Comox Valley EventsBelow you will find a thorough list of upcoming events for the Comox Valley and North Vancouver Island! Looking for something fun for the whole family? Your are sure to find it below!
- Fri. August 3rd, 2012 – Mon. August 6th, 2012 – 30th Annual Filberg Festival
Comox: 30th Annual Filberg Festival – Western Canada’s largest juried outdoor arts show! - Fri. August 3rd, 2012 – Babylon – Free Summer Camp!
Campbell River: Come on out and enjoy this fun and exciting summer bible camp! There will be lots of activities, snacks and even a petting zoo! Learn all about Daniel’s captivity in Babylon! - Fri. August 3rd, 2012 – Babylon VBS!
Comox: Come, journey back in time to Ancient Babylon! - Fri. August 3rd, 2012 – Sat. August 4th, 2012 – Bearclaw Invitational
Mt. Washington: One of the biggest bike events in the world is coming back to Mount Washington on August 3-4th. - Fri. August 3rd, 2012 – Explore the Seashore (Beachcombing/Marine Biology)
Courtenay: Become an expert beachcomber! Learn how to identify the strange and interesting creatures that inhabit the shorelines of Vancouver Island! - Fri. August 3rd, 2012 – Sat. August 11th, 2012 – Hornby Festival
Hornby Island: The Hornby Festival Celebrates 31 Years!
“This Gulf Island enclave hosts one of B.C.’s top cultural festivals .” Aeroplan Magazine lists the Hornby Festival amongst the top 5 Canadian Music Festivals - Fri. August 3rd, 2012 – Oyster River Heritage Walk
Black Creek: Ever wondered about the history of Oyster River and its many colourful characters of the past? The Museum at Campbell River is offering a chance to explore the region through a guided walk. - Fri. August 3rd, 2012 – Sun. August 12th, 2012 – Pearl Ellis Gallery Member’s Lens Award Show
Comox: Visitors can expect to see quality pieces by 25 local photographers. You will see work by Martin Kaspers (2011 Lens Award Winner), Steve Williamson, Claude Dalley, Diana Pohl and Bert Badey. - Fri. August 3rd, 2012 – Think Tankers! Public Meeting with Dr. Riki Ott
Courtenay: Marine biologist, author and former fisher, Dr. Riki Ott was first on the scene of the Exxon Valdez oil spill. For 23 years she has made the prevention and remediation of oil spills her major focus. - Sat. August 4th, 2012 – Mon. August 6th, 2012 – 54th Annual Comox Nautical Days Festival
Comox: Ahoy! It’s a festival of family fun! - Sat. August 4th, 2012 – Art Exhibit: Legacy of the Queneesh
Courtenay: Comox Valley based guest curator Dallas Stevenson (BFA Emily Carr University), working with Michael Frank of the K’ómoks First Nation, will present an exhibition of West Coast First Nations artists. - Sat. August 4th, 2012 – Mon. August 6th, 2012 – Campbell River Dog Show
Campbell River: Come out to cheer on your favourite breed or watch rally obedience where dog and handler work together. A special fun event is also planned for kids; a great time for family time. - Sat. August 4th, 2012 – Comox Valley Farmers’ Market
Courtenay: Come for the freshness, stay for the fun! - Sat. August 4th, 2012 – Open Mic with Mo
Quadra Island: Play for the audience or be the audience, your choice at this local fun filled night. From single players to full bands, a new music experience every Saturday night. Guitar and drums to back you up. - Sat. August 4th, 2012 – Quadra Island Farmers Market & Bazaar
Quadra Island: Come visit the best outdoor market. Situated on a sprawling green lawn. Over 70 unique vendors every year. Local fruits and veggies, arts and crafts, and music. Only 5 minute walk from the ferry. - Sat. August 4th, 2012 – Red Wagon Community KIDS MARKET!
