Ship Point is the place to be in the summer. Festivals every other day and from 6/4-7 Africa Fest takes over with live music, UJAMAA Night market, vendors and more. It’s with pay-what-you-can entry so there’s no excuse to skip. You could win a $25 festival gift certificate!*

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• Over 15,000 people attended BC Crabfest last year. It’s now in its 4th year and its sure to be a big one. Taste delicious crab and more on 7/18 at Ship Point!

• If you always look on the bright side of life, but have a British sense of humour, then Monty Python’s Spamalot will be right up your sarcastic alley. Head to The Royal Theatre from 8/28-30.

• Steph Tolev brings bigh laughs to The McPherson Playhouse this October for her FIFLTH QUEEN special. This Toronto comedian is perfectly unfiltered.

• You could win a pair of tickets to Bass Coast Festival this July. Escape to the mountains for a weekend of experimental art, yoga, workshops, interactive experiences, and bass that you can feel in your chest. *

• Fresh wild caught ocean prawns and seafood, non-top local music, and community fun comes together at Prawn Fest this Saturday & Sunday!

FESTIVAL SEASON IS HERE

The wait is finally over. Spring is springing and festival season is slowly rolling in so you can fully enjoy the beautiful BC summer we all know and love. Whether you prefer Bluegrass, folk, craft beer, wine or something wild and wonderful - there’s a little something for everyone. Here’s just a few top picks to make this summer memorable:

• COMMUNITY-LED FERNFEST - 6/13 @ Fernwood Community Centre

• FUNK ‘N SOUL IN THE TOWNSHIP - 6/26-28 @ Bullen Park* (WIN)

• THE GREAT CANADIAN BASH - 6/27 @ Starlight Stadium

• PARKSVILLE BEER FESTIVAL - 7/4 @ Parksville Outdoor Theatre

• PHILLIPS BACKYARD MUSIC FESTIVAL - 7/10-12 @ PHILLIPS BACKYARD* (WIN)

• COWICHAN CRAFT BEER & FOOD FESTIVAL - 8/15 @ Doc Lewis Park

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Beehive Wool Shop is celebrating an extraordinary 120 years in business. Go get some wool!

• Nicky Mackenzie’s new EP, Morals, is out now! Homegrown R&B and pop perfection.

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