7 Events to check out on the Southern Gulf Islands this Fall

cedar surfer
Sep 30, 2019
2 min read

If you're cruising around the Southern Gulf Islands this October/November - watch out for these great events. From art to politics to apple cider, the SGI has a lot going on this fall.

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In no particular order...

#1 Second Annual Fall crawl - Pender Island

Many of Pender Island’s visual artists will be opening up their studios to the public to give us a glimpse into their creative spaces. It’s a great way to get a behind-the-scenes look into an artist’s world. Maps will be available from Talisman Books, Slow Coast, and Hope Bay and watch for the road signs at the entrance to each studio.

More info HERE.

#2 Sip and Savour - Salt Spring Island

Salt Spring Island’s favourite event is back for its 8th year. Join local and regional beverage and food producers, community members and visitors alike at the iconic Salt Spring Farmers’ Institute to taste the best Salt Spring and its surrounding region has to offer.

At Sip & Savour Salt Spring you will find breweries, cideries, distilleries and wineries along with farmers, chefs, restaurants, caterers and other food producers all focused on giving you their best, while showing you a good time.

More info HERE.

#3 All Candidates Debate - Salt Spring Island & Saturna Island

There's an election coming up! If you're into listening to what the candidates have to say and happen to be on Salt Spring or Saturna, check out the all candidates event on October 4th on Saturna and October 16th on Salt Spring.

More info (Saturna) HERE

More info (Salt Spring) HERE.

#4 Apple Festival - Mayne Island

Special apple treats provided by market vendors. Look forward to a display of local apples, a chance to vote for Mayne's Best-Tasting Apple, a cider-making display, examples of delicious apple-preparing possibilities from soup to pie. More info from 2018 (2019 info to come) HERE.

#5 Halloween Bonfire and Fireworks - Mayne Island

Get a little spooky on Mayne Island this year and celebrate Halloween with a community bonfire and fireworks!

Info coming soon.

#6 Herbal Harvest - Galiano Island

The Galiano Conservancy does amazing work. This event is a great way to learn and support the conservancy! Celebrate the changing of seasons by creating tasty kombuchas and lacto-fermented vegetables. Learn how to make healing salves and liniments from native plants found in your very own backyard.

More info HERE.