Oceanside Region All Events
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May 08 to May 13
Milner Gardens has a significant collection of Rhododendrons which reach their peak bloom the last week of April to the middle of May.
Milner Gardens has a significant collection of Rhododendrons which reach their peak bloom the last week of April to the middle of May.
- Milner Gardens and Woodland Address: 2179 West Island Highway Qualicum Beach BC Canada V9K 1G1
May 18 to May 20
Over 300 quilts & Fibre Arts
3 raffle quilts
Daily door prizes
Demonstrations
Boutique Creations
Food Court
Quilt Walks-Parksville & Qualicum Beach
Antique Quilt Display-Craig Heritage Museum
Over 300 quilts & Fibre Arts
3 raffle quilts
Daily door prizes
Demonstrations
Boutique Creations
Food Court
Quilt Walks-Parksville & Qualicum Beach
Antique Quilt Display-Craig Heritage Museum
- Parksville Community and Conference Centre Address: 132 East Jensen Ave Parksville BC
Jun 03
This annual competition is over a decade old, and brings together mountain bike enthusiasts each spring. The fast and technically advanced bikers wheel downhill and over cross-country terrain at Englishman River Falls Provincial Park. Sponsored by the Arrowsmith Mountain Bike Club.
This annual competition is over a decade old, and brings together mountain bike enthusiasts each spring. The fast and technically advanced bikers wheel downhill and over cross-country terrain at Englishman River Falls Provincial Park. Sponsored by the Arrowsmith Mountain Bike Club.
Jun 15 to Jun 17
Celebrate Dad by showing an interest in his favorite thing - cars. Over 600 custom and classic vehicles are on display throughout the streets of Qualicum Beach. The events on Friday and Saturday also feature a cruise and poker run.
Celebrate Dad by showing an interest in his favorite thing - cars. Over 600 custom and classic vehicles are on display throughout the streets of Qualicum Beach. The events on Friday and Saturday also feature a cruise and poker run.
Jun 24
This annual event involves swimming, biking and running through spectacular west coast scenery. The athleticism may seem intimidating, but the organizers insist this is a great event for first-timers and experienced athletes. Team and individual competitors are welcome. There is even a special division for children.
This annual event involves swimming, biking and running through spectacular west coast scenery. The athleticism may seem intimidating, but the organizers insist this is a great event for first-timers and experienced athletes. Team and individual competitors are welcome. There is even a special division for children.
Jun 30 to Jul 02
Lighthouse Bluegrass Festival
Kick off the weekend with an Old timey dance. Bring your RV's or camping gear and settle in for 3 days of fabulous bluegrass music from all over North America. Take a workshop with your chosen instrument. Jam in the parking lot till the wee hours. All set in a beautiful grassy location with great acoustics, local food and vendors, and a 5min walk to the beach.
Lighthouse Bluegrass Festival
Kick off the weekend with an Old timey dance. Bring your RV's or camping gear and settle in for 3 days of fabulous bluegrass music from all over North America. Take a workshop with your chosen instrument. Jam in the parking lot till the wee hours. All set in a beautiful grassy location with great acoustics, local food and vendors, and a 5min walk to the beach.
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Kite flying enthusiasts can head to Parksville in mid-July for this annual kite festival. Held at the Lions Adventure Park.
Kite flying enthusiasts can head to Parksville in mid-July for this annual kite festival. Held at the Lions Adventure Park.
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Every summer, Parksville hosts the Canadian Open Sand Sculpture Competition, which started in 1982 and has evolved into a Master Sculptor competition. The three-day event draws artists from around the country and abroad. The event is held during the month-long Parksville Beach Fest and participants must register prior to the festival. Sculptures remain in place for approximately four weeks following the competition.
Every summer, Parksville hosts the Canadian Open Sand Sculpture Competition, which started in 1982 and has evolved into a Master Sculptor competition. The three-day event draws artists from around the country and abroad. The event is held during the month-long Parksville Beach Fest and participants must register prior to the festival. Sculptures remain in place for approximately four weeks following the competition.
