Summer is winding down, but there’s still lots happening around Oceanside this weekend, with local markets, live music, concerts, and plenty of ways to enjoy the last weekend of August!

Posted on Aug 28, 2026

🌞 Summer is winding down, but there’s still lots happening around Oceanside this weekend, with local markets, live music, concerts, and plenty of ways to enjoy the last weekend of August! 🎶🌊☀️
📅 August 29, 2026 – Save the Date!
✨ Saturday, August 29th
1️⃣ Qualicum Beach Farmers Market
• 📍 Qualicum Beach Community Hall / Veterans Way
• 🕣 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• 🥕 Browse fresh produce, baked goods, handmade products, and locally grown favourites
2️⃣ NBC Waterfront Music Series
• 📍 Nanoose Bay Cafe, Nanoose Bay
• 🕠 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM
• 🎶 Enjoy live music, ocean air, and a summer evening on the waterfront at Nanoose Bay Cafe
3️⃣ Butts Giraud & Friends at The Shady Rest
• 📍 The Shady Waterfront Restaurant & Pub, Qualicum Beach
• 🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• 🎷 Enjoy an evening of jazz, pop, and blues performed by a lineup of local musicians by the sea
4️⃣ Garrett T. Willie at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre
• 📍 Qualicum Beach Civic Centre
• 🕡 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM
• 🎸 Catch acclaimed blues-rock musician Garrett T. Willie live for a Saturday night performance
5️⃣ Sunset Strip 80’s Party
• 📍 Rocking Horse Pub, Nanoose Bay
• 🕢 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
• 🎸 Dress in your best 80’s outfit and dance the night away with Sunset Strip at this end-of-summer party
6️⃣ Knox Presents: The High Bar Gang
• 📍 Knox United Church, Parksville
• 🕢 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
• 🪕 Enjoy an evening of old-time bluegrass and gospel featuring The High Bar Gang, Barney Bentall, Shari Ulrich, and more

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