BC General Local (Municipal) Election Day
General voting day for British Columbia's 2026 general local elections, including City of Armstrong and Township of Spallumcheen councils, school trustees, and any referenda.
No cost to vote
Past events
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Brandon Schmor at Farmstrong Cider
Brandon Schmor brings piano, soulful vocals, and familiar classics to Farmstrong Cider Co. on October 11 during Harvest Pumpkin Festival.
Contact venue for details
DragonFly Make and Take Class
Marilyn Bridge hosts a DragonFly Make and Take Class during Harvest Pumpkin Festival Family Day, with 200 kits available first come, first served.
Free
The Great Pumpkin Launch 2026
Build a people-powered catapult, slingshot or trebuchet and launch pumpkins toward the target in adult or youth competition categories.
Adult teams: $25; youth teams (18 and under): Free
The Great Pumpkin Weigh-In 2026
Register your giant pumpkin for the 26th annual Harvest Pumpkin Festival weigh-in, with adult and junior champion prizes.
Harvest Pumpkin Festival Family Day
Harvest Pumpkin Festival Family Day brings the community together for pumpkin-themed activities, science fun, wetland displays, the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-In, and the Great Pumpkin Launch.
Free admission and free family activities
Harvest Beeswax Candle Holder Workshop with Bookish Collective
Make a harvest beeswax candle holder in a free Bookish Collective workshop. Pre-registration is required.
Free; pre-registration required
Fall Canning Workshop with Maia – Session 1
The first Harvest Pumpkin Festival fall canning workshop with Maia, running Friday afternoon at Armstrong Odd Fellows Hall.
Free; registration required
Fall Canning Workshop with Maia – Session 2
The second Harvest Pumpkin Festival fall canning workshop with Maia, running Friday evening at Armstrong Odd Fellows Hall.
Free; registration required
Reading is Magic with Fizzban Wizard
Fizzban Wizard brings Reading is Magic to the Armstrong branch of the Okanagan Regional Library. Time to be announced.
Free
Blu & Kelly at PV Blvd Coffee
Enjoy a free afternoon performance by Blu & Kelly at PV Blvd Coffee during Harvest Pumpkin Festival.
Free
Hometown Famous at Farmstrong Cider
Hometown Famous brings live music to Farmstrong Cider Co. during Harvest Pumpkin Festival.
Contact venue for details
Vernon Lapidary Rock Club – Drop-in Demonstrations
Drop-in demonstrations with Vernon Lapidary Rock Club during Harvest Pumpkin Festival. All ages welcome.
Admission details not provided
Asparagus Community Theatre Annual General Meeting
Asparagus Community Theatre's AGM is an opportunity to learn about the theatre, renew membership, and get involved for the year ahead.
Contact organizer for details
Fall Origami for Kids with Nanae
Children ages 5 to 10 and a participating adult make pumpkin and ghost origami with Nanae. Free; limited to 15 child spots.
Free; registration required for each child
Fall Watercolour Workshop with Lisa
Create two fall-themed greeting cards and a bookmark in this free watercolour workshop with Lisa. Supplies are available for up to 15 participants.
Free; registration required
Hands-On Blacksmithing with Michael Lobsiger – Iron and Hammer Forge
A free hands-on blacksmithing workshop for ages 9 and up, with two participants in each 30-minute registered session.
Free; registration required
Free Introduction to Line Dancing at Zion United Church
A welcoming, beginner-friendly introduction to line dancing with fun, fitness and friendship.
FREE – Drop In; no pre-registration required
Livin’ On Strings at Village Dairy
Enjoy free live music by Livin’ On Strings at Village Dairy + Table during Harvest Pumpkin Festival.
Free
Fall Sourdough Pancake and Waffle Workshop
Jenn from Okanagan Cliffs Sourdoughs leads a fall sourdough pancake and waffle workshop with apple spice and pumpkin pie flavours.
Free; registration required
Jennifer Blake Block Printing Workshop
Jennifer Blake leads a free two-hour block printing workshop during Harvest Pumpkin Festival, with registration limited to 20 participants.
Free; registration required
KG Woodcraft – Woodcarving Demonstrations with Kamron Garbe
Kamron Garbe of KG Woodcraft demonstrates woodcarving during Harvest Pumpkin Festival. Location to be announced.
Admission details to be announced
Live Music with Stef
Enjoy live music with Stef during Harvest Pumpkin Festival. Location to be announced.
