Edible Vancouver Island July/August 2024

A Summer of Festivities

Summer is the season for food and festivities! Lather on the sunscreen, slide into your sandals and make some lifelong memories at the celebratory events taking place this year in Parksville Qualicum Beach.

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CANADA DAY IN PARKSVILLE Monday, July 1 » 7:30am–7pm

trucks will be waiting to serve you up some celebratory fare! For more details on the schedule of festivities, visit facebook. com/CanadaDayinParksville

A full day of fun awaits with Parksville’s Canada Day celebrations, which begins bright and early with a hearty Shriner’s breakfast. Then, find a place to cheer from the sidelines as you watch the iconic Canada Day parade pass through town. After that, make your way to the Parksville Outdoor Theatre for the opening ceremonies, which will be followed by various music performances into the afternoon. Throughout the day, buskers and other entertainers will be at the new gathering plaza to delight you with their skills and performing arts, and make sure to pop by the picnic shelter to indulge in a Canada Day cupcake. To keep you sustained for all the festivities throughout the day, head over to the parking lot by the sports fields, where all manner of food

PARKSVILLE BEER FESTIVAL Saturday, July 6 » 12pm-5pm

This one-day beer festival celebrates the finest in craft beer, food artisans and musical talent—the perfect way to spend a beautiful summer Saturday. Bring your own chair or blanket so you can hang out in comfort while you enjoy the ambiance of the festival set by various local musicians who range in genre from rock, folk, jazz and pop. To sample some of the many craft beer on offer, trade in a token (10 minimum included with every ticket, with additional tokens available for purchase) for a beer sample–stick to your favourites or find some new

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