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MAY 17-20, 2024

Creston, British Columbia

Blossom Festival Events

  • Midway Carnival
    Midway Carnival
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, May 17
    Millennium Park, Creston, BC
    May 17, 2024, 3:00 p.m. – 11:50 p.m.
    Millennium Park, Creston, BC, 215 16 Ave S, Creston, BC V0B 1G0, Canada
    May 17, 2024, 3:00 p.m. – 11:50 p.m.
    Millennium Park, Creston, BC, 215 16 Ave S, Creston, BC V0B 1G0, Canada
    Midway carnival rides from Shooting Star Amusements are always a Blossom Fest highlight! Stop by Millennium Park for some cotton candy, and ride all your favourite rides like the ferris wheel or the Zipper.
  • May 17, 18, and 19: All Around Horse Competition/Gymkhana/Obstacle Race (FREE)
    May 17, 18, and 19: All Around Horse Competition/Gymkhana/Obstacle Race (FREE)
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, May 17
    Creston Flats Stables
    May 17, 2024, 6:00 p.m. PDT – May 20, 2024, 6:00 p.m. PDT
    Creston Flats Stables, 633 Indian Rd, Creston, BC V0B 1G8, Canada
    May 17, 2024, 6:00 p.m. PDT – May 20, 2024, 6:00 p.m. PDT
    Creston Flats Stables, 633 Indian Rd, Creston, BC V0B 1G8, Canada
    FREE to spectators! Concession on site and full schedule of events is below.
  • Opening Ceremonies and 100 Years of Music
    Opening Ceremonies and 100 Years of Music
    Fri, May 17
    Kootenay River Secondary School Theatre
    May 17, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
    Kootenay River Secondary School Theatre, 223 18 Ave S, Creston, BC V0B 1G5, Canada
    May 17, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
    Kootenay River Secondary School Theatre, 223 18 Ave S, Creston, BC V0B 1G5, Canada
    The Creston Valley Blossom Festival Opening Ceremonies includes the live concert "100 Years of Music" as Creston celebrates its centennial, and the Adult and Junior Citizen of the Year Presentations. Tickets: $25, available at the link below or purchase physical tickets with cash (available soon).
  • Creston Lions Pancake Breakfast
    Creston Lions Pancake Breakfast
    Sat, May 18
    Beside the Canyon St. 7-11, Creston, BC
    May 18, 2024, 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    Beside the Canyon St. 7-11, Creston, BC, 1608 Canyon St, Creston, BC V0B 1G5, Canada
    May 18, 2024, 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    Beside the Canyon St. 7-11, Creston, BC, 1608 Canyon St, Creston, BC V0B 1G5, Canada
  • Farmers’ Market
    Farmers’ Market
    Sat, May 18
    Market Park beside Visitor Centre
    May 18, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT
    Market Park beside Visitor Centre, 121 Northwest Blvd, Creston, BC V0B 1G0, Canada
    May 18, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT
    Market Park beside Visitor Centre, 121 Northwest Blvd, Creston, BC V0B 1G0, Canada
    Creston Valley Farmers’ Market offers a diverse array of fresh, seasonal produce; handcrafted goods; and culinary delights. Please see www.cvfac.ca/farmersmarket/ for more information or to fill out a vendor application.
  • 11th Avenue Street Fair
    11th Avenue Street Fair
    Sat, May 18
    Spirit Square, 11th Ave & Canyon St
    May 18, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. PDT
    Spirit Square, 11th Ave & Canyon St, 1030 BC-3, Creston, BC V0B 1G0, Canada
    May 18, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. PDT
    Spirit Square, 11th Ave & Canyon St, 1030 BC-3, Creston, BC V0B 1G0, Canada
  • Parade
    Parade
    Sat, May 18
    Kootenay River Secondary School
    May 18, 2024, 11:00 a.m. PDT
    Kootenay River Secondary School, 223 18 Ave S, Creston, BC V0B 1G5, Canada
    May 18, 2024, 11:00 a.m. PDT
    Kootenay River Secondary School, 223 18 Ave S, Creston, BC V0B 1G5, Canada
  • Yaqan Nukiy Traditional Pow Wow
    Yaqan Nukiy Traditional Pow Wow
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 18
    830 Simon Road, Creston
    May 18, 2024, 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. PDT
    830 Simon Road, Creston, Simon Rd, Central Kootenay, BC V0B, Canada
    May 18, 2024, 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. PDT
