rev up Radium! 
Car Show micro-grants

Columbia Valley Tourism and Tourism Radium are excited to launch the Rev Up Radium Car Show Activation Micro-Grant Program in celebration of the Radium Car Show Weekend this September! 

This pilot program is designed to support local businesses, community groups, artists, performers, and event organizers in creating engaging activations that enhance the visitor experience and add even more excitement to this popular community event.

Through these micro-grants, Columbia Valley Tourism and Tourism Radium aim to help bring more experiences, entertainment, and activities to visitors while encouraging exploration throughout the community during major events.

While this program is currently focused on applicants within the Village of Radium Hot Springs, we would still love to hear all ideas! If you have a creative activation concept for outside of the Village of Radium Hot Springs, please reach out to the team at events@travelcolumbiavalley.com.

This is just the beginning! Keep an eye out for future event micro-grant opportunities designed to support communities and enhance visitor experiences throughout the Columbia Valley.

• Be a business, non-profit organization, community group, or event organizer operating in the Columbia Valley.
• Deliver an activation that is open and accessible to Car Show attendees and other visitors.
• Have activation take place in the boundary of the Village of Radium Hot Springs.
• Conduct the activation during Friday, Saturday evening or Sunday of the Radium Car Show weekend.
• Have any required permits, insurance, or permissions in place prior to activation.
• Comply with all municipal bylaws and event regulations.
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Preference may be given to projects that:

• Are free for attendees to participate in.
• Encourage visitors to explore multiple areas of the community.
• Feature local artists, performers, or creators.
• Extend visitor dwell time in Radium.
• Create opportunities for social media sharing and event promotion.
• Offer family-friendly programming.

Successful applicants must:

• Complete the activation as described in their application.
• Acknowledge support from Columbia Valley Tourism/Tourism Radium in promotional materials where possible.
• Submit a brief post-event report including:
  • Photos of the activation
  • Estimated attendance or participation

• Projects may include:

  • Live music performances
  • Visual art installations or demonstrations
  • Interactive visitor experiences
  • Family-friendly activities
  • Cultural programming
  • Street entertainment
  • Other creative activations that enhance the visitor experience