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Columbia Basin Culture Tour 2026

Overview

The 18th annual Columbia Basin Culture Tour was announced in late July 2026, highlighting a schedule for August 8‑9 across 87 venues in the Columbia Basin region of British Columbia and parts of the United States. The initial release emphasized a broadened mix of artists—including fiber, textile, and wood‑working exhibitors—and noted participation from local creators such as Lainey Benson.

A few days later, the organizers provided a more detailed weekend guide, confirming that the tour would operate at 85 venues and be free to the public on both Saturday and Sunday. The Kootenay Regional Arts Council, led by executive director Kallee Lins, described the event as offering a wide range of options for all ages and listed supporting partners such as the Columbia Basin Trust and Kootenay Lake Tourism. The later notice also pointed readers to the tour’s website for maps and directories.

Together, the two updates trace the tour’s promotion from a broad announcement of its scope and artistic focus to a finalized itinerary that stresses free public access and logistical details for visitors.

Entities

Kallee Lins · Lainey Benson · West Kootenay Regional Arts Council · Kootenay Regional Arts Council · Nelson, British Columbia

Timeline

  1. 16 days ago

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    Columbia Basin Culture Tour offers free weekend at 85 venues across British Columbia

    The Columbia Basin Culture Tour will open 85 venues for free on Aug 8‑9 2026 across British Columbia, organized by the Kootenay Regional Arts Council with support from Columbia Basin Trust and local tourism.

  2. 19 days ago

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    Columbia Basin Culture Tour Returns Aug 8‑9 Across 87 Locations

    The 18th‑year Columbia Basin Culture Tour runs Aug 8‑9, 2026 at 87 sites in Canada and the US, featuring diverse artists and eight from Nelson, including Lainey Benson.

Sources

areva-nc.fr · boundarycreektimes.com · e-know.ca · grandforksgazette.ca · rosslandnews.com · xportal.hu