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Witness the Powell River Blackberry Festival – Quality Foods Festival of Lights
Mark your calendars for Friday, August 15 as Powell River’s Blackberry Festival takes over Marine Avenue for an evening of community celebration, live music, and blackberry-filled fun!
Don’t miss the Blackberry Pie Eating Contest and cap off the night with the Quality Foods Festival of Lights fireworks display!
Date and Time:
Friday, August 15
6:00 p.m. | Street Party on Marine Avenue
Approx. 10:10 p.m. | Fireworks Show – Quality Foods Festival of Lights
Address:
Street Party: Marine Avenue, Powell River
Fireworks: Willingdon Park, Powell River
Simulcast:
Tune in to 95.7 COAST FM to enjoy the fireworks show soundtrack
Celebrate Parksville Beachfest – Festival of Lights with Quality Foods
Celebrate the Wrap-Up of Parksville Beachfest with the Quality Foods Festival of Lights!
Join us for a spectacular fireworks show set to music as we close out the Quality Foods Professional Sandsculpting Competition in style.
Date and Time:
Saturday, August 16
Approx. 9:30 p.m. | Fireworks Show – Quality Foods Festival of Lights
Address: Community Park, Parksville, BC
Simulcast: Tune in to 88.5 FM The Beach to enjoy the music simulcast with the show
Sand Sculpting Competition Now Open at Beachfest!
Once again, we’ve attracted top sculptors from around the world, representing Australia, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Ukraine, and the USA. This year’s theme: Circus by the Sea.
Join us at Parksville Beach and experience the incredible artistry!
Date and Time:
Competition: July 10 – 13, 2025
Exhibition: July 14 – August 17, 2025
Address: Parksville Beach, Parksville, BC
Quality Foods Children’s Sandcastle competition
Wrap up Parksville Beachfest with a morning full of creativity, community, and sandy smiles at the Quality Foods Children’s Sandcastle Competition!
This free event gives young sculptors a chance to show off their imagination and teamwork as they compete for prizes right on the sand. Our number one rule? All teams must have fun!
Date and Time:
Sunday, August 17
8:00–9:45 a.m. | Registration
10:00 a.m. | Competition Begins
11:30 a.m. | Final Build Ends – followed by Judging & Prizes
Address: Parksville Community Beach
Frankie & Johnnie's Wine Juice and Grapes Sale
Frank’s Wine Juice and Grapes Sale – California Direct Pricing. Take advantage of exclusive pricing on premium wine juice and grapes!
Date and Time:
Order Deadline: September 9
Ordering Info:
Call 1-888-247-1111
After 5:00 p.m., contact Frank directly at 250-228-3638
Product Details:
Wine Juice – 6 US Gallon
Wine Grapes – Per Case
(Must be ordered in single variety in sets of 24 or 48 cases)
Pick-Up: Available at local stores in all Quality Foods market areas.
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Warm Congratulations to Our $5,000 Grand Prize Winner
Karen and her husband Doug picked up their prize as part of Quality Foods’ 43rd Anniversary celebration and started their vacation with a full cart and plans for a relaxing BBQ.
Quality Foods Donates $5,000 to Autism BC
We were proud to donate $5,000 to AutismBC through our Thanks a Bunch campaign, where 25¢ from every produce purchase supported their vital work. Justin Schley, Vice President of Quality Foods, presented the cheque to Suzanne Perreault, Executive Director of AutismBC, during an inspiring visit focused on advocacy, inclusion, and support for families across the province.
Quality Foods Raises $7,270 for the SPCA
We’re proud to support the BC SPCA, and thanks to our incredible community, we raised $7,270 in just one day during our May 24 Anniversary Hot Dog Sale. Every 25¢ hot dog and generous donation helped fund shelter, care, and second chances for animals in need — thank you for making it possible!
Quality Foods Donates $15,000 to New Skatepark
Supporting a vibrant space for Qualicum Beach.
Quality Foods is proud to support the new Qualicum Beach skatepark with a $15,000 donation. Breaking ground in early February, this modern facility will provide a safe, vibrant space for skaters, bikers, and families to connect and stay active. Together, we’re building a stronger, healthier community!