Sorrento Village Farmer's Market, Shoppers Plaza, mid-May - Thanksgiving, Saturdays 8 am - noon
Shuswap Farm and Craft Market, Centenka Park Mall, Salmon Arm, end April to mid October, Tuesdays & Fridays 8 am - 12:30 pm
Salmon Arm Twilight Market, Ross Street Parking Lot, mid-June - Sept, Wednesdays 6 - 9 pm, 832-6247 or 832-2230
Chase Farmer's Market, at the Chase Curling Club parking lot, every Friday  from 9:30 to 1:30 to 8pm, May to Fall
Caravan Farm Theatre's Sunday Market:  near Armstrong every Sunday morning, www.caravanfarmtheatre.com

Coffee Houses and other Musical Events - weekly or monthy

Carlin Hall, Sept to May, 1st Saturday of month, 7:30 pm, 835-4510
Sunnybrae Hall, Dec to May, 2nd Saturday, 7:30 pm, 835-8657
North Shuswap Hall, Oct to May, 3rd Friday, 8 pm, 955-0377
Writers' Group, Java Express, Sept to May, 4th Friday, 7 pm, 835-8509

WOW, Wednesdays on the Wharf and Twilight Farmer's Market. Music at the Salmon Arm Wharf every Wednesday from 7pm from mid June to end of August.  By Donation for music.   Market starts at 6:00pm

Enjoy all the Cultural and Special Events in the Shuswap

June 4: VINTAGE CAR SHOW: Chase, Art Holding Arena

June 1: TENTH ANNUAL PEONY TEA PARTY  : Too soon the lilacs will be gone. Then the lush and luscious peony with its fine whites, pinks, and deep reds will take its place. Each of the past 10 years, just as they reach their peak, Runaway Moon Theatre has celebrated this herald of summer with a Peony Tea Party at Curly Willow Farm. Join us on Sunday June 12th from 1-4 pm to walk knee deep in a field of peonies (and take some home!) Visit the onsite puppet museum and live entertainment from choir, gypsy swing to belly dancing.

June 17 : Working Together Traditional POW WOW: Native drumming, dancing and games (lahal)    Neskonlith Pow Wow Arbor (about 12km from hostel)

June 18 : DONKEY DAY FUNDRAISER CELEBRATION: Meet and greet donkeys at the Refuge.  Donkey walks, food vendors, kid's crafts and live music.  Admission by donation , Turtle Valley, about 8km from hostel.  www.turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com

June 18: Strawberry Tea: Enjoy locally grown fresh strawberries on shortcake while sipping tea from elegant china.  Seating at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30.  $5.00 each.  Call museum to reserve at 250 679-8847, Chase  Museum

June 17-18 : SHUSWAP LAKE ACCORDIAN FESTIVAL : Hear the versatility of accordion players, Competition, jams, and dancing,  Sorrento Memorial Hall, Sorrento

June 17 - 19 : BC FAMILY FISHING WEEKEND:  Canadian residents (people who lived in Canada for a year) can fish for free this weekend.  Come try your hand out at the hostel wharf or try one of the small lakes or streams in the area.  For more information see http://www.bcfamilyfishing.com/

June 17-19: NESKONLITH TRADITIONAL POW WOW:  A native drumming and dance competition. Traditional Food, arts and craft's and Stick Games (a gambling game with singing - very cool).  (Located about 4kms from HI-Shuswap)
(Located about 12kms from HI-Shuswap)

June 19: SALMON ARM KID'S FISHING DERBY:  A FREE  event open to all children under 12. No boat necessary as you can fish off the community wharf. 7am to 11, Salmon Arm Wharf

June 21: ABORGINAL DAY CELEBRATIONS: Squilax Pow Wow Grounds 3km from hostel.  First Nations Pow Wow dancers, BBQ and Baseball game

June 25:   DRAGON BOAT RACES : Held at the Salmon Arm Wharf and waterfront

July 1:  CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS: Parades, pancakes breakfasts, children's activities, beer gardens, dances, fireworks.  Celebrations will take place in various communities: North Shuswap, Chase ,Sorrento, Blind Bay, Salmon Arm.

July 3 to August 26  R.J. Haney Heritage Village presents ?The Mystery of Dutch Charlie? as the annual Villains and Vittles dinner theatre on Wednesday/Friday/Sunday evenings.  Written by Peter Blacklock, this Salmon Arm story is set in 1885.  Dinner provided in Marjorie's Tea Room.  Tickets are $24 for adults, $14 for children.  Reservations are a must, call 250-832-5243.  www.salmonarmmuseum.org

July 10:   PIONEER DAY: Join us in celebrating our pioneer heritage! Experience an old time 1910 Country Fair. Begin the day with our pancake breakfast, explore the historic displays and demonstrations, old fashioned games, music and then a BBQ lunch or a super sized ice cream cone. Fun for the whole family! 8:30 to 2pm  RJ Haney Heritage Village, Salmon Arm.

