Kamloops Pollinator Festival

Started in 2022 the Pollinator Festival, is an annual community celebration of the important role pollinators play in the health and well-being of our ecosystem. It is a community event inviting participation from the general public, businesses, and non-profit communities.  

Pollinators are very important to farmers, gardeners, and ecosystems, therefore their well-being is important to us as well.  Most people think of honey bees when pollinators are mentioned, but they also include native bees like bumble bees, mason bees, and more, as well as butterflies, moths, flies, wasps, beetles, birds, and bats (although not in Canada).

2026 Festival Schedule - follow our social media or check back for schedule updates on this events page. 

​May 9th - Come dressed as your favourite pollinator for a short parade through the market area.  We will gather at 10 AM in the Schoolyard near the playground.  All ages welcome to celebrate with us.  

May 9th - Come chat with the Thompson Shuswap Master Gardeners at market and learn about native bees.

May 16th - Come learn about honey bees with the Kamloops Beekeepers Club.