Admission details to be announced
27supperclub Weekly Chef-Prepared Meals
Pre-order fresh or frozen chef-prepared meals by noon October 2 for pickup on October 5.
Cost varies per prepared meal
Discover Downtown: Scarecrows on the Street Trail
Voting is open! Explore 13 Scarecrow Trail displays around Armstrong during the October 2–12 Harvest Pumpkin Festival and vote for your favourite.
Free to explore
Silverwinds Flute Ensemble at Zion United Church
The Harvest Dinner is sold out, but everyone is welcome at the free Silverwinds Flute Ensemble concert at Zion United Church at 7:00 PM.
Harvest Dinner sold out; Silverwinds concert free
Harvest Pumpkin Festival 2026
Armstrong's Harvest Pumpkin Festival marks its 26th edition with ten days of fall fun, creativity, culture, and community celebration.
Township of Spallumcheen All Candidates Forum
A 2026 Municipal Election All Candidates Forum for Township of Spallumcheen mayoral and council candidates, hosted by the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce.
Free admission; no registration required
City of Armstrong Mayoral Candidates Forum
A 2026 Municipal Election forum for City of Armstrong mayoral candidates, hosted by the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce.
Free admission; no registration required
The Great Spallumcheen Farm & Food Festival at Fieldstone Organics
A free community celebration of local agriculture, food producers, artisans, farm and mill history, live music, and family fun at Fieldstone Organics.
Free admission
A Modern Mexican Chef Table
A Modern Mexican Chef Table at 27supperclub in Armstrong on September 26.
$105.00
Haugen Community Healthcare Society Golf Tournament & Dinner Fundraiser
A golf tournament and dinner fundraiser hosted by the Haugen Community Healthcare Society.
See event poster for details
Music in the Park: The Barn Boys (rescheduled)
The September 25 Music in the Park concert featuring The Barn Boys has been cancelled.
Free admission
City of Armstrong Council Candidates Forum
A 2026 Municipal Election forum for City of Armstrong council candidates, hosted by the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce.
Free admission; no registration required
ProD Day Sewing for Kids (9+)
A full-day Quilting Here & There sewing workshop for kids 9 and up, with a unique project and all project materials included.
$70 per day, or $130 for both ProD Day sessions; sewing machine rental available for $5
Pollen Nation Festival
A pollinator-focused community festival with kids' games, a honey extraction demo, music and snacks, and a live bee display.
Contact organizer for details
Zion Recreation Fair 2026
A community recreation fair where local clubs, organizations, and groups can connect with residents and share recreation and leisure opportunities.
Free admission; coffee and baking available for purchase
Asparagus Community Theatre Community Night
An evening of theatre, history, and community, featuring a reading from Mark Trussell's The Legend of Lorna Faye.
Contact organizer for details
Business After Business at Village Dairy + Table
A chamber networking evening hosted by Village Dairy + Table.
Barney Bentall & Friends
An intimate late-summer concert with Barney Bentall, Dustin Bentall, and Trixie Bentall in Caravan Farm Theatre's Timber Barn.
$50 plus taxes and surcharge
2026 IPE Parade
The 2026 IPE Parade starts at 10:00 AM sharp on Saturday, September 5. This is an IPE event; the Chamber is sharing the listing to help residents and visitors find the right information.
Free to watch
Movie in the Park: Night at the Museum
A free outdoor showing of Night at the Museum at McLeod Park on August 29, sponsored by the Township of Spallumcheen FireSmart Program.
Free admission
Music in the Park: Dirt Road Kings
Dirt Road Kings closes the 2026 season with a free show at the Lions Gazebo, sponsored by Okanagan Aggregates Ltd. and Associated Ready Mix.
Free admission
Music in the Park: Headway
Headway plays a free show at the Lions Gazebo on August 21, sponsored by Royal LePage Downtown Realty Armstrong.
Free admission
Summer Sounds Under the Stars
A member-hosted evening of dinner, live music by Andrew Allen, and a silent auction supporting children and families living with Type 1 Diabetes through Okanagan T1D Hub.
$125 per ticket
Rods & Rails Classic Car Show & Shine
The Cam Jammers' 70th anniversary Rods & Rails Classic Car Show & Shine, with live music by Rule 857, food trucks, prizes, Pinewood Derby racing, and more than 300 custom cars and trucks expected.
Free admission
Music in the Park: Rollin Coal Trio
Rollin Coal Trio plays a free show at the Lions Gazebo on August 14, sponsored by Armstrong Veterinary Clinic.
