Summer Fun & Local Adventures in Parksville & Qualicum Beach! 





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