    830 Simon Road, Creston, Simon Rd, Central Kootenay, BC V0B, Canada
    The Lower Kootenay Band, locally known as Yaqan Nukiy, were the original inhabitants of the Lower Kootenay area (Please see 'https://lowerkootenay.com/our-community/' for more information). The community hosts the annual Yaqan Nukiy Traditional Pow Wow during the Creston Blossom Festival.
  • BC/DC Concert and Beer Garden 19+
    BC/DC Concert and Beer Garden 19+
    Sat, May 18
    Creston and District Community Complex
    May 18, 2024, 7:00 p.m. PDT
    Creston and District Community Complex, 312 19 Ave N, Creston, BC V0B 1G5, Canada
    May 18, 2024, 7:00 p.m. PDT
    Creston and District Community Complex, 312 19 Ave N, Creston, BC V0B 1G5, Canada
    BC/DC is the OFFICIAL AC/DC tribute band! . See link below to purchase tickets online and physical tickets can also be purchased with cash at Fly in the Fibre or Sunshine 'N' Gelato--buy before *April 15* for Early Bird pricing. More details on refreshments and door times below.
  • Drag Races
    Drag Races
    Sun, May 19
    Creston Valley Regional Airport
    May 19, 2024, 8:00 a.m. PDT
    Creston Valley Regional Airport , 1993D Airport Road, Creston, BC V0B 1G2, Canada
    May 19, 2024, 8:00 a.m. PDT
    Creston Valley Regional Airport , 1993D Airport Road, Creston, BC V0B 1G2, Canada
  • Sun, May 19
    Canyon Park
    May 19, 2024, 8:00 a.m. PDT
    Canyon Park, 4725 Samuelson Rd, Canyon, BC V0B 1C1, Canada
    May 19, 2024, 8:00 a.m. PDT
    Canyon Park, 4725 Samuelson Rd, Canyon, BC V0B 1C1, Canada
    9:00am start (8:00 am for walkers)
  • Blossom Luncheon (FREE)
    Blossom Luncheon (FREE)
    Sun, May 19
    Royal Canadian Legion Hall
    May 19, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. PDT
    Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 137 11 Ave N, Creston, BC V0B 1G0, Canada
    May 19, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. PDT
    Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 137 11 Ave N, Creston, BC V0B 1G0, Canada
  • CONTESTANTS WANTED! Wagsworth Small Dog Show
    CONTESTANTS WANTED! Wagsworth Small Dog Show
    Sun, May 19
    Kootenay River Theatre
    May 19, 2024, 2:00 p.m. PDT
    Kootenay River Theatre, 223 18 Ave S, Creston, BC V0B 1G0, Canada
    May 19, 2024, 2:00 p.m. PDT
    Kootenay River Theatre, 223 18 Ave S, Creston, BC V0B 1G0, Canada
    Prizes for Best Tail Wag, Best Talent, Best Costume and much more! The small dogs in this show will be 30lbs or less and 22 inches at the shoulder or less. Registration opens March 29, with forms available at Hound 'N' Mouser. See you there!
  • Sunday Family Movie Matinee (FREE)
    Sunday Family Movie Matinee (FREE)
    Sun, May 19
    The Tivoli Theatre
    May 19, 2024, 2:00 p.m. PDT
    The Tivoli Theatre, 1411 Canyon St, Creston, BC V0B 1G0, Canada
    May 19, 2024, 2:00 p.m. PDT
    The Tivoli Theatre, 1411 Canyon St, Creston, BC V0B 1G0, Canada
    Established 1938, the art deco-style Tivoli Theatre is offering a free movie matinee! Check Tivoli Theatre's Facebook group closer to the date for family movie title.
  • Children’s Parade and Kidapalooza!
    Children’s Parade and Kidapalooza!
    Mon, May 20
    Millennium Park to Centennial Park
    May 20, 2024, 11:00 a.m. PDT
    Millennium Park to Centennial Park, 215 16 Ave S, Creston, BC V0B 1G0, Canada
    May 20, 2024, 11:00 a.m. PDT
    Millennium Park to Centennial Park, 215 16 Ave S, Creston, BC V0B 1G0, Canada
    ALL CHILDREN welcome in the Children’s Parade! Start from Millennium Park, end at Centennial Park. Costumes and parents also welcome! All paraders get a FREE hot dog and drink at the Picnic.
  • SD8 Youth Pow Wow
    SD8 Youth Pow Wow
    Date and time is TBD
    Creston and District Community Complex
    Date and time is TBD
    Creston and District Community Complex, 312 19 Ave N, Creston, BC V0B 1G5, Canada
    Date and time is TBD
    Creston and District Community Complex, 312 19 Ave N, Creston, BC V0B 1G5, Canada
    The 10th Annual SD8 Youth Pow Wow will be taking place on Friday May 17th, 2024 at the Creston and District Community Complex! Stay tuned for more information as the planning progresses. When: Friday May 17th, 2024 Time: TBD
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