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Jul 26 to Sep 30
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.
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 1 250 740-6350
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Jul 26 to Jul 27
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.
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1 250 753-7223
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Jul 27
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
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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.
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1 250 754-3378
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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.
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1 250 753-1561
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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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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.
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1 250 753-0251
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