Great Family weekend with Tango Festival, Folkwest, Steph Macpherson, Pet-A-Palooza, and the Cadboro Bay Festival

The 5th Annual Victoria Tango Arts Festival bring exciting performances of tango music and dance to Victoria.

Friday
Centennial Square 11:30 - 1:30
Hermann's Jazz Club 8:00

Saturday
Larsen's: Tango Music WorkshopSt. John's Hall: Dance Workshop
Alix Goolden Hall 8:00
St. John's Hall 10:00

Sunday
Centennial Square 1:30 - 6:00
Hermann's Jazz Club 8:00

Go West!

FolkWest  2012 lineup!

Caravan,
Milk Carton Kids,
Joy Kills Sorrow,
Aboubacar Camara and Doundounba,
The Breakmen,
The Fretless,
Emily Braden,
Adonis Puentes and his band,
John Rieschmen and the Pine Siskins,
The Archers,
West my Friend,
Capital City Syncopators,
The Kerplunks,
Pierre Schryer & Adam Dobres,
crikey,
BC fiddle orchestra,
Jeremy Walsh and Ivonne hernandez,
The Abramson singers,
Mae Moore,
Victoria Slam Poetry Team,
Jeremy Loveday,
David Newberry

Royal Athletic Park ~ Saturday, August 11th, 2012 - Sunday, August 12th, 2012

 

STEPH MACPHERSON & CARMANAH

Saturday August 11, 2012
Market Square

Doors: 1:00pm
Tickets: Free entry. All ages

Pet-A-Palooza

Vancouver Island's largest one day adopt-a-thon

August 12, 2012, @ Ogden Point

10am-8:00pm

* Clip for a cure – Face and nail trims on site sponsored by - Funk N Fur, K9 design and Aussie Pet mobile

* Celebrity dog wash hosted by - Jack FM and The Ocean
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* Running of the bulls – French and English Bull dog races Sponsored by – Bullwrinkles & Barnsdale Farms

* Outdoor pet photography provided by - Zulu Dog K9 services

* Doggy day care provided by - Ruffin’ it dog day camp

* Refreshment garden sponsored by - Vancouver Island Brewery (Opens @ noon)

* Over 100 vendors

* EAT, EAT, EAT – Pig BBQ, Prima Strada Pizzeria, Wanna Wafel, Puerto Vallarta Mexican food, Smokie Joe’s and more

* Bring your dog to sample treats, clothes, accessories, food and receive free giveaways

*Learn about the latest holistic pet products available on the market today

* Meet certified trainers, nutritionists, herbalists and other holistic animal practitioners

*Be a part of Victoria’s largest one day pet adopt-a-thon

*Meet your local pet rescue organizations

*Socialize your dogs and meet other pet lovers

*Meet the representatives from holistic food companies as well as other holistic pet products

*Meet your local business leaders from Victoria and surrounding areas

 * Enjoy an ice cold beverage, Oceanside at the refreshment garden provided by Vancouver Island Brewery

* Spend the day outside with your furry friend at beautiful Ogden Point

* TNT Paintball challenge – Course by donation

* Enjoy entertainment

* Variety of boutique vendors

* Support local business

* Support a great cause!



Cadboro Bay Festival

Enjoy an afternoon at the picturesque Gyro Park featuring a variety of hands-on activities, bouncy castles, pirate school, information displays, arts & craft stations, and food and fun for the entire family.


Sunday, August 12th, 2012

11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Cadboro-Gyro Park   

Thank you Harbour Living