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The Vancouver Island events calendar.

Markets, festivals, live music and community events across all nine Island regions — every one verified with its organizer before it’s published.

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July 2026

Parksville–Qualicum Fairs & Exhibitions

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Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Exhibition (Beachfest)

See the finished works from Parksville's international sand sculpting competition up close at the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Exhibition, on daily at Parksville Community Park, July 13 to August 16, 2026. This year's Beachfest theme is Beauties & Beasts.

Parksville Community Park, Parksville

January 2026

Cowichan Valley Markets

Duncan Farmers' Market

More than 100 vendors fill downtown Duncan's market square every Saturday — farm produce, eggs, cheese, meat and seafood, baked goods, local artisans and food trucks — at one of BC's oldest and largest farmers' markets, running year-round.

City Square, Craig Street, Downtown Duncan

August 2026

Cowichan Valley Food & Drink

On now

Cowichan Valley Wine Festival

A month-long, self-guided tour of the Cowichan Valley's wineries — map, tasting glass and twelve estates to explore at your own pace.

Cowichan Valley

Nanaimo Festivals

International Nanaimo Fringe Festival

The 16th International Nanaimo Fringe Festival brings 11 days of uncensored, independent theatre, comedy and live performance to the Port Theatre and venues across Nanaimo.

The Port Theatre, Nanaimo

Pacific Rim

Tla-o-qui-aht Days

An annual mid-August cultural celebration hosted by the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation in the Tofino area, featuring a community market, traditional foods, live entertainment and family activities.

Downtown Tofino, Tofino