Known to locals as Beachfest, this 5 ½ week long family-oriented festival runs from mid July to the third week in August and includes: the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition, weekend concerts, daily buskers, an artisan market and a special weekend evening light up of the sculptures.

Parksville Beach Festival Society is operating and managing the outdoor theatre on behalf of the City of Parksville.
Our goal is to offer the facility to the community at reasonable rental rates while also raising sufficient funds to cover the operational costs of the facility.
Exhibition: July 14 - August 17, 2025
Theme: Circus by the Sea
Friday July 11: 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday July 12 & Sunday July 13 : 9:30am - 8:30pm
Exhibition Hours: 9:30am - 8:30pm daily
193 Island Highway East
Parksville, BC
V9P 2H2

Put your business in the spotlight and reach over 100,000 potential customers. There are many ways to participate! If you don’t find the right fit for your business and budget, we would be happy to customize a benefit package to suit your needs. Contact us at info@parksvillebeachfest.ca.
Master sculptors from all around the world apply to participate in Parksville’s annual competition each year.