FRIDAY September 16
- What: The most epic 4 day weekend, featuring an incredible line-up of artists. Check out 5 Things You Should Know About Rifflandia to make the most of this music experience. Tickets still available and you have the option to create your own schedule.
- Where: Royal Athletic Park, plus various locations around town.
- What: Midway rides, games, exhibits, antique farm equipment, museum displays and more. Midway wristbands $33, rides open at 3:00pm.
- Where: Luxton Fairgrounds, Sooke Road
SATURDAY September 17
Over 25 Victoria attractions are absolutely free
What: As part of the Victoria Foundation’s 80th anniversary celebration, many attractions that normally charge entry fees or have paid parking will be absolutely free and open to the public on Saturday, September 17th.
- What: MusiCounts TD Lounge at The Atrium (800 Yates Street), $15/ tickets. Performance begins at 10:00am, all ticket proceeds go toward MusiCounts. Featuring Jesse Roper, Vince Vaccaro, Band of Rascals, Fox Glove and Fintan O’Brien. Check out today’s schedule for music line-up.
- Where: Royal Athletic Park, plus various locations around town.
- What: Hosted by the Oak Bay Firefighters, raising funds for charities. Sausages are provided by local butchers: Village Butcher, Whole Beast, Slaters Meat and the Red Barn Market. Fresh buns from Cobs bread and refreshments from Lighthouse Brewing. Live music, dunk tank, bouncy castle and more. Admission by donation, event from 1:00-8:30pm.
- Where: Willows Beach
- 90% of the proceeds to support Willows Elementary to build a new playground
- 5% to Prostate Cancer Canada
- 5% to the Oak Bay Firefighters Charitable Foundation
- What: Midway rides, games, exhibits, antique farm equipment, museum displays and more. Midway wristbands $38, rides open at 1:00pm.
- Where: Luxton Fairgrounds, Sooke Road
Freedom Rent to Own/Cash Advantage Championship Night
- What: Championships will be crowned on this final night. Richlock Rentals Sprint Cars, Galaxy Motors Stock Cars, Sooke Disposal Mini Stocks, Old Timer’s Racing Association and Dwarf Cars.
- Where: Western Speedway
TICKETS: $15/adults, $10/youth,senior and military, $7/kids (age 7-12), $35/ family pass (2 adults, 4 kids), $49/triple pass (6 admissions, 6 hot dogs, 6 drinks)
Sculpture Splash – An Art Extravaganza by the Sea
- What: Transforming the walkway into a seaside open-air dimensional gallery in this two-day arts and cultural event. Gallery for viewing from 9:00am-7:00pm.
- Where: Macaulay Point Park, Esquimalt
SUNDAY September 18
What: Final day of Rifflandia. Check out the schedule for today. Performances begin at 1:00pm.
Where: Royal Athletic Park
- What: Racing funds for cancer research in honour of Terry Fox ~ a day of celebrating Terry’s legacy to keep the dream alive and find a cure for cancer.
- Where: Mile 0
- Registration 9:00am
- Opening Ceremonies 10:00am
- Hair “Do” 10:15-am-12:00pm
- Run Start 10:30am
The Victoria Bridal Exhibition
- What: Plan your perfect wedding all in one location. Various vendors, take-home bags, prizes, fashion show and more. Event from 10:00am-4:00pm. Tickets: $13/advance, $15/at the door
- Where: Pearkes Recreation Centre
- What: Midway rides, games, exhibits, antique farm equipment, museum displays and more. Midway wristbands $33, rides open at 1:00pm.
- Where: Luxton Fairgrounds, Sooke Road
Sculpture Splash – An Art Extravaganza by the Sea
- What: Transforming the walkway into a seaside open-air dimensional gallery in this two-day arts and cultural event. Gallery for viewing from 9:00am-4:00pm.
- Where: Macaulay Point Park, Esquimalt
- What: Free community celebration of arts, culture and heritage. Take a horse drawn carriage ride around the site, enjoy live music by Cookeilidh and The Big Wee, historic tours, scavenger hunts, vintage dress up station and more. Event from 10:00am-4:00pm.
- Where: Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse
