C elebrate Summer in S aanich!

S trawberr y Fes tival stage, bouncy castles, and many local vendors. Of course, the afternoon wouldn’t be complete without the traditional serving of strawberries and ice cream from 1 to 3 p.m. for only $1!

In early August, it’s time for another family favourite, the Cadboro Bay Festival. Join your neighbours for an afternoon at picturesque Cadboro-Gyro Park, with a variety of hands-on activities, giant lawn games, information displays, live music, arts and craft stations, and food and fun for everyone!

S aturday July 8, 11am-3pm

Cadboro Bay Fes tival

Sunday Augus t 6, 11am-3pm

• Live music

• Interac tive games & ac tivities

• Themed ar ts and crafts

Event season kicks off on July 1 as Saanich celebrates the nation’s birthday at the Gorge Canada Day Picnic with the Gorge Tillicum Community Association. Among the day’s many attractions, be sure to check out Gorge on Art, where local artists display and sell their work along the scenic backdrop of the Gorge Waterway.

Moving to a Saturday this summer, the next big event is truly a Saanich family tradition— the Saanich Strawberry Festival at Beaver Beach. From its start as a celebration of the area’s agricultural roots, the Strawberry Festival has blossomed into a grand event for all ages. The event features live music on both the main stage and a new kids’

In between these great weekend events, enjoy live music at Saanich’s two free outdoor concert series. Explore a different Saanich Park each week at the Tuesday evening Music in the Park series, or enjoy the more intimate Music in the Bay concerts, Thursday evenings at Cadboro-Gyro Park.

Plan to celebrate your community this summer and join in the fun at one of these or other Saanich special events. saanich.ca

• Food from local vendors available for purchase

The S trawberr y Festival features the tradi tional ser ving of strawberries and ice cream.

The Cadboro Bay Festival re calls years past wi th giant lawn games and vintage displays .

New to both event s is The Locker, a safe, se cure and f re e parking ser vice for bic ycles, scooters, or other personal mobili t y vehicles .

Both events

FREE to attend!