DAYTIME EVENTS

Sunday, May 31 • 8:30AM-3PM

Where: Revelstoke Community Centre Main Parking Lot, 600 Campbell Avenue

  • Where: Revelstoke Community Centre Main Parking Lot

    Come shop from a selection of local artists who have created goods from upcycled materials.

    Not all of our vendors have social media, so you will have to come in person to see them all - but check out a few of them here:

    @Aprésskied

    @RADthreads

    @urrcraftory

    @Aunty.Sparkles

  • Where: Revelstoke Community Centre Main Parking Lot

    When: Clothing intake 8:30-1pm, pick up your repaired items before 4pm

    KORE (Kootenay Outdoor Recreation Enterprise) is hosting a Re-Hub Repair Pop-Up at Re-Fest. Integrated with our repair café, the pop-up will feature sewing and repair expertise for clothing, technical wear, and more.

    WHAT CAN YOU FIX:

    • Lifestyle Clothing

    • Technical/Outdoor Apparel

    TYPE OF FIXES: 

    • Patches

    • Tenacious Tape patching

    • Mending rips and tears

    • De-pilling sweaters

    • Zipper pulls + sliders
      Buckles

    Learn more about KORE and the Re-Hub Initiative HERE.

    *Repairs are free or by suggested donation of $5-what you can afford

  • The Repair Cafe is a place that you can to learn how to repair everyday items with the guidance of knowledgeable volunteers.

    Try your hand at fixing:

    • Clothing (including outdoor apparel) presented by KORE Outdoors Rehub Tour. Clothing must be clean and dry.

    • Small household appliances

    • Shoes - This year at Re-Fest, Universal Footwear will be offering shoe repairs by donation. Shoes must be clean and dry.

    Learn more about what items you can bring in our Repairs page

    *Repairs are free or by suggested donation of $5-what you can afford

  • Come check out a variety of used ski jackets, nordic gear, and poles, presented by Canadian Mountain Holidays. This sale will be by donation.

    Happening at 8:30-3pm

    Learn more about CMH Revelstoke here

  • Where: Outside at the Revelstoke Community Centre (600 Campbell Ave)

    When: 8:30am-3pm

    It’s a garage sale - from your car! Hop trunk-to-trunk to find new-to-you treasures, or fill up your car and get spring cleaning.

    If you are interested in selling at the trunk sale, you must pre-register with the CSRD. Get in touch with Graham via email gcasselman@csrd.bc.ca or phone 250-833-5936 prior to the event.

  • Antique furniture by Hopkin’s Design. Check out Heidi’s work here:

    Hopkins Interior Design

  • Upon entry to Re-fest you will receive a FREE raffle ticket.

    We will call out 8 winning raffle tickets at: 

    • 10:00AM 

    • 12:00 PM 

    • 2:00 PM 

    If you have a winning number you get to spin the wheel of treasure and open the door to your new Patagonia Worn Wear scrap-T. 

    We will also have a station and teach you how to put on your own custom coloured snaps.  

    *You must be present when we call the winning raffle ticket

  • 10:00am-1:00pm 

    Make some art on upcycled paper with a local artist.


  • Food from Taco Club and coffee from Spilt Milk.

  • Come bid on prizes from brands like Patagonia and Salomon, as well as generous contributions from local businesses.

    Silent auction

    *Prizes must be picked up Sunday May 31st, at 4pm

  • Upcycled art installations will be presented by Zuzana Riha Art

WORKSHOPS

  • Fix It Workshops by donation 

    We want to empower you to learn some new skills with some experienced teachers from the community. These workshops will be by donation and we suggest you arrive early if there is a specific one you’d like to attend. 

    8:30-11:00- Learn how to sew: 

    Come make your own stuffed animal! New to sewing or it’s been a while since you handled a needle and thread? This workshop will teach you the basics, and you will walk away with a handsewn animal of your own creation. You’re welcome to bring your own fabric, or materials will be provided. 

    8:30- 12:00- Sewing Machine 101 

    Learn the ins and outs of a sewing machine in this hands-on workshop. Once you have those down, we will teach you how to make a bag from upcycled jeans. Space is limited, so arrive early for the best chance of a spot.

    11:00-3:00- Sashiko/ Visible mending: 

    Learn how to fix or create some flare to your clothing. 

    Sashiko- Is a traditional Japanese visible mending technique using simple running stitches and heavy cotton thread to reinforce or repair textiles, usually over a fabric patch. 

    Visible mending- Is a creative way to stylize repairs done on clothing. This can be done with thread and patches.

    We suggest you bring in a piece of clothing that you would like to add some mending onto. 

    12:00- 3:00- Knitting 

    Learn the fundamentals of knitting including how to use needles and yarn.

    *Clinics are free or by suggested donation of $5-what you can afford

  • Come visit our free/by donation hands-on craft stations and learn how to make something from upcycled materials. 

