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Kaslo May Days 2025 Schedule & Our Favourites

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May Days by Sara Rainford | KootenayRockies.com

What is May Days?

Kaslo May Days (a tradition since 1892!), is celebrated every Victoria Day weekend, and one of the two major festivals hosted in Kaslo each year. This action packed three-day festival marks the arrival of summer with an array of events and activities for all ages.

You can read about everything happening for Kaslo May Days in our main article here!

There’s fantastic food, music, and activities all weekend, but if you only have time for the highlights, check out the Logger Sports competition, showcasing impressive logging skills, and the Show ‘n Shine car show featuring vintage vehicles. The festival also hosts a good old fashioned parade and the longest-running consecutive Maypole dance in North America (over 100 years!).

If you’re looking to relax with friends old or new, enjoy come live music, local food vendors, and artisan crafts in Vimy Park, for a perfect family-friendly event to kick off the summer season​.

May Days Schedule

The 2025 schedule hasn’t been unveiled yet, but the main events will roughly follow the 2024 schedule. We’ll update this page once we know more!

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8:00 am – 7:00 pmSlo Pitch Tournament – Come root for your favourite team during this 3-day tournament!Murray Pearson Ball Park
9:00 am – 5:00 pmFood & Craft Vendors- A delicious selection of food & beverages. Browse and buy from the Craft Vendor booths featuring a wide variety of items.Vimy Park
10:00 am – 5:00 pmHelicopter Rides – Kaslo Search and Rescue Fundraiser with Heli-Worx Aviation. First come, first served, $65 cash only for a roughly 5 minute flight over Kaslo. Weather dependent.Front Street near Logger Sports Park
11:00 am – 5:00 pmLogger Sports – Don’t miss the action!9-10:30 am – Eliminations11 am – Show Starts, enjoy Novice & Intermediate Events. For the full schedule please click here.Logger Sports Park
11:00 am – 6:00 pmBeer Gardens – Kaslo & District Arena will be serving up local craft beer, cider, and more!Logger Sports Park
10:00 amKIDS – Music in the Park – Spruce Tips Family Band. Allison Kane with fiddler Jasmine.Gazebo – Vimy Park
11:00 amKIDS – Music in the Park – Mr Mojo!Gazebo – Vimy Park
12:00 pmKIDS – Family Dance Party – Kiki the Eco ElfGazebo – Vimy Park
1:00 pmKIDS Races – Presented by FireSmart, visit their booth in Vimy Park to registerGazebo – Vimy Park
2:00 pmMusic in the Park – Mountain Weather BandGazebo – Vimy Park
3:00 pmMusic in the Park – DamienGazebo – Vimy Park
4:00 pmMusic in the Park – Paris Pick and the PricksGazebo – Vimy Park
8:00 pmLegion Dance with Music by Summit Sound and Light19+ Doors open at 7:30pm, $20 admission, Cash BarKaslo Legion #74 – 5th Street, Kaslo
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8:00 am – 11:00 amPancake Breakfast – Come enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast in the Legion Hall.Kaslo Legion #74 – 5th Street, Kaslo
8:00 am – 7:00 pmSlo Pitch Tournament – Come root for your favourite team during this 3-day tournament!Murray Pearson Ball Park
9:00 am – 5:00 pmFood & Craft Vendors- A delicious selection of food & beverages. Browse and buy from the Craft Vendor booths featuring a wide variety of items.Vimy Park
10:00 am – 3:00 pmShow ‘N Shine – Come see the ‘Locally world famous’ car show on historic Front StreetFront Street from the SS Moyie to 5th Avenue will be blocked from 6 am to 4 pm
10:00 am – 2:00 pmLearn to Skate – with Amie Shepphard, Canadian National Downhill Skateboarding Team MemberKaslo Skate Park
11:00 am – 5:00 pmLogger Sports – Don’t miss the action!9-10:30 am – Eliminations11 am – Show Starts, enjoy Novice & Intermediate Events. For the full schedule please click here.Logger Sports Park
11:00 am – 6:00 pmBeer Gardens – Kaslo & District Arena will be serving up local craft beer, cider, and more!Logger Sports Park
11:00 amKIDS – Family Dance Party – Kiki the Eco ElfGazebo – Vimy Park
12:00 pmMusic in the Park – Kootenay Kids Garage BandGazebo – Vimy Park
1:00 pmMusic in the Park – Allie Kane and FriendsGazebo – Vimy Park
1:30 pm6th Annual J’s Strawberry Ridge Ride and Run Social – Registration starts at 12 pm, Mountain Bike race starts at 1:30 pm, Trail Runner Race begins at 2:00 pm, Kids Race at 3:30 pmKaslo Airport – 875 Kaslo West Road
2:00 pmMusic in the Park – Never Too Late, Maggie & MarianneGazebo – Vimy Park
3:00 pmMusic in the Park – JonBurdenGazebo – Vimy Park
4:00 pmMusic in the Park – The StrikesGazebo – Vimy Park
9:00 pmJon Burden and The Bleedin’ HeartsKaslo Hotel, Front Street
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8:00 am – 7:00 pmSlo Pitch Tournament – Championship Day of this 3-day tournament!Murray Pearson Ball Park
10:00 am – 4:00 pmFood & Craft Vendors- A delicious selection of food & beverages. Browse and buy from the Craft Vendor booths featuring a wide variety of items.Vimy Park
11:00 amMusic in the Park – Nancy MoonGazebo – Vimy Park
12:00 pmMay Days Parade – Catch the excitement – Gather along the parade route to watch the Kaslo May Days Parade go by!Parade Route
1:00 pmKilties at the Park – The Kootenay Kiltie Pipe Band is the oldest pipe band in the BC interior, with over 100 years of performing Highland Bagpipes for the community.Gazebo – Vimy Park
1:45 pm – 2:15 pmMaypole Dance – Kaslo has been holding this traditional Maypole Dance since 1923 Gazebo – Vimy Park
2:30 pmMusic in the Park – Baker Street BluesGazebo – Vimy Park
3:00 pmRubber Ducky Drop – Support the JVH 2025 Grad Class. Tickets available on fairgrounds on Saturday. Winners to be announced at the Gazebo in Vimy Park.Kaslo Bridge

Don’t Miss:

Logger Sports: A one-of-a-kind spectacle featuring real live lumberjacks competing in all feats of skill and strength. You’ve never seen anything like it!

Music in the Park: Some of the area’s best musicians perform here for free, and with so much talent to choose from, it’s superb!

Show & Shine: Classic cars from over the years, carefully restored to their peak condition.

Maypole Dance: For over 100 years, the children of Kaslo have been dancing to welcome the arrival of spring!

New to Kaslo, or wondering where to start? Check out our guide on what to do in Kaslo!

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