In celebration of Celtic culture and St. Patrick's Day, CelticFest is held in downtown Vancouver and features a hearty mix of Celtic music, dance, spoken word, film and food, culminating with the grand St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Where: Downtown, Vancouver BC
Contact: 604 261-3688
http://www.celticfestvancouver.com/
May 25-27, 2012 Beaver Valley May Days - Fruitvale, BC
Fun family events all over town. Pancake breakfasts, a parade, children's games and activities, sports, a barbecue, and spectacular fireworks are just some of the festivities this annual celebration offers.
Contact: bvmaydays@gmail.com
http://www.beavervalleymaydays.com/
June 10, 2012 Italian Day - Vancouver BC
Stroll the sidewalks and indulge in the flavours of Italy, stage entertainment, fashion, specialty products, activities and much more.
Where: Commercial Drive Vancouver British Columbia
Contact: 604 251-2884
http://www.thedrive.ca/
June 24, 2012 Greek Day - Vancouver BC
Those who enjoy Greek culture, particularly its food may wish to take in the annual Greek Day Festival . Authentic flavours of Greece, Greek music and dancing and more.
Address: On Broadway in the Kitsilano area of Vancouver BC
Contact: 604 738-7126 or jensior@hotmail.com
http://www.greekday.com/
June 30, 2012 Carnaval Del Sol - Vancouver, BC
A Latin American atmosphere with festive food, a market place, street salsa and zumba dancing and performance by traditional dancers and musicians.
Where: Granville Street Vancouver, British Columbia
Contact: 604 506-0999 or findus@latincouver.ca
http://www.latincouver.ca/
July 1, 2012 Saturna Island Lamb BBQ - Saturna Island, BC
Country-fair flavored outdoor picnic celebrating Canada Day. Lamb, hot dogs, refreshments and more.
Tickets: Adults $20, $10 children under 12. Check website for updates.
NOTE: Check website for ferry schedule.
http://saturnalambbarbeque.com/
July 7&8, 2012 Abbotsford Berry Festival - Abbotsford, BC
Celebrate the bounty of one of the world's most beautiful berry producing communities while discovering Historic Downtown Abbotsford during the family friendly country street festival. Top musicians. "Berried" treasure hunt. Pure indulgence in fresh berries, strawberry hotcakes to shortcakes, fresh produce and decadent Canadian to ethnic food creations. Attendance: 30,000
http://www.tourismabbotsford.ca/
July 7&8, 2012 Organic Islands Festival - Victoria, BC
Canada's largest outdoor green festival with 150 exhibits. Sample organic food, fair trade coffee, chocolate, beverages and enjoy farm fresh produce from forty exhibits. Solar powered, near zero waste and green shopping.
Contact: 250 658-8104 or organicislands@gmail.com
http://www.organicislands.ca/
July 28&29, 2012 Caribbean Days Festival - Vancouver, BC
Events and features include a Family Zone with face painting and a playground, specialty food vendors, a music festival with bands playing reggae, calypso, and Latin tunes, dancers, a parade and more.
Where: Waterfront Park, Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver British Columbia
Contact: 604 515-2400
http://www.caribbeandays.ca/
May 5, 2012 Qualicum Beach Fire & Ice Festival - Vancouver, BC
Every year the main street of the village is closed to traffic and 6,000 people gather for this fun-filled family event. Enjoy food including Vancouver Island's famous chili cook-off where up to 25 teams in their decorated booths compete for the coveted "Peoples Choice Award". Musical entertainment on 3 stages and there is a “Kids Zone” for the younger set.
Contact: 250 752-2300
http://www.fireandicestreetfestival.com/
August, 2012 Vancouver Chinatown Festival - Vancouver, BC
Food tastings, walking tours, multicultural stage performances, Chinese folk art demos, open air markets, BMX bike stunts, a Kids Bike Rodeo, inflatable games, children's activities, lucky draws and much more.
Admission: Free.
Where: Chinatown, Columbia Street & Keefer Street, Vancouver, British Columbia
Contact: 604 632-3808
http://www.vancouver-chinatown.com/
August 8-12, 2012 Penticton Peach Festival - Penticton, BC
Free family fun entertainment that runs over 5 days in August. Food and clothing vendors, live entertainment, arts and crafts, and much more is featured.
Where: Okanagan Lake Park, Lakeshore Road, Penticton British Columbia
Contact: 250 487-9709 or info@peachfest.com
http://www.peachfest.com/
August 10-12, 2012 Rotary Ribfest - Kamloops, BC
Ribfest offers a rib cook-off between five champion barbeque teams; music and entertainment throughout the entire event; entertainment and activities for children as well as a Refreshment Center and a whole whack of great vendors.
Free Admission.
http://www.tourismkamloops.com/home_showSection_ID_1020.html
August 11&12, 2012 Garlic Festival - Pender Harbour, BC
Come and join us for great garlicky food, great music, and great fun.
Contact: 604 883-3693, 604 989-2446 X2447 or nealesmith@dccnet.com
http://penderharbourgarlicfestival.ca/
August 25&26, 2012 Garlic Festival - South Cariboo, BC
Held Annually in August.
Lovers of all things garlic might consider a trip to the middle of BC for the annual South Cariboo Garlic Festival. Events include a master chef demonstration, cook-off, live music and performers, arts and crafts, eats, treats and more.
Where: Garlic Festival Grounds on Hwy. 97 Lac La Hache, British Columbia
http://www.garlicfestival.ca/
September 2012 Salmon Festival - River Road Port Alberni, BC
Held annually Labour Day weekend (early September).
This festival is a treat for anglers. A fishing derby, food and other salmon related activities are all part of the fun.
Where: Clutesi Haven Marina , 5104 River Road Port Alberni
Contact: 250 724-6837
http://www.salmonfest.ca/
Sept 15, 2012 Sizzle Pepperfest - Similkameen, BC
Lots of fun for everyone. Pancake Breakfast, Kids area, Chili Cook-off, Hot Pepper Eating contest, Great Music, Beer Gardens, Celebrity Chefs
Where: 417 - 7th Avenue Keremeos BC
Contact: 250 499-5225
http://www.ttpsoftware.com/sizzlesite/
September 15, 2012 ABBYFEST - Abbotsford, BC
Taste various ethnic & culturally diverse foods and enjoy arts & crafts, dances, fashion shows and more. Lantern Festival and LASER LIGHT SHOW in the evening.
Free admission.
Where: Ag Rec Bldg. Abbotsford Exhibition Center, 32470 Haida Dr Abbotsford BC
Contact: 604 746-2679 or info@abbyfest.com
http://www.abbyfest.com/
October 19&20, 2012 Oktoberfest - Port Alberni, BC
Port Alberni's Europa Club puts on Vancouver Island's biggest Oktoberfest, featuring two days of live music, dancing, sing-a-longs, good food, great beer, and much merriment all round.
Where: 4065 6th Ave Port Alberni BC
Contact: 250 723-6935
http://www.island.net/~europa/
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