RockiesFest 2026 to honour century of service by Royal Canadian Legion

RockiesFest 2026 will focus on honouring the century of service and community impact of the Royal Canadian Legion, including the 100th anniversary of Cranbrook Legion Branch 24.

The theme will be featured throughout the festival, with special events, activities, acknowledgments, and partnerships emphasizing remembrance, service, community spirit and civic pride. 

Cranbrook residents, businesses, and service organizations will have opportunities to celebrate and reflect on the Royal Canadian Legion’s legacy, through initiatives highlighting the history of the Legion and Branch 24.

“RockiesFest has always been about celebrating the heart of our community. In 2026, we are honoured to recognize both the Royal Canadian Legion’s national legacy and the 100-year milestone of Cranbrook Legion Branch 24, whose impact has been deeply felt throughout our community.” said Missy Besanger, Chair of the Spirit of the Rockies Society. 

The celebration will recognize the Legion’s longstanding support of veterans, families and local initiatives, and its role in uniting the Cranbrook community.

RockiesFest, hosted by the Spirit of the Rockies Society, remains a key community festival in Cranbrook. The annual festival continues bringing people together through arts, culture, sports, entertainment, local organizations, partnerships and community engagement. 

Organizers say the 2026 theme is an opportunity to celebrate and engage the community while honouring the past, service and the spirit of the Legion’s contributions.

More details about events, schedules and participation opportunities will be shared in the coming months.


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Layne Gallant
Layne Gallant
Layne is beginning her broadcast journalism career and joined Vista Radio in 2025. She grew up in Saskatoon and graduated from the Radio and Television Broadcasting program at Western Academy Broadcasting College in June 2025. She moved to Cranbrook in fall 2025. She is a lifelong animal lover, especially cats, and has a background in competitive dance. She is excited to call Cranbrook home and get to know the community.

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