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New Year’s winter Ice Carnival |
January 1st |
Experience new year’s Day at a winter wonderland as Twin Rinks Arena is magically transformed into an old-fashioned skating pond, complete with Christmas trees, snow island, and a Santa sleigh. District of Chilliwack Parks & Rec. Dept Phone 795-8443 |
Fraser Valley Music Festival |
late Feb |
Competitions of dance (ballet, jazz tap, solos, duets, trios) school bands from hope to Abbotsford) instruments (organs, guitars, woodwinds, brass and more); choral and vocal (sols, duets) and speech arts (public speaking competitions). At various locations throughout Chilliwack, sponsored by Chilliwack Lions Club. Contact J.A. "Jonsie" Jones Phone 792-4292.
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BC Horse Trials |
early April |
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Chilliwack Pow Wow |
mid April |
The Chilliwack Pow Wow is a family event that attracts over 700 dancers, drummers, and singers. Champion dancers travel from Washington, Montana, Alberta and Saskatchewan. See everything from beadwork and First Nation clothing to lamps Ag-Rec Centre Sto:lo Nation Phone: 858-0662
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Easter Sunday at Minter Gardens |
late April |
Outdoor sunrise church service, free to everyone. Fabulous Easter brunch "Blossom" the Easter skunk will hand out Easter treats. Minter Gardens Phone: 794-7191 |
Chilliwack Dixieland Jazz Festival |
end April |
At the Exhibition Grounds. Contact: Jazz Office 795-3600 |
Canyon Appreciation Day |
early May |
Everyone rides for free and receives a free season pass at Hell's Gate Airtram (604) 867-9277
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Dixieland Jazz Festival
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early May |
Dixieland Jazz at its best, very popular and fun event at the largest one-site jazz festival in Canada. Chilliwack Exhibition Grounds (604) 795-3600 |
Chuck wagon & Chariot Races |
early May |
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Buds 'n Bloom Plant and Plant Show |
late May |
Booths feature everything avid gardeners dream of: indoor and outdoor plants, garden accessories; arts and crafts for the garden; services and many other surprises. Harrison Hot Springs Festival Society (604) 796-3664 |
Ryder Lake Ramble |
end May |
Explore the farms, gardens, woodland trails, and scenic wonders of Ryder Lake Refreshments available at Ryder Lake Hall. Contact Lee Larkin 858-5141:
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Cultus Lake Indian Festival |
early June |
Two days of canoe races, native arts and crafts and concessions. Admission will be charged. Cultus Lake, Marry Malloway (604) 824-0826: |
Yarrow Days |
early June |
Saturday features a parade and other family fun activities and Sunday features a breakfast in Yarrow Community Hall (in Yarrow Central Park ) and a church service at a location to be announced. (604) 823-6008.
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Chilliwack Classic Raft Race |
June 20th |
Race on the Chilliwack River. Fun for fit, enthusiastic rafters. 50% of registration fees donated to Chilliwack General Hospital and Canada’s Olympic Kayak Team. organized by Chilliwack River Rafting Adventures. contact Russ Brown 1-800-410-7238. |
Canada Day Celebrations |
July 1 |
Activities for young and old from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, followed by a spectacular fireworks display. Chillwack’s largest single day cultural event. Chilliwack Exhibition Grounds, Chilliwack Community Arts council (604) 792-2069. |
Krafty Raft Race |
July |
Cultus Lake |
Music & More Concert Series |
July & August |
Music and more activities are offered every Wednesday in July and August from 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm and in the Evenings from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Programs include quality concerts and activities designed for all ages. At Salish Park, next to Chilliwack Library. |
Chilliwack Corn Maze |
end July – mid October |
Experience the ultimate challenge and learn about Chilliwack’s most famous crop. You’ll experience six acres of good farming fun as you try to find the one and only exit. Open Tuesday to Saturday 11:00 am – 9:00 am, across from Chilliwack G&CC (823-4904 or 823-2435). |
Annual Threshing Bee |
end July 31 |
Steam and gas-powered tractors and engines, threshing, tractor pull, daily parade of equipment, flea market, various displays and demonstrations, kiddies tractor pull and candy scramble, wagon rides. Sunday morning service. Saturday evening auction, and much more. Chilliwack Antique Powerland Atchelitz Threshermen’s Association (604) 858-2119. |
A Taste of B.C. |
mid August |
Taste and purchase the best of BC: wines, dairy products, specialty meats, crafts, and nursery products. Minter Gardens, the Fraser Valley Farm Direct marketing Association and the BC Ministry of Agriculture join forces to produce and world-class event. 794-7191. |
Chilliwack Country Music Festival |
August |
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Chilliwack AntiqueThreshing Bee |
August |
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Chilliwack Exhibition |
mid August |
The fair features all types of livestock and horticultural exhibits, including 4-H competitions. A rodeo and talent search rounds out the entertainment part of the fair. Chilliwack Exhibition Grounds Chilliwack & District Agricultural Society Phone 792-2851.
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Pacific International Street Rodders Meet |
August 19 – 22 |
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Chilliwack Flight Fest |
August (end) |
Start the morning with a pancake breakfast, followed by a full day of flying, performances and ground activities at the Airport, FREE fun for the whole family, with top name performers. |
Bluegrass Festival |
early Sept |
Discover the roots of country music at this well-established Labour Day weekend festival. There are activities for all age groups, from hayrides to competitions and workshops. Don’t miss the corn shuckin’ contests and the free nightly corn roasts. Chilliwack Antique Powerland Chilliwack Community Arts Council (604) 792-2069.
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Country Harvest Festival |
late Sept |
The Downtown Chilliwack BIA merchants invite everyone to check out this day of family fun, including bed races; server races: Fraser Amusements (swing chairs, carousel, mini-ferris wheel, etc); petting zoo; face painting; clowns – all kinds of activities for kids of all ages (792-4576.). |
Catt Fund Tournament |
late November |
The Chilliwack Athletes for Turkeys and Toys Fund, sponsored by the Chilliwack Mt. Cheam Rotary Club, raises funds for turkeys and toys for Chilliwack Community Services as Christmas. Ag-Rec Centre contact Ana Macedo Phone 795-5711. |
Chilliwack Christmas Craft Market |
late November – end December |
One of the finest juried craft markets in the valley, with daily entertainment and food concessions added to crafts sales. The festive atmospheres launches the Christmas spirit. At the Ag-Rec Centre organized by Chilliwack Community Arts Council 792-2069 |
Festival of Trees |
early Dec |
An annual celebration with a variety of public concerts and musical events, including carol singing and a large scale Advent concert. Beautifully decorated Christmas trees around Chilliwack are display as part of this festival. Chilliwack Academy of Music (792-0790).
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Gas Engine Show |
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Demonstrations of antique farm machinery and old time farming fun at Chilliwack Antique Powerland (858-2119) |
International Dew Worm Races |
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Family fun all day with sack races, tug-0-war, concession and Dew Worm Races. The worms are tickled with a brush to make them go. Ryder Lake Community Hall 858-3147. |
Street Rod Meet |
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The Pacific International Street Rod Association hosts this show of pre 1958 Vintage Streeet rods. The public is welcome to the Chilliwack Exhibition Grounds between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Admission will be charged (792-4018). |
Season of Lights |
throughout Dec |
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Pee Wee Hockey Jamboree |
end December |
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