Critical Mass Bike Ride
& Walk Event
June 2
Leaving from Spirit Square, riders, walkers and rollers meet up at 5 p.m. for a fun, friendly event to celebrate getting out and riding, rolling or walking through our community. Free and open to everyone.
38th Annual Big Lake
Fishing Derby
Jun 2, 3, 4
Fishing derby, dance, prizes, and beer garden. Registration is $15 per adult, $10 per seniors, and $5 for children on Friday, $25 per adult $20 per senior, $10 per child under 12 for Saturday.
Williams Lake Fire
Department Open House
June 3
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 230 Hodgson Road, there will be hot dogs and smokies, live demonstrations, a dunk tank and bouncy castle.
Swing into Golf Tournament
June 3
The sixth annual golf tournament by the Williams Lake and District Chamber of Commerce. 10 a.m. start, $100 per person, sign up at the Tourism Discovery Centre or 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the event.
Mud Puddle Run
June 4
Starting from the Ross Road parking lot on Fox Mountain, the event will offer a five-kilometre family run and a 10 km competitive route. Check-in starts t 9:30 a.m. and race begins at 10 a.m. Children are $5 to enter, $10 youth, $15 for adults and $20 for a family of four.
Kidney Walk 2023
in Williams Lake
June 4
This year’s event will start at the RC Cotton Park at 10 a.m. Participants sign up as either individual participants or as a team and seek pledges to benefit the Kidney Foundation.
Williams Lake Stampede
Association Work Bees
June 5, June 19
Come on down from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and lend a hand to make sure the Williams Lake Stampede goes off without a hitch by helping get the Stampede grounds whipped into shape for the big event.
A Tribute to Paul Simon
June 10
A Horsefly Community Club Fundraiser event featuring Paul Simon songs performed by long list of local musicians. Dean Baumann, Jen Charters, Brandon Hoffman, Jenny Howell, Tanja Iwan, Cornelius Iwan, Devin Kroeger, Brent Morton, Ciel Patenaude, Cole Patenaude, Pharis Romero, Jason Romero, Mike Tudor, and more.
All ages event beginning at 7 p.m., tickets are available at Clarke’s General Store and the Open Book, $20 per person, under 12 are free.
Stampede Association
Vendors Markets
June 10, July 15, August 12, Sept. 16
Home-based business markets 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Williams Lake Stampede grounds, on the infield ball. diamond.
Sunset DH Bike Race Series
June 13, June 27
The May 23 event was delayed due to weather and will instead by May 30. Entry is $5 and registration will take place starting at 5 p.m. at the Tourism Discovery Centre on Broadway. Mountain bikes, helmets required and participants must be members of the Williams Lake Cycling Club. Memberships can be purchased at: https://spruceregistrations.com/wlcc/register
Doug Campbell – Hits from
the 50s, 60s and 70s at
the Legion
June 15
The Legion Branch 139 Pasta Nights presents former laketown alumni Doug Campbell – Hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s.
This event will take place from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Legion at 385 Barnard Street.
Elder Abuse and
Neglect Awareness Event
June 15
Seniors Recreation Centre at 176 N 4th Avenue from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free coffee, sweets and information on services for seniors.
Outdoor Spring Market
Saturday, June 17
The Station House Gallery is hosting this event. Buy and sell your distinctive discards, preloved items or art and locally crafted or created items. Message the Station House for a vendor spot or for more information.
Fox Fest mountain bike event
June 18
Family-friendly mountain biking event with free shuttles, fun for kids of all ages.
Participants must be members of the Williams Lake Cycling Club to ride shuttles. Event will be centred at the Tourism Discovery Centre on Broadway from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Williams Lake Studio Theatre Society Yard Sale
June 24
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at WLST (Old Glendale School). Furniture, clothing, and more.
Fast Fox Trail Race
June 24
Trail run event hosted by the Cariboo Run Crew. Start and finish at the Tourism Discovery Centre with distances of 15 km starting at 8 a.m. and five km starting at 8:30 a.m. Register in advance of Tasco Supplie or online with the QR code from their Facebook Page.
Pickleball Tournament
June 24 and 25
Pickleball tournament at the Williams Lake Recreation Complex in Rink 2.
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