A Weekend of Books, Markets & Live Music in Parksville, Qualicum Beach & Nanoose Bay! 
February 27th – March 1st, 2026 – Save the Dates!
Friday, February 27th
Dark Dreams Parksville: A Book Event with Local Fantasy Authors • 
Fireside Books, Parksville
Fireside Books, Parksville • 
5:30 – 7:00 PM
5:30 – 7:00 PM • 
Fantasy readings, author panel & book signings with local authors (Free event)
Fantasy readings, author panel & book signings with local authors (Free event) Saturday, February 28th
Qualicum Beach Farmers Market • Community Hall / Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach
Community Hall / Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach • 
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM • 
Fresh local produce and locally made goods (year-round market)
Fresh local produce and locally made goods (year-round market)
Hammerfest Trail Dig Day • Englishman River Falls Provincial Park, Errington
Englishman River Falls Provincial Park, Errington • 
9:00 – 10:00 AM
9:00 – 10:00 AM • 
Volunteer trail work day — tools provided, all experience levels welcome
Volunteer trail work day — tools provided, all experience levels welcome
Learning Saturdays @ The QB Museum • Qualicum Beach Museum
Qualicum Beach Museum • 
1:00 – 4:00 PM
1:00 – 4:00 PM • 
“Fish Are Friends” educational crafts & activities for kids
“Fish Are Friends” educational crafts & activities for kids
A Night of Nu Disco • Greenview Taphouse, Nanoose Bay
Greenview Taphouse, Nanoose Bay • 
10:00 – 11:00 PM
10:00 – 11:00 PM • 
Late-night nu-disco party with King Julian & Selayne ($22.59)
Late-night nu-disco party with King Julian & Selayne ($22.59) Sunday, March 1st
Blow at High Dough: The Music of The Tragically Hip • Pacific Moon Rising Bar & Grill, Nanoose Bay
Pacific Moon Rising Bar & Grill, Nanoose Bay • 
5:00 PM Start
5:00 PM Start • 100 minutes of “Yer Favourites” — live tribute performance
100 minutes of “Yer Favourites” — live tribute performance
Which event are you heading to? Let’s support local and make some memories this weekend! 