Free admission
Music in the Park: Rockinomix Band
Rockinomix Band plays a free show at the Lions Gazebo on August 7, sponsored by Tolko.
Free admission
Music in the Park: The Shades
The Shades plays a free show at the Lions Gazebo on July 31, sponsored by Armstrong I.P.E.
Free admission
Movie in the Park: Monsters, Inc.
A free outdoor showing of Disney Pixar's Monsters, Inc. at Memorial Park on July 25.
Free admission
Movies in the Park 2026
Two free movie nights: Monsters, Inc. at Memorial Park on July 25, and Night at the Museum at McLeod Park on August 29.
Free admission
Music in the Park: Ghost Town
Ghost Town's July 24 show was postponed due to smoke. A new date has not been set. Sponsored by Askew's Foods.
Free admission
Business After Business at Nelson's Glass
An evening of connection, conversation, and community hosted by Nelson's Glass.
Free admission
Music in the Park: Deja Vu
Deja Vu plays a free show at the Lions Gazebo on July 10, sponsored by Drax Community Fund.
Free admission
Music in the Park: Rule 857 Band
Rule 857 Band plays a free show at the Lions Gazebo on July 3, sponsored by Hytec, a Kohler Company.
Free admission
Canada Day 2026
A full day of celebrations on Wednesday, July 1, with a morning hike, a 4 pm opening ceremony at the Lions Gazebo, live music, birthday cake, food vendors, and family activities across Memorial Park.
Music in the Park: Legendary Lake Monsters
Legendary Lake Monsters opens the 2026 season with a free show at the Lions Gazebo, sponsored by HUB International.
Free admission
Music in the Park 2026
The 2026 Music in the Park series ran Friday nights from June 26 to August 28. The rescheduled Barn Boys concert on September 25 was cancelled.
Free admission
Business After Business at Hargreaves Tea & Coffee and 27 Supper Club
A chamber networking evening hosted by Hargreaves Tea & Coffee and 27 Supper Club.
Free admission
Business After Business at The Food Bank
A chamber networking evening hosted by The Food Bank.
Free admission
Coffee with the Mayor
The Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce hosted Coffee with the Mayor on May 6, 2026, at the Township of Spallumcheen.
Business After Business at PV Blvd Coffee and Bookish Collective
A chamber networking evening hosted by PV Blvd Coffee and Bookish Collective.
Free admission
Still Standing with Jonny Harris
Still Standing with Jonny Harris came to Hassen Arena in Armstrong on April 14, 2026, for a community event with the host of the CBC show.
Big Cheese Chef Challenge: Amateur
Home cooks and youth chefs compete in cheese-themed culinary challenges. Big Cheese award announced at 2:30 pm.
Ambassador's Dinner
An intimate seven-course cheese dinner with paired beverages, hosted by Canadian Cheese Ambassador David Beaudoin. Sold out for 2026.
$80 single ticket, $600 table of 8 (sold out)
Cheese, pairings, and teamwork
An interactive seminar with Canadian Cheese Ambassador David Beaudoin exploring the art of pairings and the power of teamwork.
$10 per person
Public Market
The headline event of The Big Cheese week. Tastings, seminars, displays, grilled cheese and cheeseball challenges, and more. Live music and food trucks featuring cheesy goodness.
$5 at the door (12 and under free)
Concurrent sessions: Buyers on Tap and Marketing Roundtable
Choose between two parallel sessions: meet local buyers in a speed-dating format, or join a peer roundtable on marketing and sales.
Marketing your food business
Mandi Lunan and Shauna Fidler explore best practices, peer collaboration, and meet the marketing experts.
Stories, flavours, and local success
A tasting experience celebrating local producers. Meet the makers, hear the stories behind their brands, and sample outstanding local products.
Vendor happy hour and networking
A relaxed networking session for producers, processors, buyers, and industry professionals. Cheese Ambassador David Beaudoin leads an interactive pairing activity. People's Choice Award for the Professional Chef Challenge announced at 4:30 pm.
Beeswax cheese wraps workshop
Local resident Susy Chung-Smith leads a hands-on beeswax wrap workshop. Make your own reusable cheese wraps to take home.
$15 per person
Pickling workshop with Maia's Pickles
Hosted by Maia's Pickles. Learn pickling techniques, taste local creations, and take home your own jar.
$15 per person
Sourdough crackers workshop
Jenn from Okanagan Cliff Homestead Sourdough teaches mixing, shaping, baking, and pairing sourdough crackers.
