2011 Vancouver Island Fall Fairs
Vancouver Island has a rich agricultural heritage, and Islanders have gathered to celebrate the bounty of the harvest for more than a century. Award-winning produce, well groomed livestock, tasty preserves and fantastic entertainment are just some of the things that make a county fair memorable. If you've never experienced one of these great fall fairs, then make this your year to do it!
Here are some great ideas to get you started:
SOUTH ISLAND:
Mayne Island Fall Fair
Sat. August 20th, 2011 Mayne Island
The Mayne Island Fall Fair will celebrate 86 years as the place to be on Saturday August 20th! Click for More »
2011 Pender Islands Fall Fair
Sat. August 27th, 2011 Pender Island
Are you ready for the fair? Click for More »
The 2011 Saanich Fair
Sat. September 3rd, 2011 - Mon. September 5th, 2011 Saanich
Saanich's fall fair...since 1868! Click for More »
Sooke Fall Fair 2011
Sat. September 10th, 2011 - Sun. September 11th, 2011 Sooke
The Sooke Fall Fair has been a proud tradition since 1913 and has a
reputation for being one of the best small town fairs in B.C. Click for More »
Eat Here Now: Harvest Festival 2011
Sun. September 11th, 2011 Victoria
Eat Here Now 2011 Local Food Harvest Festival is an
event organized by the Victoria Downtown Public Market Society in
support of the re-establishment of a year-round public market. Click for More »
Luxton Fall Fair
Fri. September 16th, 2011 - Sun. September 18th, 2011 Langford
Luxton Fall Fair - Free Admission to the Fair
Displays, Demonstrations, Live Entertainment, Variety of Food Venues, Livestock & Small.
Midway Rides - fee applies Click for More »
Salt Spring Island's Annual Fall Fair 2011
Sat. September 17th, 2011 - Sun. September 18th, 2011 Saltspring Island
Much loved by young and old, locals and tourists alike, the annual
Fall Fair is Salt Spring Island's oldest community event, and the one
with the most heart!
Click for More »
Children's Harvest Festival
Sat. September 24th, 2011 Saanich
Make a scarecrow or clay pumpkin; taste roasted pumpkin seeds, jams & apples; collect vegetable seeds; race the obstacle course; gourd bowling; stories; skits and more at Glendale Gardens Click for More »
COWICHAN:
2011 Cobble Hill Fall Fair
Fri. August 26th, 2011 - Sun. August 28th, 2011 Cobble Hill
This real country fair & exhibition has delighted visitors with
agricultural displays, livestock & great family entertainment since
1909. Click for More »
The 2011 Cowichan Exhibition
Fri. September 9th, 2011 - Sun. September 11th, 2011 Duncan
It's the Fun Family Fair! Click for More »
CENTRAL ISLAND:
Coombs Fair 2011
Sat. August 13th, 2011 - Sun. August 14th, 2011 Coombs
First held in 1913, the Coombs Fair has been celebrating
agriculture in Oceanside for almost 100 years! Come check us out and
join in the excitement of our annual community fair. Click for More »
VIEX 2011: Fun for the Whole Herd!
Fri. August 19th, 2011 - Sun. August 21st, 2011 Nanaimo
Our country Fair is more than just entertainment. The one value we truly exhibit is Family. At our Fair, everyone of every age can participate! Click for More »
41st Annual Lighthouse Country FALL FAIR
Sat. September 3rd, 2011 Bowser/Deep Bay
Join us for the 41st annual Lighthouse Country FALL FAIR on the
Saturday of the September Labour Day Weekend in beautiful Qualicum Bay.
Community fair with all the trimmings. Click for More »
Alberni Fall Fair 2011
Thu. September 8th, 2011 - Sun. September 11th, 2011 Port Alberni
Promoting our Local Agriculture for over 65 Years! Click for More »
Nanaimo Harvest Festival
Sat. September 10th, 2011 Nanaimo
Harvest the bounty of the land with info and displays on local food
sources, sustainability, natural and organic growing, a 'top chef'
cook-off, petting farm, annual CANstruction event, music & more! Click for More »
Knox United Church Fall Fair
Sat. September 17th, 2011 Parksville
Knox United Church Fall Fair, Parksville, is a family event with
food, entertainment, garage sale, baking, used furniture, linen, books,
clothing, kids' activities, silent auction. Great value, FUN! Click for More »
NORTH ISLAND:
Comox Valley Exhibition 2011
Fri. August 26th, 2011 - Sun. August 28th, 2011 Courtenay
Whether you come for the pancake breakfast, the fabulous quilt show
or the midway rides the Comox Valley Exhibition has something for
everybody!
Click for More »
Quadra Island Fall Fair
Sun. September 4th, 2011 Quadra Island
Quadra Island Fall Fair: music, entertainment, dog agility & obedience, exhibits of every sort, chicken poo bingo, demonstrations, informative talks, food... remember to Bring Your Own Water Bottle! Click for More »
Mt. Waddington Fall Fair 2011
Sat. September 10th, 2011 - Sun. September 11th, 2011 Port Alice
Friendship grows at The Fall Fair Click for More »
Black Creek Fall Fair
Sat. September 17th, 2011 Black Creek
Come to the Black Creek Community Fair! Celebrate rural living!
Click for More »
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