    8:30- 3:00- Lino prints

    Customize your clothing with original, artist-made lino cut prints. Bring a piece of clothing with you or grab something from the clothing swap. Please note it takes 12 hours for the ink to dry. 

    8:30- 12:00 - Climbing rope rugs 

    Give old climbing ropes a second life by weaving them into a durable, functional rug. Bring your own retired rope or use the materials provided. 

    8:30- 12:00 - Paper Flowers 

    Create a beautiful flower out of recycled paper.

    12:00- 3:00 - Upcycled jewelry

    Have old jewelry you don’t want? Bring it along and make it into something new. We will also have lots of materials so you can get creative and design a new pair of earrings or necklace. 

    12:00- 3:00 - Wood block photo transfers

    We will be using scrap wood blocks and transferring magazine images onto them. It’s almost like magic. Come check it out!

SWAPS

  • Where: Multipurpose Room at the Revelstoke Community Center

    When: Clothing Drop off (see location for drop off here) - 8:30-10am (we will accept clothing no later than 3pm)

    Swap - 10am-3pm

    Come find second-hand treasures for all ages and sizes at our clothing swap. If you don’t have any clothes to swap but still want to pick up some fresh threads, please bring a cash donation. Don’t forget to bring a reusable shopping bag for all your new goodies!

    Donations:

    • Accepting male/female/kids/baby clothing

    • Not accepting hats, scarves, mitts, underwear or socks

    • Only seasonal clothing: shorts, dresses, shirt and sweaters, no outerwear or winter clothes

    • Please ensure all clothing is washed

    • No clothing with stains or rips will be accepted

    It is appreciated if all clothing is pre-sorted by size and type

    • Kids - 0-1, 1-2T, 3/4/5T, youth

    • Womens - dresses, tank tops, pants, t-shirts, long sleeves, shorts/skirts

    • Mens - pants, t-shirts, long sleeves, shorts

  • Bring a toy- take a toy. Lets help toys get another life.

    -All toys need to be clean and in working order 

    -No toys with batteries please 

    -No recalled toys

  • Where: On stage in the multi-purpose room of the Revelstoke Community Centre.

    When: Drop off and swap all day long

    Bring your favourite book, a stack of magazines, or come empty handed to find something new. Leave with a book or three for your summer reading list!

    Please make sure books and magazines are in good condition including no water damage, all pages are intact and covers are present.

    Kids, Young Adults, Fiction and non-fiction books are welcome. Magazines are also welcome.

  • Too much fabric ends up in landfill - we want to make sure it ends up in a crafters hands for a new project instead.

    -Bring material to swap

    -Any size of material 

    -Please make sure it’s clean and bundled with yardage it possible 

    -Ribbons and buttons are welcome

  • Presented by our friends at the Revelstoke Cycling Association, come find a new set of wheels for summer or get your pre-loved bikes out of the garage and into a new home. Everything from well-loved townies to last season’s mountain bikes is up for grabs at the bike swap!

    • Registration 8:30am-10:30am 

    • Swap & Shop from 10:30-1:30pm

    • 1:30-2:30pm pick up

    We’re accepting: Bikes, pumps, pads, helmets, bike racks

    We’re NOT accepting: Clothing, bike components

    The RCA will collect a 15% commission capped at $100 on purchases.

    All bikes must be dropped and registered by 10.30am.

    All bikes not picked up by 2.30pm will be considered ABANDONED and will be donated

    All proceeds support the Revelstoke Cycling Association.

  • Hosted by the Local Food Initiative.

    It’s that time of the year to think about gardening and what you would like to grow this summer.

    What can you bring:

    -Outdoor plants in containers 

    -Indoor plants in containers 

    -Seeds/seedlings

    -Cuttings

EVENTS

EVENING EVENTS

Saturday, May 30 • 6.30PM-9PM

Where: Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre, 1007 Vernon Ave

EVENING LINE UP

  • The Birch & Lace Trashion Show designers will showcase their winning designs.

  • The incredible founders of Wasted will be speaking about their journey creating Potties with Purpose.

  • The Future of Building is Waste.

    A film by Patagonia.

  • Increasing demand for urban infrastructure has led to a rise in construction and demolition waste, with traditional disposal methods leading to pollution and resource depletion.

    We need to reimagine waste.

LOBBY ACTIVITIES

  • Details coming soon

  • Learn how to use upcycled climbing ropes to make your very own keychain.

  • Hayley from Out There Gear Repair will be making belts from upcycled climbing ropes.

    Belts will be for sale and custom designs can be requested!

    Please note: custom designs are first-come-first-served.

  • Make your own necklace using an upcycled wooden medallion with the Ideas Factory.

  • Please bring your clothes donations for the Re-fest clothing swap on May 31st.

    Donations:

    • Accepting male/female/kids/baby clothing

    • Not accepting hats, scarves, mitts, underwear or socks

    • Only seasonal clothing: shorts, dresses, shirt and sweaters, no outerwear or winter clothes

    • Please ensure all clothing is washed

    • No clothing with stains or rips will be accepted