Events

It’s time to celebrate the businesses, organizations and individuals who help make Kimberley such an incredible place to live, work and do business!

The Kimberley & District Chamber of Commerce Better Business & Community Awards are happening this November, bringing our community together to recognize the people and businesses making a difference.
This year’s awards will feature a wide variety of categories, celebrating everything from local entrepreneurs and creatives to established businesses and outstanding community contributors. Categories include Business of the Year, Coffee Shop of the Year, Photographer of the Year, the Stan Salikin Award, and many more.
✨ Sponsorship Opportunities Available
We are currently looking for Title and Award Sponsors to help us make this year’s celebration one to remember.
Sponsoring an award is a great opportunity to support Kimberley’s business community while aligning your business or organization with an award that is meaningful to you.

Interested in becoming a sponsor?
📧 manager@kimberleychamber.com
Stay tuned! We’ll be sharing more information about the awards, categories, nominations and this year’s event very soon.

Celebrating our businesses. Honouring our community.

Join the Kimberley & District Chamber of Commerce for the 2nd Annual Clock Talk Summit as we bring together the findings from our Business Retention & Expansion Survey.

This collaborative event will highlight key insights gathered from our local business community and share how the results will help shape future funding opportunities, guide decision-making, and spark projects that strengthen Kimberley's economy.

Together, we'll turn ideas into action and continue building a thriving business community.

📍 Location: Kimberley Conference Centre
🗓 Date: Tuesday, October 27th, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Whether you're a business owner, community partner, or resident interested in Kimberley's future, we encourage you to join the conversation.

One of Kimberley’s favourite holiday traditions is back! Join the Kimberley & District Chamber of Commerce for an evening of festive fun as we officially light up the Platzl for the holiday season.

📅 Friday, November 13, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Kimberley Platzl

Bring your family and friends downtown and enjoy an evening filled with holiday cheer.
🎄 Gather for the countdown as we turn on the Platzl lights
🎅 Get your pictures taken with Santa Claus
💚 Hang out with the Grinch
🙌 Visit with Happy Hans
☕ Warm up with delicious hot chocolate
✨ Enjoy the magic of the Platzl during the holiday season

Make an evening of it! Visit our local shops, grab something to eat or drink, and enjoy everything downtown Kimberley has to offer while we celebrate the beginning of the holiday season together.

Save the date and join us as we light up Kimberley!

🎉 Happy Hans is having a birthday! 🎂
Come celebrate one of Kimberley’s most iconic characters with us!
📅 October 7
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Kimberley Visitor Centre
🎶 Live music from Happy Feelings — including the Alphorn!
🧁 Cupcakes from Grow
🎉 And, of course, a birthday celebration for Happy Hans!
Bring your family and friends, enjoy some live music, grab a cupcake and help us wish Happy Hans a very happy birthday.
We’d love to see the community come out and celebrate this little piece of Kimberley history with us! ❤️

Early bird tickets are on sale now!! If you're a food producer, processor or buyer, this is your invitation to join the conversation shaping the future of local food in the Columbia Basin.

The 2026 Basin Food & Buyers Expo is happening November 5-6 in Kimberley, BC, bringing together the people who grow, make, process, buy and champion local food for two days dedicated to the “Business of food: where ideas ferment”.

This year's event will feature:

🤝 Meaningful networking with producers, processors and buyers from across the region
🍽️ An incredible farm-to-table dinner at Kimberley's iconic The Old Bauernhaus Restaurant (only available with a ticket purchase, will not be sold separately)
📈 Practical business-focused sessions designed to help food businesses grow
🛒 Opportunities to connect directly with buyers and decision-makers
🥒 A celebration of food culture and innovation


Join us in Kimberley and be part of the conversations and opportunities helping shape the future of food in the Columbia Basin.

The Kimberley & District Chamber of Commerce's Shop Local Campaign returns October 1 through November 15, and we're excited to celebrate the incredible businesses that make our community thrive!

Here's how the campaign works:
🧾 Shop at businesses throughout Kimberley & District between October 1 and November 15.
📍 Drop your receipts off at the Visitor Information Centre or submit them online for your chance to win.

Last year, our community submitted more than 600 receipts, representing over $38,000 spent locally. Every dollar spent close to home helps strengthen our local economy and supports the businesses that make Kimberley & District such a special place.


Chamber Members: This is your time to shine!
As a Chamber member, you'll be among the first businesses featured throughout the Shop Local campaign.

Start preparing now by gathering:
📸 High-quality photos of your business, team, products, or services
✍️ A short business bio
✨ Recent accomplishments, exciting news, upcoming events, new products or services, anniversaries, awards, or anything you'd like the community to know.
Let's show residents and visitors why shopping local matters and celebrate everything our local businesses have to offer!

More details about the campaign, receipt submissions, and member features will be shared soon. Stay tuned!