Special Events

Canada DayFernie's list of special events is impressive by any standard. Check out Tourism Fernie for a full list of events.

Events on City Property Require a Permit

If you are planning a Special Event that requires use of City facilities, including parks, sidewalks or streets, please submit a Special Events Application form to recreation@fernie.ca.  

Special Events Guide
Indoor Facility Rental Guide
Outdoor Facility Rental Guide 
Highway 3 Sign Advertising Request
Outdoor Festival Equipment Rentals

Event Application Deadlines

Event Type

Event Date                          

Application Deadline

Community Events (or larger scale events): 
Festivals, concerts, parades, events open to the public

May be booked up to three years in advance 
May 1 - October 31


November 1 - April 30
December 1 of the previous year

July 5 of the previous year
Private Event (or small scale):
Weddings, private functions, events not open to the public

May be booked up to one year in advance 
Year Round 60 days prior to the event date

Annual Recurring Event
Annual event of any type, with no significant 
changes from the previous year


May be booked up to three years in advance

Year Round 6 months prior to event date

A completed application must be submitted to secure an event date and facility.