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Vancouver Island Children's Festival More Info
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TBA Professional performers from Canada (Quebec, Ontario & BC), USA, Australia, & West Africa present dance, drama, circus, musical theatre, acrobatics, storytelling and puppetry on stage. Interactive Workshops, free Activity Centres and street entertainment make this a ‘don’t miss’ event for the whole family.
Empire Days More Info
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TBA This annual Victoria Day weekend event features the crowning of a May Queen, Maypole dancing by local children, a midway in the Civic Arena and an Empire Days Parade through the downtown area. The grand finale is a fireworks display over the Nanaimo waterfront.
Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival More Info
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TBA Nanaimo's first Dragon Boat Festival was held in 2003, drawing big crowds from all over. The festival runs for three days in July and takes place in the beautiful Nanaimo Harbour at Maffeo Sutton Park and Pioneer Plaza.
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TBA This event is sure to bring art lovers of all types and from far and wide to
the Oceanside area.
Featuring eleven renowned, highly talented artists, all showcasing different
mediums; this show is a high end affair, one that promises to inspire and
re-energize your soul. Pieces are priced to entice.
Come and enjoy a day of beauty and culture in the relaxed and soothing
setting of the Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort in Parksville. There will be
complimentary refreshments and snacks all the time (Tapas on the Sunday)
and on the Saturday evening there will be wine and cheese for adults to
enjoy. An array of fantastic raffle prizes will also be offered with partial
proceeds donated to the Oceanside Arts Council.
Our artists are:
Major & Monk - Original Oils.
Bill Helin - Native Art.
Elsa Heeps - Mosaics.
James Clarke - Photography.
Jim Gill - Stone Sculptures.
Kim Hancock - Pottery.
Judi Pedder - Original Watercolours.
Cally Clarke - Acrylic Abstracts.
Nelson Shaw - Steel Art.
Darlene Kellett - Glass Art.
Alex Helin - Native Jewellry.
We look forward to sharing this exciting weekend with you.
See you there.
Silly Boat Regatta More Info
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TBA This family-oriented event consists of a series of hilarious races between boats that have been cleverly built by children. All proceeds go to the Nanaimo Child Development Centre. The day also features children’s entertainers and plenty of food.
Nanaimo Marine Festival More Info
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TBA The Nanaimo Marine Festival is an annual event which runs for four days in the summer. The festival is jammed-packed with events and involves several venues throughout the city. Events include a pancake breakfast, live performances, festival food fare, numerous children's events and concludes with the Great Bathtub Race, a tradition started in 1967.
The Great Bathtub Race More Info
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TBA The first bathtub race took place at the Nanaimo Harbour in 1967. Over 200 entries were submitted in the first event and 47 completed the 58 km (36 mi) race, which ended in Vancouver's Fisherman's Cove across the straits of Georgia. Today the annual event leaves from Departure Bay in Nanaimo harbour, circles Entrance Island, proceeds up to and around Winchelsea Island and then finishes back where it started in Departure Bay in Nanaimo. This event is one of main attractions at the Nanaimo Marine Festival. Address: 373 Franklin Street Nanaimo Tel: 1 250 753-7223
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Dancestreams Auditions & Master Classes More Info
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TBA Dancestreams is a pre-professional youth dance company for Vancouver Island featuring enriched training & performance opportunities for talented youth from all communities. Guest artists for classes include Sarah Brewer Clowes & Lina Fitzner. Junior class 11 am. Senior ballet 12:45 pm; Senior modern 2:30 pm. all classes $20/ea. Address: 139 Bastion Nanaimo BC Tel: 1 250 723-9525
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Festival of Banners More Info
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TBA The Festival of Banners was introduced by the Nanaimo Art Gallery in 1987. Dubbed a "Gallery in the Streets" local artists create banners that reflect the years theme and these banners are displayed in the streets from the early spring until early September, at which time they are auctioned off. Artists of all ages get into the fun and awards are given out.
Nanaimo Pumpkin Festival More Info
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TBA The Shady Mile Farm Market on Jinglepot Road is hosting the Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off and Pumpkin Festival featuring a large cash prize to be won. Featuring pumpkin carving, hayrides, face painting, petting farm, refreshments, hay play area and more. Come have a Gourd weekend. Address: Shady Mile Farm, 3452 Jinglepot Rd. Nanaimo BC Tel: 1 250 758-3251
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