Comox: Comox Valley Paints the Wagon Red at the Red Wagon Community Market! - Sat. August 4th, 2012 – The 2012 Comox Bullhead Derby
Comox: The largest catch-and-release kid’s fishing derby in the Pacific Northwest. - Sun. August 5th, 2012 – Alert Bay 360 – 2012
Alert Bay: Alert Bay 360, 2012 will be held on the BC Day long weekend. Sunday, August 5th is the day! - Sun. August 5th, 2012 – Keystone Market
Courtenay: Keystone Market is a collection of talented artists gathering in a beautiful outdoor setting to promote their craft and art. - Sun. August 5th, 2012 – Pier Street Farmers Market in Campbell River
Campbell River: A wide selection of farm products, processed foods, an array of crafts and arts, fun and entertainment – always fresh. Our 10th Anniversary! - Sun. August 5th, 2012 – Victor Simonson Dragon Boat Races
Comox: This great event host 12 teams from all over Vancouver Island. This event is about commardarie and fun. - Mon. August 6th, 2012 – Thu. August 9th, 2012 – Jr. Master Gardener Summer Day Camp for Kids
Courtenay: <p> Looking for a unique outdoor summer day camp for your 7-10 year old? Jr. Master Gardener Day Camp at Innisfree Farm will inspire your youngster’s love of nature & the delicious art of growing edibles! </p> - Tue. August 7th, 2012 – A Fossil Collecting Trip to the Browns River
Courtenay: Does your child love Paleontology? Here is the chance for them to dig up some real fossils! Using proper tools, kids can excavate 80 million year old sea creatures and keep the fossils that they find! - Tue. August 7th, 2012 – Sat. August 11th, 2012 – Art Exhibit: Legacy of the Queneesh
Courtenay: Comox Valley based guest curator Dallas Stevenson (BFA Emily Carr University), working with Michael Frank of the K’ómoks First Nation, will present an exhibition of West Coast First Nations artists. - Tue. August 7th, 2012 – Kids Summer Daycamps: Courtenay Recreation
Courtenay: Be sure to register your kids for Courtenay Recreation’s fun-filled and active summer daycamp programs. Parktime and Adventure Daycamp offer exciting outdoor games, time at the pool and field trips. - Tue. August 7th, 2012 – Youth Arts at CV Art Gallery
Courtenay: Have some spare time this summer? Come get crafty at our FREE summer camp for youth. - Wed. August 8th, 2012 – "Wacky Science!"
Courtenay: Experiments, experiments, experiments! This class is filled with fun, educational science activities for the junior scientist! Bubbling reactions, mysterious matter and LOTS of messy, messy projects! - Wed. August 8th, 2012 – Sat. August 11th, 2012 – Dance Princess Dance!
Comox: Dance Princess Dance! is a medieval fantasy musical – loosely based on the Grimms Brothers "Twelve Dancing Princesses". Enjoy the hero overcoming the evil, sorceress Aunt and saving the princesses. - Thu. August 9th, 2012 – A Fossil Collecting Trip to the Trent River
Courtenay: Does your child love Paleontology? Here is the chance for them to dig up some real fossils! Using proper tools, kids can excavate 80 million year old sea creatures and keep the fossils that they find! - Thu. August 9th, 2012 – Concert with Shari Ulrich!
