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Demolition Derby returns to Fernie Sept. 3
The 49th annual Lions Demolition Derby returns to Fernie on Sunday, September 3.
Tickets are available (cash only) at the gate on the day, with all proceeds going to the Fernie Lions to support local charities, senior and youth groups in the Elk Valley. Almost $500,000 has been raised through this event over the years.
The Fernie Lions Demolition Derby had its start in Hosmer, back in the 1970s. It then moved to Coal Creek Road in Fernie, which wasn’t a great location.
Coal dirt is nasty to drive in, and everyone went home black. An agreement with the Snow Valley Wranglers brought the Derby to the Gymkana grounds in Fernie, where the derby stayed for more than 20 years.
In 2012 the Demolition Derby moved to a new, larger piece of land on the other side of the Fernie Golf Course thanks to the generosity of Trico Homes. Extensive work has been done to create a safe, comfortable event space including rebuilding the bleachers, concession stand and announcer’s booth.
Over 100 volunteers work to create the magic that is the Fernie Demolition Derby, some have been coming out every Labour Day weekend for almost 50 years!
Over 1,000 cars have been pounded, pulped and punished over the years and approximately 5,000 people show up to join in the fun.
Come on down for an afternoon of smash-‘em-up mayhem and fun from noon to 6 p.m.
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