All Events

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.

Sat August 10, 2013 - Sat August 10, 2013

The 2013 Galiano Wine Festival, an event to benefit the Health Care Society, will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2013 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the Lions' Park on Galiano Island. This year we are celebrating our 21st anniversary!

Please check our website for more details.

Sat August 10, 2013 - Thu August 15, 2013

Travel through time & wake-up in the 14th century. Look, smell, listen the Middles Ages are here. Stroll among the tents where armourers, weavers, carpenters, pewterers & calligraphers work with the tools & techniques of the era. The Pacific Association for Recreating the Middle Ages actors & members take proud in displaying their medieval dresses & attires. Let them show you their tools & creative masterpiece. Be inspired by their stories & join the entertainment.

Sat August 10, 2013 - Sun August 11, 2013

The Originals Only Art Show & Sale was created as an opportunity for visual artists working at all levels to learn from each other and provide them with a venue so that they can showcase their work. The focus of the show is to present original works of art to the general public. Participants are restricted to traditional art forms of paintings, drawings and sculpture. All artwork at the show is original and created by the artist who is present in the booth during the entire show.

Fri August 16, 2013 - Sun August 18, 2013

Three days of professional and amateur theatre productions, along with an outdoor performance stage, lively and entertaining Street Art and Street Fair, Kids Corner, Curtain Call Club, and much more.

Fri August 16, 2013 - Sun August 18, 2013

"Picture yourself at the Fair - From Pioneer Days to Modern Ways" celebrates the VIEX as the largest and oldest event in the community for 118 years. Come see our new midway - Shooting Star Amusements, headline entertainment for 3 days, clowns, home show, livestock displays, home arts, kidszone, kennel club and k9 demos, sheepdog trials, skateboard competitions, goat milking demos & pie eating contest & NEW this year - our community garden. VIEX is fun for everyone!

Fri August 16, 2013 - Sun August 18, 2013

Teams from across North America will race across a 500 m saltwater course, paddling from Laurel Point to the Royal London Wax Museum. This is the only dragon boat festival in Canada to take place in a working harbour.

Sat August 17, 2013 - Sun August 18, 2013

This year the Lions Clubs of Greater Victoria are proudly combining their forces to bring one of the most iconic & memorable events to the Saanich Fairground. Representing a colourful tradition & ceremony through the horse & scarlet uniform, the RCMP created a spectacle known around the world as the Musical Ride, providing Canadians from coast to coast with the opportunity to experience part of our heritage & national identity. Live entertainment. Come meet the horses & riders. All proceeds from this event supports BC Easter Seals Camp Campaign & Victoria Therapeutic Riding Associations. Tickets available at Sooke RCMP Detachment or via email: musicalride2013atlive.ca.

Sun August 18, 2013 - Sun August 18, 2013

Bang! Boom! Kaboom! The impenetrable walls of Fort Rodd Hill come to life with the biggest & loudest artillery salute of the summer. Experience the thunderous sounds, smells & sensations of World War II with the firing of authentic historic weapons. Keep all your senses alert, it's not over... Admire the historic military vehicles on display, chill-out & enjoy live entertainment while the kids laugh as they test their skills on the inflatable obstacle course.

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.