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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.

Events on September 5, 2026 · Clear date

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

Greater Victoria Festivals

Victoria Fringe Festival

Roughly two weeks of uncensored, affordable independent theatre at venues across downtown Victoria, presented by Intrepid Theatre.

Multiple downtown venues, Victoria

September 2026

Greater Victoria Food & Drink

Great Canadian Beer Festival

Canada's original craft beer festival — 90+ breweries and 200+ beers pouring at Victoria's Topaz Park.

Topaz Park, Victoria

Greater Victoria Fairs & Exhibitions

Saanich Fair

Celebrate Labour Day weekend at the 158th Saanich Fair, September 5 to 7, 2026, at the Saanich Fairgrounds in Saanichton. Running since 1868, the fair brings livestock and horticulture exhibits, competitions in dozens of categories, amusement rides, food vendors and live entertainment.

Saanich Fairgrounds, Saanichton

North Island Festivals

Port Alberni Salmon Festival

A Labour Day tradition on the Alberni Inlet: anglers chase big prizes in the Tyee Club's salmon derby while the waterfront fills with food, live music, local art and family fun celebrating the valley's salmon heritage.

Harbour Quay waterfront, Port Alberni