Uncover magic in unexpected places, from the mountain top to Silver Star’s charming slopeside village at Silver Star, British Columbia. The summer season will launch on June 21, 2024, with a full schedule of signature events, world-class competitions, free concerts and culinary experiences that support British Columbia’s wine regions and craft beer and cider scene.
Silver Star Saturday Music Series
This summer, tap into the energy of live music in the mountains with the Silver Star Saturday Music Series, which will take place over 13 weeks from 2pm to 5pm on the Nokian Community Stage June 22 to September 14. Destination Silver Star, with the support of SilverStar Mountain Resort and production partner Local Losers, hosts the music series.
Local talent will take the stage alongside headline touring acts, including Jesse Roper kicking off the series on June 22, Indigenous songwriter Francis Baptiste on June 29, The Boom Booms on July 27and DJs Joanna Majik and Neon Steve on August 3.
Bear Stewardship Trail
More bears are coming to Silver Star, and these are the kind that are fun to run into on the trails.
The Silver Star Bear Stewardship Group (SBSG), with the support of the Silver Star Property Owners Association, has installed skillfully made artistic bears around Brewer’s Pond on the Bear Byway Trail. Each bear is life-size, or close to it, and created by a well-known artist from British Columbia. The bears can be found climbing trees, rubbing against trunks and hanging out doing what bears do. With funding from the Regional District of North Okanagan, the Habitat Conservation Trust Fund, Destination Silver Star and the Powdr Play Forever Fund this Bear Education Trail is an initiative to raise awareness about Bear Smart practices and interesting facts about bears and their behaviours.
Get Out on the Trails in Greater Vernon, ‘The Trails Capital Of BC’
Lace up the running shoes and hit the trails in Greater Vernon, a region celebrated for its unparalleled trails and outdoor splendour and crowned as the Trails Capital of British Columbia. With an extensive network of trails, including Silver Star’s, weaving through serene forests and breathtaking viewpoints, this region offers a playground for nature enthusiasts, hikers and trail runners alike. SilverStar Mountain Resort is excited to open a new accessible hiking loop at the top of the Gondola this year, opening up breathtaking views and access to nature to even more guests.
From the enchanting wildflower-dotted loops of SilverStar Mountain Resort to the picturesque foothills overlooking the North Okanagan Valley, a trail suits every adventurer’s preference and skill level. Embrace the stunning scenery, vibrant outdoor community, and lively trail-running events that define this burgeoning destination for the sport.
This summer, travellers will find scenic beauty, a thriving artisanal scene, outstanding locally owned restaurants, and Indigenous culture and heritage throughout the North Okanagan region. Silver Star’s mountain adventures, immersive nature activities, live music experiences and sporting events make it a summer destination worth exploring.
SILVER STAR SUMMER SCHEDULE
Discover Destination Silver Star’s summer calendar of events and begin planning an escape into the mountains of the North Okanagan in British Columbia.
June 21-23 – SilverStar Bike Park Opening Weekend Celebrations
The summer season starts with the opening of SilverStar Bike Park that Friday, one of North America’s largest lift-accessed bike parks with over 70 km of downhill, cross-country and enduro trails – built by riders for riders. This year, SilverStar Bike Park celebrates 30 years of lift-accessed mountain biking. The SilverStar Bike Park will launch their milestone year with several new features, including new woodwork, major flow and tech trail updates, and new progression-based jump lines with blue and black options in the Vault Progression Zone.
June 22 – Slay The Dragon Trail Running Race
The annual Slay the Dragon race, hosted by Bush Babes & Bros, offers courses over 13.6km, 25km, or 50km. It weaves through technical and cruisey single-track, crazy fun climbs and long thigh-shredding descents. This race is designed for all levels of trail runners by trail runners, with distances ranging from easygoing to epic. It features the best of Silver Star’s running trails.
June 22 – Valley First presents SOLSTICE SIPS
Let’s raise a glass and make a toast to summer. In partnership with Okanagan Wine Festivals and Destination Silver Star, SOLSTICE SIPSwill feature several BC wineries, culinary partners, and live music in Silver Star Village, celebrating the summer solstice. Each ticket includes a commemorative GoVino stemless wine glass perfect for summer sipping and four wine tastings, with additional tickets available for purchase at market pricing per partner. Buy tickets online now.Shuttles are available from Vernon. The weekend will also feature live music from the inaugural Silver Star Saturday Music Series and a Polson Artisan Market pop-up featuring local vendors.
