Guide Days Folkfest
Edelweiss Village & Resort, Golden, BC
October 18–19, 2025
Celebrate the legacy of the original Swiss mountain guides and be inspired by Western European folk traditions.
Event details
The historic Edelweiss Village + Resort will come alive as a vibrant alpine hub during Guide Days!
Enjoy live music, yodeling contests, alphorn performances, family-friendly games, and guided tours of the original Swiss Guide chalets. Indulge in delicious Swiss-inspired food and relax in an authentic beer garden, all set against the backdrop of stunning mountain views.
General admission is free, with food and drinks available for purchase on site.
Don't miss the highlight of the weekend: Saturday night's traditional pig roast dinner—$80 per ticket, which includes your meal, drinks, and an evening of live music!
Where
Edelweiss Village & Resort
376 Ottoson Rd
V0A 1H1
Golden, British Columbia
Sponsorship & Partnership
For event inquiries and sponsorship opportunities, please contact events@edelweissvillage.ca
Download the sponsorship package here.
Day 1 – Saturday, October 18th – 11:00am to 11:00pm
| Time | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00am | Gates Open! | FREE Access |
| 11:00am – 3:00pm | Guided Tours of Swiss Village | FREE Access |
| 11:00am – 5:00pm | Family Fun Zone | Bouncy castle, face painting, ice cream, popcorn, cotton candy, games – FREE Access |
| 11:00am – 5:00pm | Beer Garden | Swiss food by Valbella, Guide Days beer, cocktails, wine, mimosas – FREE Access |
| 2:00pm | Swiss Alphorn Performance | FREE Access |
| 2:30pm | Swiss Yodel Club Heimattreu | Performance & Contest – FREE Access |
| 3:00pm | Swiss Folk Dance Club Alpenrösli | Performance – FREE Access |
| 4:00pm – 5:00pm | Guide Storytelling | Special Guest Appearance – FREE Access |
| 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Pig Roast Dinner & Music | With Jimmy Cretney & Greg Wilson – TICKETS Required |
| 8:00pm – 11:00pm | Live Music | The Frontiers & Curtis Butala – TICKETS Required |
| 11:00pm | Gates Close | Last shuttle bus to town – FREE Access |
Departs on the hour from the parking lot across from 7-Eleven and on the half hour from Edelweiss Resort.
Day 2 – Sunday, October 19th – 11:00am to 5:00pm
| Time | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00am | Gates Open! | FREE Access |
| 11:00am – 3:00pm | Guided Tours of Village & Chalet | FREE Access |
| 11:00am – 5:00pm | Family Fun Zone | Bouncy castle, face painting, ice cream, popcorn, cotton candy, games – FREE Access |
| 11:00am – 5:00pm | Beer Garden | Swiss food by Valbella, Guide Days beer, cocktails, wine, mimosas – FREE Access |
| 11:30am | Swiss Alphorn Performance | FREE Access |
| 12:00pm | Swiss Folk Dance Club Alpenrösli | Performance – FREE Access |
| 12:30pm | Swiss Yodel Club Heimattreu | Performance & Contest – FREE Access |
| 2:00pm – 3:00pm | Live Music | The Long Gone Lonesomes – FREE Access |
| 4:00pm – 5:00pm | Live Music | Nathan Turner and Band – FREE Access |
| 5:00pm | Gates Close | Last shuttle bus to town – FREE Access |
Departs on the hour from the parking lot across from 7-Eleven and on the half hour from Edelweiss Resort.
Sponsors
Golden Optometric Clinic
