Arts & Culture
McBride and the Robson Valley are rich in history, culture and the arts.
Explore below to learn more about local festivals and attractions, arts organizations, and the Valley Museum & Archives.
An annual celebration of McBride’s rail, logging, farming and Fraser River heritage for locals and visitors alike.
May 31 - June 2, 2024 Events included:
- Bob & Hazel Balcaen Memorial Parade
- Show and Shine
- Rock Paper Scissors Competition
- Slo-Pitch Tournament
- Model Train Display
- Local Artists/Crafters/Service Silent Auction
- Win Firewood and/or Cedar Slabs
- Free Music in the Park
- Kids Crafts/Races/Activities
- Dance featuring local band "Roadside Splinter"!
- Valley Museum - Museum Display (Valley Piecemaker's Quilt Display)
- Norman Lamming Memorial Horseshoe Tournament
- Treasure Hunt
- Bouncy Castle
- Face Painting/Balloon Animals
- Pancake Breakfast
- Logger Sports Events Sunday
- Cowboy Church
- Volunteer Fire Department - kids (16 and Under) Obstacle Course
- And so much more…
Click on the link below to view the 2024 Pioneer Days Schedule and other event posters:
McBride is home to the Valley Museum and Archives with a mandate to collect, preserve and restore records and objects of scientific, educational, historical and cultural value associated with the area.
Curator, Bridget Uhl
Summer Hours: 10AM to 5PM Tuesday-Friday
Winter Hours: 11AM to 4PM Tuesday-Friday
Check out the Dunster Station Museum, only 30km from McBride, across from the Dunster Store.
Located in McBride's Historic Train Station, the Whistle Stop Gallery features arts and crafts for sale by close to 100 local artists and artisans.
This event is a family oriented celebration of music, art and community. Held in Dunster, BC, only 30km east of McBride, the Robson Valley Music Festival features music from across BC, Canada and from around the world.
2024 dates - August 16-18
More information at: RV Music Fest
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A Registered Charity, the Robson Valley Arts and Culture Council sponsors festivals, performing groups, and musical ensembles: supporting arts and craft galleries and associations; supporting cultural and community associations.
| Arts and Leisure | Phone | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girl Guides | 800-565-8111 | ||
| McBride Model Railroad Society | 250-701-1017 | ||
| McBride Museum & Archive Society | 250-569-3000 | ||
| Monday Night Knitters | 250-569-4101 | ||
| Old Age Pensioners Association (OAPO) | 250-569-2459 | ||
| Open Gate Garden Society | 250-569-0043 | ||
| Robson Valley Arts and Culture Society | 250-569-2411 | ||
| Whistle Stop Gallery Society | 250-569-8891 |
