all year long. From our signature events of KIOTAC and Julyfest to some newer golf events, we have something for everyone.
For a comprehensive calendar of Kimberley events or to post your own event go to:
EVENTS CALENDAR 2009
CANADA DAY FESTIVITIES AND FOOD BANK DUCK RACE - JULY 1
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KIOTAC - JULY 6-11, 2009
KIOTAC is the Kimberley International Old Time Accordian Championships and has been a long-time event in Kimberley. If you like accordians or just like to have a good, fun time, visit Kimberley during KIOTAC. It's a sight and sound you don't want to miss!
Please Note: The Visitor Centre/Chamber is no longer an outlet for tickets. Tickets for evening performances are available on the Platzl during the day and at the Arena door prior to each nights' performance.
Website: www.kiotac.ca
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JULYFEST - July 17-19, 2009
Kimberley's JulyFest is one of Kimberley's biggest summer events.
JulyFest features a vast array of fun and entertaining events and activities:
The Canadian Bocce Championships.
Register online at www.canadianboccechampionships.com
37th Annual JulyFest Parade - 10:30 am Saturday
Soccer Tournament
Triples on the Grass Volley Ball Tournament
Saturday Night Party at the Arena -
Tennis Festival
Vendors Village
6th Annual Sullivan Challenge Extreme Stand-up Skateboard Race and more!!!
Visit www.kimberleyjulyfest.com for more details.
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Arts on the Edge - FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS - August, 2009
The festival features art exhibits, performing artists, food & wine, and lots of fun festivities. Saturday evening Concert Under the Stars. Tickets available at Kimberley Chamber of Commerce ($12.00 advance) or at the Gate ($15.00)
For more information visit
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Kimberley International Music & Dance Festival - August 29-30, 2009
Held the September long weekend each year, Kimberley's International Music and Dance Festival features a fabulous array of ethnic dancing and fabulous musicians. You may be thrilled by the elegant wave of a Japanese fan, the sensuous flamenco, the flashing scarlet skirts of the Gypsy, the acrobatics of Ukranian dancing and more! The International Rib-Cook-Off and International Food fair is held Saturday in Rotary Park featuring performances by selected dance troupes. Saturday evening the dance troupes and world class musicians converge at the Curling Arena for a Gala Performance for the whole family.
Tickets: $30.00 for the whole weekend including Saturday night and both days
$25.00 for the Saturday night performance only
$ 5.00 for Rotary Park Festival grounds entry
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KOOTENAY CHAMBER CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT - August 31, 2009
at Trickle Creek Golf Resort
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KIMBERLEY FALL FAIR - September 26-27, 2009
It is a trade show, home show and fall fair rolled into one. Located at Marysville arena in south Kimberley.
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