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Meet, mingle and be inspired by local artists at work. Artists will be painting, sketching, carving and photographing the beauty of this Artist's Garden. Bonsai artists, potters, live music and silent auction.
Meet, mingle and be inspired by local artists at work. Artists will be painting, sketching, carving and photographing the beauty of this Artist's Garden. Bonsai artists, potters, live music and silent auction.
- Milner Gardens and Woodland Address: 2179 West Island Highway Qualicum Beach BC Canada V9K 1G1
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The Kulth Music Fest
"The Folk Music Festival With An Edge"
Headliners:
STARS,RON SEXSMITH, TLGLTP,
AIDAN KNIGHT, CURRENT SWELL, QUOIA, BOOM BOOMS, HEADWATER, THIS PAUL HAGGIS
The Kulth is an all ages festival intending to bring people together under a banner of mutual respect for one another and the environment we share. Festival participants can expect the highest level of talent from both local and international acts, and a well planned and organized event.
The Kulth's name has been borrowed from the Coast Salish peoples, who called Mount Arrowsmith "Kulth-Ka-Choolth" meaning "jagged face."
Music at the event will range from:
Reggae, Folk, World Beat, Electronic, Cultural.
The Kulth Music Fest
"The Folk Music Festival With An Edge"
Headliners:
STARS,RON SEXSMITH, TLGLTP,
AIDAN KNIGHT, CURRENT SWELL, QUOIA, BOOM BOOMS, HEADWATER, THIS PAUL HAGGIS
The Kulth is an all ages festival intending to bring people together under a banner of mutual respect for one another and the environment we share. Festival participants can expect the highest level of talent from both local and international acts, and a well planned and organized event.
The Kulth's name has been borrowed from the Coast Salish peoples, who called Mount Arrowsmith "Kulth-Ka-Choolth" meaning "jagged face."
Music at the event will range from:
Reggae, Folk, World Beat, Electronic, Cultural.
- Coombs Rodeo Grounds Address: 2601 Alberni Hwy Coombs BC CAN V0R 1M0
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This annual rodeo festival features bull riding, barrel racing, mutton bustin' and dancing. The whole thing finishes off with top 10 final and a barbecue.
This annual rodeo festival features bull riding, barrel racing, mutton bustin' and dancing. The whole thing finishes off with top 10 final and a barbecue.
Aug 02
Milner Gardens invites you to a picnic on the lawn on BC Day. Come enjoy a day with your family and friends at Milner Gardens.
We encourage you to bring a blanket and a picnic lunch on the front lawn or in the orchard. There will be a refreshment stand with smokies and hotdogs available.
There will be live music as well as lawn games set up around the Garden for everyone to enjoy.
Regular admission and membership rates apply.
Open 10:00am to 5:00pm.
Milner Gardens invites you to a picnic on the lawn on BC Day. Come enjoy a day with your family and friends at Milner Gardens.
We encourage you to bring a blanket and a picnic lunch on the front lawn or in the orchard. There will be a refreshment stand with smokies and hotdogs available.
There will be live music as well as lawn games set up around the Garden for everyone to enjoy.
Regular admission and membership rates apply.
Open 10:00am to 5:00pm.
- Milner Gardens and Woodland Address: 2179 West Island Highway Qualicum Beach BC Canada V9K 1G1
Aug 02 to Aug 05
This annual bluegrass festival has been taking place for over 30 years and is held every summer at the end of July/beginning of August. The event features three days of live music and stories and is held at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds.
This annual bluegrass festival has been taking place for over 30 years and is held every summer at the end of July/beginning of August. The event features three days of live music and stories and is held at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds.
