Coal Miner Days is an annual community event the second weekend in June which celebrates the mining heritage of the area and highlights the great amenities which Sparwood has to offer. It’s a great way to get to know the community and why the folks here love it.

There’s something to make everyone in the family happy at Coal Miner Days – from lots of sports events to a car show, a cabaret – and even a petting zoo!  You’ll learn about safety and emergency measures from organizations in the community. There will be something to remember for a long time to come!

Schedule of Events

Coal Miner Days events take place all over Sparwood, from the Heights to Centennial Square to the Rec Centre, Here’s what’s happening and when!

Thursday, June 7

5 pm – Sparwood Chamber Golf Tournament Registration
5:30 pm – Golf Tournament Shot Gun Start

Friday, June 8

11 – 3 pm – Bike Rodeo
6 – 9 pm – Slo Pitch Tournament
6-10 pm – Beer Gardens at Lions Park
11 – 11:30 pm – Fire in The Sky – Fireworks Show

Saturday, June 9

8 – 10 am – Lions Pancake Breakfast
8 am – 8 pm – Slo Pitch Tournament
** 11 am SHARP – Parade Start
11 – 8 pm – Beer Gardens at Lions Park
11 am – 4 pm –  Teck BBQ – Kootenay Taekwondo
12 – 4 pm – Teck Free Health Presentation
12 -4 pm – Food Vendors
12 – 4 pm – Kidsfest with bounce houses, face painting, air brush tattoos, climbing wall, laser tag and petting zoo

12 – 4 pm – Emergency Awareness Day
12 – 4 pm – Youth Action Sparwood Mountain Bike Demonstration – Bike Jumps
12 – 4ish – Valley Riders at the arena grounds
1 pm and 3 pm – Reptile Show on the main stage
3 pm – EKU Classic Run – Registration
3:30 pm – EKU Classic Run
6 – 12ish – SMS Poker Tournament
8 pm – 1 am – CMD Cabaret starring Aaron Pritchett with Seany J and the Boys

Sunday, June 10

8 am – Slo Pitch Tournament
11 – 3:30 pm – Beer Gardens at Lions Park
11 am – Duathlon Registration
12 – 2 pm – Kids Duathlon

** The Free Press has generously donated three prizes for businesses. The first place winner of the business parade entry will win a half page advertisement space (value $500). Second place will receive a quarter page valued at $250 and third will receive an eighth page advertisement valued at $125.

Coal Miner Cabaret presents …

Coal Miner Days Cabaret is presenting Aaron Pritchett onstage with local favorites Seany J and the Boys. Here’s what you need to know:

• Doors open at 8 pm
• Cost is $25 in advance / $30 at the door
• Tickets can be purchased at the Sparwood Esso

Proceeds

The proceeds of Coal Miner Days will be shared by the following:

• Lilac Terrace expansion
• the new Sparwood Skate Park
• Raise a Child UP
• Sparwood EDC Committee
• Sparwood Food Bank
• Search & Rescue
• various community sporting groups

More information

There’s lots of great info about Coal Miner days available at the following places:

• https://facebook.com/CoalMinerDays/
• http://sparwood.ca/coal-miner-days
• http://coalminerdays.com/
• or send an email to: coalminerdays@hotmail.com.