Coal Miner Days (CMD) officially gets underway in Sparwood today (June 3), and runs through to Sunday, June 9

The fun begins at the Sparwood Golf Course with a free round of Short Golf. This is a great way to try your swing at golf with equipment that is specifically designed to make learning the game fun and easy.

This year’s community celebration has something for everyone – from sporting events to bounce houses and everything in between.

CMD proceeds have been raised to support: Lilac Terrace expansion, new Sparwood Skate Park, Raise a Child UP, Sparwood EDC Committee, Sparwood Food Bank, Search & Rescue as well as sporting groups in our community.

The Coal Miner Days Society is excited to announce some of the events for this year’s week-long festivities, featuring businesses and not for profits throughout our great community!

Here’s a look at what’s happening for the rest of the week.

TUESDAY, JUNE 4 – This is the day that everyone wants to be in school! Don’t forget your bike because Teck will be at Frank J Mitchell hosting a Bike Rodeo. This is a great educational tradition that invites kids to learn bike safety and the importance of wearing a helmet. In the evening families are invited to a night of bowling, RC Racing, pool and foosball at the Family Fun Center in the Heights with proceeds being donated to Coal Miner Days and the Frank J Mitchell playground expansion. Don’t forget to check out the fun food at the Snack Shack.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 – Coal Miner Day Tricycle and Bartender races at the Legion for anyone over 19. Families are invited to the Rec Centre for the Coal Miner Days Family Free Swim.

THURSDAY, JUNE 6 – This evening, the Chamber hosts its Golf Tournament and dinner fundraiser. The Legion is also hosting a Dart Tournament at 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, JUNE 7 – Opening of the Coal Miner Days Slo-pitch tournament and beer gardens; welcoming 16 teams to this weekend-long ball frenzy. The Legion is hosting a Texas Hold’em tournament at 7 p.m. At 8 p.m. Causeway Bay is hosting an Open Mic night highlighting outstanding local talent and a BBQ with proceeds going to the Coal Miner Days Society. Friday night also features music and family fun at the Rec Centre field where people can have dinner at one of the food trucks, buy glowsticks from the Girl Guides and enjoy the world class fireworks display put on by the Sparwood Fire Department.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8 – Coal Miner Days Society, Causeway Bay and Kal-Tire are hosting the Coal Miner Days Pancake Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Curling Rink. With the exception of the ball tournament, Strawberry Tea, and Library Garage Sale, all events today will take place at the Rec Centre.

Also on Saturday, Food Vendors, the Street Market and Emergency Awareness. District of Sparwood mayor and council will be on the grounds helping with the Blast From the Past Carnival events and activities. We invite everyone to the Rec Centre field to have some great old-fashioned fun. Check out the first annual Skate Jam happening on Saturday at 3 p.m. Uncovered is the featured live music at the Cabaret Saturday night at the arena. Coal Miner Days Pins and tickets will be available at EKCCU, Sparwood Chamber, Causeway Bay, Esso, Husky, Heights Food Store and the Rec Centre. If you buy your tickets before noon on June 8 you will receive $5 off ticket price. Tickets are $25 and pins ($2) will be available at the door of the Cabaret.

SUNDAY, JUNE 9 – The conclusion of the Slo Pitch tournament with a BBQ at the Beer Gardens. Everyone is invited to come out and cheer on these athletes. The five and 10km race will be held at 9 a.m. and the kids’ duathlon will be at noon, more information for all events can be found at coalminerdays.com.

See more about the week’s festivities from the District of Sparwood.

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