ANNUAL EVENTS
Valemount hosts a variety of exciting events and festivals throughout the year. From cultural celebrations to outdoor adventures, there’s something for everyone. Check out our featured annual events and keep an eye on the events calendar below for the latest updates and details about these and more!
Join in on the fun at the annual WinterFest Celebration! We are changing it up this year and moving to later in 2026 with more action, fun and excitement! To get involved and be part of the adventure, contact Executive Director Marcie Down at marketing@visitvalemount.ca
WINTER FEST 2026
CHINOOK SALMON RELEASE
June
VALEMOUNT SPRING BIKE FEST
June
CANADA DAY
July 1
VALEMOUNT LIGHT UP
December 2026
INFINITY GINGERBREAD COMPETITION
December 2026
vALEfest 2026
September 12 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
🎉 Get hyped for vALEfest 2026 — the ultimate mountain mash-up of bold flavours, craft beer, lively music, and good vibes.
TICKET SALES COMING SOON
🎶 Featuring live music
🍻 Local eats + BC brews
🚵♀️ Bonus: It’s Bike Fest weekend too!
📅 Join us Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Canoe Mountain Rodeo Grounds to dance, sip, savour, or send it on the trails — this is the party of the season.
Tickets will be available online soon!
Special thanks to all our 2025 sponsors. Would you like to sponsor vALEFest 2026, volunteer or be a vendor?
Contact marketing@visitvalemount.ca
Shuttles Going to Canoe Mountain Rodeo Grounds
➡️First Departure: TBA
➡️Last Pick-Up to Event: TBA
Shuttles Leaving Canoe Mountain Rodeo Grounds TBC
➡️Continuous routes from festival to locations TBA
There will be shuttles and buses.
Stay tuned for updates!
Designated Drivers:
Parking is available at the Canoe Mountain Rodeo Grounds (for designated drivers).
Vendors & Tickets
– Market Vendors:
– Craft Beer Tasting Tickets: On site, Cash/Card
– Food Vendors: On site, Cash/Card
🎟️ What’s included with my event ticket?
– Entrance to vALEfest2026
– A SWAG item
– Shuttle/bus transportation to and from the event
– Live music
📩 Questions
Email: marketing@visitvalemount.ca (questions answered Mon–Fri, 8:30 am–4:30 pm)
See you at vALEfest 2025 — Where good times flow. 🍻
All ages welcome.
This is going to be an epic weekend with races at the Rocky Mountain Speedway, and Bike Fest.
Looking for accommodations for the weekend? Check out our website for all the options, or download the app. Link is in the footer of the website.
*Please do not bring your pets, and no outside alcoholic beverages. Thank you.
Special thanks to our volunteers, staff, vALEfest Team, and you!
