Kootenay Festival is a multi-faceted event encouraging the recognition and appreciation of our community diversity through entertainment, cuisine and interactive educational activities, displays and performance. The festival provides an outstanding opportunity to experience and celebrate the heritage, culture, ethnicity and artistic expression that enriches the Kootenay region and makes us proud to call it our home. The festival encompasses the true spirit of community and maintains a strong commitment to ensuring the event remains accessible to all, with focus toward participation by families, youth, aging and low income residents.

The Kootenay Festival takes place annually in July on gorgeous green space along the banks of the Columbia River at Millennium Park in downtown Castlegar. There are numerous opportunities to participate at Kootenay Festival; please visit our website for more information.