Events

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May 2013

Spring Release party – Muse Winery
Saturday, May 4 | 12noon-4pm
11195 Chalet Road, North Saanich
The Girls of Summer… those wonderful whites will be ready for your taste buds on May 4th!  This party launches the 2012 lineup of Bacchus, Ortega, Viognier, Pinot Gris, Fume Blanc & Gewurztraminer.  It was a great summer last year with an excellent harvest which has resulted in an awesome release!  We can’t wait for you to taste these beauties!  The Party pairs our new wines with those fabulous Bistro Bites, all the culinary choices designed to accent the flavours of the wine.  At a $1 taste or bite, this is the deal of the year.  Drop by, no reservations required.  Wine Club Members – this is gratis for you!

Sea Cider Celebrates May Day – Sea Cider Farm and Ciderhouse
Sunday, May 5 | 11am-4pm
2487 Mt. St. Michael Road, Central Saanich
Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse celebrates spring with a traditional May Day event on Sunday, May 5th. Open to the public, May Day will feature the Quicksbottom Morris and Island Thyme Morris dancers, and a complimentary glass of cider, including a non-alcoholic option. Bring the whole family to this wonderful celebration—including tours with owner Kristen Jordan, delectable nibbles from catering partners Truffles Catering and Food For Thought Catering, live music by The Sweet Lowdown, and a festive thank you to the sun for the season ahead.

Mother’s Day Brunch at Merridale Cider and Bistro
Sunday, May 12 | 12noon-3pm
1230 Merridale Road, Cobble Hill
Mother’s Day Brunch – Featured Soup with crusty brick oven bread cup $6 bowl $8 Garden Salad local artisan greens with toasted pumpkin seeds and an apple cider herb dressing…

Mother’s Day Weekend Plant Sale – Damali Lavender and Winery
Saturday May 11 & Sunday, May 12
We have 10 different varieties of 1 year old lavender plants in gallon pots.  These are well rooted and will produce a decent sized plant this season.  For Mother’s Day weekend these plants are just $6 each so bring Mum out to the farm, enjoy a wander around and maybe even bring a picnic to enjoy with a glass of wine in the wine garden and then take home some new lavender plants for your garden project.

July 2013

Lavender Festival at Damali Lavender Farm, Winery and B&B
Sunday, July 27 | 10am – 4pm
3500 Telegraph Road, Cobble Hill
A fun filled day at the farm including lavender harvesting & essential oil distillation demonstrations, Lavender 101, farm tours, U-pick lavender, wand making, children’s crafts & scavenger hunt, guided labyrinth walks and children’s activities down at the labyrinth (make bubbles and draw rainbow labyrinths), artisans, wine garden and lavender treats for the taste buds including a plated lunch, baked goods, ice cream, coffee and the all time favourite lavender lemonade. Sit and enjoy live music while enjoying a glass of wine overlooking the activities. $5 Adults $3 Seniors $2 Children under 12.

September 2013

9th Cowichan Wine & Culinary Festival in the Cowichan Valley
September 7–15
Click here for information about the all of the events of the Cowichan Wine & Culinary Festival.

Saanich Peninsula Harvest Feast
Saturday, September 21 | Doors open 5pm, dinner served at 5:30pm
Saanich Fairground, 1528 Stelly’s Cross Road, Saanichton
The Saanich Peninsula is the traditional bread basket of the Greater Victoria area. Today, the Peninsula has the greatest concentration of active farm stands in British Columbia. At a time when interest in “buy local” is growing, we have the good fortune to be able to celebrate our food and agricultural heritage with a 10-mile harvest dinner (with the exception of dairy, coffee, tea – and cranberries).