June 22 – Silver Star Saturday Music Series 2 – 6pm
Opening bands include Thunderclap from Niagara Falls, local favourite October Poppy, Brass Camel and headliner Jesse Roper. Jesse Roper is a go-to West Coast musical draw known for his explosive live performance and unique blend of rock, roots, and soul.
June 29 – Silver Star Saturday Music Series 2 – 6pm
This week, Hendrika, Grade School, Black Pontiac and Francis Baptiste will take the Nokian Community Stage for an afternoon of free live music.
July 6 – Soup 2 Nutz Duathlon
Soup 2 Nutz is a fun 16km ride and a 10km run event produced by BB Trail Running that can be done solo or as a team! This event includes mountain bikes, and trail runs over some of the best trails Silver Star Mountain Provincial Park offers, such as rolling over the rugged double track, fun, flowy single track, challenging climbs, and some sweet descents. This exhilarating course will test skills and fitness over mostly intermediate trails with a few spicy expert sections.
July 6 – Silver Star Saturday Music Series
This week, Duane Marchand and Summer’s Brother will take the Nokian Community Stage for an afternoon of free live music.
July 13 – Vernon Women’s Enduro
This popular annual mountain bike race is back and has already sold out for 2024. Enduro bike races are multiple-stage races in which the riders ride, untimed, up the mountain to the top of the stage and then are timed on the descent down.
July 13 – Silver Star Saturday Music Series
This week, Sugarlump and Cat Murphy Band will take the Nokian Community Stage for an afternoon of free live music.
July 20 – Brokenagan Backyard Ultra
The Brokenagan Backyard Ultra features four-mile, one-hour maximum loops on the world-class cross-country ski trails at Sovereign Lake Nordic Club along a beautiful mountain lake through wildflowers, forest, and marshland in Silver Star Provincial Park.
July 20 – Silver Star Saturday Music Series
This week, Steve Smith and other artists to be confirmed will take the Nokian Community Stage for an afternoon of free live music.
July 27 – Silver Star Saturday Music Series
This week, Norsu, Hot Sax and The Boom Booms will take the Nokian Community Stage for an afternoon of free live music.
August 2 – 4: Crankworx Summer Series | SilverStar BC Cup | Canada Cup Downhill
The Crankworx Summer Series, a three-day mountain bike festival, will return this August with a brand-new women’s event set to debut August 2-4. Along with the return of the Rheeder Slopestyle, an FMB Gold Level Men’s Slopestyle event with the course designed by local athlete Brett Rheeder, Pump Track challenges, and the BC/Canada Cup Downhill events, a brand-new FMB Gold Level Women’s Slopestyle event has been added to SilverStar’s schedule.
The festival showcases some of the world’s best biking across several multi-discipline events for all levels and ages and celebrates the mountain bike community through free live music, art, culture and food.
August 3 – Silver Star Saturday Music Series
This week, Vox Rea, Joanna Majik and Neon Steve will take the Nokian Community Stage for an afternoon of free live music.
August 10 – Silver Star Saturday Music Series
This week, Lowell Friesen and Duane Marchand will take the Nokian Community Stage for an afternoon of free live music.
August 17 – Silver Star Saturday Music Series
This week, Wedding and Slade Lake will take the Nokian Community Stage for an afternoon of free live music.
August 24 – Silver Star Saturday Music Series
This week, October Poppy and other artists to be announced will take the Nokian Community Stage for an afternoon of free live music.
August 31 – Silver Star Saturday Music Series
This week, Jared Jackel and Nico Boestan will take the Nokian Community Stage for an afternoon of free live music.
September 7 – Silver Star Beer & Cider Fest
After two great years, Silver Star’s Craft Beer & Cider Festival is back for a third year to kick off Oktoberfest season in the resort. Indulge in a celebration of the finest craft beer and extensive local cidery options with tastings poured in the mountain village. Sample a variety of foods and flavours that capture the spirit of the fall season while squeezing in those last days of summer fun on the trails and in the bike park.
September 7 – Silver Star Saturday Music Series
This week, Steven Marriott, Sofia Miller, Christopher Atkins, Tidal Babyand Covenant Lion will take the Nokian Community Stage for an afternoon of free live music.
September 14 – Silver Star Saturday Music Series
This week, David Ivan Neil and Foxtooth will take the Nokian Community Stage for an afternoon of free live music.
Silver Star’s summer events and experiences are ready to be discovered. Embark on the perfect vacation in pristine nature, loaded with mountain adventure and village vibes without the crowds.