- Coombs Rodeo Grounds Address: 2601 Alberni Hwy Coombs BC CAN V0R 1M0
Blast from the Past show and shine
Aug 04
Show and Shine "Blast From the Past" hosted by the Ocean Idlers Car Club with proceeds to CHVFD, ACES, (Arrowsmith Community Enhancement Society) and the Ocean Idlers. trophies, door prizes, 50/50, concessions and t-shirt sales. Vendors welcome
Show and Shine "Blast From the Past" hosted by the Ocean Idlers Car Club with proceeds to CHVFD, ACES, (Arrowsmith Community Enhancement Society) and the Ocean Idlers. trophies, door prizes, 50/50, concessions and t-shirt sales. Vendors welcome
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Bard to Broadway Theatre Society presents a summer season of two high calibre live theatre productions. Music, laughter, romance and intrigue will fill their Village Theatre, in the heart of beautiful Qualicum Beach. Season passes are available. Tickets can be purchased from the B2B box office in Qualicum Beach, and at the Visitor Information Centre in Parksville.
Bard to Broadway Theatre Society presents a summer season of two high calibre live theatre productions. Music, laughter, romance and intrigue will fill their Village Theatre, in the heart of beautiful Qualicum Beach. Season passes are available. Tickets can be purchased from the B2B box office in Qualicum Beach, and at the Visitor Information Centre in Parksville.
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The Coombs Fair, first held in 1913, has been celebrating agriculture in Oceanside for almost 90 years. The fair features animals' barns, domestic science, horticulture, art displays, and more. Enjoy the music stage, relax with homemade pie and tea or grab a burger from the concession. On Ford Road in Coombs, turn at the General Store.
The Coombs Fair, first held in 1913, has been celebrating agriculture in Oceanside for almost 90 years. The fair features animals' barns, domestic science, horticulture, art displays, and more. Enjoy the music stage, relax with homemade pie and tea or grab a burger from the concession. On Ford Road in Coombs, turn at the General Store.
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Held a few weeks each summer, this celebration focuses on the glories of sand. View master sand works, some made of 10 tons of the grainy material, at the Canadian Open Sand Castle Competition. Other events include a classic car show, beach volleyball and croquet tournaments, and stage presentations.
Held a few weeks each summer, this celebration focuses on the glories of sand. View master sand works, some made of 10 tons of the grainy material, at the Canadian Open Sand Castle Competition. Other events include a classic car show, beach volleyball and croquet tournaments, and stage presentations.
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KidFest offers plenty of fun for the whole family filled with interactive activities and entertainment. There will be a main stage with musical acts. And over 30 groups are available offering free crafts and various activities for kids under 14 years old, including face painting and crafts. This is a free event.
KidFest offers plenty of fun for the whole family filled with interactive activities and entertainment. There will be a main stage with musical acts. And over 30 groups are available offering free crafts and various activities for kids under 14 years old, including face painting and crafts. This is a free event.
Aug 19
Yeah kids! This fun festival features children's sandcastle competition, entertainment and games. Adults are welcome too. Held annually for one day in August.
Yeah kids! This fun festival features children's sandcastle competition, entertainment and games. Adults are welcome too. Held annually for one day in August.
- Parksville Community Beach Address: . Parksville BC
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Fiddle fans in Coombs won't want to miss the annual Old time Fiddle Jamboree. Held every year in summer or fall, the event features a music-filled competitive jamboree followed by a dance.
Fiddle fans in Coombs won't want to miss the annual Old time Fiddle Jamboree. Held every year in summer or fall, the event features a music-filled competitive jamboree followed by a dance.
- Coombs Rodeo Grounds Address: 2601 Alberni Hwy Coombs BC CAN V0R 1M0
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The Knox Fall Fair is a day for families, food, free entertainment and fun! Join us from 8:30 am to 2 pm for a huge garage sale, children's activities, home baking, silent auction, many fair booths and bargains! Park at Ballenas HS and ride the free shuttle. Limiyed onsite parking for those with handicaps and families with infants. Please leave pets at home. FREE grounds admission. All proceeds to support Knox's work in Oceanside.
The Knox Fall Fair is a day for families, food, free entertainment and fun! Join us from 8:30 am to 2 pm for a huge garage sale, children's activities, home baking, silent auction, many fair booths and bargains! Park at Ballenas HS and ride the free shuttle. Limiyed onsite parking for those with handicaps and families with infants. Please leave pets at home. FREE grounds admission. All proceeds to support Knox's work in Oceanside.
