Events

Our annual main event is a heartwarming fundraiser and fun day out for all. Held annually in May at B.C. Children’s Hospital, participants of all ages shave their heads (or cut and donate their hair) as a way of standing in solidarity with the many children battling cancer in B.C. everyday.

This year, over 30 children and adults braved the shave on our main stage and helped to raise over $59,000 for Balding for Dollars. We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our donors, sponsors and volunteers who help make every year’s event a great success.

Please enjoy our 2025 event gallery and be sure to check back later in the year for details on next year’s event, and information on how you can get involved. 

Bands, BBQ, Beers and Balding (BBBB) began 22 years ago in Vancouver as Bernie’s Annual Daytona Party and has since evolved into a highly successful fundraiser in Kelowna. Inspired by the courage of a young girl battling cancer, Bernie Ryan decided to shave his head to encourage more donations – and that he did! Since it’s inception, BBBB has raise over $450,000 for Balding for Dollars and over $230,000 for the KGH Foundation. Thank You!