Rain or shine, be sure to get out and enjoy the Labour Day long weekend. Hopefully the sun will return and we can get back to that summer feeling!
Here are 23 things to do in Victoria this weekend.
FRIDAY September 2
Vancouver Island Corn Maze
- What: Back for its second year, the corn maze is bigger and better, with a British Columbia theme. The maze is more than 14 acres in size with 10 kilometres of trails. The grand opening is September 2nd, and is open Thursdays through Sundays.
- Where: Pendray Farms in North Saanich | 9537 West Saanich Rd
Greek Fest
- What: Annual celebration of Greek culture. Live entertainment, dancing and delicious food from authentic greek food, desserts, baked goods as well as a Greek deli. Lots of activities including a heritage exhibit, arts, crafts, face painting and more. Admission FREE. Event from 11:00am-10:00pm ~ OPA! Partnering with Saanich Fire Department to raise funds for the Hot Lunch Program, which provides food for needy school children in Victoria.
- Where: Greek Community Centre, 4648 Elk Lake Drive
39th Annual Victoria Classic Boat Festival
- What: A celebration of our maritime heritage officially begins at 12:00pm with the arrival of Honorary Commodore, Dave Featherby aboard the HMCS Oriole. Silent auction and refreshments at Strathcona Hotel from 6:00-8:00pm.
- Where: Inner Harbour, Downtown Victoria
Labour Day Weekend Market
- What: Final weekend for the market, you will find some of Victoria’s local artisans, locally handmade crafts and food trucks. Market open from 6:00-10:30pm.
- Where: Inner Harbour
Beat the Heat Summer Skates
- What: Lace up those skates from 1:00-2:50pm, the ice is back for the season! $3/general admission, $3.25/skate rental (limited).
- Where: Archie Browning Sports Centre, 1151 Esquimalt Road
SATURDAY September 3
The Saanich Fair
- What: Over 5,000 exhibits, stage entertainment and plenty of activities for all to enjoy. Gates open 8:00am, Midway opens at 10:00am. Live performance from local musician Jesse Roper from 8:00-10:00pm.
- Where: The Saanich Fairgrounds, 1528 Stellys Cross Road
Admission: $13/adults, $8/seniors and youth, FREE/children under 6, $40/midway wristband
Vancouver Island Corn Maze
- What: Back for its second year, the corn maze is bigger and better, with a British Columbia theme. The maze is more than 14 acres in size with 10 kilometres of trails. The grand opening is September 2nd, and is open Thursdays through Sundays.
- Where: Pendray Farms in North Saanich | 9537 West Saanich Rd
Greek Fest
- What: Live entertainment, dancing and delicious food from authentic greek food, desserts, baked goods as well as a Greek deli. Lots of activities including a heritage exhibit, arts, crafts, face painting and more. Admission FREE. Event from 11:00am-10:00pm ~ OPA! Partnering with Saanich Fire Department to raise funds for the Hot Lunch Program, which provides food for needy school children in Victoria.
- Where: Greek Community Centre, 4648 Elk Lake Drive
22nd Annual Vancouver Island Blues Bash
- What: Presented by the Victoria Jazz Society and featuring local, regional and international blues and R&B artists/groups. FREE outdoor afternoon performances from 12:00-5:00pm.
- Where: Shop Point, Inner Harbour
- 12:00pm Groove Kitchen
- 1:15pm Blackfish
- 2:30pm Don Peterson & Friends
- 4:00pm Uncle Wiggly’s Hot Shoes Blues Band
- 7:00pm Nick Moss Band $30/ticket
Labour Day Weekend Market
- What: Final weekend for the market, you will find some of Victoria’s local artisans, locally handmade crafts and food trucks. Market open from 10:30am-10:30pm.
- Where: Inner Harbour
Reg Midley Canada 200 & Burley Men Moving BC Street Stock Invitational
- What: Featuring late model & street stocks. Qualifying races to determine the starting line of Sunday’s 200 lapper. Grandstands open at 4:30pm. Popular country band Montgomery Country will perform following the races.
- Where: Western Speedway
TICKETS: $15/adults, $10/military, senior and youth, $7/kids (age 7-12 years), $35/family pass (2 adults, 4 kids) $49/Triple 6 pass
The School House Market
- What: Various vendors, entertainment, live music, bouncy castle, balloon animals and more. Derek the Strolling Magician will be on site providing entertainment for the kids from 12:30-2:30pm. Market open from 10:30-2:30pm
- Where: Craigflower Schoolhouse, 2755 Admirals Road
SUNDAY September 4
The Saanich Fair
- What: Over 5,000 exhibits, stage entertainment and plenty of activities for all to enjoy. Live performances by Trooper at 8:30pm. at Gates open 8:00am, Midway opens at 10:00am.
