Edible Vancouver Island July/August 2024

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ones! With food trucks like Dragon Bowl, Farm 2 Fire, A la Cart Hotdogs and Bee Knees onsite as well, you can order some delicious finger food to accompany the brews and fully enjoy everything the festival has to offer. For ticket information and other details, visit parksvillebeerfestival.com

home the “People’s Choice Award.” During the five-and-a-half weeks of Beachfest, a variety of other fun things take place as well, including various concerts, markets and buskers. For more details on the Parksville Beach Festival, visit parksvillebeachfest.ca

ROCK THE PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL August 9–11

One event that takes place during Beachfest is the Rock the Park Music Festival. The three-day event at the Parksville Outdoor Theatre features the music of Shania Twain, Bon Jovi, Dixie Chicks, Tragically Hip, Def Leppard, Rolling Stones, Beatles, Queen, Chicago, Bryan Adams and Buddy Holly. Prepare your own picnic basket full of locally made goodies to bring with you and enjoy while soaking in the sun and music. Stay hydrated and refreshed with a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options available for purchase on site. For ticket and schedule information, visit parksvillebeachfest.ca/ event/mid-island-coop-rock-the-park-music-fest To stay informed on all the exciting events happening around the Parksville Qualicum Beach region this summer, make it a habit to visit myPQB.ca/events .

PARKSVILLE BEACH FESTIVAL Sand Sculpting Competition: Friday, July 12 » 2pm–8:30pm Saturday, July 13 & Sunday, July 14 » 9:30am–8:30pm Exhibition July 15 - August 19 » 9:30am–8:30pm The locals call it “Beachfest,” but regardless of the name used, everyone can agree that this festival is a good time! The whole family will enjoy watching the sand sculpting competition on the July 12-14 weekend, where master sand artists work hard to create enormous and impressively detailed sculptures. Can’t make the sculpting weekend? Don’t worry! The sculptures will remain where they are for public exhibition until August 19, giving you plenty of opportunities to check out the final results and cast your vote for the one you think should take