Current Festivals & Events 

Sunshine Village

Spring at Sunshine Village is one of the longest spring celebrations in the Rockies. Coming up is the 2nd Annual Bikinis for Breast Cancer weekend (open to all women of all ages) as well as the 82nd Annual Slush Cup.

Featured in Rolling Stone, the event officially ends the season for Sunshine on May 24. This is one of the best spring events in North America which features wild and crazy individuals who brave the jump into the slushy cold water. The goal is to try and make it across the water but very few make it but it is a blast to watch them attempt to do it.

All participants are encouraged to wear costumes as it really impresses the crowds and our panel of judges who will add points to your jump! Prizing will be awarded to the one individual who can make the jump or has the best attempt. There will also be prizes for Awesome Air, Best Bellyflop, Excellent Enema and whatever else may happen that day! 

There will be a change for entries this year as we want to see more women participating! There are 20 spots just for women and the remaining 40 will be for men. 

For full details on all the amazing events taking place at Sunshine, click here.

Lake Louise Ski Area

May 1 & 2 is the tentative closing weekend for Louise and the hill is jam-packed with fun events.

The Volkswagen Spring Episode '10 is the Canadian Rockies final farewell party to the 2009/2010 winter season will be hosted at The Lake Louise Ski Area. Festivities include FREE LIVE CONCERTS, DJs, Kokanee beer gardens, bbq's, kids zone and lots more. Expect to see tons of on hill entertainment including the 3rd annual Shop Showdown. Book yourself in now as you won’t want to miss it!

Previous Festivals & Events

Castle Mountain

Apr 9 & 10

With great ticket prices (which begin Mar. 29) and plenty of great spring skiing and killer music and fun events, Castle wraps up the season in epic style, especially with the annual Rock the Castle SkierCross. This year's course is set on Sidewinder and promises to be fast paced and techincal- great for riders and fun for spectators!  You must register in person. For more information, call 1-403-362-5101

Lake Louise Ski Area

April 10 & 11

Spring Music Sessions in the Kokanee Beer Gardens begin April 10 and 11 with Funk & Disorderly. rom Stompin' Tom and Johnny Cash to Bob Marley and the Ramones. Funk & Disorderly has a song for everybody. Guaranteed to keep your toe tappin' and your rump shakin!

The X92.9 Sully's Boarder Patrol visits Lake Louise. They will have a tent will be set up at the base of the ski hill where they will be pumping out some wicked tunes and giving away great prizes.

April 15, 16 & 17

The Lake Louise Ski Area would like to thank everyone who has worked in Lake Louise by holding a special weekend long celebration!

The event kicks off on Friday April 16th with the Summit Cup event (optional), and an evening Torchlight Dinner & Ski party (optional). On Saturday April 17th prepare yourself for a huge Reunion Party that includes live music, dancing, appetizer buffet, cash bar, and more! Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast on Sunday April 18th (included in your reunion ticket price)! Experience the best skiing that

The Spring Music Sessions continue with the Dudes playing both Apr. 17 and 18. The Dudes formed in 1996 using their energetic live sound to grasp the hearts of Calgarians, the town that they call home, and is now winning the hearts of all Canadians. Influenced by artists like The Flaming Lips and Weezer, they have now played festivals as large at The Virgin Fest in Calgary and the JunoFest in Vancouver. 

The Summit Cup, April 16, is a Lake Louise Tradition. Scheduled for Apr. 16, this dual slalom race is a fun event that will challenge the skills you've developed over the 09/10 season. Visit Guest Services for more details.

Get creative with cardboard for the annual Cardboard Box Downhill Derby April 17. Using only cardboard, string, tape, and glue prove your cardboard carpentry by building the fastest sled in town! Prizes will be given for top three times and three Best Designs. Get your teams of 1-4 people together and challenge your neighbors and friends out-design, out-wit, and out-sled your creation. This is a free event, but you must pre-register at Guest Services.

Arts Vs Crafts and Rude Boys present the 1-5-9 Style Sessions, April 17, hosted in the Lake Louise Ski Area's terrain park. Pick your heat: 180's, 540's or 900's. There will be $3000 in cash prizes awarded to the competitors who execute the 1, 5, or 9 with the best style & control. Rude Boys is also bringing truck loads of product prizing. Sorry skiers, this is a snowboarder?s only event. Registration takes place in the Kokanee Kabin at 9 am and the fee is $20.

April 24 & 25

It's all about enjoying the corn snow this weekend. Country 105 celebrities will be flipping burgers to today's hottest country music at Temple Beach on the backside of the ski area. And the Todd Sellecks will keep it happening on the frontside in the Kokanee Kabin Beer Gardens.

The Todd Sellecks is best described as Soul topped, funk rock with Electro Jam and jazz Hands. It is a melting pot of style and influence all under the premise of entertainment vs. artistic journey that turns into a party.

Sunshine Village

Beginning Easter Weekend, Apr. 2 to 4, the fun starts with a full weekend of events that will keep the whole family happy.

The Sunshine Spring Concert Series features George Canyon, BC/DC and One More Girl. Events include fundraisers that feature slalom races - both fun and for those who really do know what they are doing, fashion shows, Coors Light Snow Bunnies, Ski Rail events, Redneck Rodeos, Riders Squishee Cup for the youngsters and theme weekends like Dress like a Rockstar and get your best Cowboy/Cowgirl duds on.