Parksville Beach Festival Details:
- Competition: July 9 – 12
- Quality Foods Sculpture Exhibition: July 13 – August 16, 9:30 am – 8:30 pm daily
- Opens to the public/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Friday, July 10 at 2 pm
Frequently Asked Questions: Click Here
All Beach Festival Events:
- July 11 & 12 | Parksville Canadian Tire Sand Sculpting Lessons & Demos | 10 am – 5 pm
- July 11 | Opening Weekend Concert: April Wine
- July 13 – August 14 | Canadian Tire Buskers at the Gazebo | Daily, 11 am – 1 pm & 2 pm – 4 pm
- July 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 & August 1, 14, 15| Tim Hortons Free Summer Concert Series | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (Fridays & Saturdays)
- July 25 & 26 | Sand & Sounds Weekend Hosted by Little Island Parties
- August 7 – 9 | Mid Island Co-Op “Beachfest ROCKS” Music Festival
- August 14 & 15 | Coastal Community Credit Union Sculpture Light Up | Gates Open until 11 pm
- August 15 | Quality Foods Festival of Lights Fireworks Show | After Sundown
- August 16 | Quality Foods Children’s Sandcastle Competition
April Wine: Opening Weekend Concert – Saturday, July 11
- Gates open: 4:30 pm
- The Tumblin’ Dice: 5:45 pm – 7 pm
- April Wine: 7:30 pm – 9 pm
Tickets on sale now through the MAC Box Office.
- Adult: $59.95 (includes taxes and fees)
- Youth (13-18): $35 (includes taxes and fees)
- Children 12 and under free if accompanied by an adult
NOTE: Please note that concert goers are not allowed to bring alcohol or any other liquids into the venue and our team will screen for this at the entrance gate. Any prohibited items, including outside liquor, will be confiscated. As free potable water will be available on site attendees may however bring empty water bottles. There will be a wide range of alcoholic and non alcoholic refreshments available to purchase.
Pet Policy: Animals are NOT allowed inside the concert area, regardless if being carried. Service animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability are welcome.
Beachfest ROCKS! – Friday, August 7 – Sunday, August 9
General Admission – Bring Your Own Chair:
- Adult: One-day pass: $55 | Three-day pass: $99
- Youth (13-18 yrs): One-day pass: $35 | Three-day pass: $59
- Children 12 & under: Free
(must be accompanied by an adult – no wristband required) - Ticket prices include GST & Booking Fee
Ticket / Wristband Pickups
at the gate, or in advance at the McMillan Arts Centre Box Office.
NOTE: Please note that concert goers are not allowed to bring alcohol or any other liquids into the venue and our team will screen for this at the entrance gate. Any prohibited items, including outside liquor, will be confiscated. As free potable water will be available on site attendees may however bring empty water bottles. There will be a wide range of alcoholic and non alcoholic refreshments available to purchase.
Pet Policy: Animals are NOT allowed inside the concert area, regardless if being carried. Service animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability are welcome.
An Evening with Blue Rodeo (SOLD OUT) – Friday, August 21
- Gates open: 4 pm
- Simon Clow ~ 5:15 pm
- Blue Rodeo ~ 7:30 pm
Click HERE for the Blue Rodeo Seating Chart.
Frequently Asked Questions about the show.
NOTE: Bags, backpacks and picnic coolers are not allowed. Small purses are allowed but will be subject to search by security staff. No outside food or beverage (unless approved in advance for allergies or specific dietary requirements). Empty water bottles are allowed as potable water available on site.
Shuttle Pick-Up Locations
- Knox United Church – 345 Pym Street, Parksville V9P 1E4
- Ballenas Secondary School – 135 Pym Street, Parksville V9P 1E9
- Festival Site Drop-Off/Pick-Up: Ravenhill Road
- Final pick-up details and departure schedules will be confirmed closer to each event.
Shuttle Schedule:
- April Wine, Saturday, July 11: 2 pm – 10 pm
- Beachfest ROCKS:
- Friday, August 7: 12:30 pm – 10:30 pm
- Saturday, August 8: 10 am – 10:30 pm
- Sunday, August 9: 10 am – 8:30 pm
- Blue Rodeo, Friday, August 21: 2 pm – 10 pm
Shuttle Pass Pricing
- Round-Trip Shuttle Pass: $15 per person
- Beachfest ROCKS! 3-Day Pass: $35 per person (Includes taxes/fees)
How to Purchase
- Online HERE or in person at MAC Box Office.
- Your tickets will be emailed to you, so you can print them out, or present them on your phone to the shuttle host.
Rider Information
For the comfort and safety of all passengers, the following items are not permitted on shuttle vehicles:
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Large coolers or wagons
- Umbrellas
Guests are encouraged to bring their own folding chairs for April Wine and Beachfest Rocks!