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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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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

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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

Comox Valley Live Music

Comox Valley Jazz Festival

A multi-venue weekend of live jazz across Courtenay and Comox, from intimate club sets to concert-hall shows.

Courtenay & Comox

Greater Victoria Fairs & Exhibitions

Sooke Fall Fair

A classic community agricultural fair at Fred Milne Park in Sooke, with home-craft and produce exhibits, livestock, food, music and family fun.

Fred Milne Park, Sooke

Cowichan Valley Fairs & Exhibitions

Cobble Hill Fair

A historic one-day country fair in South Cowichan with livestock and horse shows, home-craft exhibits, a midway, food and entertainment. The 117th fair is Saturday, August 22, 2026.

Cobble Hill Fairgrounds, Cobble Hill

North Island Live Music

North Island Music Festival

An annual outdoor live-music festival at Centennial Field in Port McNeill, organized by the Gate House Theatre, featuring regional and touring performers, food vendors and local artisans.

Centennial Field, Port McNeill