- Where: The Saanich Fairgrounds, 1528 Stellys Cross Road
Admission: $13/adults, $8/seniors and youth, FREE/children under 6, $40/midway wristband
Greek Fest
- What: Live entertainment, dancing and delicious food from authentic greek food, desserts, baked goods as well as a Greek deli. Lots of activities including a heritage exhibit, arts, crafts, face painting and more. Admission FREE. Event from 11:00am-10:00pm ~ OPA! Partnering with Saanich Fire Department to raise funds for the Hot Lunch Program, which provides food for needy school children in Victoria.
- Where: Greek Community Centre, 4648 Elk Lake Drive
22nd Annual Vancouver Island Blues Bash
- What: Presented by the Victoria Jazz Society and featuring local, regional and international blues and R&B artists/groups. FREE outdoor afternoon performances from 12:00-5:00pm.Where: Shop Point, Inner Harbour
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- 12:00pm Blue Moon Marquee Band
- 1:15pm Crissinger Band
- 2:30pm Auntie Kate and the Uncles of Funk
- 4:00pm Bill Johnson Band
- 7:00pm David Gogo Band $30/ticket
39th Annual Victoria Classic Boat Festival
- What: A celebration of our maritime heritage. Classic sail race along the waterfront from Ogden Point to Clover Point. Castoff at 10:45am, sail past and salute at 11:00am.
- Where: Inner Harbour, Downtown Victoria
Labour Day Weekend Market
- What: Final weekend for the market, you will find some of Victoria’s local artisans, locally handmade crafts, food trucks. Market open from 10:30am-10:30pm.
- Where: Inner Harbour
Reg Midley 200 Canada & 2 Burley Men Moving BC Street Stock Invitational.
- What: The best Street Stock drivers in BC will battle it out to determine the 2016 champion. The Late Models will take to the track for 200 laps to crown the summer of the most coveted Late Model Race in Western Canada. Grandstands open at 4:30pm
- Where: Western Speedway
TICKETS: $20/adults, $17/senior and youth, $10/military and kids (age 7-12 years), $60/family pass (2 adults, 4 kids)
End of Summer Vintage, Retro & Collectible Show
- What: A great mix of collectible items from pre and post war jewellery, gold and silver coins, paper collectibles, various items of toys, tableware, paintings and more. Event from 9:30am-4:00pm, Admission $4/person. Earlybirds: 8:30am, $20/person.
- Where: Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue
Vancouver Island Corn Maze
- What: Back for its second year, the corn maze is bigger and better, with a British Columbia theme. The maze is more than 14 acres in size with 10 kilometres of trails. The grand opening is September 2nd, and is open Thursdays through Sundays.
- Where: Pendray Farms in North Saanich | 9537 West Saanich Rd
MONDAY September 5
Greek Fest
- What: Live entertainment, dancing and delicious food from authentic greek food, desserts, baked goods as well as a Greek deli. Lots of activities including a heritage exhibit, arts, crafts, face painting and more. Admission FREE. Event from 11:00am-10:00pm ~ OPA! Partnering with Saanich Fire Department to raise funds for the Hot Lunch Program, which provides food for needy school children in Victoria.
- Where: Greek Community Centre, 4648 Elk Lake Drive
The Saanich Fair
- What: Over 5,000 exhibits, stage entertainment and plenty of activities for all to enjoy. Gates open 8:00am, Midway opens at 10:00am.
- Where: The Saanich Fairgrounds, 1528 Stellys Cross Road
Admission: $13/adults, $8/seniors and youth, FREE/children under 6, $40/midway wristband
22nd Annual Vancouver Island Blues Bash
- What: Presented by the Victoria Jazz Society and features local, regional and international blues and R&B artists/groups. FREE outdoor afternoon performances from 12:00-5:00pm.
- Where: Shop Point, Inner Harbour
- 12:00pm Deb Rhymer Band
- 1:00pm David vest Band
- 2:25pm The Villanovas
- 3:50pm The Midnights
Labour Day Weekend Market
- What: Final weekend for the market, you will find some of Victoria’s local artisans, locally handmade crafts and food trucks. Market open from 10:30am-5:30pm.
- Where: Inner Harbour
