Kimberley Events 2011-2012
Kimberley hosts many festivals and events all year long. From our signature events of JulyFest and KIOTAC to the new Bootleg Sled Dog Races, we have something for everyone.
Consult the calendar for upcoming events or contact the Chamber office for a complete list of our festivals and events.
Our new Kimberley Conference and Athlete Training Centre is starting to hum with many weddings, conferences and community events. For more information on this facility go to MeetKimberley.ca
2012 Events at the Conference Centre
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JANUARY 2012
KIMBERLEY DYNAMITERS HOCKEY
January 3 at 7:00 pm vs Golden
Civic Centre Arena
KIMBERLEY DYNAMITERS HOCKEY
January 11 at 7:00 pm vs Columbia Valley
Civic Centre Arena
KIMBERLEY DYNAMITERS HOCKEY
January 14 at 7:00 pm vs Revelstoke
Civic Centre Arena
KIMBERLEY DYNAMITERS HOCKEY
January 20 at 7:00 pm vs Spokane
Civic Centre Arena
KIMBERLEY DYNAMITERS HOCKEY
January 28 at 7:00 pm vs Fernie
Civic Centre Arena
KIMBERLEY DYNAMITERS HOCKEY
January 29 at 2:00 pm vs Beaver Valley
Civic Centre Arena
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SUSTAINABLE Building + Living Conference
Dates tba
Pre-Conference workshops all day Friday
Opening Event Friday night at McKim Theatre
Workshops all day Saturday
Sustainable Building & Living Showcase Saturday afternoon-free to public
S.I.M.P.L.E. & Sustainable Networking Saturday Night
www.kimberleysustainablebuilding.ca
To register contact CotR Kimberley Campus at 250-427-7116 ext 3752
kimberley@cotr.bc.ca
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Stemwinder Entertainment
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FEBRUARY 2012
SHREDFEST-Rossignol Junior Freeski Comp.
February 3 & 4
Kimberley Alpine Resort 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
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Stemwinder Entertainment
February 4-5
Blue Crush - 3- 6 pm
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BOOTLEG SLED DOG RACES
FEBRUARY 4 & 5, 2012 ****CANCELLED****
The third annual Bootleg Sled Dog Races are set for Bootleg Gap Golf Course and it promises to be an exciting event! Dozens of teams from all over the Northwest converge to compete for the title of top dogs!
The weekend includes Kid & Mutt Races, Ski-jouring, a great silent auction and food and fun for the whole family. Best yet is the fact that all funds raised go to East Kootenay Childrens First Society. This wonderful organization aids families that need to travel when a sick child requires treatment.
Come out and support the cause and cheer for the Dogs!!
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KIMBERLEY DYNAMITERS HOCKEY
February 10 at 7:00 pm vs Columbia Valley
Civic Center Arena
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Stemwinder Entertainment
February 11-12
Broken Down Suitcase
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CELEBRATE VALENTINES IN STYLE
Saturday February 11
at the Kimberley Conference and Athlete Training Centre
Kimberley Independent Schoolinvites you to bring your seetheart to a
Black and White Affair and dance to The Hollers
Cocktails 5:30 pm
Dinner 6:30 pm
Dance 7:30 pm
Silent Auction begins at 5:30 pm
Tickets $35 at Black Bear Video,Lotus Books and Kimberley Independent School
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"HE SAID - SHE SAID"
Saturday February 11
A Gala Benefit for the Wildhorse Theatre
A fabulously entertaining Cabaret featuring a variety of acts from talented Kootenay performers.
7:00 pm at the Wildhorse Theatre, Ft. Steele
Tickets $15 + tax
All proceeds go to the Wildhorse Theatre Seat Restoration Fund
Call 250-417-6000 * Adult Content - Ages 14+
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IPC NorAm Races
February 10 to 14
Kimberley Alpine Resort
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KIMBERLEY DYNAMITERS HOCKEY
February 15 at 7:00 pm vs Creston
Civic Centre Arena
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CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY - SLOPES FOR HOPE
FEBRUARY 18, 2012
Kimberley Alpine Resort
8:30 am to 8:30 pm
Fight cancer by skiing the height of Mt Everest - 16 runs on the main hill. Enter as a team (up to 4) or individually. This is Kimberley's successor to Relay for Life.
