Hope BC’s Brigade Days Celebration
Hope Brigade Days is Hope’s annual celebration, which began in 1968. Originally, it was a community event meant to celebrate the end of a successful tourist season. Over the years it has evolved into an annual tradition that has folks returning year after year.
September 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2025
Wristbands ARE required for:
All events in the Sports Bowl
(including the Demolition Derby + Concerts)
Access to the Ken James Rip Off Saloon
Live music inside the Saloon
Wristbands are NOT required for:
Shooting Star Amusements midway
Food Truck Alley
Briggie Bazaar
All other open festival areas!
BONUS: Wristbands are FREE for kids 12 & under!
Ride tickets must be purchased directly from Shooting Star Amusements.
What’s Happening at Brigade Days?
Check out our featured events
Featured Events
54-40 at Hope Brigade Days
Saturday, September 6 - 7:00 pm to 10:00 pmWe’re beyond excited to welcome Canadian rock legends 54•40 as our Saturday night[...]
Location - Sports Bowl
Featured Events
Dirty Money Truck Show
Friday, September 5 - 4:00 pm to 9:00 pmThe second annual “dirty money truck show" where pretty much anything goes; new tru[...]
Location - 6th Ave Fair Grounds
Featured Events
Shooting Star Amusements
Friday, September 5 - 3:00 pm to 10:00 pmClosing time subject to change without notice. Wristbands are not required to enter t[...]
Location - 6th Ave Fair Grounds
Featured Events
Shooting Star Amusements
Sunday, September 7 - 11:00 am to 6:00 pmClosing time subject to change without notice. Wristbands are not required to enter t[...]
Location - 6th Ave Fair Grounds
Live Music
Appaloosa with Robert Rowan | Ken James Rip-Off Saloon
Sunday, September 7 - 5:30 pm to 7:00 pmFriday 9.00 pm-midnight in the Ken James Rip-Off Saloon
Saturday 10.00 pm-midnight in the Ken James Rip-Off Saloon
Sunday 5:30 pm-7:00 pm with Robert Rowan in the Ken James Rip-Off Saloon
[...]
Location - 6th Ave Fair Grounds
Live Music
54-40 at Hope Brigade Days
Saturday, September 6 - 7:00 pm to 10:00 pmWe’re beyond excited to welcome Canadian rock legends 54•40 as our Saturday night headliner in the Entertainment Bowl!
Get ready to sing your heart out to iconic hits and soak in the electric energy[...]
Location - Sports Bowl
Live Music
Barracuda – Tribute to Heart
Saturday, September 6 - 7:00 pm to 8:00 pmCelebrating the music of Heart and Led Zeppelin
7:00 - 8:00: Barracuda - Tribute to Heart
8:30 - 10:00: 54-40
10:00 - Midnight: Appaloosa in the Ken James Rip-Off Saloon
Location - Sports Bowl
Live Music
Appaloosa | Ken James Rip-Off Saloon
Friday, September 5 - 9:00 pm to 12:00 amFriday 9.00 pm-midnight in the Ken James Rip-Off Saloon
Saturday 10.00 pm-midnight in the Ken James Rip-Off Saloon
Sunday 5:30 pm-7:00 pm with Robert Rowan in the Ken James Rip-Off Saloon
[...]
Location - 6th Ave Fair Grounds
Live Music
Appaloosa | Ken James Rip-Off Saloon
Saturday, September 6 - 10:00 pm to 12:00 amFriday 9.00 pm-midnight in the Ken James Rip-Off Saloon
Saturday 10.00 pm-midnight in the Ken James Rip-Off Saloon
Sunday 5:30 pm-7:00 pm with Robert Rowan in the Ken James Rip-Off Saloon
[...]
Location - 6th Ave Fair Grounds
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