The Fernie Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Fernie, the RMI Fund and Community Futures East Kootenay are excited to bring you a fun-filled evening to kickoff the holiday season and get your shop-on, locally!

 

 

On Friday, November 29 spend a minimum of $20 at a participating Fernie business and enter to WIN $1000 to a #SpendItInFernie participating business of your choice!

❄Each receipt (from November 29, 2024, minimum $20, at a participating business) can be entered into the draw!

❄Winners will be announced  Monday, December 2 at 12pm.

❄Must have receipts (from November 29, 2024) to claim prize.

 

❗ Contest entry closes Friday, November 29 at 11:59pm.

*Minimum spend of $20 at a participating Fernie business, must have receipts to claim prize

WIN $1000 to a Fernie business of your choice!

#SpendItInFernie!

Shopping Local Supports Local! You could WIN $1000 to a Fernie business!

Rules:

  • Spend minimum $20 at any *participating Fernie business
  • Purchases must be made on Friday, November 29
  • You can enter as many times as you like with each receipt of a minimum $20 (on November 29 at a participating business)
  • Fill out the survey — scan QR code at participating retailers or go to survey link
  • Contest entry closes Friday, November 29 at 11:59pm
  • Save your receipt! If you win you must show proof of receipt from FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2024

*see list of participating Fernie businesses for details

Enter contest on Nov 29 👇

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ENTER to WIN on Nov 29!

Participating Fernie Businesses

Big Bang Bagels  Open until 8:00pm | Free bagel cookie with every $5 spent! 

Bramasole @ Freyja  5:30pm – 8:00pm | Come into Freyja for complimentary sparkling wine and discount vouchers for Bramasole 

Drift + Sonder  | Buy 1 get one 25% off on all purchases over $100

Edge of the World  Open until 8:00pm | In-store speacials & Christmas themed window display

Elevation Gallery  Open until 8:00pm | Dispatches From The Easel Exhibition: features postcards painted by Elevation and H-Squared Gallery. Draw prize giveaway for a painting by artist Tim Hoey. Enjoy some mulled wine, cider and treats.

Elk River Guiding  Open until 8:00pm 

Elk Valley Furniture Studio  Open until 8:00pm | Complimentary snacks

Fernie Brewing Co.  Open until 8:00pm

Fernie Catering Co.  | Sampling chai tea and chocolate chip cookies! You can also save on tax when shopping this night

Fernie Craft Fair  5:00pm – 9:00pm  | 3 locations! Elks Hall, The Arts Station and Fernie Seniors Centre

Fernie Distillers  4:00pm – 10:00pm | 10% off cocktails and merch

Fernie Pharmacy  Open until 8:00pm | In store promotions, DIY magnesium spray station, & custom essential oil blend station 

Freshies   Open until 8:00pm | Fire Barrel, S’mores, cozy blankets, and Community Choir singing Christmas carols

Freyja  5:30pm – 8:00pm | Holiday specials and promos for one night only

H Squared Gallery  4:00pm – 9:00pm | Opening of the Beautiful Tiny gallery 

Interior Envy  Open until 8:00pm | Store specials and snacks

Local Store  | Holiday window and seasonal gift boxes

Odyssey  Open until 8:00pm | Store wide specials

Polar Peek Books  Open until 8:00pm  | Christmas puzzle table and draw, hot chocolate and candy treats, wall of mystery books & gifts for customers to select from with minimum purchase 

Soar Studios  6:00pm – 8:00pm | Open house, boutique sale, holiday treats, and pass sale both in store and online (promo code-HOLIDAY24) for the whole weekend (Nov 29-Dec 1)

Soco Soaps  Open until 8:00pm | Store specials and spin the wheel!

Spa 901  Open until 8:00pm 

The Arts Co-op  Open until 8:00pm | We pay the tax sale

The Arts Station  5:00pm – 8:00pm | ‘More Than a Mug’ Show

The Green Petal  Open until 8:00pm | Discounts and door prizes!

The Guides Hut  Open until 8:00pm | Check out both locations

 

GET ON THE LIST!