All participants who raise $100 or more will receive a lift ticket at half price.
The first 20 to register online get a free loft ticket
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Stemwinder Entertainment
February 18-19
Kitchen Party
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KOOTENAY CUP NORDIC RACES
February 12 to 13
Kimberley Nordic Club
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4th ANNUAL BOARDSTIFF RAIL JAM
February 12
Kimberley Alpine Resort
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
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4th ANNUAL FAMILY FESTIVAL -
February 20-25
Kimberley Alpine Resort
Great Family week activities such as ice skating with s'mores by the fire, glow stick parades and a mountain scavenger hunt.
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Stemwinder Entertainment
February 25-26
60 Hertz
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MARCH
5th ANNUAL GREASY RAIL JAM
March
Kimberley Alpine Resort
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
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58th ANNUAL LUMBERMENS BONSPIEL
March
Kimberley Curling Club
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THE OFF CENTRE PLAYERS PRESENTS:
"Don't Dress for Dinner"
An adult comedy-Mistaken identities gone horribly wrong
March 20-25
Centre 64 Theatre
7:30 pm - Sunday Matinee at 2:00 pm
Tickets at Kimberley Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Centre 250-427-3666
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KIMBERLEY ALPINE RESORT PRESENTS "BEERFEST" and BAVARIAN STRONGMAN COMPETITION
MARCH
Stemwinder Entertainment
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CANADIAN PARA NATIONAL SKI CHAMPIONSHIP
March
Giant Slalom Tuesday and Wednesday
Slalom Thursday and Friday
Races at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm
Prize ceremony to follow each day after the races
Kimberley Alpine Resort
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29th ANNUAL BAVARIAN IRON LEGS QUADRATHON
Saturday March
Kimberley Alpine Resort
18km of fun! Cross country skiing, downhill ski or snowboard, run and cycle.
Registration 8:00 am to 9:30 am at the Stemwinder. Individual, mixed or child team. Call Heather at 250-427-4881 for complete info
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APRIL
Buy Into the Arts Gala
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Centre 64
For tickets call 250-427-4919
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SPRING SPLASH
April
Pond skimming on Saturday, Dummy Downhill on Sunday and Plaza Beer gardens with DJ's and live entertainment all weekend.
Kimberley Alpine Resort
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KIMBERLEY BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
April 14, 2012
Kimberley Conference Centre
Celebrating the Best of Kimberley & District Businesses
Sponsored by Kimberley & District Chamber of Commerce
Tickets $45 + hst are available at the Chamber 250-427-3666
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RICK HANSEN CELEBRATION
April 15
details tba
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MAY
* SPIRIT OF KIMBERLEY - Community Organization Showcase
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5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Kimberley Conference Centre
Groups and non-profit organizations throughout our community contribute countless volunteer hours to programs, services and events that greatly enrich our
Kimberley lifestyle.
The public is invited to Show their Heart by volunteering with any one or more of our community organizations. Meet new friends, gain new skills and contribute in a meaningful way!
To address the needs of your group we have created an event and workshops that will provide an opportunity for organizations to promote themselves, recruit volunteers, learn important skills and network with other groups, business people and community resource people.
As a special added benefit, community funders will be participating so your group can speak with them directly about sponsorship opportunities.
Plan now to take part!
Kimberley Conference Centre
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Kimberley Dance Academy Presents
May
McKim Theatre 7:00 pm
Tickets at the door
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Kimberley Dynamiters Bullarama and Dance
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Kimberley Civic Centre
Doors open 5:00 pm
BullRiding 6:00 pm
Dance 9:00 pm
Tickets: Bull riding - Adults $20; 12 and under $10
Dance - $15 No Minors
Tickets at Black Bear Books & Video and Subway in Kimberley
Hillbilly Hardware in Cranbrook
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Kimberley Nature Park Society Mothers Day Walk
Sunday May 13
Riverside Campground 2:00 pm
2-3 Hour walk on Sunflower Hill
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2nd Annual Kootenay Gun Show
May
Marysville Arena
Admission $5 over 12 years
Modern, antique and collectible firearms and related items
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JUNE
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MARYSVILLE DAYS
JUNE 2-3
Parade Saturday, Softball tournament, Dance, flea market, artisans and more!
