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Parksville Beach Festival…so much more than sandcastles!

Known to locals as Beach Fest, this 5 ½ week long family-oriented festival runs from July 11 to August 17. Not only does it include the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition; the public can also learn to sculpt like a professional; enjoy weekend concerts, daily buskers on the boardwalk; a weekend Artisan Market and two evenings where the sculptures are illuminated for late night viewing.

July 11 - 13, 2025
Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Beachfest Welcomes Legendary Canadian Rock Band Chilliwack! Presented by Van-Roc Interiors
July 12 & 13, 10:00am to 5:00pm
Parksville Canadian Tire Sculpting Zone: Lessons & Demonstrations
July 14- August 17, 2025, 9:30am-8:30pm
Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Exhibition
July 14 - August 17, 2025
Party City Buskers
July 22 to August 14, 2025
Quality Foods Lunch with the Castles
July & August, 2025, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tim Hortons Summer Concert Series
July 26 & 27, 2025
Art In the Park Artisan Market
August 8 - August 10, 2025
Mid Island Co-op Rock the Park Music Festival
Sponsorship

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.

Sculptors

Master sculptors from all around the world apply to participate in Parksville’s annual competition each year.

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