The 2024 East Kootenay Performing Arts Festival is open to all residents and ages in the Kootenays. Golden to Creston, Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie, Kimberley and Cranbrook! Registration deadline is February 16th, register now and see the festive dates and lineup at https://www.ekperformingartsfestival.com/
Cranbrook History Centre, Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, BC V1C 4H9, Canada
SEE A SLOTH! Hug a boa constrictor. Pet a Wallaroo! See the world's largest porcupine! All this and more as the Wildlife Festival debuts in Cranbrook with a not to be missed event May 17 – 19!
Featuring Three Exhibits:
• Living Dragons – Explore the mythical world of dragons and learn about their reptilian connections.
• Welcome to the Jungle – Meet sloths, snakes, and other animals that inhabit the world's jungles.
• Diversity of living things – Learn the similarities and differences of different types of animals and meet wallabies, porcupines, snakes and more.
Two unique half-hour, hands-on educational programs:
• Welcome to the Jungle – Learn about jungle reptiles
• Warm-Blooded Creatures – Learn about sloths, ferrets, and other warm-blooded creatures.
Friday, May 17th -1:00 to 6:30 pm (General Admission) 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Adults Only)
Saturday, May 18th – 11:00 am to 6:00 pm (General Admission) 10:00 am to 11:00 am (Sensitivity hour)
Sunday, May 19th – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Western Financial Place, 2 Street North, Cranbrook, BC, Canada
The Spirit of the Rockies Society says it is growing this year’s festival with two nights of live music at Cranbrook’s Western Financial Place.
The lineup for Friday, June 14 is headlined by 2022 American Idol contestant Cameron Whitcomb, Canadian country star Julian Austin and the world-renowned Jess Moskaluke.
The Saturday, June 15 lineup boasts Flatline Phoenix, Men Without Hats, and Canadian rock legends Loverboy.
Tickets go on sale February 2 at the Cranbrook Bucks office or online, the festival is set for June 13-16.
3-Day Festival passes, VIP packages & single day tickets are on sale now for Rock the Kootenays 2024, presented by Fabrite, FR Rentals and 102.9 Rewind Radio, held at the Western Financial Place festival grounds Friday, August 9 to Sunday, August 11, 2024.
A limited number of tickets are available for the three-day pass for $450 plus taxes. If you have an existing three-day pass for the festival, you can upgrade to the VIP package by visiting the box office or calling 250-426-7328.
VIP packages include the pass and lanyard, 30-minute early access, VIP parking (one spot per two tickets), light catering, stand up tables, VIP washrooms, soft seating, and overnight chair storage.