Quadra Island: Join us for a special evening with Juno Award-winning musician Shari Ulrich! - Thu. August 9th, 2012 – Lucky Thursday DH Race Series 2012
Mt. Washington: Each week a new trail is picked by the DCC and Mount Washington Crew! Riders pick there category and recieve a free beverage ticket and a chance to win draw prizes each week! - Thu. August 9th, 2012 – Youth Arts at CV Art Gallery
Courtenay: Have some spare time this summer? Come get crafty at our FREE summer camp for youth. - Fri. August 10th, 2012 – Sun. August 12th, 2012 – 45th Annual Salmon Festival
Campbell River: The prime industries of Northern Vancouver Island are Forestry and Fishing…and our Festival is a tribute to them! - Fri. August 10th, 2012 – Discovering Dinosaurs
Courtenay: What is every child’s favorite monster? A dinosaur! Spend time learning all about these fascinating prehistoric creatures. Make a mold and cast of a dinosaur tooth and take part in a mock dino dig! - Fri. August 10th, 2012 – Herbal Medicine Workshop: Natural Dye Making and Nature Art with Sarah Orlowski
Courtenay: Guest artist/herbalist Sarah Orlowski shares how to make beautiful natural dyes from plants, roots, berries & fruit, and the creative process of artmaking using found objects & nature’s inspiration. - Fri. August 10th, 2012 – Wed. August 15th, 2012 – Nootka Trail Hike
Gold River: Imagine all of the features of the famed west coast trail, put them in an even wilder and more remote setting, remove the massive numbers of tourists and you have the Nootka Trail. - Sat. August 11th, 2012 – "An Evening of Jazz in the Gardens"
Comox: The evening features the Jenn Forsland Quartet from 6:00 – 7:20 pm, and the Herb Alpert Tribute Band from 7:40 pm to 9:00 pm - Sat. August 11th, 2012 – Tue. August 14th, 2012 – Augerpoint Traverse
Courtenay: This is our most popular mountain traverse for a reason. It is a spectacular hike with no technical difficultly and in four days you get to experience the full wilderness spleandour of Strathcona Park. - Sat. August 11th, 2012 – Comox Valley Farmers’ Market
Courtenay: Come for the freshness, stay for the fun! - Sat. August 11th, 2012 – Sun. August 12th, 2012 – Cumberland Motorcycle Roundup
Cumberland: Aug 11/2012 Motorcycle Show and Shine
Aug 12/2012 Motorcycle Poker Run
Proceeds to kids with cancer - Sat. August 11th, 2012 – Jon & Roy
Cumberland: Join us for the CD release of Jon & Roy’s fourth album, “Let It Go”. - Sat. August 11th, 2012 – Open Mic with Mo
Quadra Island: Play for the audience or be the audience, your choice at this local fun filled night. From single players to full bands, a new music experience every Saturday night. Guitar and drums to back you up. - Sat. August 11th, 2012 – Sun. August 12th, 2012 – Originals Only Summer Show 2012
Comox: All artwork at the Originals Art Show is original and created by the artist who is present in the booth during the entire show. - Sat. August 11th, 2012 – Quadra Island Farmers Market & Bazaar
Quadra Island: Come visit the best outdoor market. Situated on a sprawling green lawn. Over 70 unique vendors every year. Local fruits and veggies, arts and crafts, and music. Only 5 minute walk from the ferry. - Sat. August 11th, 2012 – Super SOQ at CV Art Gallery
Courtenay: Explore the timeless art of hand-stitching through craft of toy-making. - Sun. August 12th, 2012 – Keystone Market
Courtenay: Keystone Market is a collection of talented artists gathering in a beautiful outdoor setting to promote their craft and art. - Sun. August 12th, 2012 – Pier Street Farmers Market in Campbell River
Campbell River: A wide selection of farm products, processed foods, an array of crafts and arts, fun and entertainment – always fresh. Our 10th Anniversary! - Sun. August 12th, 2012 – Sayward "Tour de Rock" Golf Tournament
Sayward: Looking for something to do in mid August on the North Island? Look no further. Come to Sayward for our 2nd Annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament to support Tour de Rock. This is a fun, best ball tournament! - Sun. August 12th, 2012 – Simms Summer Concert Series
Courtenay: <p> this amazing series of concerts is sure to wow the audience. As local bands from around the Comox Valley perform </p> - Mon. August 13th, 2012 – Thu. August 16th, 2012 – Jr. Master Gardener Summer Day Camp for Kids
Courtenay: <p> Looking for a unique outdoor summer day camp for your 7-10 year old? Jr. Master Gardener Day Camp at Innisfree Farm will inspire your youngster’s love of nature & the delicious art of growing edibles! </p>
Below you will find a thorough list of upcoming events for the Comox Valley and North Vancouver Island! Looking for something fun for the whole family? Your are sure to find it below!
