The Fernie Chamber in partnership with the City of Fernie, Fernie Museum, The Arts Station, Fernie Heritage Library, Fernie Senior Citizens Society and Fernie Pride Society are excited to bring you a fun filled day to kickoff the holiday season and get your shopping underway!
Schedule
All Day – #SpendItInFernie as WIN – Make a purchase on November 26th for a chance to win $1000 Gift Card to your local business of choice.
9 am – 7 pm – Huge sale and door prizes at Elk River Guiding Company
9 am – 7 pm – Huge Winter sale online and in store at gearhub
9 am – 8 pm – Holiday sale at Edge of the World
9 am – 10 pm – Earth’s Own Naturals will be fully lit with decorations, games, munchies & surprises
9 am – 11 pm – Save big for one day only at Tipple Liquor
10am – 3:30 pm – Club Cre8 at the Fernie Arts Station
10 am – 7 pm – Extended shopping hours at Eye of the Needle
10 am – 7 pm – Extended shopping hours, store specials and door prizes at Grow Children’s Boutique Ltd.
10 am – 8 pm – Xmas card sale at Polar Peek Books & Treasures
10 am – 8 pm – Extended shopping hours at The Green Petal
10 a m – 8 pm– Extended shopping hours and 10% off chemicals, filters and accessories in stock at Snow Valley Spas
10 am – 9pm – Huge winter sale in store and online at Board Stiff
11 am – 8 pm – Door prizes, treats and cider at Elk Valley Furniture Studio with a portion of sales going to the Fernie Women’s Resource Centre
11 am – 7 pm – 20 % off men’s and women’s clothing at Ghostrider Trading Co.
11 am – 8 pm – Extended shopping hours and a draw for a gorgeous piece of art at Elevation Gallery
11 am- 8 pm – Extended shopping hours at Odyssey Clothing Fernie
11 am – 8 pm – Elf Scavenger Hunt at the Fernie Museum
11 am – 8 pm – Gift Giving X 2 Art Show & Sale at the Fernie Museum
12 pm – 8 pm – Show your receipt from a local business at Fernie Brewing Co. for a chance to spin the wheel and win!
12 pm – 8 pm – 20% off selected plants, $25 holiday wraps at Stemhouse Floral Studio
1 pm – 7:00 pm – Live music, festive drinks and free popcorn at Freshies Cafe
2 pm – 5 pm – Holiday Bake Sale at the Senior Drop in Centre
2 pm – 4 pm – The Griz will be out and about supporting local businesses, snap a socially distanced picture if you see him around!
2 pm – 5 pm – Score some sweet Fernie Pride Society swag at the Fernie Museum
3 pm – Matinee of Ghostbusters: Afterlife (PG) and Encanto (G) at Vogue Theatre
3 pm – 7 pm – Complimentary tea and cookies, shopping and individual charcuterie plates for sale at Fernie Catering Co.
3 pm – 7 pm – Enjoy happy hour at The Blue Toque Bistro
3 pm – 8 pm – 20% off supplements, Stella Fitness pop-up shop and body scans at Body Garage
4 pm – 7 pm – Catch a glimpse of Santa and Mrs Claus in Fernie’s Downtown
4 pm – 9 pm – Enjoy a sample of winter sangria upon arrival (those 19+) and a free dessert with a purchase of a main course at Fernie Hotel and Pub
5 pm – 6:30 pm – Enjoy seasonal tunes brought to you by RedGirl at The Fernie Arts Station
5 pm – 7 pm – Animated garden for a Book Tasting, crafts and more at Fernie Heritage Library
5 pm – 8 pm – Prizes and promotions at Rocky Mtn. Chocolate
5 pm – 8 pm – Grade 6 students from EIDES will be selling hot chocolate outside the Rocky Mtn. Chocolate as a class trip fundraiser
5 pm – 8 pm – BLUE Gallery Show at the Arts Station
5 pm – 8 pm – Artisan Fair at the Fernie Arts Station
5 pm – 9 pm – Customer appreciation with prizes and discounts at Sparrow Hair
5:30 pm – 6:45 pm – Enjoy carolers throughout Fernie’s Downtown
6 pm – 8 pm – Enjoy a cocktail and live music at Fernie Distillers
6 pm – 8 pm – Wine, door prizes and special sales at Freyja Kootenay Boutique
6 pm – 8pm – Extended shopping hours, complimentary bubbly and giveaways ay Spa 901
6 pm – 9 pm – Wine, soda, sales, giveaways and good times at Coal Town Goods
6 pm – 9 pm – Wine, cheese and 20% off W&P products at Drift and Sonder
6 pm – 9 pm – Market, tea, discounts, and music at Mantra Spirit Studio
6 pm – 9 pm – Live music at The Loaf
6:45 – 7:15 pm – Tree lighting and fireworks at Station Square
7 pm – Evening viewing of Ghostbusters: Afterlife (PG) and Encanto (G) at Vogue Theatre
8 pm – 11:34 pm – Fernie Local Anita Roloff will be playing live music at The Kodiak Lounge and 10% merchandise
Check out the Holiday Decorations at the following businesses!
- Local
- Eye of the Needle
- Rooftop Coffee Roasters
- The Fernie Museum
- The Loaf
- Mugshots
- Stemhouse Floral Studio
- Elk Valley Furniture Studio
- Ghostrider Trading Co.
- Arts Co-op
- Odyssey Clothing Fernie
- Polar Peak Books & Treasures
- Kodiak Lounge
Why Spend It In Fernie This Holiday?
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
The Spend It In Fernie Holiday Kickoff is supported by the Government of Canada’s Strategic Activities Program, administered by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and delivered through the BC Chamber of Commerce.
