FRIDAY July 15
Victoria International Buskers Festival
- What: Opening day of this 10 day Buskers Festival featuring professional street performers from our region, across Canada, Europe, Sweden, Australia, South America and US. FREE event for all to enjoy. Tipping appreciated!
- Where:
- Waterfront Stages – Ship Point (2 stages) and Enterprise Lot (by Red Fish/Blue Fish)
- Around the Town Stages – The Bay Centre and Uptown Shopping Centre
- Music Stages: Bastion Square and Victoria Public Market at the Hudson.
- What: Enjoy the day at the beach. Grab a bite from one of the local food trucks Greek on the Street, Grilled to the Mac, Jackson’s Ice Cream, Wannawafel and The Crispy Fish. Trucks on site from 11:00am-7:00pm.
- Where: Esquimalt Lagoon, Ocean Boulevard
Bites, Brews and Bands on the Barge
- What: Every Friday (excluding July 1st) head to Ogden Point for Victoria’s Finest Food Trucks, alongside fabulous local beer from Phillips, Hoyne, Driftwood as well as local cider from Sea Cider, and take in great local music on the Breakwater Barge. A perfect way to start the weekend! 3pm-9pm.
- Where: Ogden Point, 199 Dallas Rd.
- What: Victoria Shamrocks vs. Maple Ridge Burrards. Speed Meet Greens night presented by Western Speedway ~ first 500 fans will receive a Western Speedway family pass! Game begins at 7:45pm
- Where:
TICKETS: $15/adults, $12.50/seniors, $10/youth and students (ID), $5.50/children (5-12yrs), under 4 FREE
https://www.victoriabuzz.com/victoria-events/hockey-for-food/
SATURDAY July 16
- What: This outdoor venue will take over Fort Street all the way to Dallas Road with over 165 artists demonstrating their work. Food available, live entertainment and hands on art stations. Enjoy this art scene from 10:00am-9:00pm.
- Where: Moss Street, from Fort Street to Dallas Road
- What: A free outdoor performance of contemporary ballet works from BALLET VICTORIA. 8pm-8:45pm.
- Where: Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park
What: FREE admission for military members with an active military ID card. Featuring the Keg Steakhouse & Bat Late Model Drivers Challenge Twin 50’s, Galaxy Motors Stock Cars, Dwarf Cars and Island Powder Coating IMCA Modifieds.
Where: Western Speedway
TICKETS: $15/adults, $10/youth and senior, $7/kids (7-12yrs), $35/family pass (2 adults, 4 kids), $49/triple 6 special (6 admissions, 6 hotdogs, 6 drinks)
Sooke Show & Shine/Swap & Shop
- What: All makes and models , including muscle cars, deuces, hot rods and classic cars. There will be entertainment, trophies for peoples choice awards, food concession and plenty of fun things to do.
- Where: Sooke River Campground
SUNDAY July 17
Colombia Independence Celebration
- What: The Colombian Community in Victoria has been growing in the last few years! Celebrate Colombian independence, culture and dance, 4pm-7pm.
- Where: Centennial Square
- What: A free outdoor performance of contemporary ballet works from BALLET VICTORIA. 8pm-8:45pm.
- Where: Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park
https://www.victoriabuzz.com/victoria-events/victoria-public-market-music-stage/2016-07-16/