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10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Great discounts on heritage trees, shrubs and perennials propagated on site. Master Gardeners will be on hand to offer advice. Afternoon tea in the Tearoom, outdoor refreshments & hot dogs. Admission by donation. All proceeds support the Garden.
Members only early access Sep 23th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. - membership card required for entry to the early access sale.
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Great discounts on heritage trees, shrubs and perennials propagated on site. Master Gardeners will be on hand to offer advice. Afternoon tea in the Tearoom, outdoor refreshments & hot dogs. Admission by donation. All proceeds support the Garden.
Members only early access Sep 23th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. - membership card required for entry to the early access sale.
- Milner Gardens and Woodland Address: 2179 West Island Highway Qualicum Beach BC Canada V9K 1G1
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11:00 am – 2:30 pm.
Bring the children for a Jack O'Lantern search and scarecrow trails. Admission by donation. Enjoy soup and scones in the tearoom from 11 am to 3:00 pm.
11:00 am – 2:30 pm.
Bring the children for a Jack O'Lantern search and scarecrow trails. Admission by donation. Enjoy soup and scones in the tearoom from 11 am to 3:00 pm.
- Milner Gardens and Woodland Address: 2179 West Island Highway Qualicum Beach BC Canada V9K 1G1
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ECHO Players of Qualicum Beach hosts annual One Act Play Festival at the Village Theatre. This Festival brings together enthusiastic participants young and not-so-young from all over Vancouver Island in a juried presentation.
ECHO Players of Qualicum Beach hosts annual One Act Play Festival at the Village Theatre. This Festival brings together enthusiastic participants young and not-so-young from all over Vancouver Island in a juried presentation.
- The Village Theatre Address: 110 W 2nd Ave Qualicum Beach BC CAN V9K 1SB
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A family oriented festival of lights and music in the Garden. Admission by donation. Santa will be here!
The Gardens will be lit up with thousands of Christmas lights. We have a variety of local musicians performing seasonal music from choral to instrumental, including one sing along evening on opening night. Volunteers from the local library delight children and parents alike with storytelling, and musicians will entertain in the Milner House, decorated in old fashioned Christmas splendour. Guess the number of teddy bears in the gardener's cottage to win a prize or bid on silent auction items. Gift shops and tea room will be open. Home-made jams made from fruits from the garden make tasty gifts. All donations support the garden. Although the Gardens are lit up we suggest you bring a flashlight. No reservations taken for the tea room. Golf cart shuttle available for those with mobility issues.
A family oriented festival of lights and music in the Garden. Admission by donation. Santa will be here!
The Gardens will be lit up with thousands of Christmas lights. We have a variety of local musicians performing seasonal music from choral to instrumental, including one sing along evening on opening night. Volunteers from the local library delight children and parents alike with storytelling, and musicians will entertain in the Milner House, decorated in old fashioned Christmas splendour. Guess the number of teddy bears in the gardener's cottage to win a prize or bid on silent auction items. Gift shops and tea room will be open. Home-made jams made from fruits from the garden make tasty gifts. All donations support the garden. Although the Gardens are lit up we suggest you bring a flashlight. No reservations taken for the tea room. Golf cart shuttle available for those with mobility issues.
- Milner Gardens and Woodland Address: 2179 West Island Highway Qualicum Beach BC Canada V9K 1G1
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10am to 3pm.
Admission by donation. Come enjoy the early spring colour and relax with a cup of tea and scones in the Tearoom.
10am to 3pm.
Admission by donation. Come enjoy the early spring colour and relax with a cup of tea and scones in the Tearoom.
- Milner Gardens and Woodland Address: 2179 West Island Highway Qualicum Beach BC Canada V9K 1G1
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This festival features tastings, fine dining, brunches and wine-inspired spa treatments at some of Parksville's finest beach resorts. Resort packages are available and advanced booking is recommended, as events sell out quickly!