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KIMBERLEY LOBSTER FESTIVAL
JUNE 12, 2012
Presented by Kimberley Rotary Club
Tickets $65 at Kimberley Chamber 250-427-3666 or from any Rotarian
Centennial Hall
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KIMBERLEY VILLAGE MARKET -
SUNDAYS JUNE 17-SEPTEMBER 2 10am-2pm
Kimberley's downtown Platzl comes alive on Sundays during the summer with vendors of local produce, home baking, hand crafts and original art. There's something for everyone and while you are there enjoy a coffee or lunch at one of our many fine cafes and eateries and shop at our unique stores.
Sponsored by Kimberley Chamber of Commerce
2011 KIMBERLEY VILLAGE MARKET GUIDELINES and VENDOR APPLICATION
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ROUND THE MOUNTAIN
Seven Challenges - One Full Day of Events
Sunday June
20K Solo Run, 20K two-person relay, 20K Solo Mountain Bike, 40K Duo - Run/Bike,
20K Trek-Walk, Over the Top - 1K and .5K Kids Run and 1K Kids Bike
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JULY
FOOD BANK DUCK RACE
July 1
Civic Centre Arena Parking Lot - Mark Creek
11:30 - 12:30 BBQ
12:30 Ducks in water (*If creek is too high then ducks will not race)
1:00 pm Winners declared by Ducks or by *Draw
CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS
JULY 1
1:00 pmto 3:30 pm in the Platzl
Free Entertainment
Cake is served at 3:15 pm
Sponsored by Kimberley & District Chamber of Commerce and Heritage Canada
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KIOTAC - JULY 9-14
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!
Website: www.kiotac.ca
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KIMBERLEY SUMMER THEATRE - July 12-August
Live theatre Tuesday to Saturday at Centre 64
8:00 pm
Adults $22, Children 12 and under $15
Tickets at Black Bear Books & Video in Kimberley and Lotus Books in Cranbrook
New! Platzl Revue - Exciting new noon-hour show in the Platzl
www.kimberleysummertheatre.com
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JULYFEST - JULY 20-22, 2012
Kimberley's JulyFest is one of Kimberley's biggest summer events.
Julyfest features a vast array of fun and entertaining events and activities:
Sports Tournaments
The Canadian Bocce Championships
40th Annual Julyfest Homecoming Parade - 10:30 am Saturday July 16
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.
Sponsored by Kimberley Chamber of Commerce, OKKO Communities, City of Kimberley, David Bellm & Co insurance, Mountain Spirit Resort & Spa
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AUGUST
KOOTENAY MUSIC FESTIVAL
AUGUST 5 (to be confirmed)
A Rock Band Extravaganza!! Rock to the best of Kootenay Bands at this all new event.
More details tba
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STAGEWORKS THEATRE COMPANY - FESTIVAL OF ONE ACT PLAYS
August
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ARTS on the EDGE - FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
AUGUST 11
The festival features art exhibits, Plein Air Painting event, performing artists, food & wine, and lots of fun festivities. Afternoon concerts, Food & Artisan Booths at Coronation Park - Admission $5.00 Adults $2.00 children. Gallery exhibit, plays and entertainment at Centre 64. Friday Evening Arts Gala at Centre 64 ($10 adults only)
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SEPTEMBER
KIMBERLEY COMMUNITY FALL FAIR
SEPTEMBER 29 & 30
Marysville Arena is the home of our annual Fall Fair.
Booths & Exhibits, Kiddies Korner, Food Booths, Refreshments, Something for Everyone!
Saturday September 24 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday September 25 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
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OCTOBER
OFF CENTRE PLAYERS PRESENTS:"Clue"
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ROTARY RIBS & ROCK 'N ROLL
OCTOBER
Tickets $35 at Kimberley Chamber or from any Rotarian
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NOVEMBER
PLATZL HOLIDAY LIGHT UP
NOVEMBER 17, 2012
A Kimberley tradition and a great way to kick off the holiday shopping season!
6:00 PM - A Carol Sing Along with Kimberley Community Choir
6:30 pm - Santa arrives to light up the Platzl Free Photos with Santa courtesy Kimberley & District Chamber of Commerce.
Bring a donation for the Food Bank
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