Reach out to events@ferniechamber.com with your late night hours and features!

#SpendItInFernie Contest Timeline

Friday, November 29   Spend a minimum of $20 at a *participating Fernie business and enter to WIN a $1000 gift card to a #SpendItInFernie participating business of your choice!

❗ Contest entry closes Friday, November 29 at 11:59pm

*See ‘Participating Fernie Businesses’ tab 

 

Monday, December 2  The $1000 gift card *winner will be announced at 12pm

*Minimum spend of $20 (made Friday, November 29) at a participating Fernie business, must have receipts to claim prize

Road Closure Info

Please note the following road closures for Friday, November 29:

 

6th Street between 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue (including entrance to the alleyway)

⛔Closed Friday, November 29 from 4:00 pm – 10:00 PM

 

1st Avenue from 6th Street to 5th Street (Blue Toque to The Royal)

⛔Closed Friday, November 29 from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM after the fireworks

 

Parking Lot on 1st Ave across from Arts Station

⛔Closed Friday, November 29, 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

 

Please advise your staff, tenants, and anyone else affected by these closures. Any vehicles parked in the above-noted areas during the closures will be towed at the owner’s expense.

Thank you for your cooperation. We’re excited to see you at the Holiday Kickoff!

ENTER to WIN on NOV 29!

Schedule

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29

9:00am – 4:00pm  |  Fernie Alpine Resort  Tentative Opening Day!

10:00am – Late  |  Participating Fernie Businesses  #SpendItInFernie and enter to *WIN $1000!

12:00pm – 6:00pm |  The Fernie Museum   Kids crafts, hot chocolate, Christmas tree

5:00pm – 9:00pm  |  The Fernie Arts Station, Seniors Centre & The Elks Hall   Fernie Craft Fair: Discover locally made treasures, freshly baked goods, hand-made jewelry and much more! Buy local and support artisan producers. A perfect opportunity to get a kick-start on your Christmas presents. Entry is by donation.

TBD  |  Various   Santa & Mrs. Claus will be visiting stores around town

5:00pm – 8:00pm  |  2nd Ave  Cycling Without Age is out with their decorated bikes helping deliver people around and cruise the main street. (weather dependent)

5:30pm  |  Station Square  Festive music, warming fires, hot chocolate by donation from the Salvation Army

5:30  |  Station Square Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy  Fundraiser selling socks and a letters to Santa station

6:30pm – 9:00pm  |  Fernie Museum  Opening of the Home Art Show Gallery with wine and cheese

8:00pm  |  Station Square  F I R E W O R K S !!!

 

*Minimum spend of $20 at a participating Fernie business on Friday, November 29, must have receipts to claim prize

Thank you to our supporters!

Thank you to our in-kind sponsors!

Why #SpendItInFernie This Holiday?

shop local

Research shows that BC local businesses create more than double the economic impact of their chain competitors. For every $100 spent with a BC local business, $63 is re-circulated back into our BC economy (vs $14 for multinational corporations). They re-circulate 4.6 times more revenue in the local economy:

  • Local retailers re-circulate 63% compared to 14% for chains
  • Local restaurants re-circulate 68% compared to 30% for chains
  • Local suppliers (e.g. office supplies) re-circulate 33% compared to 19% for chains

This is because locally owned businesses circulate more dollars in the community compared to multinational organizations. How? Local businesses:

  • Have owners who live and provide jobs in your community
  • Provide more support for local events, sports teams and charities
  • Are more likely to buy local services and stock local products

Spending with a local business has ripple effects that contribute to the growth and health of the communities in our province.

How Can Your Business Get Involved?

  • Let the Chamber know what you have planned so they can help promote it!
  • Have a food & beverage special
  • Extend your hours
  • Promote this event with your network
  • Offer promotions
  • Decorate your storefront
  • Get a liquor license and spread some holiday cheer
  • Partner with another business to promote each other
  • Have door prizes
  • Do a Facebook live and tag @ferniechamber
  • Use the hashtag #SpendItInFernie
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