Summer Events on Vancouver Island??

I'm going to ska fest... Anyone know of any other events/concernts/crazy hippiness??


peace.

 

i know of plenty in victoria, as i'm born and raised here.




Arts & Culture > Festivals & Celebrations

Festivals & Celebrations 2007

January/February
March/April

Victoria Independent Film & Video Festival
Pacific Festival of the Book

May
June
July

Victoria Tartan Parade / Highland Games
Island Farms Victoria Day Parade
Uno Festival of Solo Performance
Selkirk Waterfront Festival
Uno Festival of Solo Performance
JumpCuts: A Festival for Young Filmmakers
Ceilidh in the Park
Summer Music Academy Concerts
JazzFest International
Beacon Hill Park 125th Anniversary Celebrations
Summer Music Academy Concerts
JazzFest International
Victoria SKA Festival
Bandfest
Art Gallery Moss Street Paint-in
Luminara Victoria

August
September/October
November/December

Summer Music Academy Concerts
Free B Film Festival
Victoria Electronic Music Festival
Symphony Splash
Victoria Dragon Boat Festival
Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival
Vancouver Island Blues Bash
Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival
Vancouver Island Blues Bash
Island Farms Santa Light Parade


January / February

Victoria Independent Film & Video Festival (Feb 2 - 11)
Location(s): Capitol 6 Theatres, Open Space, Fairmont Empress Hotel, Odeon Theatre, Plan B Lounge, Conference Centre, Capitol 6 Theatre
Ten day celebration of film with over 160 films. Featuring Family Day, a Film Forum, New Media Event, Art Exhibition, Animania, Let's Make a Movie and so much more.
Contact for more Information: Phone (250) 389-0444 or visit www.vifvf.com

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March / April

Pacific Festival of the Book (March 23 - 24)
Location(s): Victoria Arts Connection
Two day event featuring integrated interdisciplinary workshops revolving around the literary arts. Extensive book sellers and publishers fair. Events include roving performers, author talks, book signings, book making demos, publisher and self-publishing workshops, children's storey telling. Young writers workshop and art exhibits celebrate the art of the book.
Contact for more Information: Phone (250) 477-9089 or visit www.victoriaartsconnection.com

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May

Tartan Parade (May 12) and Victoria Highland Games (May 19-20)
Location(s): Government Street / Centennial Square and Bullen Park (behind Esquimalt Recreation and Sports Centres)
The Tartan parade procession from the Legislative grounds finishes in Centennial Square with downtowns own mini festival – entertainment, singing and dancing Scottish style. The Games the next weekend, includes a full day of Scottish events and entertainment for the whole family. Competitions in piping, drumming, highland dancing and heavy events, along with Scottish vendors, food, demonstrations and free kid events/ workshops.
Contact for more Information: Phone (250) 598-0120 or visit www.victoriahighlandgames.com</p>

Island Farms Victoria Day Parade (May 21)
Location(s): Downtown Victoria along Douglas Street
Victoria largest parade event, with over 150 entries – marching bands, floats, clowns etc. Over 120,000 spectators watch this popular annual event in person and on television. Fun for the whole family.
Contact for more Information: Phone Greater Victoria Festival Society at (250) 382-3111

Uno Festival of Solo Performance (May 23 – June 3)
Location(s): The Metro Studio, 1411 Quadra Street
Intrepid Theatre presents Canada's one-and-only international festival devoted to outstanding one-person shows. Comedy, drama, physical theatre, dance and performance art. Tickets $12 - $20.
Contact for more Information: Phone Intrepid Theatre at (250) 383-2663 or visit www.intrepidtheatre.com

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June / July

Selkirk Waterfront Festival (June 2)
Location(s): Selkirk Waterfront, 2940 Jutland Road on the Gorge Waterway
The Selkirk Waterfront Festival is a celebration of the rich recreational offerings of the Gorge Waterway and the recent revitalization of this historic area of Greater Victoria. It's a day of fun on the waterfront, including rowing races, historical dragon boat tours, performances by the Victoria Conservatory of Music, art displays, and the Burnside-Gorge Community Association's Family Fun Fair. There's lots of food, fun, and activities for everyone, and it's all free!
Contact for more Information: Phone (250) 388-5251

