This year-round destination is a beautiful and welcoming place to ski, bike, eat, drink, stay, and play in spring, summer and fall. Enjoy a diverse mix of seasonal events at Silver Star—from sporting events to live music and culinary experiences. There’s something for everyone! See what’s in store for the season ahead.
Summer is kicking off on Friday June 23rd with the opening of SilverStar Bike Park. On Saturday, join in the community cultural celebrations with live music from 12 until late, bustling patios and the Polson Park Artisan Market featuring over 20 local vendors. Sunday will feature live music from Daniel McFadyen and the NOHS Hike for Hospice.
Tremendous mountain views are a given at the annual Slay the Dragon race, hosted by Bush Babes & Bros. Choose from three fun distances (13km, 25km, 50km) to explore the best of Silver Star’s running trails. Find out more.
The ever-popular Hip Replacements are starting the summer season off with a bang with a live concert at The Red Antler. See for yourself the performance that embodies all the best of the Hip and leaves audiences raving everywhere. Tickets available here.
The ‘Hike for Hospice’ is a unique national fundraising event across Canada that brings together organizations working in hospice palliative care to raise funds and awareness in their community. The North Okanagan Hospice Society has partnered with Silver Star Mountain this year and are encouraging hikers, bikers, and strollers of all ages and abilities, to collect pledges and come out for this fun community event. Find out more.
Kal and Maria Molnar invite you to the opening reception for the 2023 summer season. Join us as we celebrate this breathtaking collection of original works by treasured Canadian artists. Find out more!
The first stop of the 2023 Canada Cup DH series takes place at Silver Star. This long running series has been a stepping stone for Canadian athletes that have gone on to reach the highest levels on the world stage.
This duathlon covers some of the best trails Silver Star Mountain Provincial Park has to offer, rolling over rugged double track, fun flowy single track, tough climbs and some sweet descents. This exhilarating course will test your skills and fitness as you explore the terrain of Silver Star Provincial Park. Find out more.
This annual multi-stage race is always popular, whether you’re a first timer looking to take on a new challenge or you are a seasoned vet looking to podium. Push your limits, embrace your inner competitive spirit, and meet like-minded people on this fun day. Find out more.
ABNC is thrilled to partner with SilverStar Mountain Resort for a nature hike atop the mountain! Their very own nature interpreter will guide you along the Attridge Scenic Loop, aka “the Gnome trail.” Here you will see and explore the subalpine’s biodiversity and the unique flora and fauna that would be hidden under the snow in the winter! More info.
The Crankworx Summer Series features bike races staged in epic locations. Think big air, fast berms, and world-class riding. Event competitions offer local and up-and-coming racers a chance to go wheel-to-wheel with national and international heroes, providing a path to future Crankworx World Tour greatness. Over $30,000 in prizes will be up for grabs.
This year we are especially excited to announce the addition of a new event, a Crankworx-first FMB Silver-Level Women’s Slopestyle!
The weekend will bring some of the region’s most celebrated winemakers to Silver Star. Uncork together at our reimagined wine festival, featuring wine tasting, wine dinners, seminars, and live music. There will also be a Polson Park market pop-up featuring local artisan vendors. Find out more and buy tickets.
Celebrate Oktoberfest with Silver Star’s Craft Beer & Cider Festival, a celebration of the finest craft beer tastings and extensive local cidery options to the mountain village. There will be a variety of food flavour features, live music, games, and lots of fun. Grab a group of friends, take a few laps in the epic bike park, and enjoy tasty brews.
Join us for the annual Light Up experience to kick off the winter season and holiday period. Silver Star Village will be lit with fireworks, a local artisan Christmas market, and the BC Winter Games Torch Lighting Ceremony. Full schedule here.
Reconnecting in the North Okanagan is one of seven diverse and dazzling events to officially commemorate the reopening of the Thompson Okanagan region post-pandemic, supported by the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA).
Join us at Silver Star to enjoy the celebrations of the local arts and culture along with winter activities during the annual Vernon Winter Carnival. Think live performances, local food, ice sculpting, and artisan markets — this won’t be one to miss! More info here.
The 7 Celebrations Indigenous Showcase event brings people from all walks of life together, through an evening of Indigenous storytelling, live performances, and film. This family-friendly event will be held on February 3, 2023 at 5:30pm with doors opening at 5:00pm at the NATC Theatre. Find out more.
The hugely successful Peak Pride event is back at Silver Star for another year! Join us for a long weekend of fun events, colourful displays, and friendships for life. Produced by the Rebellious Unicorns to promote supportive and inclusive environments, this sell-out event promises to be one of the best weekends of the winter.
Part of the Seismic Spring Sessions presented by SilverStar Mountain Resort, the Monster Energy Boarderstyle is a one-of-a-kind snowboard race. A hybrid boardercross, slopestyle, big air, obstacle course race where 4 riders run the gauntlet simultaneously. Find out more here.
