What's going on in Tofino and Long Beach in 2015?

How about a record number of festivals and events celebrating dozens of culinary, arts, cultural and outdoor events!

Here is Tourism Tofino's list of 2015 festivals and events to be held in Tofino — most of them with free admission.

Tofino special events 2015March 14-22: Pacific Rim Whale Festival and ArtSplash!

Inspirational talks, interpretive walks, children's fun, culinary events, First Nations cultural workshops, and spring art show.
 

April 10-12: Pacific Rim Tea Festival

A variety of fun and educational events exploring the world of tea.
 

April 23-26: Tofino Film Festival

Known for its array of thought-provoking films and guerilla film contest.
 

May 8-24: Feast Tofino

Annual boat-to-table culinary extravaganza featuring locally caught seafood in a variety of coastal settings.
 

May 1-3: Tofino Shorebird Festival

Celebrating the annual migration of thousands of shorebirds stopping in Tofino to feed and rest on their journey from South and Central America northward to Arctic breeding grounds.
 

May 16-September: Tofino Public Market

Tofino’s Village Green buzzes every Saturday with handmade goods, edibles, and live music.
 

Tofino special events 2015May 29-31: Rip Curl Pro Tofino

Canada’s national surfing championship.
 

June 5-­7: Tofino Food & Wine Festival

A weekend of events frames “Grazing in the Gardens” marrying local culinary talent and British Columbia wines and beer in the whimsical Tofino Botanical Gardens.
 

June 21-July 1: Pacific Rim Summer Festival

Music, dance, theatre, film, and art in Tofino and Ucluelet.
 

July 4-5: Tofino Saltwater Classic Fishing Derby

Former National Hockey League (NHL) player Brendan Morrison’s annual fundraising fishing derby supporting local community initiatives.
 

August 16: Tofino Lantern Festival

A fundraiser for the Raincoast Education Society with imaginative hand-made lanterns dotting the forested pathways of the Tofino Botanical Gardens.
 

August 21-22: Otalith Music Festival

Showcasing more than 30 musical acts on outdoor stages and a sprawling green lawn at the outdoor Main Stage.
 

August 28-September 13: Carving On the Edge Festival

Culturally diverse event celebrating the Pacific Rim's rich wood carving scene and history.
 

September 19: Bruhwiler Kids Surf Classic

A day at the beach with competitive and non-judged events for young Canadian surfers of all ages, organized by Tofino’s Bruhwiler family.
 

Tofino special events 2015September 19-27: Cultural Heritage Festival

A “Surfing the West Coast” theme leads this series of art exhibits, demos, and family events in Tofino and Ucluelet.
 

October 2-4: Queen of the Peak

Western Canada's all-female surf contest includes longboard, shortboard, and under 16 “Princess of the Peak” categories with cash prizes.
 

October 23-25: Tofino Paddle Surf SUP Invitational

A fun, competitive event for talented and committed standup paddle surfers from Canada and beyond.
 

November 19-22: Clayoquot Oyster Festival

Popular event featuring oyster farm tours, oyster and wine tastings, educational seminars, Mermaid's Masquerade and Oyster Gala.
 

Early December: Jingle Into Christmas

This pre-holiday preparation weekend is when Tofino shops, boutiques and art galleries open their doors late into the night. Soak in the holiday cheer and deals as Tofino Jingles Into Christmas.
 

Early December: Winter Celebration Artisan Festival

This one-day event is a Tofino tradition, with gifts, beautiful things and treats, all made in and around Tofino.




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