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:

2024 Pioneer Day 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.

Located at 521 Main Street
250-569-3000

Curator, Bridget Uhl

Summer Hours: 10AM to 5PM Tuesday-Friday

Winter Hours: 11AM to 4PM Tuesday-Friday

Check out the museum website and archives: 

Valley Museum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check out the Dunster Station Museum, only 30km from McBride, across from the Dunster Store.

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

Content coming soon!

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 E-mail 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
Village of McBride

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REGULAR OFFICE HOURS
Mon-Tue: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wed: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thu-Fri: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
CLOSURES

Upcoming Events

Village Office Closed - Christmas Day
DECEMBER 25, 2024
Village Office Closed - Boxing Day
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Village Office Closed - New Years Day
JANUARY 1, 2025
Visit us at 100 Robson Centre,
855 S W Frontage Road, McBride, BC V0J 2E0

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