Events in Armstrong
The annual events Armstrong is known for, with dates from the organizers themselves.
September 2 to 6, 2026
IPE and Stampede
The Interior Provincial Exhibition is Armstrong's biggest week of the year. The 2026 fair is the 125th, with the rodeo, livestock shows, exhibits, live music, and the parade. It runs at the IPE fairgrounds.
Saturdays, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, April to Thanksgiving
Armstrong Farmers' Market
BC's longest continuously running farmers market, going since 1972. Local produce, food, and crafts at the IPE fairgrounds, 3375 Pleasant Valley Road. A winter market runs in the off season.
December
Christmas tractor parade
Lit-up tractors roll through downtown Armstrong each December. Read about a past year in our tractor parade article.
More events
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