Greater Victoria has plenty going on this weekend, bringing you a blast from the past, cutting-edge music and the celebration of a historic milestone.
Fun on the farm – The Heritage Acres Harvest Fall Fair runs from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 16 and 17) at 7321 Lochside Dr. in Saanichton. There will be demonstrations of threshing, blacksmithing and woodworking and a chance to see steam engines and tractors in action. Visitors have a chance to ride the model trains or make a corn husk doll. Tickets are $5, with kids under 12 admitted free.
Island feast – Enjoy a celebration of Pacific culture during the One Wave South Pacific Feast Sunday (Sept. 17) at 5 p.m. in the Cook Street Activity Centre. Immerse yourself in the cultures of the Pacific, take in the beautiful dance show and enjoy some delicious food. Tickets are $36.29 and available at eventbrite.ca (search one wave south pacific feast).
Get out to the gridiron – The Westshore Rebels take on the Vancouver Island Raiders Saturday (Sept. 16) at Langford’s Starlight Stadium. The Rebels have jumped out to a fast start in B.C. Football Conference action, with a 7 p.m. kick off against their Island rivals. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and youth, with kids 12 and under admitted free.
Encore performance – The stage is set for the second straight weekend of Rifflandia. The festival shifts to Royal Athletic Park for Sept. 15 to 17 and features artists such as Diplo, Iggy Pop, Salt-N-Pepa, Herbie Hancock, Melanie C and Stephen Marley. Tickets start at $95 for one night and are available at rifflandia.com.
Editor’s Note: This file originally contained a weekend event at the Cridge Centre. However, it has been removed as it is not open to the public. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
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