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Prince George offers activities comparable to any big city. The area’s growing economy continues to attract new people, bringing in a diverse range of businesses and several major concert acts, fairs, and sporting events. Local festivals and exhibitions and markets showcasing unique art and crafts encompass the Northern spirit.
This is just a small sampling of the festivals and events the North has to offer. For a current listing, please consult the following online calendars.

UNBC Events
Northern Signature Series
City of Prince George Event Listings
Calendar of Events - Tourism Prince George
Prince George After Hours
 


January
High on Ice Winter Carnival
Fort St. John
Northern BC Business, Technology & Industry Trade Show
Prince George

February
Iceman
Prince George
Snow Daze
Prince George

March
Prince George
 
May
Farmers' Market (every Saturday until September)
Prince George
May Day Parade & Carnival
Prince George
Relay for Life
Prince George
UNBC Recreation Organization Fishing Derby
Prince George 
 
June
Koops Classic Bicycle Road Race
Purden (near Prince George) 
Prince Rupert

July
Queen Charlotte Islands
Riverboat Days
Terrace
Folkfest
Prince George
Williams Lake Stampede
Williams Lake
Billy Barker Days
Quesnel

August
Prince George Exhibition
Prince George
Summerfest
Prince George
 
September
Prince George 
CIBC Run for the Cure
Prince George

October
UNBC Craft Fair
Prince George
Prince George 
 
December
Winterfest
Prince Rupert
Festival of Trees
Prince George

There are plenty of fresh, organic fruit, vegetables, breads and herbs, along with jewellery, locally roasted coffee, and musical performers at the Prince George Farmers' Market in downtown PG.
 
Artisans from across the North take part in UNBC's annual Craft Fair in October.
 
Santa makes a special appearance at the Light Up Celebration at the Prince George Civic Centre.

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