Whistler Festivals: Wanderlust & Crankworx
The sun is shining, and a summer heatwave is here just in time for some fantastic festivals in Whistler. Get your groove on at Wanderlust Whistler or prepare for the epic celebration of mountain biking known as Crankworx. August welcomes some great events for both locals and visitors to enjoy while they're in the mountains. Have a look at what Crankworx and Wanderlust have to offer below.
Photo Credit: Tourism Whistler / Mike Crane
Wanderlust Whistler
Thursday, August 2, 2018 - Sunday, August 5, 2018
Find your zen place this August at Wanderlust Whistler. This four-day festival is a celebration of yoga and wellness in the beautiful Coast Mountains. The annual Wanderlust Festival attracts all sorts of people to Whistler including; world-renowned yoga teachers, musicians, DJs, esteemed speakers, top chefs, winemakers, and so much more. Spend four days in Whistler dancing, dining, and doing yoga with a diverse community of like-minded peers.
Whistler Crankworx
Friday, August 10, 2018 - Sunday, August 19, 2018
It's time for the coupe-de-gras of Whistler summer events - Crankworx. This ten-day festival is the definition of celebrating mountain biking. Crankworx welcomes visitors and professional mountain bike riders from around the world to Whistler for a party like no other. Get ready for an epic ten days of mountain biking, massive air, and even bigger parties.
Crankworx will test the highest-quality athletes with a variety of different competitions including downhill, enduro, trials, pump-track, whip-offs, big air, and more. The festival includes excellent live concerts, art exhibitions, kidsworx, and many more fun things for the whole family to do in Whistler.
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Pemberton Stock Cars
If you've got some extra time on August 18, 2018, why not check out the Pemberton Stock Car Races! Held throughout the summer at the Pemberton Speedway, there are various race classes for spectators to watch. The fourth race of the summer is set to take place on the 18th; gates open at 5:30 and races start at 7 pm. Admission is only $10 for adults; children, youth (16 and under) and seniors are free.
Stay in Pemberton
Looking to stay somewhere close to the action but away from the noise? Pemberton Valley Lodge is located only 20 minutes North of Whistler in the beautiful and quiet Pemberton Valley. Take a look at some of our deals and packages to get the most out of your stay!
Posted: Thursday, July 19, 2018
