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Events
Mark Your Calendar for All Quality Foods Summer Events on the Island
Children’s Sandcastle Competition
Parksville Beach – August 16
The event is FREE, and Rule #1 is simple: all teams must have fun! 🏖️🏰 Building wraps up at 2:30 PM, and prizes will be awarded once judging is complete.
Registration: 11:00–12:45 Event Start: 1:00 PM
Competition Schedule by Age Group:
• Ages 6 & under: 1:00–1:30 PM
• Ages 7–9: 1:00–2:00 PM
• Ages 10–12: 1:00–2:30 PM
• Awards: approx. 3:30–4:30 PM
Comox Valley Classic Cruisers Car Show
Join us for the Comox Valley Classic Cruisers’ 40th Anniversary Weekend, July 25–26, 2026.
Saturday, July 25, 2026: Cruisin’ The Valley Car Cruise
Line-up begins at 4:00 PM at Lewis Park, Courtenay, BC, with the cruise starting at 6:00 PM.
Sunday, July 26, 2026: Cruisin’ The Valley Car Show
Vehicle arrival starts at 8:00 AM. The show runs from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Lewis Park, Courtenay, BC.
Free admission for spectators. 🚗🎉
Comox Nautical Days
Join us this BC Day at Comox Nautical Days as we celebrate with the Quality Foods Festival of Lights August 1-3, 2026
Comox - Monday Aug 3th
Marina Park, Fisherman’s Wharf
Boardwalk at Dusk approx. 10:15PM
Simulcast On 97.3 FM The Eagle
Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Exhibition
Parksville Beach
Experience the incredible sand sculptures created during this year’s Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition, inspired by the Beauties & Beasts theme. These remarkable works of art are now on display for visitors to enjoy at Parksville Beach.
Stroll through the outdoor gallery and marvel at the creativity, skill, and imagination of world-class sculptors. The award-winning sculptures remain on display daily from July 13 to August 16, 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Don’t miss your chance to see these stunning sand creations up close before they disappear with the season.
Local Producers
The people behind your local favourites!
Meet the local producers who bring fresh, high-quality products to your table! Their dedication to quality and sustainability helps shape the food you love. Get to know their stories, passion, and hard work—they’re an essential part of our community and the reason we can offer the best local goods.