PR – Powell River Fall Fair

Sept 12 & 13, 12-5pm each day, the Exhibition grounds will be full of local food, farm and artisan vendors as well as local non-profits who help support agriculture and our community as a whole. There will be something for everyone – giant vegetables, delicious baking, train rides, live music, zucchini races, an animal barn, kids’ zone, youth tent, and so much more!

$5/person at the gates (kids 12 and under are free)

*FREE BIKE VALET (NEW THIS YEAR!)
Ride your bike to the Fall Fair McLeod Rd entrance where you can access free, secure parking compliments of QRCA! Regular and ebikes welcome.

*FUN CONTESTS
Find out about how to enter things that you have made, baked, grown or created. There are entry categories for kids and adults with ribbons and local bragging rights. Entry forms will be in the Fall Fair Guide in the August edition of qathet Living, and will also be posted online when available.
NEW THIS YEAR: Use our online entry form to submit your entries, pay the fee when you drop off your exhibit(s): https://forms.gle/KJs7QSGQRvojZsdk8

*LIVE MUSIC
Come enjoy live performances by KP Duty, Wen Warn & The Texada Boyz, Beach Crashers, and Denis and the Menaces!

*SHUTTLE & PARKING
Consider taking the shuttle from the mall as parking is always limited during this event. Accessible parking is available from Myrtle Ave.

PR – OLO Alcohol Markers Demo

Join us for a live, in-store demo of OLO™ alcohol markers, featuring a special remote guest appearance from OLO representative Lori Craig via Youtube.

Learn how OLO’s 256-color system actually works and never guess your way through choosing a colour palette again. Every attendee gets 3 markers, a take-home color chart, and 10% off any OLO purchase that day.

Registration required. Space is limited!

PR – Piñata Alcohol Inks Demo

Join local artist Patricia Sparks for a live in-store demo with Piñata Alcohol Ink — the wildly saturated, fast-drying ink that’s a favorite for resin art, faux stained glass, and painting on just about any hard, non-porous surface.

Registration required. Space is limited.

PR – Golden Acrylic Mediums Demo

5 Fabulous Golden Acrylic Mediums & how they can elevate your practice! Join us live for a deep dive into GOLDEN acrylic gels and mediums with GOLDEN representative Melanie Mathews, presenting remotely via Zoom. From controlling dry time to image transfers, texture, and finishing — learn how a few key mediums can completely change what your acrylics can do.

Registration required. Space is limited.

PR – Cyanotype Printmaking Demo

Make your own one-of-a-kind cyanotype postcard using nothing but sunlight! Join us outside the store for this free, drop-in printmaking demo — no registration limit, no experience needed.

**Weather willing. Only one print per person, while supplies last**

PR – Carlson Club: Saturday Jam

Saturdays.  All Jammers get 1 Free drink, enjoy the music, dancing and Best of All, enjoy the company. Pub food available to purchase until 7:00pm.

PR – Powell River Farmers’ Market

to Sept. Saturdays: 10:30am – 12:30pm & Sundays 12:30 – 2:30pm. An old-fashioned, country-style farmer´s market selling fresh, locally grown vegetables, fruit, farm-fresh eggs, home baking, honey, preserves, pickles, pies, candy, and wild-crafted specialties. Local artisans provide one-of-a-kind items. Produce is grown without pesticides or herbicides, and the market supports sustainable farming and the humane treatment of animals.

PR – Powell River Farmers’ Market

to Sept. Saturdays: 10:30am – 12:30pm & Sundays 12:30 – 2:30pm. An old-fashioned, country-style farmer´s market selling fresh, locally grown vegetables, fruit, farm-fresh eggs, home baking, honey, preserves, pickles, pies, candy, and wild-crafted specialties. Local artisans provide one-of-a-kind items. Produce is grown without pesticides or herbicides, and the market supports sustainable farming and the humane treatment of animals.

PR – Blackberry Festival

Fri Aug 21 – 6-10pm – Street Party

Sat Aug 22 – 12-8pm – Blackberry Jam + Fireworks at 10pm.

Explore a vibrant marketplace featuring local businesses, artisans, and community organizations.
From handcrafted goods to delicious treats, the Blackberry Festival is a great place to discover what Powell River has to offer.

PR – Carlson Club: Thursday Night Live

For Fans of Original Live Music, come and check out two energetic bands this Thursday night, March 19th at the Carlson Loft (upstairs hall at the Carlson Club) in Powell River (Qathet)! ‘Turn The 7’ are a Powell River alternative rock/jangly pop band, and special guests ‘Sinmobile’ are an alternative, punk and rock band from the lower Sunshine Coast.
Come on out, bring some friends and have a great time! Doors open at 7pm. No cover charge but donations gratefully accepted.

PR – Life Drawing

Tuesdays – Drop In. All artistic levels are welcome!

To participate in Life Drawing:​
All models and artists/guests must sign the weekly attendance sheet.
The use of pencil, pen, chalk, paint or charcoal is permitted.
Please refrain from using liquid mediums. More info here.
If you are interested in modeling or have any questions or concerns,
please text or phone Steve at 604-414-7817

PR – UpTown Winter Market

October to April 2026. Find fresh, seasonal produce, baking & prepared foods along with hand crafted items from local artists.

PR – Powell River Farmers’ Market

Sundays 12:30 – 2:30pm. Now inside the Quonset Hut. An old-fashioned, country-style farmer´s market selling fresh, locally grown vegetables, fruit, farm-fresh eggs, home baking, honey, preserves, pickles, pies, candy, and wild-crafted specialties. Local artisans provide one-of-a-kind items. Produce is grown without pesticides or herbicides, and the market supports sustainable farming and the humane treatment of animals.

PR – Cranberry Hall Coffee House

Usually the last Sunday of the month. Sign up spot is pretty rock solid. Or folk solid. Or poetry solid. Whatever your offering, we are here for you! All welcome!

$5 suggested (or pwyc)