Nanaimo Fairs & Exhibitions
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May 10 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.
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.
- Arts District Address: Nanaimo BC
- Waterfront District Address: Front Street Nanaimo BC
- Old City Quarter Nanaimo Address: 418 Fitzwilliam Street Nanaimo BC V9R 3A1
May 18 to May 20
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.
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.
- Waterfront District Address: Front Street Nanaimo BC
- Maffeo-Sutton/Swy-a-Lana Lagoon Park Address: 50 Arena Street Nanaimo BC
- The Bastion Address: . Nanaimo BC
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This fair has a long history, stretching back more than a hundred years. Today it showcases local agriculture. A variety of activities and displays are featured making it fun for the whole family. A variety of produce is on display, from jams to cookies, heirloom quilts to animals.
This fair has a long history, stretching back more than a hundred years. Today it showcases local agriculture. A variety of activities and displays are featured making it fun for the whole family. A variety of produce is on display, from jams to cookies, heirloom quilts to animals.
- Beban Park Address: 2300 Bowen Road Nanaimo BC
