Brigade Days Schedule Announced (more to come)

Hope Brigade Days 2026 Weekend Schedule

Get ready, Hope — Brigade Days returns September 10–13, 2026, and this year’s festival is shaping up to be one of our biggest yet!

From motorsports and midway rides to live music, great food, the parade, family entertainment and our Saturday night concert featuring Finger Eleven, there will be something happening throughout the entire weekend.

Whether you’re planning to spend all four days with us or coming out for your favourite event, here’s your guide to Hope Brigade Days 2026.

Please note that event times and schedules are subject to change.

Thursday, September 10

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM — Movie Night in Memorial Park

TBD — Live Music

Brigade Days gets underway Thursday evening with a community movie night in Memorial Park and live entertainment to kick off the weekend.

Friday, September 11

3:00 PM – 10:00 PM — Shooting Star Amusements

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM — Briggie Bazaar

4:00 PM – 10:30 PM — Food Truck Alley

5:00 PM – Midnight — Ken James Rip-Off Saloon

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM — Bluegrass Music – Artist To Be Announced

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM — Motorsports: Jump Your Junk

9:00 PM – Midnight — Appaloosa with Robert Rowan – Live in the Ken James Rip-Off Saloon

Friday brings the fairgrounds to life with the midway, vendors, food trucks and live music before one of our wildest traditions takes over the Sports & Entertainment Bowl — Jump Your Junk!

After the motorsports action wraps up, head into the Ken James Rip-Off Saloon as Appaloosa with Robert Rowan keeps the party going until midnight.

Saturday, September 12

8:00 AM — Hope Hustle – Hope Lookout Trail

10:30 AM — Chawathil First Nation Welcome Ceremony – Cenotaph

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Envision Financial Grand Parade – Wallace Street

11:00 AM – 10:30 PM — Food Truck Alley

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM — Briggie Bazaar

12:00 PM – 10:00 PM — Shooting Star Amusements

12:00 PM – Midnight — Ken James Rip-Off Saloon – Gate Admission Required

1:00 PM – 7:00 PM — Bluegrass Music – Artist To Be Announced

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM — Seattle Cossacks Performance – Kawkawa Lake Road

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM — Mountainview Brewing Musical Bingo

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM — Coast To Coast – Scorpions, UFO & Classic Rock Tribute

8:30 PM – 10:00 PM — Finger Eleven – Headliner Concert

10:00 PM — Laser Show

10:00 PM – Midnight — Appaloosa – Live in the Ken James Rip-Off Saloon

Saturday is a HUGE day at Brigade Days!

Start the morning with the Hope Hustle before heading downtown for the Welcome Ceremony and the Envision Financial Grand Parade. Spend the afternoon exploring the midway, Briggie Bazaar, Food Truck Alley and entertainment happening throughout the festival.

Then Saturday night, it’s time to ROCK.

Coast To Coast kicks off our big concert night at 7:00 PM before Canadian rock powerhouse Finger Eleven takes the stage at 8:30 PM.

Stick around after the concert for our Laser Show at 10:00 PM, then keep the night going with Appaloosa live in the Ken James Rip-Off Saloon until midnight.

Sunday, September 13

10:00 AM – 5:30 PM — Food Truck Alley

11:00 AM – 2:30 PM — Demolition Derby

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM — Bluegrass Music – Artist To Be Announced

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM — Shooting Star Amusements

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM — Briggie Bazaar

12:00 PM – 7:00 PM — Ken James Rip-Off Saloon

3:00 PM – 5:30 PM — Demolition Derby Mayhem

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM — Appaloosa with Robert Rowan – Live in the Ken James Rip-Off Saloon

Sunday means one thing at Brigade Days — DERBY DAY!

The action starts at 11:00 AM with the Demolition Derby, followed by Demolition Derby Mayhem at 3:00 PM for an afternoon of smashing, crashing and motorsports excitement.

There will also be plenty happening outside the bowl, with midway rides, Food Truck Alley, Briggie Bazaar, live entertainment and more throughout the day.

Once the derby wraps up, head over to the Ken James Rip-Off Saloon where Appaloosa with Robert Rowan will help us close out another incredible Brigade Days weekend.

Four Days of Brigade Days

From Thursday night's kickoff to the final song on Sunday evening, Hope Brigade Days 2026 is packed with entertainment for the whole community.

Plan ahead, grab your wristbands, and make a weekend of it!

We’ll continue updating the schedule as additional performers, activities and event times are confirmed, so be sure to check back as we get closer to September.

September 10–13, 2026 | Hope, BC

See you at Brigade Days!