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April 2018
Sechelt Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market
Open on Saturdays (9:00-2:30) from the first week of April through the end of September in downtown Sechelt, BC. Juried farmers & artisans from all over the Sechelt Peninsula sell the finest merchandise the Sunshine Coast has to offer. Transit Bus stops 1/2 block away. Located in the heart of Sechelt on Cowrie Street near the Municipal Hall. Ample parking on the street, library, municipal hall, aquitic centre, and mall. Look for the white canopies.
June 2018
Slow Sundays in the Creek
Multi generational afternoon of music,market and more. Join us at the Gazebo behind the Library in Downtown Roberts Creek every Sunday throughout the summer (June 24 - September 2). Some of the Coast’s finest musicians along with up and comers join Loose Endings - Slow Sundays household band - on stage. Kids games and an eclectic array of market vendors makes for and unique “Creek” experience.
Music In The Landing
The Music in the Landing series brings concerts by talented local musicians to the parks and streets of Gibsons Landing all summer long! Enjoy musical performances in Winegarden Park, Pioneer Square, Holland Park, the Gazebo on the wharf and other fabulous outdoor venues overlooking the magnificent Gibsons harbour. All events are family friendly!
July 2018
50th Annual Sea Cavalcade in Gibsons Featured
The 50th Annual Sea Cavalcade will be a fun-filled weekend for you and your family! There will be events for all ages and levels of activity, from toddlers to seniors, spectators to competitive athletes. Tentative schedule based on 2017 festival! Pancake breakfasts, parades, performing arts, hot dogs, salmon bbq's, classic cars, navy ship viewing, family fun, dancing, treasure hunts, roller derby fireworks...need we say more? Seaside Family Fun is the theme for this years 50th Annual summer celebration in Gibsons!…
August 2018
Pender Harbour Days Featured
Pender Harbour Days is an annual celebration of our marine heritage featuring historical boats, land-based heritage displays, sailing competitions, and more combined with an arts fair, kids activities, and entertainment. On Friday evening, watch the boat parade around Pender Harbour featuring classic boats as well as modern. (All boats are invited to join!) Saturday is full of fun, free activities for the whole family including mini boatbuilding, heritage displays, music, vendors, a Search & Rescue demonstration, hard hat divers, a petting…
Dinghy Concert in Prideaux Haven
This event has been growing in popularity and 2018 marks the 6th consecutive year. A concert is held in Prideaux Haven on the Saturday of the Canadian long weekend. It’s held off an 80foot Ocean Alexander called Pres De Soleil. Around 3ish, a floating line is set up for tenders to tie to, and then the music begins around 5. The boat is Midnight Sun; a 61-foot Tollycraft, where people can buy CDs after the concert, with proceeds going to…
Creek Daze Featured
Join us for the 40th anniversary of Creek Daze! Bring the family to watch the parade and enjoy local vendors and talent all afternoon! This event is always a community favourite.
36th Annual Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts Featured
Join Canada's longest running summer gathering of Canadian writers and readers, featuring established literary stars and exciting, new voices. With opportunities for writers and readers to mingle amidst Rockwood's heritage gardens, this event celebrates the talents of storytelling for all ages. Festival events will run throughout the day and evening Friday to Sunday August 16-19, 2018. The final event is at 7:30 pm on Sunday, August 19. For ticket information, event details, festival news and writer information visit www.writersfestival.ca.
Pender Harbour Chamber Music Festival Featured
The Pender Harbour Chamber Music Festival is taking place again in August, 2018. World-class musicians playing an eclectic programme of chamber music will take the stage at the School of Music in Madeira Park, a venue perfectly suited to capture the musical masterpieces. Enjoy the moving experience of Brahms, Beethoven and Bach as pieces perfectly played by exceptional talent through violins, violas, pianos, cellos and more. Visit Pender Harbour Chamber Music Festival and keep watch for details and ticket information!
Persephone Brewing Co. Presents Tough Kegger 2018 Featured
Presented by Persephone Brewing Co., Tough Kegger– Canada's first adventure race with beer is back in 2018! In this fifth annual fundraiser for the Sunshine Coast Association for Community Living, teams of 4 must complete a back country foot race through west coast trails carrying a full 20L keg! With amazing prizes and an after party, this is an event you don't want to miss! HELPING OUR COMMUNITY All funds raised from Tough Kegger and Beer Farm Fest will go…