Saturday Market in the Park
March 22 to October 25, 2008 - Downtown Ganges Saturday's 9am-4pm
Meet artists, food producers, musicians and locals at our lively Saturday Market. An Island tradition that draws visitors from near and far. Centennial Park.
www.saltspringmarket.com
SSIYSA Youth Challenge Cup/ Tournament
April 26/27/28 - various soccer fields
Youth soccer tournament held on Salt Spring Island Salt Spring Island .
www.saltspringsoccer.com
Ruckle Farm Day
Sunday May 4th, 2008, 10am to 4pm
Demonstrations, farm skills, animal and educational displays bring you back to our rural farming roots. A great day for the whole family. Ruckle Farm at Ruckle Park, Salt Spring Island
Round Salt Spring Sailing Race
May 17/18 - Salt Spring Sailing Club, Douglas Rd.
Our annual sailing race around Salt Spring. Participants circumnavigate Salt Spring Island as fast or slow as the wind will take them. A beautiful display of boats sails down Ganges Harbour at the start of the race. An exhilarating event for participants!
www.saltspringsailing.ca
Saltspring Challenge Cup Soccer Tournament
May 17/18/19 - various soccer fields
Soccer at its best. Various fields around Salt Spring Island. Lots of entertainment too! Salt Spring Island, www.saltspringchallengecup.com
101+ Nights of Music Under the Stars
Nightly - Mid-May to End of September - Tree House Café
The Tree House Café in Ganges is pleased to present their annual Music Under the Stars. Enjoy the sound of local musicians as they play at this quaint café in the heart of Ganges.
www.treehousecafe.ca
Salt Spring Jazz Festival
June 19th to 21st - Various spots around the Island
Our third annual Jazz Festival. Various venues and live performances. A great opportunity to hear talented musicians.
www.saltspringjazzfest.org/index.html
Tuesday Market in the Meadow
June 17 - Oct 7, 2008 - Tuesdays 10am-2pm
Local food producers gather to sell fresh, organic produce. Eat fresh, local produce! The planet thanks you. Sponsored by Island Natural Growers United Church Meadow, Hereford St. downtown Ganges.
ArtCraft
Mid-June to mid-September - Open daily 10am -5pm
Local artisans and craftspeople display their work in historic Mahon Hall. A program of the Salt Spring Arts Council featuring juried works by over 200 island artists. Mahon Hall, downtown Ganges
www.artcraftgallery.ca
Canada Day
July 1st
Join in celebrating Canada's birthday at our annual Canada Day Party. Community parade, birthday cake, antique car show in Centennial Park. Fantastic Fireworks display at dusk on Ganges Harbour. Centennial Park, downtown Ganges, Royal Canadian Legion & Ganges Harbour.
www.saltspringtourism.com
ArtSpring Summer Music Festival
July & August, Various dates - ArtSpring Theatre, 100 Jackson Ave, downtown Ganges
Take in a variety of music genres and performers at this years Summer Festival. Musicians from across Canada and around the world.
www.artspring.ca
6th Annual Lavender Festival
Sunday July 6th, 2008 10am to 5pm - 401 Musgrave Rd
Cut your own lavender, taste cooking with lavender, Scottish Dancing Exhibition and more. See our website for up to date details Sacred Mountain Lavender.
www.saltspringlavender.ca
Fulford Day Festival
Saturday August 9th, 2008 - Drummond Park, Fulford Harbour
A day of fun with music, food, and activities for all! If you work up an appetite, you can feast on fresh made Salt Spring lamb, salmon or beef barbecues, hamburgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob and other tasty treats. The kids races usually get going at 10 am, with other children's activities at 1 pm. Don't forget the watermelon eating contest and cake walk! Fun for the whole family, but please leave your dogs at home.
Salt Spring Fall Fair
September 13 & 14, 2008 - Farmers' Institute, Rainbow Rd
Annual agricultural fair, indoor and outdoor displays, farm animals, horse show, fantastic food and fun for the entire family. Free shuttle bus from downtown Ganges.
www.ssifi.org
10th Annual Apple Festival
Sunday September 28, 2008
Salt Spring has been growing apples since 1865. Rekindle your farm roots. Get connected to the soil. Our Apple Festival is historical, educational and fun. At 15 unique farms enjoy tours, tasting, sales, juice and great lunches. Become a Salt Spring apple connoisseur for a day. Celebrate Red-fleshed apples this year. They are the apples of the future. Fulford Hall and various local farms. Tickets & map at Fulford Hall and the Visitor Centre.
www.saltspringmarket.com/apples
Grape Harvest Ball
Saturday October 18, 2008 - Fulford Hall 5pm to 1am
Come celebrate the grape harvest. Music, food and fun are on the menu for the 3rd annual Grape Harvest Ball. Dress in your moth-ball favourites or your new gumboots! Grape stomp and dancing to boot!
www.saltspringvineyards.com/grapeharvestball.htm
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