Events & Festivals
Spring Events
Easter Eggcitement
Kamloops Spring Home Show
Kamloops Spring Artisan & Lifestyle Market
Kamloops Farmers Market
The Badlands 3D Archery Shoot
Boogie the Bridge
Westsyde Community Market
Kamloops Wednesday Farmers Market
Downtown Kamloops Springfest
Kamloops Wine Festival
Hoops in the Loops
Sunday Market Days
Kamloops Summer Ukulele Festival
Summer Events
Ḱwséltkten Farmers and Artisan Market
Kamloopa Powwow
Music in the Park
Art in the Park on Canada Day
Kamloops Trail Festival
Kamloops Highland Games
Overlanders Day
Kamloops International Busker's Festival
Ribfest/Hot Nite in the City
Kamloops Dragon Boat Festival
Kamloops Pride Week
Peaks Pedal Fest
Tapestry Festival
Culture Days
Canadian Enduro League
Oktoberfest at Harper Mountain
Fall Events
Kamloops FireFit Championship
Indigenous Film Festival
Sun Peaks Fall Festival
Brewloops
Kamloops Fall Home Show
Santa Claus Parade
TRU Winter Fest
NSBIA Christmas Community Celebration
Wildlights
Sun Peaks Holiday Kick-Off
Winter Events
YKA Hot Chocolate Festival
Snowy Paws
Family Day Festival
Kamloops Festival of the Performing Arts
Kamloops/Shuswap Winter Glow Stick Party
Kamloops Film Festival
Kamloops Spring Farmers Market
Frequently Asked Questions
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Kamloops hosts a variety of annual festivals that cater to diverse interests:
Kamloops International Buskers Festival: Held in Riverside Park, this family-oriented, free festival features professional street performers from around the world.
Kamloops Film Festival: Since 1997, this festival has showcased international films at the Paramount Theatre for ten days in March.
Kamloops Wine Festival: An annual fundraiser for the Kamloops Art Gallery, celebrating local and international wines.
Hot Nite in the City Show 'n' Shine: A weekend-long event every August downtown, showcasing street rods, customs, American muscle cars, and more.
Kamloops Rotary Ribfest: Western Canada's largest rib festival, held every August at Riverside Park, featuring ribbers from across North America.
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Several resources provide detailed event listings:
City of Kamloops Events Calendar: Lists city-hosted events, public engagements, and recreational programs.
Downtown Kamloops Events: Focuses on events happening in the downtown area, including markets, festivals, and cultural happenings.
KamloopsBCNow Events Calendar: Provides information on various fairs and community markets.
Eventbrite Kamloops: Features a variety of local events, including concerts and music festivals.
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Kamloops, known as the Tournament Capital of Canada, hosts various sporting events:
River Beaver Classic: An annual mountain biking festival in April, with proceeds supporting local trail maintenance.
Kamloops Marathon: An annual event featuring various race categories, attracting runners from across the region.
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Families can enjoy numerous events throughout the year:
Kamloops International Buskers Festival: A free, family-oriented festival with performances suitable for all ages.
Family Day Festival: Held annually in February, offering various activities for families to enjoy together.
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Yes, the Interior Wellness Festival, held since 2008, promotes healthy living through workshops with yogis, authors, and business experts.
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Yes, food and drink enthusiasts can look forward to:
Brewloops: A non-profit beer, food, and bike festival celebrating Kamloops culture with block parties throughout the year.
Kamloops Wine Festival: An annual event celebrating wines, benefiting the Kamloops Art Gallery.