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SUMMARY:Parksville Beach Festival
DESCRIPTION:Parksville Beach Festival blends sun-soaked fun with a dash of West Coast flair. Spend four days wandering artisan markets\, sampling local eats\, and catching live music on the lawn – all steps from the sand. Between sand-castle contests and sunset yoga\, you’ll pick up pro tips on keeping sunscreen out of your cooler (hint: seal it in a reusable pouch) while soaking in that friendly beach-town vibe. \nHighlights In Parksville Beach Festival\n\nSand-Castle Showdown: Teams compete for bragging rights and best-in-show trophy\nArtisan Market: Handcrafted treasures from local makers – think driftwood décor and seashell jewelry\nLive Music & Performances: From folk-acoustic sets to headliner bands under the open sky\nFamily Beach Activities: Paddleboard demos\, kids’ crafts\, and interactive storytelling by the shore\n\nTickets & Tips\n\nGeneral Admission: Free – just bring your sunglasses and best beach shoes\nSand Sculpting Exhibition Admission: By donation; proceeds support local non-profit organizations.\nVIP Pass ($50): Priority seating for concerts\, festival tote\, and three drink tokens\nPro Tip: Pack a lightweight blanket for those lawn shows and arrive early on Saturday to snag front-row sandy seats\n\nVisitor Info\n\nParking: Lots adjacent to Community Park; carpool or bike in for easier access\nAccessibility: Wheelchair-accessible pathways and viewing areas throughout the festival site\nFood & Drink: Multiple vendors offering sustainable eats and local brews; bring your refillable bottle for free water stations\nPet Policy: Well-behaved\, leashed dogs welcome – just keep them off the sand castle plots\n\nOfficial Website\nFor the full schedule\, vendor list\, and volunteer sign-up\, surf over to parksvillebeachfest.ca.
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LOCATION:Parksville Community Park & Beach\, 193 Island Highway East\, Parksville\, BC V9P 2H2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Nanaimo Dragon boat Festival
DESCRIPTION:Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival 2025 paddles in for its 22nd anniversary with family-friendly fun\, fierce 500 m races\, and community spirit on the waterfront. Whether you’re racing in the mixed\, women’s\, or Survivor Challenge divisions\, you’re guaranteed four heats (weather permitting) plus plenty of onshore beats and local eats to keep you fueled. \nRace Format & Challenges\n\nMixed & Women’s Divisions: Four guaranteed 500 m races per crew; advancement based on placement and time.\nBreast Cancer Survivor’s Challenge: Two special races honoring survivors\, with awards for top finishers.\nGuts & Glory Challenges: Staggered starts (15 s intervals)\, enforced overlap rules\, and time‐credit penalties keeping it fair and fierce.\n\nSchedule For Nanaimo Dragon boat Festival\nSaturday\, July 12\n\n8:00 AM: Team check-in & safety briefing\n9:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Mixed & women’s heats\n4:00 PM: Survivor’s Challenge races\n\nSunday\, July 13\n\n8:30 AM: Guts & Glory Challenge starts\n10:30 AM – 2:00 PM: Finals and trophy presentations\n3:00 PM: Closing ceremonies\n\nRegistration & Policies\n\nTeam Entry Fee: C$1\,800 (early-bird)\nWithdrawal Deadline: June 21\, 2025 (25% administrative fee applies; no refunds after deadline)\nRegister: Visit the Fairway Gorge Paddling Club site for full details and online sign-up.\n\nHighlights\n\nLive DJ & Local Food Trucks: Keep your energy high between heats.\nFamily Zone: Kids’ paddle-demo area and face-painting by the park.\nVendor Village: Grab eco-friendly gear – think reusable water bottles and quick-dry performance wear.\n\nVisitor Info\n\nParking: Free lots at Maffeo Sutton Park; arrive early on Sunday.\nSpectator Viewing: Docksides and grassy terraces offer prime vantage points.\nAccessibility: Waterfront pathways and viewing areas are wheelchair-accessible.\nContact: race@nanaimodragonboat.ca for any questions.\n\nFor complete festival details\, course maps\, and volunteer opportunities\, paddle over to the official site: Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival
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LOCATION:Maffeo Sutton Park\, Nanaimo Harbour\, 100 Comox Road\, Nanaimo\, BC V9R 3H7\, Canada
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