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Welcome to The #BuyBasin Festival. The Columbia Basin has plenty of reasons to toot its own horn in any season with its abundance of nature and beauty and laid-back small-towns and cities vibe. These communities from Invermere to Nelson and Valemount and beyond are also home to some pretty cool businesses that you need to know more about.
CLICK HERE TO TUNE INTO THE #BUYBASIN FESTIVAL RIGHT NOW
From Oct 18 to Nov 10, 2021, join us for a series of Facebook Live events that will showcase dozens of local businesses and services during the #BuyBasin Festival.
You could win $50 to spend at the local business of your choice. Learn more here.
Local businesses interested in joining the #BuyBasin Festival can apply here.
Get to know some of the entrepreneurs and musicians you'll meet during the #BuyBasin Festival
Cool part is you can shop without leaving your home or office, eat without stepping into the kitchen and connect with your community all in one tap of your keyboard. The month-long event is a fun way to meet your 100 local creators, entrepreneurs and artists and support them by buying local.
Consider this your invitation to join an array of locals as we celebrate the passions of the people behind the scenes who bring you goods and services created right here in this beautiful backyard.
There are 3 ways to tune in or catch up on what you've missed
- Tune in to LIVE Facebook broadcasts shares to the Facebook event page. Head to the discussion tab.
- Catch each of the LIVE videos shared on @BasinBusinessAdvisors Facebook page.
- Catch each of the LIVE videos shared on @FestivalSeekers Facebook page.
Launching Monday, October 18 and and running through Wednesday, November 10, 2021, tune in to a series of Facebook Live broadcasts from diverse communities hosted by FestivalSeekers and the Columbia Trust. The Facebook Lives will include virtual tours and allows viewers to “go behind the scenes” at some of the top regional offerings. It'll also feature a fantastic lineup of 10 musical acts, including Fernie-based Shred Kelly.
The #BuyBasin Festival empowers local entrepreneurs, producers and creators with digital media education and promotion allowing them to tap into the ever-changing retail landscape. And you get to support them by learning more and shopping local.
