Cultural, Community or Seasonal

Thu August 22, 2013 - Sun August 25, 2013

Fraser River Gold Panning Championship. All are welcome to compete in the many competitions running throughout the 2 days. There will be children, teens, adults plus professional competitions. If you dress in the 1800s fashion for the weekend you could possibly win a beautiful gold nugget, best costume wins! Also, the panner whom lives the furthest away gets a beautiful gold nugget! All children & teens who enter will get a brand new gold pan plus a bag of pay dirt that contains real gold.

Contact Yukon Dan for details or check our website for accommodation and directions.

Fri August 23, 2013 - Sun August 25, 2013

Our event welcomes over 15,000 visitors annually. Guests come to learn about Comox Valley, Northern Vancouver Island & BC agriculture through fun-filled family activities. There is something for everyone at the Exhibition: 2 1/2 days of non-stop main stage entertainment, Open Air Market (crafters, artists, food & more). Zucchini races, Scavenger Fun Hunt, Chainsaw Carving, Kids Zone, Game Lane, Kiddie Tractor Pull, Petting Pen Poultry Show, Sheep Show, Horse Shows, Dog World, 4H, Home & Garden Arts, Quilt Show, Antique Machinery, Educational Displays, Musicians, Dancers, Clowns & Comedians.

Sat August 24, 2013 - Sun August 25, 2013

The 48th Annual Princeton & District Agricultural Fall Fair is an event for all ages. Come enjoy the many agricultural exhibits, children's activities, demonstrations and competitions. Visit the vendors offering great food, information on their business and all kinds of items for sale.

The Marron Vally Drill Team will be there at the grand opening (10:00 am) and will also have a show running from noon until 3:00 pm. Horseshoe Tournament runs Saturday with registration at the pitch at 10:00 am. BINGO Saturday & Sunday. Live music Saturday night in the Beer Gardens.

Sat August 24, 2013 - Sat August 24, 2013

Don't miss the old-fashioned Cobble Hill Fair. This real country fair & exhibition has delighted visitors with agricultural displays, livestock & great family entertainment since 1909. Events include: pancake breakfast, parade, blacksmith demos, sheepdog trials, livestock shows, hall exhibits, horse show, 4-H shows, kids games, trade show, all-day entertainment, vintage machineries, 4-H livestock auction & much more.

Sat August 24, 2013 - Sat August 24, 2013

Pender Island Farmer's Institute has been celebrating this beautiful Island community for 50 years! The gates open at 10 am with a colourful parade winding through the grounds at 10:30. Adjacent to the Pender Island Farmers Market, enjoy displays of animals, produce, crafts & educational exhibits. Children's play areas, show ring & guest speakers. The fair offers an outdoor beer garden & a terrific Beef BBQ with chilli for just $5 at 5 pm. Come one, come all to help us celebrate this landmark event.

Sat August 24, 2013 - Sun August 25, 2013

Brand new mountain biking event provides spectacular riding in the Kimberley Nature Park and Nordic Centre. Field is limited to 150 adults (22 km or 44 km solo, relay team of 2) and 100 youth.

Sun August 25, 2013 - Sun August 25, 2013

The Tofino Lantern Festival is our 'signature' community event and fundraiser, drawing the young and old with an unbelievable variety of handmade lanterns. The Tofino Lantern Festival was born in 2001 & since then has grown to feature local musicians and artists and includes a 'permanent collection' of locally created West Coast lanterns. Many of these lanterns are modeled on local flora and fauna, such as mushrooms, sharks, flowers, fish, owls, banana slugs and trees, but there is also a village worth of houses, a constellation of stars, a galaxy of planets, a yard of recycling lanterns and much, much more.

Wed August 28, 2013 - Sun September 01, 2013

"Catch the Buzz" at the 113th Annual Interior Provincial Exhibition! We're celebrating our honey division at this year's fair! Together with the more than 20 agricultural divisions, competitions, interactive displays and demonstrations; be sure to take in the Kids World, music stage, logging show, Wrangle Tour Finals Rodeo, educational activities, petting zoo, midway and visit the many commercial vendors.

Sat August 31, 2013 - Sun September 01, 2013

This 2 day fall fair has been running since 1913. Every Labour Day long weekend. Notable events include the Harvest Dance, a parade and lots of fun for the whole family. A great way to view some of the best agricultural heritage in the Valley.

Sat August 31, 2013 - Mon September 02, 2013

Join us Labour Day Weekend for the 63rd Annual North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo! Come out and see the brand new North Thompson Agriplex which will host livestock and 4H competitions.

There will be a full exhibit hall, outdoor and indoor entertainment, 3 days of BCRA Rodeo, bingo, amusements, heavy horse competitions, light horse show, pony chariot and chuckwagon racing, trick riders, commercial booths and exhibits, children's "ag can be fun' area, family dance, cabaret dance, cowboy concert, fall fair parade, children's parade, and much more. Dry camping available on site.