$15 per person
The Big Cheese 2026
The 2026 Big Cheese week featured cheese-themed workshops, a month-long grilled cheese restaurant competition, the Public Market at Hassen Arena on March 28, and a sold-out Ambassador's Dinner.
$5 entry to Public Market (12 and under free). Workshops $10 to $15 per person. Ambassador's Dinner sold out.
Business After Business
A chamber networking event hosted by Rhythm Productions, Seed Computers, and Wood Mountain Naturals.
Free admission
Coffee with Council
The Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce hosted Coffee with Council on March 17, 2026, with the City of Armstrong.
Big Cheese Chef Challenge: Professional
Local restaurants serve special grilled cheese or mac and cheese creations through the festival period. Customers vote for their favourites. People's Choice Award announced March 27.
Marketing your business
A practical workshop for local businesses looking for simple ways to improve their marketing and reach more customers.
Business After Business at Odd Fellows Hall
A special edition of Business After Business at Odd Fellows Hall for home-based businesses and chamber members.
Free admission
LET'S ROLL (free) roller skating event
LET'S ROLL was a free community roller skating event held on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Hassen Arena in Armstrong, BC.
Free
Christmas Movie Night
Christmas Movie Night was a community holiday movie night on December 12, 2025, at the Armstrong Odd Fellows Hall on Wood Avenue in Armstrong.
Downtown Light Up 2025
Light the Night lit up downtown Armstrong on Friday, November 28, from 4 pm to 8 pm, with live music, family crafts, a storefront contest, and the new Light the Night Passport.
Halloween Trick or Treat Trail 2025
The 19th annual trail ran Halloween afternoon from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, with over 40 downtown and uptown businesses handing out treats.
Armstrong in Gloom 2025
Spooky displays lit up Armstrong for Halloween 2025. The Lemay and Breeze families tied for the residential prize, and Rumorz Salon Nails Spa won the business category.
Harvest Pumpkin Festival 2025
The 25th annual Harvest Pumpkin Festival ran from October 3 to 13, 2025, at the Armstrong Fairgrounds, with Family Day on Saturday October 11.
Canada Day 2025
Canada Day in the Park 2025 ran from 4 pm to 8 pm at Memorial Park, with the opening ceremony, the Citizen of the Year, birthday cake, community booths, and free family activities.
Chamber Garage Sale
The Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce held a garage sale on June 28, 2025, at the chamber office at 3005 Wood Avenue in Armstrong.
Music in the Park 2025
The 2025 Music in the Park series ran every Friday from June 20 to August 22 at the Lions Gazebo in Memorial Park, with 10 concerts and 11 community sponsors.
Free admission
Pride in the Park
Pride in the Park brought the community together on June 14, 2025, for a celebration at Memorial Park in Armstrong, BC.
The Big Cheese 2025
The 2025 Big Cheese ran Saturday, April 12 at Hassen Arena, with the market, music, food, workshops, and the Ambassador's Dinner.
$5 at the door (children under 12 free, cash preferred)
Downtown Light Up 2024
Deck the Streets, a carol-inspired community celebration, filled historic downtown Armstrong on Friday, November 22, from 4 pm to 8 pm.
Halloween Trick or Treat Trail 2024
The 2024 Downtown Trick or Treat Spooktacular ran Halloween afternoon from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, with 18 businesses handing out treats.
Armstrong in Gloom 2024
Decorated homes and businesses across Armstrong and Spallumcheen lit up for Halloween 2024, with judging on October 29 and 30.
Great Pumpkin Weigh In 2024
The Great Pumpkin Weigh In took place on October 12, 2024, at the Armstrong Fairgrounds. Growers brought their giant pumpkins to the scales.
Movie Night: Inside Out 2
Movie Night: Inside Out 2 was a community movie night on October 11, 2024, at the Armstrong Fairgrounds in Armstrong, BC.
Harvest Pumpkin Festival 2024
The 2024 festival ran October 4 to 14 with free events all across town, from bubble shows and painting classes to live music, Family Day, and Scarecrows in the Street.
Free
Artisan Market
A past Artisan Market held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, from 4 pm to 8 pm with free admission.
Free admission
Artisan Market
A past Artisan Market held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, from 4 pm to 8 pm with local businesses and vendors.
Free admission
Artisan Markets 2024
The 2024 Artisan Markets included free-admission evening markets on Wednesday, July 24, and Wednesday, August 14, from 4 pm to 8 pm.
