As Tourism Sun Peaks continues to work to solidify the mountain as a year-round destination, summer events are lining the calendar, from concerts to markets. Theresa St. Louis, Tourism Sun Peaks events manager chatted with SPIN about what folks can expect this season.
While events in Sun Peaks are what drive visitation and make a meaningful economic impact, accommodations, local restaurants and mountain culture keep visitors returning, St. Louis said.
“We absolutely do have a focus on animating the summer in Sun Peaks… whether it’s Friday Live Music or the Sunday Market. There’s just a lot to see and do,” St. Louis.
June
Starting on June 14, Sun Peaks is back with its weekly Sunday markets featuring local vendors, farmers, ranchers and artisans from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. until Oct. 11. From fresh fruits to handmade jewellery, the market has a variety of goods lined up in the village for folks to take a gander and support local businesses. Shoppers are encouraged to bring reusable bags for purchases.
From June 19 to 21, Tourism Sun Peaks is hosting a full weekend of workshops, classes and activities all focussed on wellness, mindfulness and movement. With full weekend passes, access to tarot card readings, yoga therapy, HITT classes, motivational speeches, pilates and more services and workshops are all included for $300.
The following weekend is packed with events including Canada Day weekend, Run Like A Girl and ArtZone Sun Peaks summer camp.
June 26 marks the beginning of Sun Peaks’ Canada Day long weekend with live music, entertainment and mountain adventures. With free activities for children, including the Kids Bounce House Party, movie nights, face painting and more, Canada Day weekend in Sun Peaks is suitable for the whole family.
At the same time, the second annual Run Like A Girl event is taking place in the main village starting at the base of the Sunburst Express Chair Lift on June 27 with a variety of runs to choose from including a 50 kilometres, 28 kilometres, 17 kilometres and virtual options for runners.
Only two days later, ArtZone Sun Peaks is hosting a sumer camps from June 29 to July 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for children ages 5 to 12. Multiple activities are available for children to choose which they are most interested in and spend the day activating their creative selves.
“There’s so many off-mountain, in-the-village activations for people to do,” St. Louis said.
July
Moving to July, Rockin’ in the Peaks is back on July 3 and 4 for its second year for a full weekend of outdoor live music featuring Kim Mitchell, The Trews and more rock and roll artists. With single day, full weekend, VIP tickets and bundle packages including vacation rentals available, Sun Peaks insiders receive a 15 per cent off discount.
From July 11 to 13, Speed Week returns to Sun Peaks with high-energy downhill mountain biking races for both riders and spectators to enjoy a weekend of adrenaline as athletes take on the mountain trails.
Also returning to Sun Peaks is the Summer Stoke series on July 24 that celebrates the Sun Peaks bike culture with pump track races inviting riders of all ages and abilities for a friendly competition.
The final weekend of July marks the Mountain Lifestyle Wellness Weekend landing on B.C. Day long weekend inviting guests to connect with nature through wellness activities inspired by the alpine environment. With yoga, trail running, scavenger hunts and more, this weekend is designed to encourage visitors to explore the mountain whilst focusing on mindfulness and well-being.
August
Kicking off the month of August, Sun Peaks is hosting a country festival for the first time ever. The Heartland Country Festival will run from Aug. 7 to Aug. 8. All ages are welcome with GA and VIP tickets available and another 15 per cent discount for insiders. “It is a great weekend for it, beautiful weather here in Sun Peaks, a really good opportunity,” St. Louis said.
Following the festival, Paws in the Peaks welcomes dogs and their owners for a weekend dedicated to those four-legged companions on Aug. 15 and 16. With pet-friendly activities, local vendors and village wide events, the festival gives animal lovers a chance to connect with fellow pet owners in the community.
Later on in August, golfers can look forward to the Greenkeepers Revenge tournament where participants take on the course in a more challenging, yet playful format designed by the course maintenance team involving gold challenges and pranks on Aug. 21.
That weekend also marks the return of Retro Concert Weekend. With free outdoor tribute concerts featuring classic rock filling the village and outdoor patios nearby, this annual event allows visitors and locals to enjoy a nostalgic summer atmosphere.
“Always a fantastic event. It’s free, it’s slop-side, it’s one of our busiest activations of the summer,” St. Louis said.
Over Labour Day weekend, Peaks Pedal Fest returns celebrating Sun Peaks’ growing mountain biking culture. Including races, live entertainment, bike demos and family activities to close out Sun Peaks’ summer season.
“It really is delightful to see that there’s so many different things to do, and so many families are coming and finding that there is lots to do,” St. Louis said.
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