FAQ

Answers to a bunch of frequently asked questions.

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1. What does Wapiti mean?
   It means Elk.
2. When is the festival?
   • Festival dates are Friday, August 10th and Saturday August 11th.
   • Gates open at 6pm on Friday and noon on Saturday.
   • Music starts at 7pm on Friday and 1pm on Saturday.
   • The event closes at 11pm both nights.
3. What kind of music will I hear?
   All kinds. It’s all Canadian Indie, but that’s a broad category. We’ve tried to pick bands that cover a spectrum. If you like CBC Radio 3, you’ll love Wapiti.
4. Where is Fernie?
   We’re in south-eastern British Columbia near the Alberta and Montana borders. Fernie is 3 hours from Calgary. 2 hours from Whitefish and 1 hour from Cranbrook.
5. Where is the festival site?
   In Annex Park. When you drive into Fernie, turn west at 11 street off the highway. West is towards the mountains and away from the arena.
6. Where can I buy tickets in town?
   At Midge’s Mags (562 – 2nd Ave.) or Le Grand Fromage (672 – 2nd Ave.)
7. Where can I stay?
   Check out the accommodators page. There’s also camping in the Mt Fernie Provincial Park and hostels in town.
8. Any camping in town?
   Not this year. We had too much to do creating the festival. Next year.
9. Where can we eat?
   There are food vendors at the festival. And Fernie is a veritable groaning board with great eats. There’s a list on TripAdvisor. Or just ask around.
10. Can I bring my ______?
    Kids – yes. Dogs – no. Chairs – yes. Alcohol – no. Camera – yes. Dancin’ shoes – you bet.
11. Is there a beer garden?
    Filled with our awesome local Fernie Beer and wine sourced from East Kootenay wine merchants.
12. What’s the weather like?
    Well, it’s the middle of August in the Rockies, so it could be +30C or it could snow. Seriously though it’ll probably be warm in the day and cool at night. Bring sun tan lotion and a sweater.
13. What about parking?
    We have some, but we hope you won’t use it. There’s a free bike check and the festival site is a pleasant 5 minute walk from almost anywhere in town. Please respect resident’s lawns and driveways if you decide to park on the street.
14. What about after the festival?
    Fernie has some great bars and pubs and almost all of the them have live bands playing after the festival.
15. Anything else going on it town?
    Of course. There’s also live music in almost every bar in town. A wake board competition out at Lake Kookanusa. A kids event and market in Rotary Park on Sunday. And more…
16. Is the ski hill open?
    Of course, but for mountain biking only. For skiing you’ll have to come back in the winter.