Cultural, Community or Seasonal

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.

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.

Sat August 31, 2013 - Tue September 03, 2013

The 145th annual Saanich Fair is the best place to be Labour Day weekend! Come learn about local farming from horses to horticulture to pigs to pickles - there's something for everyone! Added attractions are many, including acrobats on horseback, pie & ice cream eating contests, Highland Dancers, to name just a few. Hundreds of volunteers dedicate their time to bringing the best entertainment, education & fun for the entire family. With over 5,000 exhibits, midway rides, traditional homemade treats & home grown veggies, the Saanich Fair has it all!

Mon September 02, 2013 - Mon September 02, 2013

Labour Day is Members' Day at the BC Forest Discovery Centre! Relax with your family on the last day of summer vacation & ride the final steam train of the season. To show our appreciation of your support, we will be providing one complimentary hot dog & pop to each member (upon presentation of your membership card). As well, general family members will enjoy a free visit without a punch on their card.

Thu September 05, 2013 - Sun September 08, 2013

Midway, 4H, logger sports. Parade starts at Burde St on 10th Ave proceeding to Rosewood St along 10th Ave. Please see our website for more details.

Fri September 06, 2013 - Sat September 07, 2013

Over 40 craft breweries from across Canada & the Pacific Northwestern USA come together to celebrate the diversity of the brewers' craft. We will feature non-stop entertainment by local acts & a fantastic selection of food.

Wed September 11, 2013 - Sun September 15, 2013

Over five days beginning Wednesday, September 11th, come and join in the building excitement downtown led by a renowned international 3D chalk artist who will create a 20 by 20ft 3D chalk art drawing at The Bay Centre's lower level, centre court. Then on Saturday and Sunday, September 14th & 15th, the 3D artist's efforts will be complemented by a two-day chalk art exposition on streets across downtown Victoria! Both international and local artists will present works on the pavement of Government Street, Broad Street and in Spirit Square.

Fri September 13, 2013 - Sun September 15, 2013

The Luxton Fall Fair is an old-fashioned fair that focuses on providing fun for the whole family. It is a lively combination of Luxton's agricultural roots & present status as a rapidly-developing suburb of Victoria. Attractions include: live entertainment, dirt-bike rides, Midway rides, antique farm equipment displays, hand-milking & processing demonstrations, Tough Truck Challenge, agricultural education displays, farm animals, chainsaw carvers, blacksmiths, museum displays, great food, a tea room, local corn, canning, baking, arts & crafts & children's exhibits. Discover what was & what can be!

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!