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Summer is on the horizon, bringing with it sun-drenched days spent beachside, laughs shared on patios, and warm, breezy nights. And along with the change of seasons comes an incredible variety of fun and festive summer events here in the Harrison River Valley. Read on and prepare to fill your calendar with engaging and fun events – from cultural celebrations, to spirited live music, to summer markets, and everything in between!
THE “MAIN” EVENTS
Don’t miss out on these beloved, long-running events! Click on each photo for detailed information on each event.
JUNE 22-23
SASQUATCH DAYS
Join us for the 12th Annual Sasquatch Days, co-hosted by the Village of Harrison Hot Springs and the Nation of Sts’ailes. Learn about Sts’ailes culture and traditions in this beautiful location on the shores of Harrison Lake. We are proud to endorse this event with the support of the Harrison Festival Society and many hardworking volunteers. Click on the image (right) to learn more!
JULY 1
CANADA DAY IN HARRISON HOT SPRINGS
Our theme is “Celebrating Canada’s Diversity”. Activities include a pancake breakfast, pet parade, opening ceremonies, live music, children’s activities, main parade and Memorial Light Parade on the waterfront. Click on the image (right) to get more information and the schedule of events!
JULY 1
KENT CANADA DAY RODEO
Come out to Agassiz’s Pioneer Park to celebrate Canada Day Rodeo-Style! Enjoy a pancake breakfast, dance to live music, test your grip on the bucking mechanical bull, take a free swim at the Ferny Coombe Pool, and have a slice of birthday cake. Click on the image to get full details.
JULY 12-21
HARRISON FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Join us for the 45th annual festival, featuring an incredible variety of international live music, as well as a waterfront artisan market, morning yoga on the beach, and an art exhibit at the Ranger Station Art Gallery. Find full details and the festival schedule by clicking the image!
SEPTEMBER 2-3
BANDS ON THE BEACH
The 15th annual Bands on the Beach brings the best local musicians in the Fraser Valley to the lakefront in Harrison Hot Springs. Join us as we wrap up summer with two days of gorgeous lakeside views and lively music. Click on image to learn more!
SUMMER HARVEST SERIES
The Summer Harvest Series is a tribute to its predecessor, the Agassiz Farms Cycle Tour. While the event format has changed, the spirit of promoting farm-to-table experiences lives on! We invite you to enjoy the taste of the Harrison River Valley all summer long at our Circle Farm Tour locations; and take part in these Summer Harvest Series events. Click on the photos to learn more about each event!
THE FARM HOUSE NATURAL CHEESES
EARTHWISE SOCIETY AGASSIZ
FRASER RIVER LODGE
CREEKSIDE CHEESE + CREAMERY
FARMERS MARKETS – ALL SUMMER LONG!
For farm-fresh produce, delicious baking, eggs, dairy products, plants, and a huge variety of hand-crafted and artisanal goods, visit the Agassiz Farm Fresh Market (opening date TBA), and the Deroche Farmers Market (opens Saturday, June 15). Click each image to learn more!
AGASSIZ FARM FRESH MARKET
OTHER SUMMER FUN!
Did you know that Agassiz Speedway holds races every Saturday throughout the summer, and Kilby Historic Site is jam-packed with events and programs all season long? Plus, we’re very excited to welcome the Harrison Dragon Boat Festival back to Harrison Lake on July 27. Click each image to find full details!
For even more summer events in the Harrison River Valley, click here. Check back often as new events are added regularly!
Don’t forget to tag us on social media @tourismharrison and #HarrisonRiverValley – we love to see you enjoying our events and activities! Be sure to stop by and visit us at our new Visitor Information Centre and Sasquatch Museum at 499 Hot Springs Road.
