Friday, August 9th thru Sunday August 11th, 2024

New for 2024: Parking & Shuttle Service

The Parksville Beach Festival Society is pleased to announce that we have arranged for continuous shuttle service before, during and after the Saturday Concert only.  As ticket sales identify Saturday, August 10 to be the busiest of the 3-day festival, a continuous shuttle bus service will run 10:30am to 10:30pm within Parksville. This will help reduce the parking challenges within Parksville Community Park.

The shuttle bus will be an RDN Transit bus with the “Special Event” Identifier.  PIck up / Drop off locations will be at Ballenas Secondary School, The Parkville Exchange and along Hwy 19A:

• Hwy 19A , close to Log Cabin /Rathtrevor Access
• Hwy 19A, Close to traffic lights turning into Resort Way
• Hwy 19A at Arbutus Road (in front of Heritage Mall)

Parking at Heritage Mall is not permitted.  Please park along resort drive in a designated area.

Concert attendees will be able to board the shuttle at any of these locations and exit the shuttle just outside the concert box office.  Cost of this service is by cash donation (suggested $5.00 for a round trip) and may be paid as you enter the bus. We thank you in advance as donations will help us cover the cost of the shuttle service. Riders may bring their lawn chairs and small picnic baskets onboard.

Please click on the below links for more information:

Rock the Park Shuttle Stop and Parking Locations Aug 10

Shuttle Schedule – Rock the Park Aug 10

Additional Parking Info: All parking areas in Parksville Community Park are open to the public and may be utilized on a first-come first-served basis. We anticipate these lots will fill up quickly.

We encourage all concert attendees to consider alternatives, either parking off-site and walking to the theatre, or utilizing the new shuttle service on Saturday.

For those requiring accessible parking there are a limited number of designated accessible spaces available in the park.

Liquor / Beverage Service

Collective Catering and Events will be providing liquor / beverage service provision throughout the concert venue. There will be a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments available to purchase.

All guests are reminded that Alcohol or any other liquids are not allowed into the venue and may be confiscated at the gate.

Empty water bottles are allowed, and free potable water will be available on site.

OUR TEAM WILL BE CONDUCTING A BAG CHECK AT THE GATE.

Parksville Beach Festival Society reserves the right to limit the size of bags, purses or backpacks permitted within the venue as well as other items which may, in the Society’s opinion, interfere with the ability of other guests to enjoy the event.

We aim to keep everyone safe and appreciate your cooperation.

General Concert Seating

Bringing your own lawn chairs or blankets is encouraged. Please do not bring lounge or high back chairs or umbrellas that may affect others sight lines.

A limited number of chairs are available for rent at a cost of $5 each.

Concert Wristband Entry

A wristband is required for entry to the concert venue. If you have purchased tickets online but not picked up your wristbands at the McMillan Arts Centre beforehand, they may be picked up at the Box Office with proof of purchase and ID.

Children 12 and under accompanied by a paid adult will be admitted free of charge and do not require a wristband. Proof of age may be requested.

Concert Entry Gates

Gates will open 11:30 am Friday and 10:30 am Saturday and Sunday.

All attendees will be issued a wristband which will allow them to come and go throughout the event. Personal belongings are the responsibility of attendees.

Once through the bag check and gate, ushers will be available to guide attendees in the placement of their chairs/blankets in rows. This will help maximize seating in the festival area and improve everyone’s concert experience.

Food Trucks

There will also be several food vendors on site. Food vendors include: My Jolly Treats, Farm to Fire Pizza, Bees Knees, Ala Cart Hot Dogs, Dudes Dogs and Ho Jo’s.

Additionally, our title sponsor Mid Island Co-op will be selling ice cream, water ($1.50/bottle), pop, chips, popcorn and candy items from the picnic shelter.

Food trucks are located within the fenced festival area and will only be accessible to patrons with festival wristbands.

Small picnic baskets are still allowed.

Washrooms

Several portable washrooms are located within the fenced festival area and are only accessible to patrons with festival wristbands.

Weather

We do not expect rain however this is the Island so please dress and prepare accordingly for weather conditions.

Tents are not provided for festival attendees.

Please do not erect tents or umbrellas that can obstruct views of other attendees.

First Aid

First Aid with qualified personnel and equipment will be located onsite.

Garbage & Recycling

Garbage and recycling containers will be located throughout the concert area. Kindly assist our festival volunteers by placing your waste in the proper receptacles and helping us to keep the area clean and safe for everyone.

NO Smoking & Vaping

Smoking and vaping are not permitted within the festival venue.

Pets

Pets will not be allowed in the concert area, however service animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability are welcome.

Please be prepared to present digital or paper verification.

Ravenhill Road – Access Restricted

Ravenhill Road, which parallels the concert area, will be closed except for emergency vehicles, shuttle buses and Outdoor Theatre traffic.

Rock the Park 2024 Performance Schedule

If you’d like to remind yourself of the festival schedule, here’s a quick summary:

Friday August 9:

1:00-2:30pm – Johnny Inappropriate

3:00-4:30pm – Spirit of Shania featuring Vivian Leigh – Shania Twain tribute

5:00-6:30pm – Gaslighter – Songs of the Dixie Chicks

7:00-8:30pm – Bad Medicine – Bon Jovi tribute

Saturday August 10:

12:00-1:30pm – Nautical Disaster – Tragically Hip tribute

2:00-3:30pm – Absolute Def Leppard

4:00-5:30pm – Sticky Fingers – Rolling Stones Experience

6:00-7:30pm – The Tribute: A Celebration of The Beatles

8:00-9:30pm – Absolute Queen – Queen tribute

Sunday August 11:

12:00-1:30pm – West Coast Chicago – Chicago tribute

2:00-3:30pm – March Hare

4:00-5:30pm – Reckless – The Ultimate Bryan Adams tribute

6:00-7:30pm – Zack Stevenson – Buddy Holly tribute

For further information, please email info@parksvillebeachfest.ca