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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Funtastic Music Festival Event in the Alberni Valley

Funtastic Music Festival

JULY 1-2, 2022

After a full day at the Okee Dokee Slo-pitch tournament head on over to the Bob Dailey Stadium for the Funtastic Music Festival! This year 54-40 will be headlining the event.

Gates open at 5:00PM

Lightning on the Lake Sproat Lake Regata

Lightning on the Lake
(Sproat Lake Regatta)

JULY 8-10, 2022

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.

 

Port Alberni Salmon Festival

Salmon Festival

SEPTEMBER 3-5, 2022

Among its many salmon related activities, this annual Port Alberni event features a fabulous fishing derby, including prizes for biggest fish. The Salmon Festival is the thing to do in Port Alberni during the Labour Day Weekend.

Checkout this years winners!

 

Port Alberni Toy Run

SEPTEMBER 17-18, 2022

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 1500 motorcycles to Port Alberni, on the third weekend of September each year.

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 for children in the community—where child poverty is among the highest in British Columbia.

Okee Dokee Slo-Pitch Tournament

JULY 1-3, 2022

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.

Okee Dokee Slo-pitch Event in the Alberni Valley

 

5 Acre Co. Summer Concert Series

AUGUST 5-6, 2022

Join the 5 Acre Co. for two evenings of live music this summer on Vancouver Island. Taking place on August 5th & 6th, at the Kinsmen Community Complex & 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 hosts Hillbilly Steve and comedian Randii Andii, and an after-party with DJ Subtheory. Born from the spirit of the Five Acre Shaker, this summer’s Concert Series is a new tradition that will bring back live music to the people of the Alberni Valley and Vancouver Island. Get more information on 5 Acre Concert Series.

This Event Is 19+

The Five Acre Shaker, Summer Concert Series

 

Port Alberni Fall Fair

SEPTEMBER 8-11, 2022

In early September, you can learn why Port Alberni’s midway, agriculture shows, and logging demonstrations are simply one of the best attractions around. 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.

Fall Fair Event

Take in a Hockey Game with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Season runs September – March

The Port Alberni hockey team “Alberni Valley Bulldogs” have long been a top attraction of the community, especially in the winter months. Exciting, action-packed home 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 to May. Read more…

Alberni Valley Bulldogs, players in action on the ice

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.

may

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

Friday Night MarketMarket – Every Friday till November, 4pm – 8pm

06may10:00 am5:00 pmCrystal & Spirit FairFair – Saturday, May 6th at the Best Western Barclay Hotel, Arrowsmith Room

07may10:00 am2:00 pmSpring MarketMarket – Sunday, May 7th at Shannon Farms

14may11:00 am3:00 pmMothers Day Homestead MarketMarket – Sunday, May 14th at Beaver Creek Community Hall

18may6:00 pm8:00 pmKnit Nights at the Museum!Community – Meeting Monthly from April to August

june

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

Friday Night MarketMarket – Every Friday till November, 4pm – 8pm

03jun7:00 pmAlberni Valley Pride Dance PartyEntertainment – Saturday, Jun 3rd at the Rainbow Room

15jun6:00 pm8:00 pmKnit Nights at the Museum!Community – Meeting Monthly from April to August

17jun11:00 am6:00 pm7th Annual Solstice Arts FestivalFestival – Saturday, June 17th at Harbour Quay

17jun7:00 pmVoices of LegendsMusic – Saturday, June 17th at the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 293)

july

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

Friday Night MarketMarket – Every Friday till November, 4pm – 8pm

20jul6:00 pm8:00 pmKnit Nights at the Museum!Community – Meeting Monthly from April to August