JumpCuts: A Festival for Young Filmmakers (June 9 - 10)
Location(s): Market Square
A unique opportunity for youth aged 7 – 15 to participate in workshops in order to understand and learn to create media content divided into two skill levels.
Contact for more Information: Phone (250) 389-0444 or e-mail operations@vifvf.com

Beacon Hill Park 125th Anniversary Celebration (June 16 - 17)
Locations(s): Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park
The City of Victoria celebrates the 125th Anniversary of Beacon Hill Park! On February 21, 1882 by an Order-In-Council by the Province of British Columbia the City of Victoria was granted the Park in trust. In recognition of the Park's 125th Anniversary, a weekend family celebration will occur on June 16 and 17, 2007. Festivities will take place at the Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park. For a list of activities press here. For more details contact (250) 361-0213.

Ceilidh In the Park (June 17)
Location(s): Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park
Music brings people together like nothing else! Celebrate Father's Day in the park and bring the whole family to an all ages Celtic music extravaganza filled with Irish dancers, fantastic fiddlers, rousing singing, and genuine good fun in the Irish and Scottish music traditions. Enjoy with your friends and family the energy of a Ceilidh - or "Kitchen Table Party". This year's program highlights Daniel Lapp, the BC Fiddle Orchestra and the Mairead O'Brien School of Irish Dancers.
Contact for more Information: Phone (250) 361-0358

Summer Music Academy Concerts (June 18 – Aug 11)
Location(s): Alex Golden Performance Hall and Robin and Winifred Wood Recital Hall (Victoria Conservatory of Music, 907 Pandora Avenue) and other venues
A feast of concerts, lectures and master classes with talented students and outstanding guest artists performing classical music, opera and jazz. Highlights of Conservatory of Music's Annual Summer Music Academy.
Contact for more Information: Phone Conservatory of Music Phone (250) 386-5211 or visit www.vcm.bc.ca

JazzFest International (June 22 – July 1)
Location(s): Downtown Victoria venues including Royal Theatre, McPherson Playhouse, Conservatory of Music, Market Square, local clubs and restaurants
JazzFest International, through its innovative artistic vision, features over 275 regional, national and international musicians, performing all styles of jazz, blues and world music. JazzFest presents this program of over 65 individual free and paid admission performances and workshop/clinics, in a 10-day period, at over 12 indoor and outdoor venues, located in downtown Victoria.
Contact for more Information: Phone (250) 388-4423 or visit www.vicjazz.bc.ca

Victoria's Annual SKA Festival (July 11 - 14)
Location(s): Victoria Curling Club, Market Square, Legends Night Club
A three day festival of indoor and outdoor performances celebrating SKA music in all its various forms and genres including reggae, jazz, latin, rock n roll, swing, pop, soul etc.
Contact for more Information: Visit www.victoriaskafest.ca

Bandfest (July 12 - 15)
Location(s): Royal Athletic Park
Victoria's International Military Music Festival is the only event of its kind in western North America, featuring The Pacific Tattoo, brass-reed bands as well as military pipes and drums from across Canada and overseas.
Contact for more Information: Visit www.bandfestvictoria.ca

Art Gallery Moss Street Paint-In (July 21)
Location(s): Moss Street from Fort Street to Dallas Road
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria's Annual Moss Street Paint-In is a free community event that showcases the talents of Victoria artists and the techniques that they employ. Up to 100 artists line the boulevards of Moss Street from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. The Food and Beverage Garden with entertainment and dancing is open until 9:00 p.m. in the Art Gallery Parking Lot at 1040 Moss Street.
Contact for more Information: Phone (250) 384-4101 or visit www.aggv.bc.ca

