We have decided not to host FernFest in 2026 as we explore new ways of celebrating and welcoming neighbours from across the street and throughout our community.
This year, Fernwood Neighbourhood House is focusing more on supporting smaller neighbourhood-level events and welcoming new neighbours moving into the community, rather than coordinating a large festival.
There will still be lots of opportunities for people to gather and celebrate in Fernwood throughout the year.
Stay tuned for other ways we will be bringing community together with celebration and joy this year. If you’d like to stay involved, we’d love to hear from you: Please fill out this short survey to share ideas.
Grateful for FernFest over the years? You can show your appreciation by donating to Fernwood Neighbourhood House here.
ɫniŋəɫ ʔəyʔ x̌čəŋin ɫtə x̌čit ɫtə t̓ᶱə sθx̌éləm sčaɫ əɫtélŋəxʷ skʷéʔ ɫtə sq̓ʷaq̓ʷəʔənəkʷ ʔalʔ šxʷléʔə ɫtə kʷs čéyʔiʔ ʔiʔ hiyasəŋ léʔəs t̓ᶱə éʔləŋ ʔə t̓ᶱə təŋəxʷs ɫtə lək̓ʷəŋən iʔ t̓ᶱə xʷsepsəm əɫtélŋəxʷ – Territory acknowledgement translated by Songhees elder Elmer George.
We gratefully acknowledge that Fernwood, our community where we host this event, resides on the territory of the Lekwungen peoples, the Songhees, and the Xwsepsum Nations.
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