2024 Events
Festivals, Markets & Celebrations!
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Kootenay Children's Festival
May 10-11
Cranbrook Arts is excited to be back for Children's Festival 2024!
Friday 3:15 - 4:15, Toddler Art Activity
Saturday 10:00 - 3:00, Information tent, Free Button Making and a Community Coloring Banner!
Looking for a Way to Participate?
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Consider Volunteering at the Cranbrook Arts' Tent! Choose from helping with Set-up and Tear-down, hosting, and facilitating Art Activities. We have a ton of fun, and snacks ;)
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Kootenay Home Ed Conference
Sat May 25
9:30 - 4:30
At the Cranbrook History Museum
Cranbrook Arts will be participating with an information table and a fun art activity!
Spirit of the Rockies
Friday June 15
11-4:30
17 Ave S between 2 St N and 1 St S
The Spirit of the Rockies festival is Cranbrook’s longest running community festival, and is organized by a non-profit, volunteer organization. The goal of the festival is to provide a primarily free city-wide celebration for residents, visitors, and businesses to come together and enjoy.
The festival is a three-day event featuring a variety of activities and events, including a parade, food park, market and art exhibit, pancake breakfasts, BBQs, beer gardens, live music, demonstrations, a 40+ team softball tournament, a youth soccer tournament, a car show, and many others.
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Blooms & Brushes
Thursday June 20
4-6pm
located at the Eric Mackinnon Park on 18th Ave N
Cranbrook Arts is partnering up with Community Connections for a free outdoor art event at the Public Produce Garden!
We will be painting ceramic flowers to create a permanent art installation on the garden fence.
Where's Ed? Scavenger Hunt
In Partnership with
Cranbrook Tourism
Sneak Peek
July 16 - 26
Cranbrook Visitor Information Centre
800C Baker St, Cranbrook
Scavenger Hunt
Aug 1 - Sept 2
Throughout Cranbrook
The first-ever "Where is Ed?" Scavenger Hunt runs from August 1 to September 2, bringing together Cranbrook Tourism and Cranbrook Arts to celebrate creativity and community spirit. We've hidden 14 unique pieces of art around Cranbrook and the surrounding area, and it's up to you to find them. Whether you're a local or just visiting, this is your chance to explore Cranbrook in a whole new way.
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As you embark on this art-filled adventure, keep an eye out for the hidden pieces and use the hints provided below to track them down. When you find a piece, scan the QR code on the card and take a selfie with the artwork to enter the prize draw. You can enter once per piece, giving you up to 14 chances to win one of three prizes:
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A CBK sweater donated by Cranbrook Tourism
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A $20 gift card to Max's Place with a bag of Kicking Horse Coffee donated by Max’s Place
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Bowling for four donated by Encore Brewing Co.
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Grab your friends, family, or go solo and start your search for "Ed." It's a perfect way to enjoy the outdoors, explore new places, discover local art, and have a blast while doing it. Get ready to explore, snap selfies, and win some great prizes along the way.
Columbia Basin Culture Tour
Aug 10 & 11
10:00 - 5:00
Sat Aug 10 - Free Art & Pottery Workshops
In the Art Studio
10:00 - 1:00 Mixed Media Collage Painting with Laura Leeder
*Must Pre Register
Drop In 2:00 - 5:00 Lantern Making
with Sioux Browning & Louise Rusch
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2:00 - 5:00 Bamboo Lanterns
*Must Pre Register
In the Pottery Studio
Drop In 10:00 - 1:00 Ceramic Flowers with Karen Diebert
Drop In 2:00 - 5:00 Pinch Pots
with Colleen Routley
Sat, Aug 10CranbrookAug 10, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Cranbrook, 1401 5 St N, Cranbrook, BC V1C 3M3, Canada
Sat, Aug 10CranbrookAug 10, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Cranbrook, 1401 5 St N, Cranbrook, BC V1C 3M3, Canada
Sun Aug 11 - Summer Art Market & Art in the Park
10:00 - 2:00 Summer Art Market. Find the perfect piece of art, meet local artisans.
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2:00 - 5:00 Join Mo in the Community Garden at Eric McKinnon Park for mindful creative time.
10:00 - 5:00 Enjoy our Gallery featuring Erica Konrad: Everything Became Beautiful. Explore our Gallery Shop & Take a Facility Tour
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10:00 - 5:00 Members Open Studio in the Pottery. Enjoy seeing our members in action creating ceramic art.
Cranbrook Arts at Ed Fest
Fri Sept 6
4:00 - 10:00
Sat Sept 7
10:00 - 5:00
Ed Fest Arts & Music Festival is a two-day free to attend celebration of creativity and expression held at Rotary Park on September 6th and 7th, offering an unforgettable experience for attendees of all ages.
The festival boasts a dynamic lineup, including performances by Leonard Sumner, Souls in Rhythm, Derina Harvey Band, and Tonye Aganaba. In addition to musical acts, there will be circus performers, interactive art installations, and a mesmerizing lantern parade. Did we mention food trucks and beer?
The festival features workshops and an art competition organized by Cranbrook Arts. An artisan market, in collaboration with the Cranbrook Farmer’s Market, will offer local crafts and goods, providing a perfect spot to discover unique items and support local artisans.
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This year’s festival embraces the whimsical history of Ed the elephant, who famously escaped from a traveling circus in Cranbrook nearly a century ago. Festivities will include a downtown “stampede” with a large puppet of Ed, and attendees are encouraged to wear carnival-themed costumes to join in the fun.
The community showcase stage will highlight local talent in dance, music, and other performing arts, showcasing the rich cultural fabric of Cranbrook. Whether you are an art enthusiast, a music lover, or simply looking for a family-friendly event, Ed Fest 2024 promises something for everyone.
hu sukiǂq̓ukni kin wakiǂ Ktunaxa ʔamakʔis
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We would like to acknowledge that Cranbrook Arts operates in the homelands of the Ktunaxa Nation, and express our deep gratitude for this privilege.
