Events
It’s time to dust off those low-rise jeans, grab your flip phone, and get ready to party like it’s 2005 — a night packed with nostalgia, neon vibes, and throwback anthems that defined the decade.
Deadline May 19th. The Hackett Park Artisan Fair is an annual gathering of local and regional vendors. The Fair has been an annual tradition on the Coast for 38 years, and attracts close to 5000 visitors seeking to discover the creations of artisans who are jury selected based on craftsmanship, originality, and the unique items […]
Deadline May 31st. The 4th Annual SCWES Book Awards for BC Authors Contest opens Feb. 1st, 2026 for books published both traditionally or self-published for poetry, fiction, non-fiction and children's. Must be a BC resident to enter. Send one electronic copy (PDF or ebook) to sunshinecoastwritersandeditors@gmail.com and one hardcopy of your book to 787 Madison […]
July 8 to Aug 26. We are ramping up for our summer midweek markets and still have a few spots to fill. If you’re an artisan maker then please get in touch with our market curator, Amanda, at Sweetlilajanes@gmail.com
Did you know you can apply for a complimentary booth at the Sechelt Market? It's a wonderful opportunity to connect with market attendees, raise awareness, and share what your organization is all about. We believe in the power of community — and we'd love to help you shine. Apply today at secheltmarket.com
Event Timing: Wednesday July 1st 2026 Event Address: Hackett Park, Sechelt, BC Contact us: hpcd2019@gmail.com VENDOR FEES: Artisans $25 Food and Drink $50 Community, Non-Profit, and Government providing information only or interactive activities - No charge Electricity (limited availability, approval upon review) $25 Food Truck $75 Register here.
Deadline June 5. Each local qathet resident is eligible to submit one photo. For prizes and competition rules : https://prpl.ca/.../2026-Wildlife-Photo-Competition... For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
Our Summer Night Markets are some of the most vibrant events at the Gibsons Public Market and the Lower Coast, bringing together local makers, food vendors, live music, family-friendly activities and a lot of community spirit! 2026 Summer Night Market Dates: Friday, June 26th Friday, July 31st Friday, September 4th Time: 4:00 PM – 10:00 […]
Join us at the Central Farmers' Market and bring your grown, baked, homemade, or harvested goods. Our season runs June 6th to October 10th and we'd love to have you join us. Email or DM for more info here
Be a part of the 45th annual Sunshine Music Festival! You need to have your application in to us by the following dates. Apply here. Crafts September 1st 2026 Food August 18th 2026
Deadline May 31st. Call for Interest to artists & FCA members in the SEA to SKY corridor to create a new Chapter / Affiliate - Federation of Canadian Artists. Our aim is to invite & include regional artists from : the Sunshine Coast - Langdale to Lund, Lions Bay to Squamish & Whistler to Pemberton […]
Deadline June 28th. We welcome proposals each year for exhibitions at the Arts Centre in Sechelt. The Arts Center includes three exhibition spaces, the Doris Crowston Gallery comprised of two spaces, and a Project Room for digital practices. As we have limits for what we can display, we encourage you to visit the Arts Centre, […]
New Market at Lions Park, Sundays 10am-2pm. Get all the info and apply here.
Deadline May 22nd. The Eco-Arts Outreach Project Coordinator will work as part of a small, collaborative team to support public participation in our summer activities on the Sunshine Coast. They will participate in promotions and public outreach, help coordinate, schedule and manage events, and assist during group meet-ups and workshops. Ideally, we are looking for […]
Drop off: June 18 - 21st, 11am-4pm. We invite all GPAG Members to submit one piece of artwork to our Members' Exhibition Present Tense. Featuring paintings, drawings, prints, pottery, photography, textiles, sculpture, wood working, multi-media works, and much more, Present Tense highlights the creativity, originality, and vibrancy of our local arts community. We accept work […]
A one-day outdoor art fair at the beautiful Coopers Green Hall in Halfmoon Bay on Sunday June 28th, 10 am-3 pm. We are currently seeking artists and artisans for this event. Pay $50 and supply your own tent, or $70 for a space within one of our larger pavilions. All profits remain with artists. Contact […]
Sechelt Downtown Business Association and District of Sechelt invite you to join us for July 1st parade at 10:30am The suggested theme for this year’s parade is "SHOW US YOUR SPIRIT" We encourage you to bring the World Cup energetic vibes to this year’s parade! Fly your national or team flag, dress in bright colours, […]
May 14 - 20th. End of an Era. Don't miss this year. Watch for schedule here Danger Bay + Jakes Rash! 2 Race Tracks 2 Freerides.
to May 31st. A contemporary artist inspired by the landscapes and wildlife of the West Coast. Commissions available upon request. Learn more evataylorart.com.
Sundays, 9-2pm. Inside & outside vendors. Live music. • local makers + handmade goods • fresh food + baked treats • live music + a little wander • a big playground for the kids
to June 7th. Annual fundraiser that helps raise vital funds for the aquarium education programs, animal care, and more. Each year a shape is chosen – sea star this year! – that we cut into 100 wooden blanks which are then turned into creative pieces of art and put up for auction. May 14 - […]
When the world starts to feel absurd, we have art to hold us. This exhibition by Rose Stardust in Joe’s Lounge moves through a familiar rhythm, from a symbolic morning of hope, to a night marked by doubt, and everything in between. It follows the ways we cope, make sense of things, and keep going, […]
Maureen Sugrue’s exhibition in the Eve Smart Gallery Pathways represents ideas that came from conversations about aging, paths taken or not taken, and the journey to “now” in our lives. These conversations led to seeing or imagining paths; not necessarily literal versions, but instead interpretative impressions of the mental pathways that intertwine throughout our lives. […]
Exploring the intersections of material agency, natural cycles, and spatial fluidity, Yuan Wen’s exhibition Unbounding in the Main Gallery features organic forms reflecting the artist’s scientific interests and addressing environmental concerns. It challenges the boundaries between solidity and transience and examines the interactions and degradation of natural and synthetic materials within this evolving context. Wen […]
