On June 28 and 29, Kimberley’s downtown Platzl will transform into a celebration of mountain culture with KOREfest + Localpalooza — a two-day event packed with live music, innovative gear makers, and family-friendly fun.
Brought to you by KORE and Centre64, this outdoor gear and music festival is sure to entertain music lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, and those just keen to connect with the vibrant Kootenay community.
At the heart of the festival is a showcase of Kootenay-based outdoor gear brands, each bringing their latest creations to the plaza. They include Kootenay Mountain Boats, Northern Teardrop Trailer, Après Skied, Ghostrider Equipment, Dark Horse Innovations, Lynx OGT and Shishka Sleeping Bags among others. Come meet the makers, try out new gear, and get inspired by the ingenuity driving BC’s outdoor economy.
Two Days, Ten Bands
Ten local music acts will take to the stage during the weekend offering up everything from acoustic roots to indie rock to soul.
Saturday, June 28:
Mike Stack (12:00PM – 12:40PM): A Kimberley-based singer-songwriter with rich folk stylings.
Oliver McQuaid (1:00PM – 1:40PM): Soulful acoustic tunes from a rising talent.
Oracle Jones (2:00PM – 2:40PM): Funky, cosmic soul grooves.
Velvet Vixen (3:00PM – 3:40PM): Glam-rock power with a modern twist.
Howard Street Blend (4:00PM – 4:40PM): Funk, jazz, and soul.
Sunday, June 29:
Lennan Delaney (12:00PM – 12:40PM): Violin-driven folk with classical roots.
Spruce Tops (1:00PM – 1:40PM): Acoustic trio with close harmonies and mountain charm.
Trena & the Kimberley Crew (2:00PM – 2:40PM): A funky hometown ensemble with a loyal local following.
Heather Gemmell (3:00PM – 3:40PM): Blues-rock queen of the Kootenays, bringing raw riffs and raspy vocals.
Fyfe Williams: (4:00PM – 4:40PM): Five-piece folk/rock and bluegrass band playing up-tempo original music
KORE Re-Hub Offering Free Gear Repairs
Need a zipper fixed or your sleeping bag patched? The KORE Re-Hub Program will be on-site all weekend offering free outdoor gear repair services. Professional technicians will be operating out of a fully equipped mobile van (thanks to College of the Rockies), using industrial sewing machines to mend jackets, backpacks, sleeping bags, and more.
Attendees are also encourage to bring hard goods, such as ski gear, that needs repairing. Selkirk Innovates will be on hand conducting a pilot project assessing hard gear using innovative scanning tools. If you’ve got something in your garage that needs fixing, bring it by and find out what’s possible.
About Centre 64
Centre 64 is a non-profit organization that promotes and supports the arts in Kimberley and the surrounding areas. It’s goal is to ensure everyone in the community can participate in the arts. City-supported Centre 64 is a place where people can come together, learn, and celebrate art in a vibrant and artistic community that believes in diversity, collaboration, leadership, celebration, and connection. They’re all about being open, inclusive, and working together to make a difference. Live @Studio64 is the live music portion of the arts community at the Centre that’s responsible for putting together the Localpalooza portion of KOREfest. For more info, visit centre64.com.
Our Partners
KOREfest + Localpalooza is made possible thanks to the Province of British Columbia Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) and the City of Kimberley. For the Re-Hub program, KORE Outdoors acknowledges the financial support of the Province of British Columbia and Alacrity Canada through the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. Other key funders include ETSI-BC and 1% for the Planet with donations from Gear re-Store, PBJ Merch Co, and Autogrowth Inc.
For more about the KORE Re-Hub Program, visit: koreoutdoors.org/rehub