This festival features tastings, fine dining, brunches and wine-inspired spa treatments at some of Parksville's finest beach resorts. Resort packages are available and advanced booking is recommended, as events sell out quickly!
- The Beach Club Resort Parksville Address: 181 Beachside Dr Parksville BC CAN V9P 2H5
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This celebration of wildlife is dedicated to the Black Brant geese that take a rest stop along the shore around Parksville and Qualicum Beach, on their way to Alaska from California and Mexico. Thousands of other waterbirds, seals, eagles and sea lions are also attracted to the area during this time by the spawning Pacific herring. The festival celebrates the increased wildlife activity through a series of events, including eco-tours, bird counts, nature photography and wildlife tours.
This celebration of wildlife is dedicated to the Black Brant geese that take a rest stop along the shore around Parksville and Qualicum Beach, on their way to Alaska from California and Mexico. Thousands of other waterbirds, seals, eagles and sea lions are also attracted to the area during this time by the spawning Pacific herring. The festival celebrates the increased wildlife activity through a series of events, including eco-tours, bird counts, nature photography and wildlife tours.
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Admission is by donation for the Annual Spring Plant Sale from 10 am to 4 pm. Revive your garden with a large selection of plants propagated from Milner’s heritage garden. Master gardeners will help answer your plant questions or choose the right plant. Outdoor refreshments are available and the Tea Room will be open from 10 am to 4 pm serving soup, scones and tea. Members only early plant sale access is Friday April 20th from 5 to 7pm. Please show your membership card.
Admission is by donation for the Annual Spring Plant Sale from 10 am to 4 pm. Revive your garden with a large selection of plants propagated from Milner’s heritage garden. Master gardeners will help answer your plant questions or choose the right plant. Outdoor refreshments are available and the Tea Room will be open from 10 am to 4 pm serving soup, scones and tea. Members only early plant sale access is Friday April 20th from 5 to 7pm. Please show your membership card.
- Milner Gardens and Woodland Address: 2179 West Island Highway Qualicum Beach BC Canada V9K 1G1
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Every year the main street of the village is closed to traffic and 6,000 people from Vancouver Island and Vancouver's Lower Mainland visit for this fun-filled family event. Vancouver Island's famous chili cook-off is one of the centrepieces of the Qualicum Beach Fire and Ice Street Festival where up to 25 teams in their decorated booths compete for the coveted "Peoples Choice Award".
Ice carvers will be at various locations throughout the town where spectators can gather round to watch as they work their magic with chainsaw and chisel on two large blocks of ice. Carvers come from across Western Canada to compete for prizes at this annual event.
Musical entertainment comes from 3 stages situated at various locations around town and music varies from country to, folk to rock, plus there is a “Kids Zone” for the younger set.
Qualicum town offers a unique mix of gift & specialty shops, boutiques, galleries and restaurants. The area is also home to artists and artisans, many of whom welcome visitors to their studios. Qualicum Beach is located on the sheltered eastern shores of Vancouver Island, just 40 km. north of Nanaimo.
Every year the main street of the village is closed to traffic and 6,000 people from Vancouver Island and Vancouver's Lower Mainland visit for this fun-filled family event. Vancouver Island's famous chili cook-off is one of the centrepieces of the Qualicum Beach Fire and Ice Street Festival where up to 25 teams in their decorated booths compete for the coveted "Peoples Choice Award".
Ice carvers will be at various locations throughout the town where spectators can gather round to watch as they work their magic with chainsaw and chisel on two large blocks of ice. Carvers come from across Western Canada to compete for prizes at this annual event.
Musical entertainment comes from 3 stages situated at various locations around town and music varies from country to, folk to rock, plus there is a “Kids Zone” for the younger set.
Qualicum town offers a unique mix of gift & specialty shops, boutiques, galleries and restaurants. The area is also home to artists and artisans, many of whom welcome visitors to their studios. Qualicum Beach is located on the sheltered eastern shores of Vancouver Island, just 40 km. north of Nanaimo.
- Qualicum Beach Address: . Qualicum Beach BC CAN
