Fairs and Festivals Qualicum Beach Civic Centre Qualicum Beach BC Vancouver Island's largest sale of antiques, collectibles, crafts, linens, specialty foods, white elephant tables, clothing and jewellery. Memorial and Veteran’s Way Qualicum Beach BC The 2009 festival runs from March 6 to April 26 in Parksville, Qualicum Beach and Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. For more information on the events, call the festival office at 250-586-1311. Coombs Fairgrounds Ice carving and chilli competition Qualicum Beach BC Home of the Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition Parksville Beach Festival Society
P.O. Box 28 Parksville, BC V9P 2G3
Phone: 250-951-2678 Seaside Cruizers 16th Annual Show 'n Shine -- coming Father's Day, June 21, 200 Seaside Cruizers Car Club
P.O.Box 455
Parksville, B.C. Canada
V9P 2G6 Farmer's Markets Island life has always inspired farmers and artisans dedicated to creating organic, sustainable and quality foods. Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands are no exception. Dozens of small farms demonstrate these principles producing everything from organic fruits, specialty cheeses and meats and alpaca woolens. The Old Country Market
Famous for its "goats on the roof", the market has been open for 30 years. Inside the Market, find the freshest local produce, a selection of gifts from the all over the world, a delicatessen that specializes in a variety of international meats and cheeses, as well as selections of groceries from many European countries. You will also find a bakery and a restaurant featuring a wide selection of burgers, wraps and sandwiches.
Coombs BC Canada V0R 1M0, 250 248-6272 Errington Farmers Market
The Errington Market runs on Saturdays from May to the middle of September during the hours of 10am to 1pm. In addition to fresh produce, handmade crafts and goodies, the market also features local entertainment, from busker's to belly dancers.
1390 Errington Rd Errington BC CAN V0R 1V0, 250 954-2922 Summer By The Sea - Parksville Street Market
From early to July until late August, come stroll Parksville's Craig Street. This open-air market features produce, crafts and art items, as well as live entertainment. Every Tuesday from 6pm-9pm.
Craig Street Parksville BC, 250 248-3613 Qualicum Beach Farmers Market
Head down to the Qualicum Beach Farmers Market for a wide range of fresh produce, local handmade crafts and a sumptuous variety of baked goods. The market runs Saturdays from 9 am to noon from the Victoria Day Weekend in late may into Thanksgiving in October.
Memorial (downtown) Qualicum Beach BC V9K 1T1, 250 752-2857 Nanaimo Downtown Farmers Market
Featuring farm-fresh produce from Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands producers, as well as the works of local artisans and crafters. Open 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., every Friday from mid-April to early October. Pioneer Waterfront Plaza |