All Events

Sat May 18, 2013 - Sat August 31, 2013

This bustling market located behind Hornby Hall contains vendors offering an eclectic variety of produce, herbs, snacks, as well as unique locally made crafts that will amuse & delight visitors of all ages & backgrounds.

Sat May 25, 2013 - Sat December 28, 2013

Welcome to Comox Valley Farmers' Market! We are a year round market comprised of your friends & neighbors. The Winter Market is located at the Native Son's Hall. The Summer Market is located at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. Come have a warm cup of coffee & fresh baked treat as you do your shopping. Come for the freshness, stay for the fun!

Mon May 27, 2013 - Sat August 31, 2013

Join the Courtenay Museum as they take you on a guided fossil tour along the banks of the Puntledge River. Our friendly guide will begin at the Courtenay & District Museum & Palaeontology Centre with a short lecture & video, followed by visit to the exhibit gallery & concluding with a hands-on trip to the actual fossil sites. Pre-bookings needed for the Fossil Tours. You will require your own transportation to the fossil site. Please check our website for more information.

Fri June 14, 2013 - Sat June 15, 2013

On the 3rd weekend of June the town of Comox hosts a 2-day event that brings people from near and far to meet farmers, sample a delectable array of food from the sea, learn the tips of the pros during our day-long cooking demos, listen to some local live music and enjoy the view of the Comox Glacier.

June 14 Chef's Dinner will be held at the Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park. Tickets go on sale April 1, 2013. For more information on guests chefs and times check website for updates.

Sat June 15, 2013 - Sun June 16, 2013

Spend a magical day - or a weekend getaway - touring the remarkable properties of this idyllic island. Visit architectural wonders, gardens by the sea, cozy cottages brimming with perennials, traditional farmsteads, artists' lairs, & back-to-the-land projects that show us what sustainability looks like in the 21st Century. The owners are on hand to talk about horticulture, homes & the ins & outs of life on a small rural island. Featuring the incredible garden of writer & broadcaster Des Kennedy, this Tour has been deemed "one of Canada's top horticultural events" by national media.

Thu June 20, 2013 - Sat June 22, 2013

Events for the weekend include a pancake breakfast, laying of wreaths at Ginger Goodwin gravesite, cemetery tour, refreshments, pub crawl, dinner & entertainment. A full schedule will be available closer to the date. The purpose of Miner's Memorial Weekend is to: renew the commitment to strive for safe & healthy workplaces for all workers, commemorate the miners who worked & lost their lives in the mines of Cumberland & other workplaces throughout BC, commemorate the life & contribution of Ginger Goodwin, union organizer & labour martyr.

Sat June 29, 2013 - Sun July 21, 2013

Students & faculty from around the world featured in local jazz, choral & musical theatre performances at venues throughout the Comox Valley/Courtenay area.

Fri July 12, 2013 - Sun July 14, 2013

3 days & nights of amazing roots & world music from across Canada & around the globe! 6 stages & over 75 concerts & workshops, on-site riverside camping, kids activities, eco-education areas, workshops, funky crafts, tasty foods & so much more. Please see our website for more details.

Thu August 01, 2013 - Sat August 10, 2013

Established in 1982, this festival has grown into an acclaimed 10 day event. Artisans and musicians from across Canada take part in the festival. Our programming includes classical, jazz, world beat and traditional genres of music, modern dance, children's programming, theatre and spoken word.

Fri August 02, 2013 - Mon August 05, 2013

Celebrating 31 years, this renowned 4 day festival featuring Canadian arts, crafts, live entertainment & delicious food, is held in the beautiful setting of the Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park in Comox, BC. In addition to juried quality arts & crafts, the Festival features ongoing entertainment for both children & adults. There is also a wide variety of culinary treats available, ranging from exotic to downright decadent.