Canada Day Celebrations & Fireworks

JULY 1 IN TUMBLER RIDGE
Live music, BBQ, kids games and face painting. Call the Community Centre for a complete listing of activities 250-242-4246. Fireworks at the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School field in the evening hosted by the Tumbler Ridge Volunteer Fire Department.

Canada Day

JULY 1 IN MACKENZIE
Enjoy the family fun run/walk, free lunch at the Legion with birthday cake and family activities in John Dahl Park from 11am-2pm. For more information contact the Mackenzie Recreation Centre at 250-997-5283.

Crabfest 2008

JULY 4 - JULY 5 IN NEW AIYANSH
Gingolx hosts the 5th Annual CRABFEST, July 4th - 5th 2008! This year promises another spectacular event featuring an impressive variety of international and Canadian acts including headliners Tom Cochrane and Glass Tiger! The highlight of every Crabfest is the performance of traditional Nisga'a singers, dancers and drummers!
http://www.crabfest.ca/index.html

Jam at the Dam Music Festival

JULY 5 - JULY 6 IN HUDSON'S HOPE
Gary Fjellgaard, Saskia & Darrel Delaronde, Out of Alba, Bob Cook and many Peace Country artists will play this July 5-6 in Hudsons Hope. Music covers all kinds: country, folk, celtic, rocknroll, reggae and childrens concert. A fun weekend at a beautiful locale right on the banks of the Peace River!

Paddle for the Peace

JULY 12 IN FORT ST. JOHN
Public event: Paddle from the Halfway River Bridge to Bear Flat and a feast at Bear Flat Campground Registration fee: $5.00 Adults, free for 13 and under Registration: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Launch: 11:00 a.m. at Halfway River Bridge on Highway 29 between Hudson's Hope and Fort St. John, BC Purpose: Raise awareness about the Peace River Valley and Proposed Site C Dam
http://paddleforthepeace.ca/

8th Annual Cottonwood Music Festival

JULY 18 - JULY 20 IN FORT ST. JAMES
On July 18 – 20th, 2008 come and experience a range of good music in a beautiful setting, a three day Bluegrass, Old-time Country, Celtic and Folk music festival on the shores of beautiful Stuart Lake in Fort St. James, BC. There will be on-site dry camping, food vendors and a craft and farmer's market. While you are here visit our national historic site fur trading fort. Bring your lawn chair.
www.cottonwoodmusicfestival.com

Mackenzie Centre Mall Show & Shine

JULY 19 IN MACKENZIE
All car enthusiasts are invited to show their vehicles between 9:00am-3:00pm. There will be Hot Rods, Trucks, Antiques, Motorcycles and more. For more information call 997-5545.

Skidegate Days

JULY 24 - JULY 26 IN SKIDEGATE
This annual festival which takes place the third weekend in July is fun for the whole family. Enjoy canoe races, slow pitch tournament, salmon BBQ and a Grand Finale Dance, as well as races and games for adults and children. Telephone the Skidegate Band Office for more information: (250) 559-4496