Summer Fun & Local Adventures in Parksville & Qualicum Beach!

Summer Fun & Local Adventures in Parksville & Qualicum Beach! 🏖️🎶🎨
📅 July 11th–13th, 2025 – Mark Your Calendars!
✨ Friday, July 11th
1️⃣ Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition (Opening Day)
📍 Parksville Community Beach Park
🕑 2:00 PM – 8:30 PM
🏆 Witness the start of the world-famous sand sculpting showdown! 30 master sculptors, 30 hours of magic.
✨ Saturday, July 12th
2️⃣ Studio Tour San Pareil / Parksville
📍 23 Artist Locations Throughout PQB
🕙 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎨 Explore studios, meet artists, and shop local art—maps available at 856 Terrien Way or local art centres.
3️⃣ Errington Farmers Market
📍 Errington Community Park
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🥕 Local produce, crafts, music & food truck fun in the forest!
4️⃣ Qualicum Beach Farmers Market
📍 QB Community Hall / Veterans Way
🕣 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
🌱 Fresh goods from mid-Island growers and makers!
5️⃣ Summer Music Series at the QBC (Saturday Edition)
📍 Qualicum Beach Café
🕐 Brunch Music: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Night Music: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
🎶 Live tunes and ocean views—plus an antipasti menu after 10 PM!
6️⃣ Van-Roc Interiors “Opening Weekend” Concert ft. Chilliwack
📍 Parksville Outdoor Theatre
🕕 Opening Act: 6:00 PM | Chilliwack: 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM
🎸 Legendary Canadian rock! Tix: $55 Adults | $35 Youth | Kids free (with adult)
✨ Sunday, July 13th
7️⃣ Boardgames Afternoon at Paradise Fun Park
📍 375 Island Hwy W, Parksville
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🎲 $5 entry. Play classic and modern games inside the castle!
8️⃣ Summer Vibes Artisan Market
📍 Log Cabin General Store, 961 Island Hwy, Parksville
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🛍️ Pop-up market with handcrafted treasures by local makers!
9️⃣ Music Trivia at Pacific Moon Rising
📍 1600 Stroulger Road, Parksville
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
🎤 Test your music knowledge & win prizes! Reservations recommended.
🔟 Karaoke at Rod & Gun
📍 Rod & Gun Bar & Grill, Parksville
🕗 8:00 PM – Close
🎤 Weekly prizes, free pool, and late-night fun with Texas Timmy!
1️⃣1️⃣ The Teachings of Mutton: A Coast Salish Woolly Dog
📍 VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station, Bowser
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🐕 Readings, discussions, and cultural learning with authors & guests. Free admission (donations welcome)!
🌞 There’s something for everyone this weekend—art lovers, foodies, music fans, families & trivia champs! What are you most excited for? 👇