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April – October
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Comox Valley
Farmers Market
Come experience the great tastes of the market at the Exhibition
Fairgrounds on Headquarters Rd. in Courtenay. Every Saturday 9:00am
to 12:00pm. Call (250) 337-8479 for more information or if you
are interested in selling your goodies.
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| April – June |
Summer Fossil Tours
Every Saturday and Sunday during the months of April, May and
June. Tour includes introduction at the Courtenay Museum and Field
Trip to riverside fossil formations. To reserve call the museum
at 334-0686.
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| May 19-21 |
Woodland Gardens Art
in Bloom Festival
A fine art show designed to emphasize original works of art in
a 24 acre garden that has been created to enhance the natural
habitat. At Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens. Call 338-6901 or check
out
http://www.woodlandgardens.ca/ for details.
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| May 25-27 |
Painter’s at Painters Celebration
of Art
Our annual celebration of local artists with many of British
Columbia's finest artists in attendance. Watch the masters at
work, attend lectures, demonstrations, workshops and panel discussions,
and view an impressive collection of art in our exhibits. Weekend
and day passes are available.
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| June 9-11 |
CR
Garden Tour – Take a self-guided tour of an array
of Campbell River gardens. Most gardens host artists at work creating
art. Contact the Art Gallery at 250-287-2261 for more
information.
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| June – August |
History tours from the Campbell
River Museum - 250-287-2103
http://www.crmuseum.ca
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Summer Sunday Sounds at the Filberg Park in Comox
Listen to live music on the lawn of the Filberg Park
Sundays weather permitting.
Call the Lodge at (250) 339-2715 for details. |
| June – August |
Comox
Valley Farmers Market
Downtown Courtenay – corner of 4th St. and Duncan Ave.
Every Wednesday 9:00am to 12:00pm.
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| June 2 |
Comox Airbase
19 Wing Open House, with Interactive Displays and Flying Demonstation
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| June 1-3 |
North
Island Hot Jazz Festival
Hosted by the North Island Hot Jazz Society. 9 bands featured
at 3 venues in downtown Courtenay, including the Comox Valley’s
own Desperation Jazz Band. Call (250) 338-7302 for more event
details. Tickets available through the Sid Williams Theatre box
office, 250-338-2430, or www.sidwilliamstheatre.com.
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| June 27– July 1 |
Transformations
On The Shore – Frank James Park Rotary Sea Walk
– 10th Annual wood carving Contest – 923-5078 –
Amateur to professional wood carvers transform discarded log tailings
into works of art.
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| Month of July |
CVYMC Music Festival
Student and Faculty classical, jazz, and performing arts ‘concerts’
held at various locations throughout the Valley (Tuesdays, Thursdays,
Fridays, and Saturdays) throughout the month of July and early
August. Call the CYMC office at (250) 338-7463
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July - August
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Summer Fossil Tours
Twice daily tours throughout the months of July and August.
Tour includes introduction at the Courtenay Museum and Field Trip
to riverside fossil formations. To reserve call the museum at
334-0686.
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July - August
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Heritage
Puppet Theatre and Rainy Day/Sunny Day programs
Campbell River Museum
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| July 1 |
Campbell
River Children’s Festival
Tidemark Theatre 287-7465 – Children’s entertainers
and activities. Campbell River Canada Day Celebrations
– Robert V. Ostler (Foreshore) Park – Fireworks,
pancake breakfast, Salmon BBQ, and more! – 287-4636
Steamin’ Steam Donkey- CR Museum
Courtenay Canada Day Celebrations
Featuring a parade down 5th Street in downtown Courtenay and
celebrations and fair at Lewis Park.
Call City Hall at (250) 334-4441 for details.
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| July 6-8 |
Vancouver Island Music
Fest
A three day event featuring a variety of music and performers
from all over Canada and the world. Call 250-336-7929 or check
out their website at
http://www.islandmusicfest.com
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| July 20 |
Downtown Market Day
Main Street (5th Street) is closed to all traffic as merchants,
crafts people, buskers and food vendors fill the streets of Downtown
Courtenay.
Call (250) 337-2096 for details
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| August 19 - 20 |
Courtenay Rodeo
At the Norwood Equestrian Centre.
Call Marie Main (250) 286-6755 for details and more information.
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| August 5 – 7 |
Comox Nautical Days at
Marina Park in Comox
A festival of family fun with events such as International Bathtub
Race,
Canoe Jousting, Clam Chowder Cooking Contest, Build Bail and Sail,
and the Ceremony of the Flags. Call (250) 338-1120 or visit their
website
http://comox.ca/discover-comox/community-events/comox-nautical-days
for more information.
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| August 3-6 |
Filberg Festival
At Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park in Comox. A popular annual
festival with arts, crafts entertainment, and concessions and
special guest artists (Fired Up: Contemporary Works in Clay) in
the Main Lodge. Call (250) 339-2715 for general information or
(250) 334-9242 for vendor information or check out their website
at www.filbergfestival.com.
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| August
10-12 |
North Island Logger Sports
The Campbell River Salmon Festival Society presents the
39th Annual Celebration known as the "North Island Loggers
Sports". This annual event offers merriment, entertainment and
activities for everyone. For more information, call Nunns
Creek Park at 250-287-2044 or visit their website at www.crsalmonfestival.com
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August 26 - 27
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Comox Valley Exhibition –
Fall Fair, 338-8177
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| September 1-3 |
Woodland Gardens Artisan’s
Festival
Meet a variety of local and regional artisans and stroll through
26 beautiful acres of woodland at Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens.
Call (250) 338-6901 or go to www.woodlandgardens.ca.
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Phone:
1-250-923-6605 Toll-Free: 1-866-246-6605
Fax:
1-250-923-7572 