Cumberland Heritage Events
Cumberland Museum hosts a variety of heritage events throughout the year, each highlighting the varied and fascinating history of Cumberland and the Comox Valley.
These events bring history to life and are a great way to connect with the community. We hope to see you there!
Lunar New Year Dinner 2012
February 11, 2012
Celebrate Cumberland's historic Chinese community and join the Cumberland Museum and friends for a dazzling and festive community celebration of Lunar New Year on Saturday February 11th
After School Program
January - June 2012
At the Cumberland Museum. Free. Space is limited to be sure to register!
Fun and Educational After School Programs for kids 7-11 years of age. Hands on activities, arts and crafts, story telling and more. Register for the whole program or drop in. Come be part of the "People's Museum of Cumberland!
Maria Dunn in Concert
March 22, 2012
Cumberland United Church. Tickets $15 in advance/ $18 at the door. 20 FREE tickets for youth 18 and under.
Maria Dunn combines North American folk and country music with the influences of her Celtic heritage and writes songs inspired by historical and contemporary characters.
Workers Day Bean Supper
May 1, 2012
An old fashioned community bean supper features live music and a tasty plate of working class food; biscuits, baked beans and slaw. Live Music and stories from Cumberland's colourful history. All welcome!
Empire Days Celebrations
May 18-21, 2012
All Over Cumberland.
Join Cumberland residents for their biggest annual celebration on the Victoria Day Long Weekend! Sporting events, live music, street market, parade and so much more. Activities for all ages. Come and part of a great community tradition that is over a century old.
Miners Memorial Weekend
June 21, 22 and 23, 2012
All Over Cumberland
For over 25 years the Cumberland Museum has played host to workers from across BC and from as far away as the UK for an annual commemoration of fallen workers.
Foggy Mountain Fall Fair
October 5th and 6th, 2012
Free to attend. Entry Fees for some competitions.
Join us for our Foggy Mountain Fall Fair event! Pie making contest, apple sports and crafts, harvest foods, workshops, live music (maybe even POLKA!), beer and community exhibits,art projects and Bear Aware and Bear Appreciation events all day long. An old fashioned fall fair - in a mountain Village!
