Trail Silver City Days

Red and white striped circus tent with green and blue tents behind and a gold ribbon reading Trail Silver City Days

Experience the Spirit of Silver City Days

Discover the energy, excitement, and hometown hospitality that make Silver City Days a favourite Kootenay tradition.

A Celebration Rooted in Tradition

Since its debut in 1964, Silver City Days (SCD) has been one of Trail’s most anticipated annual celebrations, paying homage to the city’s unique heritage, culture, and proud “Silver City” identity. What began as a community festival has grown into one of the Kootenays’ premier events, bringing together residents and visitors alike to celebrate the people, traditions, and vibrant spirit that make Trail such a special place.

Crowd of people walking and sitting along a tree-lined street with food stalls and carnival rides in the background.
Seven women in colorful can-can style costumes with feathered headpieces dancing against a black background
Ferris wheel with colorful lit gondolas against a blue sky with wispy clouds and a contrail.
Crowd of children and adults watching a man making large soap bubbles on a sunny street decorated with colorful flags.

Fun Around Every Corner

For several days, the city comes alive with thrilling midway rides, delicious food fairs, colourful parades, live music, and a wide variety of community events for all ages. Local businesses, performers, volunteers, and organizations help create a welcoming festival atmosphere filled with entertainment, family fun, and opportunities to experience the very best of Trail.

Join the Celebration

Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning as part of a long-standing tradition, Silver City Days offers the perfect opportunity to explore Trail, connect with the community, and create lasting memories. It’s a celebration of the city’s rich past, dynamic present, and enduring community spirit that continues to make the Silver City one of the Kootenays’ favourite places to gather.

Three children smiling and raising hands while riding a spinning amusement park ride at night with colorful lights.
Crowd watching a parade on a sunny street with decorated trucks and people walking in costumes and casual clothes.
Schedule of activities for Trail Silver City Days May 6-10, 2026, with events like food fair, midway, bocce, live music, and

A look back at 2026

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See the Fun You’ll Have

Van decorated with colorful flowers and a banner reading "Every flower blooms at a different pace" in a parade by a steel
Three women wearing tiaras and sashes wave from the back of a white convertible car in a parade.
Group of uniformed cadets marching on a bridge during a parade with spectators seated along the roadside
Person in Sparky the Fire Dog costume waving from a red Fire Rescue vehicle during a parade or event.
Two men waving from a parade float, one in Roman soldier costume and the other in casual clothes with sunglasses and a cap.
People in yellow shirts carrying a large yellow and red Chinese dragon puppet during a street parade with onlookers.
Men and women in white shirts and tartan kilts playing bagpipes outdoors during a parade or event
Young woman in toga-style dress offers tray of cookies to man outdoors, with seated people and house in background
Children and adults reaching up excitedly toward large floating soap bubbles at an outdoor event in a town square.
Children painting wooden birdhouses at a table with paint bottles and brushes during an outdoor event.
Woman showing animal bone to two children at a table with natural objects during an outdoor event
Green and purple amusement ride with a person riding, Ferris wheel and forested hills in the background under blue sky
Crowded outdoor fair with people walking, colorful spinning ride, Ferris wheels, and tree branches with pink blossoms.
Colorful Ferris wheel with people in seats and blurred green swing ride in foreground at outdoor amusement park.
Children and adults riding bumper cars at an outdoor amusement ride with spectators behind a fence
Two girls playing with an orange ball at an inflatable basketball hoop game indoors near a window.
Children coloring butterfly drawings at a table with colored pencils and a festive tablecloth
Two young girls with colorful face paint, one holding a pink balloon animal, smiling indoors at an event.
Man crouching on indoor bocce court aiming to roll a ball toward several balls near the foreground on green turf.
Dancers in colorful can-can costumes performing on stage with audience heads visible in foreground.
Woman in blue velvet dress with black corset and feathered headpiece dancing with skirt lifted against black background
Four dancers in colorful can-can skirts and feathered headpieces performing a high-kick routine on stage.
Crowded nighttime carnival with brightly lit rides, including a Ferris wheel, spinning ride, and funhouse attractions.
Man wearing a hat playing electric bass guitar on stage with purple and blue lighting and smoke effects
Band performing on stage with a female singer, keyboardist, and guitarist, audience watching in foreground at night.