- Fri. August 3rd, 2012 – Mon. August 6th, 2012 – 30th Annual Filberg Festival
Comox: 30th Annual Filberg Festival – Western Canada’s largest juried outdoor arts show! - Fri. August 3rd, 2012 – Babylon – Free Summer Camp!
Campbell River: Come on out and enjoy this fun and exciting summer bible camp! There will be lots of activities, snacks and even a petting zoo! Learn all about Daniel’s captivity in Babylon! - Fri. August 3rd, 2012 – Babylon VBS!
Comox: Come, journey back in time to Ancient Babylon! - Fri. August 3rd, 2012 – Sat. August 4th, 2012 – Bearclaw Invitational
Mt. Washington: One of the biggest bike events in the world is coming back to Mount Washington on August 3-4th. - Fri. August 3rd, 2012 – Explore the Seashore (Beachcombing/Marine Biology)
Courtenay: Become an expert beachcomber! Learn how to identify the strange and interesting creatures that inhabit the shorelines of Vancouver Island! - Fri. August 3rd, 2012 – Sat. August 11th, 2012 – Hornby Festival
Hornby Island: The Hornby Festival Celebrates 31 Years! “This Gulf Island enclave hosts one of B.C.’s top cultural festivals .” Aeroplan Magazine lists the Hornby Festival amongst the top 5 Canadian Music Festivals - Fri. August 3rd, 2012 – Oyster River Heritage Walk
Black Creek: Ever wondered about the history of Oyster River and its many colourful characters of the past? The Museum at Campbell River is offering a chance to explore the region through a guided walk. - Fri. August 3rd, 2012 – Sun. August 12th, 2012 – Pearl Ellis Gallery Member’s Lens Award Show
Comox: Visitors can expect to see quality pieces by 25 local photographers. You will see work by Martin Kaspers (2011 Lens Award Winner), Steve Williamson, Claude Dalley, Diana Pohl and Bert Badey. - Fri. August 3rd, 2012 – Think Tankers! Public Meeting with Dr. Riki Ott
Courtenay: Marine biologist, author and former fisher, Dr. Riki Ott was first on the scene of the Exxon Valdez oil spill. For 23 years she has made the prevention and remediation of oil spills her major focus. - Sat. August 4th, 2012 – Mon. August 6th, 2012 – 54th Annual Comox Nautical Days Festival
Comox: Ahoy! It’s a festival of family fun! - Sat. August 4th, 2012 – Art Exhibit: Legacy of the Queneesh
Courtenay: Comox Valley based guest curator Dallas Stevenson (BFA Emily Carr University), working with Michael Frank of the K’ómoks First Nation, will present an exhibition of West Coast First Nations artists. - Sat. August 4th, 2012 – Mon. August 6th, 2012 – Campbell River Dog Show
Campbell River: Come out to cheer on your favourite breed or watch rally obedience where dog and handler work together. A special fun event is also planned for kids; a great time for family time. - Sat. August 4th, 2012 – Comox Valley Farmers’ Market
Courtenay: Come for the freshness, stay for the fun! - Sat. August 4th, 2012 – Open Mic with Mo
Quadra Island: Play for the audience or be the audience, your choice at this local fun filled night. From single players to full bands, a new music experience every Saturday night. Guitar and drums to back you up. - Sat. August 4th, 2012 – Quadra Island Farmers Market & Bazaar
Quadra Island: Come visit the best outdoor market. Situated on a sprawling green lawn. Over 70 unique vendors every year. Local fruits and veggies, arts and crafts, and music. Only 5 minute walk from the ferry. - Sat. August 4th, 2012 – Red Wagon Community KIDS MARKET!
