Here they come, 10 of the most action-packed days on the Sunshine Coast – right up to Powell River – with festivals and events ranging from agriculture to vehicles and everything in between. If you can’t find something to do over the next two weeks, please head to the nearest hospital for a pulse check.
NOTE: These two weekends are big ones for traveling to the Coast so please do ensure you have a great visit by reserving your passage on BC Ferries.
Here’s the list of main events, in chronological order:
Image courtesy of Sea Cottage Vacation Rental, Gambier Island
Saturday August 4
Gambier Island Community Centre
Great day to explore Gambier if you’ve never been.
Visit PRFoodSecurity.org to pick up the 2012 Edible Garden Tour
Sunday August 5
Powell River
11 gardens in one day – can you do it? prfoodsecurity.org
Blackberry Festival Powell River, courtesy of
the Thistle Garden Blog by Margaret of Magpie’s Diner,
the best diner on the Coast!
Friday August 10 to the 17th
Powell River
Marine Avenue fro Wharf St. – Alberni St. nothing but blackberries
www.powellriverdirect.com/blackberry/
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Friday August 10 – 13
Aug 10-11-12 – gathering and showcase of more than 500 vintage vehicles including the 13th Annual Sleepy Hollow Rod Run on Friday evening Hackett Park/Halfmoon Bay. Folks set up their lawn chairs, parties, and floor shows all along Hwy. 101 and Redrooffs to watch the parade of cars swing by. Show ‘n’ Shine in downtown Sechelt on Saturday from 9am-5pm. Sunday, a second and smaller Show ‘n’ Shine at Garden Bay Pub and drag races at the Sechelt airport. www.skylark.ca/coasters.html
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Saturday August 11 & Sunday August 12
All day both days, Pender Harbour Lions Club Park.
Aug 11-12. 3rd Annual Garlic & Music Festival – lots of garlic and things made out of garlic, arts and crafts, horse and pony rides, hay wagon rides, food to buy and food to eat. Ongoing music and entertainment throughout the fair. http://penderharbourgarlicfestival.ca
Saturday August 11
Iris Griffith Centre, 15386 SC Highway. Free.
The bioblitz highlights the biodiversity of the Sunshine Coast. This family friendly event is part contest, part festival, part educational event, and part scientific enterprise. Bringing together scientists, naturalists and community members to count as many species from as many different taxonomic groups as possible during the 24 hour count of life from noon on Saturday to noon on Sunday. In addition to field activities there will also be a number of different interactive events lead by experts, great music and food!! Please RSVP! by email or phone.
Lagoon Society BioBlitz Web Site
Linwood House Full Poster for Art in the Garden (pdf)
Sunday August 12
12-5PM 3144 Linwood Road, Roberts Creek by donation
The Theme will be “A Victorian Garden Party” with more than 20 local artists displaying and selling their work; silent auction, raffles, refreshments, music, and original art by friends from the Downtown Eastside. www.linwoodhouseministries.org
Sunday August 12
Shirley Macey Park, Gibsons.
Rain or Shine, this is an outdoor, fun and informative community event for dogs and the people who love them. There will be (p)aw-mazing dog activities: a doggy fashion show; costume contest; owner/dog ‘look-a-like’ contest; dog trainer/info demonstrations; nail clipping; pet photographer; local dog community businesses/services/rescues; and much, much more. Prizes, treats and surprises. Dogs must be on a leash. bowwowcoast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/bowwowcoast
Thursday August 16 – Sunday August 19
Ticketed events, 604-885-9631 www.writersfestival.ca
Aug 16, 17, 18, 19. Canadian literary festival celebrating 30 years in 2012; featuring writers of a wide range of genres; events take place in the 500-seat open air Festival Pavilion in the Rockwood Gardens
Thursday August 16 – Sunday August 19
School of Music Madeira Park, varying times.
Aug 16-19. Eighth annual Chamber Music Festival features world-renowned musicians in the intimate setting of Madeira Park’s School of Music. The opening concert is Thursday, Aug. 16 at 7:30, with a free concert Friday afternoon at 2:00, and concerts Aug. 17 in the evening, Aug. 18 in the afternoon and evening, and Aug. 19 in the afternoon.
http://www.penderharbourmusic.ca
Friday 17 & Saturday August 18
9am-dusk, Roberts Creek
Mr. Roberts Creek Pageant, Costume Contest and Talent Show Friday night at the Hall, Pancake breakfast at 9am, costume making, face painting, then the parade at 11am, opening ceremonies at noon down at the Mandala in Roberts Creek,then Music by local talent and venders. At 9pm at the Roberts Creek Hall is Soul Stream funk band and tickets for the dance are $20. per person. With a contest for ‘Best Hysterically Dressed’ how can you go wrong? http://robertscreekcommunity.ca
Saturday August 18 & Sunday August 19
10am – 5pm Saturday, 10-4 Sunday, by donation at the gates.
One of the largest juried art and craft fairs in BC. Lots of shade down in the treed area of the park, food vendors, musicians, and things for the kids to do while you take in all the artistry.
Image courtesy of A Powell River Photo Blog – fantastic images, make sure you stop by.
Saturday August 18 & Sunday August 19
Willingdon Beach
A two days of summer fun that ends the Blackberry Festival. Established and emerging local artists display their work and present it for sale. There is also dance, music, a poetry slam and workshops for both kids and adults.
http://www.powellriverartscouncil.com/arts_alive/
Image courtesy of Coast Astronomy Club
Saturday August 18
Porpoise Bay Provincial Park – FREE
Free telescope viewing of the Sun through special solar telescopes during the day and view the planets, galaxies and nebula through astronomical telescopes at night. Lots of fun and events for the whole family all day and an astronomical presentation at the amphitheater in the evening.
At 3pm, Story Theatre is once again bringing family entertainment to the festivals of the Sunshine Coast! Join us at Astronomy in the Park and share in our summer fairytales. All ages welcome!
http://coastastronomy.ca and Driftwood Players Story Theatre
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