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The Vancouver Island events calendar.

Markets, festivals, live music and community events across all nine Island regions — every one verified with its organizer before it’s published.

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January 2026

August 2026

August 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026

Cowichan Valley Food & Drink

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Cowichan Valley Wine Festival

A month-long, self-guided tour of the Cowichan Valley's wineries — map, tasting glass and twelve estates to explore at your own pace.

Cowichan Valley

August 26, 2026 to September 6, 2026

Greater Victoria Festivals

Victoria Fringe Festival

Roughly two weeks of uncensored, affordable independent theatre at venues across downtown Victoria, presented by Intrepid Theatre.

Multiple downtown venues, Victoria

August 28, 2026 to August 30, 2026

Comox Valley Fairs & Exhibitions

Comox Valley Exhibition (CVEX)

One of Vancouver Island's longest-running agricultural fairs, CVEX returns to Courtenay for three days of livestock, homecraft, produce competitions, a midway, live entertainment and family fun.

Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds, Courtenay

August 29, 2026

Nanaimo Food & Drink

Strait Curbside Food Truck Festival

A free, family-friendly gathering of Vancouver Island food trucks and curbside vendors at Nanaimo North Town Centre, serving street eats and sweet treats.

Nanaimo North Town Centre, Nanaimo

August 29, 2026

Gulf Islands Fairs & Exhibitions

Pender Islands Fall Fair

A classic country fair on Pender Island run by the Farmers' Institute, with exhibit halls of produce, baking, crafts and art, plus local food, live entertainment and family activities.

Pender Islands Community Hall, Pender Island