Comox: Comox Valley Paints the Wagon Red at the Red Wagon Community Market! - Sat. August 4th, 2012 – The 2012 Comox Bullhead Derby
Comox: The largest catch-and-release kid’s fishing derby in the Pacific Northwest. - Sun. August 5th, 2012 – Alert Bay 360 – 2012
Alert Bay: Alert Bay 360, 2012 will be held on the BC Day long weekend. Sunday, August 5th is the day! - Sun. August 5th, 2012 – Keystone Market
Courtenay: Keystone Market is a collection of talented artists gathering in a beautiful outdoor setting to promote their craft and art. - Sun. August 5th, 2012 – Pier Street Farmers Market in Campbell River
Campbell River: A wide selection of farm products, processed foods, an array of crafts and arts, fun and entertainment – always fresh. Our 10th Anniversary! - Sun. August 5th, 2012 – Victor Simonson Dragon Boat Races
Comox: This great event host 12 teams from all over Vancouver Island. This event is about commardarie and fun. - Mon. August 6th, 2012 – Thu. August 9th, 2012 – Jr. Master Gardener Summer Day Camp for Kids
Courtenay: <p> Looking for a unique outdoor summer day camp for your 7-10 year old? Jr. Master Gardener Day Camp at Innisfree Farm will inspire your youngster’s love of nature & the delicious art of growing edibles! </p> - Tue. August 7th, 2012 – A Fossil Collecting Trip to the Browns River
Courtenay: Does your child love Paleontology? Here is the chance for them to dig up some real fossils! Using proper tools, kids can excavate 80 million year old sea creatures and keep the fossils that they find! - Tue. August 7th, 2012 – Sat. August 11th, 2012 – Art Exhibit: Legacy of the Queneesh
Courtenay: Comox Valley based guest curator Dallas Stevenson (BFA Emily Carr University), working with Michael Frank of the K’ómoks First Nation, will present an exhibition of West Coast First Nations artists. - Tue. August 7th, 2012 – Kids Summer Daycamps: Courtenay Recreation
Courtenay: Be sure to register your kids for Courtenay Recreation’s fun-filled and active summer daycamp programs. Parktime and Adventure Daycamp offer exciting outdoor games, time at the pool and field trips. - Tue. August 7th, 2012 – Youth Arts at CV Art Gallery
Courtenay: Have some spare time this summer? Come get crafty at our FREE summer camp for youth. - Wed. August 8th, 2012 – "Wacky Science!"
Courtenay: Experiments, experiments, experiments! This class is filled with fun, educational science activities for the junior scientist! Bubbling reactions, mysterious matter and LOTS of messy, messy projects! - Wed. August 8th, 2012 – Sat. August 11th, 2012 – Dance Princess Dance!
Comox: Dance Princess Dance! is a medieval fantasy musical – loosely based on the Grimms Brothers "Twelve Dancing Princesses". Enjoy the hero overcoming the evil, sorceress Aunt and saving the princesses. - Thu. August 9th, 2012 – A Fossil Collecting Trip to the Trent River
Courtenay: Does your child love Paleontology? Here is the chance for them to dig up some real fossils! Using proper tools, kids can excavate 80 million year old sea creatures and keep the fossils that they find! - Thu. August 9th, 2012 – Concert with Shari Ulrich!
