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Parksville Beach Festival
Parksville Beach Festival...So Much More than Sand Castles!
Known to locals as Beachfest, this 5 1/2 week long family-orientated festival runs from July 14-August 20, 2023 and includes:the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition, weekend concerts, daily buskers, an artisan market and a special weekend evening light up of the sculptures. See you at the beach!
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193 Island Highway East
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