Cultural, Community or Seasonal

Sat July 13, 2013 - Sun August 18, 2013

The Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition is a world class event for Master Sand Sculptors & is an official qualifying event for the World Championship of Sand Sculpting in Atlantic City, New Jersey! Master Sand Sculptors travel from all corners of the globe to participate in our remarkable competition & exhibition in Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. Sculptors have 24 hours over three days to create their masterpieces from just sand & water (& a lot of ingenuity!)

Sun July 28, 2013 - Sun July 28, 2013

Join us out in the front field by the pond, while relaxing to the sounds of local jazz artists. Wine tastings & of course, cheesecake. Tickets available in June.

Sat August 10, 2013 - Sun August 11, 2013

Marking 100 Years of celebrating agriculture in our district! Join us for the Coombs Fair, an old-fashioned country fair, wander through the animal, arts & crafts or domestic science displays, check out the food booths, watch a horse show or relax with homemade pie at our music stage. Lots of great activities for kids to enjoy! Check our website for more Centennial Celebrations at the Coombs Fairgrounds.

Sun August 18, 2013 - Sun August 18, 2013

Children can enter their teams, with the eldest in the group determining the age category (ages 6 & under, 7-9 or 10-12). Up to 4 competitors per team. Excellent prizes for the best creations & all participants receive a goody bag! Many families plan their stay in Parksville around this event. Admission is free & the event is run completely by Quality Foods staff volunteers & their families. Watch the website & QF stores for pre-registration forms about 1 month before the event.