Quadra Island: Join us for a special evening with Juno Award-winning musician Shari Ulrich! - Thu. August 9th, 2012 – Lucky Thursday DH Race Series 2012
Mt. Washington: Each week a new trail is picked by the DCC and Mount Washington Crew! Riders pick there category and recieve a free beverage ticket and a chance to win draw prizes each week! - Thu. August 9th, 2012 – Youth Arts at CV Art Gallery
Courtenay: Have some spare time this summer? Come get crafty at our FREE summer camp for youth. - Fri. August 10th, 2012 – Sun. August 12th, 2012 – 45th Annual Salmon Festival
Campbell River: The prime industries of Northern Vancouver Island are Forestry and Fishing…and our Festival is a tribute to them! - Fri. August 10th, 2012 – Discovering Dinosaurs
Courtenay: What is every child’s favorite monster? A dinosaur! Spend time learning all about these fascinating prehistoric creatures. Make a mold and cast of a dinosaur tooth and take part in a mock dino dig! - Fri. August 10th, 2012 – Herbal Medicine Workshop: Natural Dye Making and Nature Art with Sarah Orlowski
Courtenay: Guest artist/herbalist Sarah Orlowski shares how to make beautiful natural dyes from plants, roots, berries & fruit, and the creative process of artmaking using found objects & nature’s inspiration. - Fri. August 10th, 2012 – Wed. August 15th, 2012 – Nootka Trail Hike
Gold River: Imagine all of the features of the famed west coast trail, put them in an even wilder and more remote setting, remove the massive numbers of tourists and you have the Nootka Trail. - Sat. August 11th, 2012 – "An Evening of Jazz in the Gardens"
Comox: The evening features the Jenn Forsland Quartet from 6:00 – 7:20 pm, and the Herb Alpert Tribute Band from 7:40 pm to 9:00 pm - Sat. August 11th, 2012 – Tue. August 14th, 2012 – Augerpoint Traverse
Courtenay: This is our most popular mountain traverse for a reason. It is a spectacular hike with no technical difficultly and in four days you get to experience the full wilderness spleandour of Strathcona Park. - Sat. August 11th, 2012 – Comox Valley Farmers’ Market
Courtenay: Come for the freshness, stay for the fun! - Sat. August 11th, 2012 – Sun. August 12th, 2012 – Cumberland Motorcycle Roundup
Cumberland: Aug 11/2012 Motorcycle Show and Shine Aug 12/2012 Motorcycle Poker Run Proceeds to kids with cancer - Sat. August 11th, 2012 – Jon & Roy
Cumberland: Join us for the CD release of Jon & Roy’s fourth album, “Let It Go”. - Sat. August 11th, 2012 – Open Mic with Mo
Quadra Island: Play for the audience or be the audience, your choice at this local fun filled night. From single players to full bands, a new music experience every Saturday night. Guitar and drums to back you up. - Sat. August 11th, 2012 – Sun. August 12th, 2012 – Originals Only Summer Show 2012
Comox: All artwork at the Originals Art Show is original and created by the artist who is present in the booth during the entire show. - Sat. August 11th, 2012 – Quadra Island Farmers Market & Bazaar
Quadra Island: Come visit the best outdoor market. Situated on a sprawling green lawn. Over 70 unique vendors every year. Local fruits and veggies, arts and crafts, and music. Only 5 minute walk from the ferry. - Sat. August 11th, 2012 – Super SOQ at CV Art Gallery
Courtenay: Explore the timeless art of hand-stitching through craft of toy-making. - Sun. August 12th, 2012 – Keystone Market
Courtenay: Keystone Market is a collection of talented artists gathering in a beautiful outdoor setting to promote their craft and art. - Sun. August 12th, 2012 – Pier Street Farmers Market in Campbell River
Campbell River: A wide selection of farm products, processed foods, an array of crafts and arts, fun and entertainment – always fresh. Our 10th Anniversary! - Sun. August 12th, 2012 – Sayward "Tour de Rock" Golf Tournament
Sayward: Looking for something to do in mid August on the North Island? Look no further. Come to Sayward for our 2nd Annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament to support Tour de Rock. This is a fun, best ball tournament! - Sun. August 12th, 2012 – Simms Summer Concert Series
Courtenay: <p> this amazing series of concerts is sure to wow the audience. As local bands from around the Comox Valley perform </p> - Mon. August 13th, 2012 – Thu. August 16th, 2012 – Jr. Master Gardener Summer Day Camp for Kids
Courtenay: <p> Looking for a unique outdoor summer day camp for your 7-10 year old? Jr. Master Gardener Day Camp at Innisfree Farm will inspire your youngster’s love of nature & the delicious art of growing edibles! </p>
The Intentional People’s Congress (IPC) are excited to host a community gathering at the Courtenay Public Library. I.P.C. is a developing social model for governance, presented by Caroline Alexander, Gabriel Dey and on site artist Benjamin Dunstan. FREE! Saturday, April 21 from 10-4pm FMI contact [email protected]