Canada Day 2024
Canada Day 2024 filled Memorial Park from 4 pm with live music, a petting zoo, a glow-in-the-dark dance party, a movie in the park, food trucks, and free family activities.
Multicultural Day 2024
Multicultural Day 2024 brought the community together on June 27, 2024, for a celebration at Memorial Park in Armstrong, BC.
Music in the Park 2024
The 2024 Music in the Park series ran every Friday from June 21 to August 23 at the Lions Gazebo in Memorial Park, with 10 concerts and 10 community sponsors.
Free admission
The Big Cheese 2024
The 2024 Big Cheese local food festival ran Saturday, April 6 at Hassen Arena, with tastings, pairings, Cheese 101 seminars, grilled cheese and cheeseball competitions, and 11 cheese makers.
$5 entry to the Public Market (children under 12 free, cash preferred)
SSMPA Annual Meat Up
The SSMPA Annual Meat Up was held on February 23, 2024, at Fresh Valley Farms in Armstrong. It was a community event hosted by SSMPA.
Chamber Holiday Social
The Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce hosted its Chamber Holiday Social on December 13, 2023, at FloJo Catering Kitchen in Spallumcheen.
Downtown Light Up 2023
Sparkle & Shine lit up downtown Armstrong on Friday, November 24, from 4:30 pm to 8 pm, with the Light Up at Spirit Square at 6 pm and over 40 participating businesses and performers.
Halloween Trick or Treat Trail 2023
The 2023 Downtown Trick or Treat Spooktacular ran Halloween afternoon from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, with 35 businesses and buildings on the Town Trail.
Armstrong in Gloom 2023
Spooky displays lit up Armstrong and Spallumcheen for Halloween 2023. The house at 2565 Colony Street took the top prize.
Harvest Pumpkin Festival 2023
Family Day 2023 filled the fairgrounds barn on Saturday, October 7, with artisan demonstrations, free make-and-take crafts, pumpkin sculpting, and nine food vendors.
Movie in the Park: Soul
A free outdoor showing of Disney Pixar's Soul at Memorial Park on August 12, 2023.
Free admission
Movie in the Park: Mary Poppins
A free outdoor showing of the 1964 classic Mary Poppins at Memorial Park on July 22, 2023.
Free admission
Movies in the Park 2023
The 2023 series brought two free movie nights to Memorial Park: Mary Poppins on July 22 and Soul on August 12.
Free admission
Twilight Market
A past Twilight Market held Wednesday, July 12, 2023, with vendors, food, kids' activities, chamber volunteers, and a HUB International cancer fundraiser.
Artisan Markets 2023
The 2023 Artisan Markets included the July 12 Twilight Market with vendors, food, kids' activities, a chamber booth, and a HUB International cancer fundraiser.
Canada Day 2023
Canada Day 2023 ran through the day at Memorial Park, with the opening ceremony at 11 am and entertainment, activities, and food from noon to 4:30 pm.
Music in the Park 2023
The 2023 Music in the Park series ran every Friday from June 23 to August 25 at the Lions Gazebo in Memorial Park, with 10 concerts and community sponsors.
Free admission
The Big Cheese 2023
The 10th annual Big Cheese ran April 14 and 15, 2023 at Hassen Arena, with the public Local Food Festival, an industry Food and Buyer Expo, the seven-course Ambassador's Dinner, and the grilled cheese and cheeseball contest.
Chamber Christmas Social
The Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce hosted its Chamber Christmas Social on Thursday, December 8, 2022.
2022 Annual General Meeting
The Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce held its 2022 Annual General Meeting on November 16, 2022, at the Royal Canadian Legion in Armstrong.
Twilight Market
A past Twilight Market held in summer 2022 with food vendors, beverage vendors, artisan vendors, downtown businesses, entertainment, and kids' activities.
Artisan Markets 2022
The 2022 Artisan Markets included a Twilight Market with food vendors, beverage vendors, artisans, local businesses, entertainment, and kids' activities.
Twilight Market
A past Twilight Market held Friday, July 23, 2021, near Okanagan Street and Patterson Avenue.
Artisan Markets 2021
The 2021 Artisan Markets included a Twilight Market held Friday, July 23, near Okanagan Street and Patterson Avenue.
Twilight Block Market
A past Twilight Block Market planned for Wednesday, September 2, 2020, from 6 pm to 9 pm near Patterson Street and Okanagan Street.
Artisan Markets 2020
The 2020 Artisan Markets included the Twilight Block Market planned for Wednesday, September 2, from 6 pm to 9 pm near Patterson Street and Okanagan Street.