July 16 - 19: SHUSWAP FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS: Art displays, workshops, demonstrations and a tea-room!  Sorrento (www.artsfestivalshuswap.ca)

July 22, 23, 24: SKWLAX POW WOW: A native drumming and dance competition. Traditional Food, arts and craft's and Stick Games (a gambling game with singing - very cool).  (Located about 4kms from HI-Shuswap)

July  23 at 8pm and July 24 2pm, 24 at the SAGA Public Art Gallery, Runaway Moon presents ?Dream,? a Mexican folk tale set in a miniature world. Drawing on traditions and folklore from the Central American celebration of the ?Day of the Dead', Runaway Moon Theatre animates the story with live music, singing, puppets and actors. Tickets available at the door. $14 adults, $5 kids, $35 families. www.runawaymoon.org. 250-306-3935 See website for more performances.

July 16- 17: GREAT SHUSWAP POTTERY SALE:  Variety of works including stoneware and sculpture, Celista (30kms from HI-Shuswap)

July 19 to Aug 21: CARAVAN FARM THEATRE presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by William Shakespeare: A unique outdoor theatre company telling a classic story with music, horses, fairies and a foolish donkey.  A must see if you are a theatre fan.  www.caravanfarmtheatre.com

August 6  SAGA Public Art Gallery presents ?Paint the Town: Parisian Style? with 25 local artists painting en plein aire throughout the downtown, 9am to noon.  Reception at 7pm at SAGA to see the works.

August 6 - 7:  BCPRA RODEO, PRITCHARD: Local Rodeo events from calf-roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing and bull riding.  Evening dance at local hall.  (About 20kms from HI-Shuswap)

August TBA:  NESKONLITH  POW WOW:  A native celebration including dance, singing and crafts, and concessions with traditional food such as bannock.

August 13: CHASE CORN FESTIVAL:  Enjoy the world's famous local corn.  A variety of events such as beer gardens, live music, children's activites,  Chase www.ChaseCornStock.com

August 19-21:  SALMON ARM ROOTS AND BLUES FESTIVAL: Workshops, main stage and 6 day stages,  beer garden, entertainment, exhibitors.  For more information:  http://www.rootsandblues.ca/ Salmon Arm Fairgrounds, Salmon Arm.

August  27: SORRENTO BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: This popular event features musicians from across North America.  Vendors booths, concession stands and beer gardens.  Sorrento Centre, 8km from hostel

Sept. 9 - 11: SALMON ARM FALL FAIR: A real country fall fair.  Parade, livestock and produce competitions, grandstand, rides, entertainment, concessions.  For more information, visit  www.jetstream.net/salmonarmfair  or email: safair@sunwave.net.  Salmon Arm Fair Grounds (45km from HI-Shuswap).

October : "SALUTE TO THE SOCKEYE": Adam's River Salmon Run, Roderick Haig Brown Provincial Park.  Spectacular return  sockeye salmon to the Adam's River spawning beds during the first 3 weeks of October.  River trails and a viewing platform. The Salmon Run occurs annually with viewing opportuntiies along the river trails in the park.  The sockeye are the salmon that change to a red body and green head during spawning.  The hostel is only 4km from the river. http://www.salmonsociety.com/

October to March : CHASE HEAT Junior B Hockey Club games: Come cheer on our local hockey team.  Our hocky crazed staff will gladly inform you on the basics of the game. Home games start at 7pm except Sundays (3pm) www.chaseheat.com

Mid Dec: CPR HOLIDAY TRAIN: Sicamous, Salmon Arm (by Lordco), Notch Hill (1639 Notch Hill Rd about 10km from hostel) 832-5440,  www.salmonarmdowntown.com  
Festive outdoor concerts, bonfires, hot drinks, goodies. Bring non-perishable food items and unwrapped toys for the local food banks.

"SALUTE TO THE SOCKEYE"
Adam's River Salmon Run, Roderick Haig Brown Provincial Park.  Spectacular return of millions of sockeye salmon to the Adam's River spawning beds.  River trails, viewing platform,  The Salmon Run occurs annually with viewing opportuntiies along the river trails in the park.  The sockeye are the salmon that change to a red body and green head during spawning.  The hostel is only 4km from the river. http://www.salmonsociety.com/

CHASE HEAT Junior B Hockey Club games: October 2008 to March 2009
Come cheer on our local hockey team.  Our hocky crazed staff will gladly inform you on the basics of the game. Home games start at 7pm except Sundays (3pm)   www.chaseheat.com

Mid Dec: CPR HOLIDAY TRAIN
Sicamous, Salmon Arm (by Lordco), Notch Hill (1639 Notch Hill Rd about 10km from hostel) 832-5440,
Festive outdoor concerts, bonfires, hot drinks, goodies. Bring non-perishable food items and unwrapped toys for the local food banks.