All Events

Sat May 25, 2013 - Sat October 26, 2013

Visitors are treated to exclusively local creations stemming from Salt Spring's unique brand of 'island ingenuity'. Meet artists, food producers, musicians & locals at our lively Saturday Market. An Island tradition that draws visitors from near & far.

Sat May 25, 2013 - Sat October 26, 2013

Featuring all the best locally grown & produced foods. Fill yer boots (& your bellies) with everything & sun-kissed berries of all kinds. Fresh cut flowers & on-the-spot munchies available too. All to be enjoyed as you wander along the waterfront of Ganges village.

Expect to find tons of fresh, locally grown farm veggies, berries & fruits from members of the Island Natural Growers Association.

Fri June 14, 2013 - Sun September 15, 2013

Artcraft is an annual summer-long exhibition & sale of wares made by the artisans & artists of the Gulf Islands. A professional quality show that includes unique hand-crafted works of interest to all ages & budgets.

Sun June 23, 2013 - Sun June 23, 2013

Our Annual Solstice Celebration - this is a day of special tastings, hourly musical performances, discounts, food & fun in the vineyard. It is a special "thank you" to all our supporters & marks the start of our summer daily hours.

Sat September 14, 2013 - Sun September 15, 2013

Much loved by young & old, locals & tourists alike, the annual Fall Fair is Salt Spring Island's oldest community event, & the one with the most heart!

Celebrations & competitions have changed somewhat through the years, but much is still as it was when agriculture was the backbone of the economy, & the fair originated in 1896.

Thousands of entries are expected to delight crowds of all ages this year. Classification of entries fall under livestock, horticulture, homemade wines, foods, hobbies, crafts, & many more!

Fri September 27, 2013 - Sat September 28, 2013

The Sip & Savour Salt Spring Festival brings together growers, food providers & chefs from the island & neighbouring Gulf Islands, Cowichan Valley & Saanich Peninsula, & partners them with BC vintners.

Salt Spring's known as Canada's organic capital. It's small family farms, artisan food providers & fishing community provide a bountiful harvest of fresh, delicious fruits & vegetables, breads & cheeses, free-range eggs, lamb, fresh crab, mussels & oysters, & in September, local sockeye salmon.

Events include winemaker's dinners, a grazing experience, a Saturday market, winery & farm tours, & opportunities to visit a spa or yoga studio, dine at any of the island's excellent restaurants & enjoy live entertainment.

Sat October 19, 2013 - Sat October 19, 2013

Wine, music, food & laughter as bare feet compete to stomp out the grape juice. Always a barrel of fun.