Luminara Victoria (July 21)
Location(s): St. Ann's Academy Grounds and Beacon Hill Park
Community lantern festival featuring beautiful lantern displays, live music and performance. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lantern and be part of the magic!
Contact for more Information: Phone the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria at (250) 388-4728 or visit www.luminaravictoria.com

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August

Free B Film Festival (August 3 – 25)
Location(s): Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park
Every Friday and Saturday evening beginning at 9:15 p.m. free "B" film showings for everyone to enjoy.
Contact for more Information: Phone (250) 389-0444 or visit www.vifvf.com

Victoria Electronic Music Festival (August 4 - 5)
Location(s): Market Square, various night clubs
Dance oriented event showcasing live electronic music via main stage performances. Also educational seminars from local industry leaders. Event attendees can dance, interact with peers, and take part in hands on demonstrations.
Contact for more Information: Phone (250) 480-9373 or email bruce@vemf.ca

Symphony Splash (August 5)
Location(s): Victoria Inner Harbour
The Victoria Symphony Orchestra performs a full two-hour concert of light classical orchestral music from a barge anchored in the Inner Harbour. Highlights include Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, accompanied by cannons fired by the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets, bell ringing and fireworks. Make it a full day event and enjoy the pre-concert entertainment starting at 4:00 p.m.
Contact for more Information: Phone (250) 385-9771 or visit www.victoriasymphony.ca

Victoria Dragon Boat Festival (August 17 - 19)
Location(s): Ships Point – Inner Harbour
Be part of an ancient tradition! Come down to the Inner Harbour for exhilarating dragon boat races, entertainment and crafts for the whole family. Free Admission. 9 am - 5 pm
Contact for more Information: Phone (250) 472-2628 or visit www.victoriadragonboat.com

Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival (August 23-September 2)
Location(s): Various downtown locations along Pandora Avenu, St. Andrews and St. Michael Schools, Wood Hall.
A non-stop, twelve-day explosion of comedy, improv, drama, performance art and dance from around the world. All venues downtown, all tickets $8 or less!
Contact for more Information: Phone Intrepid Theatre at (250) 383-2663 or visit www.intrepidtheatre.com

Vancouver Island Blues Bash (August 31 - 3)
Location(s): Ship Point Picnic Site, Victoria's Inner Harbour, other downtown clubs
This Labour Day weekend festival is a celebration of blues and R & B music that presents a program of free and paid performances, featuring over 14 individual bands, over 3 afternoons and 3 nights. The main outdoor stage of this festival is located at Victoria's Inner Harbour, at Ship Point.
Contact for more Information: Phone (250) 388-4423 or visit www.vicjazz.bc.ca





Vancouver Island:

Great Walk (June)
North America's toughest pledge walk - 63-1/2 kilometres along gravel forestry roads in some of the most rugged and beautiful country in the world. The annual walkathon between Tahsis and Gold River attracts thousands of outdoor enthusiasts to raise money for charity.
For more information visit: www.greatwalk.com

Nanaimo Marine Festival (July)
Visitors won't want to miss the world-famous Bathtub Race held during the Nanaimo Marine Festival in late July! Men and women of all ages and backgrounds come from around the world to race across the Georgia Strait in bathtubs, from Nanaimo to Vancouver. Competitors always take the 48km run very seriously, but the day is filled with tons of fun and laughs for both contestants and spectators alike. Hundreds of outboard powered "tubbers" plane their zany craft at high speed across the strait in their quest for the much-coveted first prize.
For more information visit: Loyal Nanaimo Bathtub Society

Filberg Festival (August)
The Filberg Festival, reputed to be the best Arts and Crafts festival in the Pacific Northwest, offers an amazing selection of the finest quality work, from pottery to hand made toys - all produced by BC resident artists. This outdoor show and sale is displayed in the gardens of Comox Valley's historic Filberg Lodge. Entertainment is local too, provided in many musical styles.
For more information visit: www.filbergfestival.com


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Oh Wow!!! That's fantastic!!! I live in Vic too but had no idea about all these events. Thanks I will have so much fun with this list!