Come join the fun at the Creston Valley Blossom Festival each May Long weekend! This family-friendly community celebration is the perfect way to welcome spring with a variety of activities and entertainment for all ages.

On Friday, kick off the festival with the the Opening Ceremonies Show. Saturday is packed with excitement, including the beloved Blossom Festival Parade, Creston Valley Farmers' Market, Lower Kootenay Band Pow Wow, and live music at various venues around town. On Sunday, catch the final performances of the Lower Kootenay Band Pow Wow, join the Kid's Parade, and cool off with a Free Swim at the Rec Centre. Don't miss out on this amazing community celebration! 

82nd BLOSSOM FESTIVAL – 2023 COMMUNITY EVENTS

(Subject to change) Posted Courtesy of the CV BLOSSOM FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION

Check out www.blossomfestival.ca or on Facebook: crestonvalleyblossomfestival, for further details

FRIDAY, May 19

LOCATION

TIME

Teen Art Walk

Window displays downtown

ALL DAY

*Artisans of Crawford Bay – welcome a visit

Crawford Bay (70 min. scenic drive)

ALL DAY

*C.V. Wildlife Centre – Trails Open

11km West of Creston off Highway 3

24 hrs/7 days/wk

*SD#8 Youth Pow Wow

Community Complex Arena

9:30 am to 2:15 pm

*Creston Museum

219 Devon St.

10:00 am to 3:30 pm

TEEN DANCE-MUSIC/DANCE/PRIZES-FREE

Millennium Park, 16th Ave. S.

6:30 pm to 10:30 pm

*Goat River Men’s Choir (soft rock) – FREE

Wild North Brewing Patio 125-16th Ave N.

6:30 pm

OPENING CEREMONIES – BRENT BUTT

CORNER GAS COMEDIAN

- Citizens of the Year Presentations

KRSS Theatre

(Tickets available at

Sunshine ‘N Gelato)

7:00 pm to 9:15 pm

*Music by Tantrum (19+)

1117B Canyon St. – Frisky Whisky

8:00 pm

SATURDAY, May 20

LOCATION

TIME

*Lions Breakfast ($5 kids-$8 adults)

Canyon St. (next to 7-11)

7:30 am to 11:00 am

*Artisans of Crawford Bay – welcome a visit

Crawford Bay (70 min. scenic drive)

ALL DAY

Teen Art Walk

Window displays downtown

ALL DAY

*C.V. Wildlife Centre – Trails Open

11km West of Creston off Highway 3

24 hrs/7 days/wk

*STREET FAIR (Creston Lions Club)

Spirit Square 11th Ave. N. & Canyon St.

9:00 am to 3:00 pm

*Farmers’ Market

Beside Millennium Park (Cedar St. & 16th)

9:00 am to 2:00 pm

*Art Space Open House

113 Northwest Blvd.

10:00 am to 3:00 pm

*Extreme Cowboy Race (FREE to spectators)

633 Indian Rd., off Lower Wynndel Rd.

11:00 am to 5:00 pm

*CV Flying Club–Fly By (weather permitting)

Canyon St.

10:50 am

PARADE (Honouring All Volunteers)

Canyon St. (Dairy Queen) to CV Mall

11:00 am start

*Creston Museum- 40 Years – 40 Voices Exhibit

219 Devon St.

12:30 pm to 5:00 pm

*Children’s Fun/Games (Kidapalooza)

Millennium Park (for younger children)

12:30 pm to 3:30 pm

*POW WOW Grand Entry (Lower Koot. Band)

LKB Gym – 830 Simon Rd.

1:00 pm

*Hot Dog Sale – CV Suns Basketball Team

125 – 16th Ave. N.

2:00 pm

*Calcutta Cattle Sorting Dinner & Dance ($50)

633 Indian Rd., off Lower Wynndel Rd.

5:30 pm Cocktails/6:00 Dinner

*Family Fun – Mechanical Bull, Pizza, Music

Casey’s 1136 Canyon St. (rear parking lot)

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

*POW WOW Grand Entry (Lower Koot. Band)

LKB Gym – 830 Simon Rd.

7:00 pm

*Evening at the Movies

Tivoli Theatre – Canyon St.

7:00 pm

*Music by Tantrum (19+)

1117B Canyon St. – Frisky Whisky

8:00 pm

*Music by Elevation Gain (Classic Rock) (19+)

Jimmy’s Pub, 1418 Canyon St.

8:00 pm

*Electric Blossom–Kootenay Dance Collective (19+)

Casey’s - 1136 Canyon St.

9:00 pm

SUNDAY, May 21

LOCATION

TIME

*Artisans of Crawford Bay – welcome a visit

Crawford Bay (70 min. scenic drive)

ALL DAY

Teen Art Walk

Window displays downtown

ALL DAY

*C.V. Wildlife Centre – Trails Open

11km West of Creston off Highway 3

24 hrs/7 days/wk

*Knights of Columbus PANCAKE BREAKFAST

($8 pancakes/sausages/ham/eggs)

Holy Cross Parish Hall, 16th Ave. N.

7:30 am to 11:00 am

*CV Cruisers Airport DRAG RACES

CV Regional Airport – Lister

8:00 am

*Blossom 5K & 10K Run

Canyon Park

9:00 am (8 am Walkers)

*Creston Museum- 40 Years – 40 Voices Exhibit

219 Devon St.

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

*Extreme Cowboy Race (FREE to spectators)

633 Indian Rd., off Lower Wynndel Rd.

11:00 am to 5:00 pm

Blossom Fest FREE LUNCH & Erickson

Historical Society Display (Chili/hot dogs/salads)

Legion Hall – 11th Ave. N.

12:00 Noon – 2:00 pm

*POW WOW Grand Entry (Lower Koot. Band)

LKB Gym – 830 Simon Rd.

1:00 pm

FREE FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE

Tivoli Theatre – Canyon St.

2:00 pm

MONDAY, May 22

LOCATION

TIME

*Artisans of Crawford Bay – welcome a visit

Crawford Bay (70 min. scenic drive)

ALL DAY

*C.V. Wildlife Centre – Trails Open

11km West of Creston off Highway 3

24 hrs/7 days/wk

Teen Art Walk

Window displays downtown

ALL DAY

*Creston Museum – 40 Years – 40 Voices Exhibit

219 Devon St.

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

CHILDREN’S PARADE

Millennium Park – Cedar St. – Cent. Park

11:00 am start

CHILDREN’S PICNIC (hot dogs/games)

Centennial Park

11:30 am

*Disc Golf (Frisbee & Golf) Family Fun

Centennial Park

11:30 am

*FREE SWIM (C.V. Early Years sponsors)

Creston Community Complex

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

THANK YOU TO OUR MAIN SPONSORS:

Town of Creston, RDCK Areas A, B & C, Columbia Basin Trust, Lower Kootenay Band, FortisBC, Creston Valley Early Years, Creston Lions Club, Save On Foods, Sue’s Clotheslines, Creston Home Hardware, Creston Flats Stables, J.H. Huscroft Ltd., Wild West Drilling, 7-11 Creston, Pizza Pizza Creston, Kootenay Employment Services, Creston Ricky’s All Day Grill, Creston Hotel, Pyramid Building Centre, Canyon Community Hall

*NOTE-Events marked by ‘*’ are not events hosted by the CV Blossom Festival Assn. The Association assumes no liability or responsibility for these events; however appreciates the organizations involved providing these venues to the public. They are listed as community events taking place in the Creston Valley on the May Long weekend, for the convenience of residents & visitors.