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Hope Brigade Days

Name: Hope Brigade Days
Start: 2026-09-11
End: 2026-09-13
Location: Hope

Hope Brigade Days is an annual community festival held in Hope, British Columbia, typically from Friday to Sunday in mid-September. The event features a diverse range of activities including a parade, motorcycle stunts, live entertainment, midway rides, a demolition derby, and a bazaar.

Date: Sep 11-13, 2026
Location: Hope
Status: Recently ended

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Event summary

Highlights

Parade along Wallace Street
Motorcycle stunts by Seattle Cossacks
Jump Your Junk event
Demolition derby

The Hope Brigade Days festival, which has a history of over 55 years, commencing in 1968, takes place annually in Hope. The festival kicks off on Friday (September 11, 2026) with events such as "Jump Your Junk," where vehicles attempt to launch off a ramp for spectators.

Saturday (September 12, 2026) is marked by a large parade, drawing thousands to Wallace Street and other roads, featuring local organizations, businesses, and visiting performers like the Seattle Cossacks motorcycle stunt and drill team. Live entertainment on Saturday includes performances by Canadian rock band Finger Eleven, square dancing, Indigenous drumming and dancing, and bluegrass music.

The popular demolition derby is a key attraction that returns on Sunday (September 13, 2026). Throughout the festival, attendees can also enjoy the Briggie Bazaar, Food Truck Alley, and various midway rides.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Hope; agassizharrisonobserver.com
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Before attending

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