Events in the Alberni Valley

Port Alberni is home to a diverse selection of annual events that are a must-do each year. Discover our community spirit and favourite past times when you check out any of our many annual events. From Live Music Festivals and Slow Pitch Tournaments to Boat Races and a Fishing Derby with $10,000 in prizes, the Alberni Valley knows how to have fun! Scroll down for the current calendar and upcoming events in the Alberni Valley.

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Port Alberni's Top Annual Events

Okee Dokee Slo-Pitch Tournament

JULY LONG WEEKEND

Enjoy games, food, and fun at the annual Okee Dokee Slo-Pitch Tournament. Approximately 80 slo-pitch teams show up in Port Alberni for this tournament every year. The event runs over three days, during the Canada Day Weekend, and includes music in the evenings. Any funds raised during the event go to various local charities.

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Funtastic Music Festival

JULY LONG WEEKEND

After a full day at the Okee Dokee Slo-pitch tournament head on over to the Bob Dailey Stadium for the Funtastic Music Festival! Two incredible fun filled evenings of live music, 19+ with wristband only.

Visit website for full line up and ticket information.

Lightning on the Lake, Sproat Lake Regatta in Port Alberni, Alberni Valley

Lightning on the Lake (Sproat Lake Regatta)

JULY

Dating back to the summer of 1928, the first Sproat Lake Regatta event included boats as fast as 20 horsepower, and races of up to five miles in length. Formed in 1930, the Sproat Lake Motor Boat Club decided to expand this into a fun event held in July. Nowadays, visitors can enjoy swimming and water sport competitions and performances, as well as the thrilling races! Admission is by donation.

Learn more on their Facebook page.

Five Acre Shaker Music Festival in Port Alberni, Alberni Valley

5 Acre Shaker

AUGUST

Two evenings of live music every summer on Vancouver Island! Taking place in August at the Fall Fair Grounds in Port Alberni, BC. The Five Acre Concert series will feature live music, local food trucks, refreshing beverages, on-site tent or RV/Vehicle camping, with performances by Top Artists, DJ’s & more. After-party is a can’t miss!

Get more information at 5 Acre Shaker. This Event Is 19+

Salmon festival Port Alberni

Salmon Festival

SEPTEMBER

Fitting for the Salmon capital of the world, this annual Port Alberni event features a fabulous fishing derby, including cash prizes for biggest fish. The Salmon Festival is the thing to do in Port Alberni during the Labour Day Weekend.

Checkout last years winners!

Alberni Fall Fair in Port Alberni, Alberni Valley

Port Alberni Fall Fair

SEPTEMBER

One of our absolute favourite events of the year. In early September, find entertainment for the whole family at Port Alberni’s midway, agriculture shows, and logging demonstrations. Explore the maze of exhibits, animal displays, and food booths at the Port Alberni Fall Fair. Be sure to take in the community-wide parade.

Toy Run in Charity Event in Port Alberni. Alberni Valley

Port Alberni Toy Run

SEPTEMBER

What started with 8 guys delivering a few toys to the Salvation Army on their bikes just before Christmas in 1984, now attracts upwards of 1,500 motorcycles to Port Alberni on the third weekend of September each year. This 2 day event is fun-filled with activities ranging from pancake breakfasts, games for children, bike games, poker rally, beer gardens and more

Cheer on the many motorcyclists as they travel in solid formation through the Alberni Valley on the Toy Run, delivering a massive haul of toys to the Salvation Army and distributed at Christmas time. All monies raised stay within the regional district, and are donated back to various children’s groups, activities, and health therapy.

Alberni Valley Bulldogs, players in action on the ice

Take in a BCHL Hockey Game with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs

SEASON RUNS SEPTEMBER – MARCH

The Port Alberni hockey team “Alberni Valley Bulldogs” are a top attraction of the community. Exciting, action-packed games are fun for the whole family. Home games are played at the Alberni Valley Mulitplex – Weyerhaeuser Arena, affectionately nicknamed the “Dawg Pound.” Regular season runs from late September to the end of March, with Playoffs (fingers crossed!) running April – May. Learn more on their website, including schedule and ticket information.

Spotlight on October Family Fun!

We believe October deserves its own spotlight with so many exciting events for Halloween! Our October Events Guide features fun activities for families and friends, from pumpkin picking to Halloween dance parties. Don’t miss out—check out the guide and start planning your festive adventures today!

Upcoming Events in the Alberni Valley

Save the date for these family-friendly activities, high-octane adventures, and special celebrations taking place in and around the Alberni Valley. Scroll to bottom to find details on regular weekly favourites like the Farmer’s Markets and Live Music at Chars.

Current Month

October

Spirit Square Farmers MarketMarket – Every Saturday 9am – 12PM

Port Alberni Farmers’ MarketMarket – Every Saturday 9am – 1pm

Live Entertainment at Char’s LandingMusic – Weekly Live Entertainment

02oct(oct 2)6:18 pm03(oct 3)6:18 pmExhibit at the Grove Gallery: “Transitions” Group ExhibitArts & Culture – Wednesday, October 2nd – Thursday, October 3rd

05oct(oct 5)9:00 am06(oct 6)4:00 pmAlberni Giver TakeSports – Oct 5 – 6

Event Details

VANCOUVER ISLAND DIRT RIDERS ASSOCIATION

The first fall Hare Scramble is here, join us at Alberni Cold Creek Motocross Park!

Before race day:

Register and pay for your VIHSS Series membership online
Choose a class to compete in. You’ll need that for the next step…
Register for the race online

On race day:

Find a parking spot and bring your helmet with you to the sign-in tent at staging. We will test your transponder then, or sell you a new one if you don’t already have one.
Get your gear on, ensure your bike is ready, and attend the riders meeting. Riders meeting is mandatory.
From the riders meeting, you’ll be given a briefing about the race and directions on where to line up to start.
After the race, check your results and stick around for the awards presentation.

After race day:

At any point, you can check your race results again online on MotoTally. You can also check your overall points standing in the series.

Helpful info:

We advise you to bring plenty of drinking water. Many riders wear a hydration pack for the race.
Bring snacks for before and after. Some events will have a food truck. You can find out these kinds of details in the Facebook event for each race.

Time

October 5, 2024 9:00 am – October 6, 2024 4:00 pm(GMT-11:00)

Location

Alberni Valley Cold Creek Moto Park

3100 Milligan Road

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Organizer

Alberni Valley Motocross

AVMX Cold Creek Moto Park is a diverse club of motocross riders and racers from all ages and skill levels. We are always looking for new members (beginners welcome) and ways to promote Motocross on Vancouver Island. We co-operate with 3 other tracks on Vancouver Island to organize spring and fall race series as well as Enduro events.

The AVMX Cold Creek Moto Park offers a main motocross track, an Enduro track plus a mini beginner track with lighting. In the Alberni Valley there are literally hundreds of kilometers of trail with spectacular views and all levels of difficulty.

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