Plan Your Weekend: 2025 Public Events at Classic Boat Festival and i-Land Fest

9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Classic Boat Festival docks open to the public

12:00 PM

Classic Boat Festival Kick-Off on Inner Harbour docks

i-Land Fest Grounds open

Artefact Interpretation at Anchors Aweigh Activities

12:30 PM

Salty Singers on Dock Stage

2:30 PM

Jordan Matchett on Dock Stage

3:00 PM

Ink Watercolour Drop-In at Anchors Aweigh Activities

Live DJ at i-Land Fest Stage

5:00 PM

Steelpan Showcase at i-Land Fest Stage

7:00 PM

GLOW (Kick-Off Fete) 19+ at Ambrosia Banquet Hall

8:00 PM

Docks and i-Land Fest closed to the public

9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Classic Boat Festival docks open to the public

9:00 AM

Artefact Interpretation at Anchors Aweigh Activities

10:00 AM

i-Land Fest Grand Parade along Government Street

10:30 AM

Victoria Harbour Ferry Ballet by the Steamship Building

Paper Woven Cards Drop-In at Anchors Aweigh Activities

11:00 AM

i-Land Fest Grounds open

12:00 PM

Live DJ at i-Land Fest Stage

12:30 PM

Hounds of Cuchulain on Dock Stage

2:00 PM

Performances on the Hour at i-Land Fest Stage

2:30 PM

Michael Wilford & Joshua Litton on Dock Stage

3:00 PM

Beaded Fish Drop-In at Anchors Aweigh Activities

5:00 PM

Bilgewater on Dock Stage

6:00 PM

Headliner Performance at i-Land Fest Stage

7:00 PM

Dance Party at i-Land Fest Stage

8:00 PM

Docks and i-Land Fest closed to the public

8:30 PM

The Official After-Party 19+ at Sticky Wicket

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Classic Boat Festival docks open to the public

9:00 AM

Artefact Interpretation at Anchors Aweigh Activities

10:30 AM

Victoria Harbour Ferry Ballet by the Steamship Building

11:00 AM

Sail Past begins for the Classic Boat Festival

i-Land Fest Grounds Open

Live DJ at i-Land Fest Stage

11:30 AM

Soca Fit at i-Land Fest Stage

12:00 PM

Performances on the Hour at i-Land Fest Stage

4:00 PM

Headliner Performance at i-Land Fest Stage

5:00 PM

Gift of Flight Raffle Draw at i-Land Fest Stage

6:00 PM

Docks and i-Land Fest closed to the public

Yacht Dogs

on the barge beside the Causeway entrance to the docks

Serving up hot dogs all weekend long, along with ice cream and snacks. Gluten-friendly buns and veggie dogs also available.

Accepts cash and cards.

i-Land Fest Food Zone and Bar

at Ship Point

Five mouth-watering Caribbean food vendors are anchoring the i-Land Fest food zone. Some are even coming over from the mainland to bring you the authentic flavours of the islands.

i-Land Fest will have non-alcoholic drinks for sale at Ship Point all weekend, and a 19+ bar. If you purchase a drink–don’t throw out your cup! Re-use your cup, and take it home as a souvenir.

i-Land Fest Market

on Ship Point Pier

35+ incredible vendors will line all of Ship Point Pier. Browse food, products, and services that showcase the best of the islands.

Enjoy music and dance performances while you shop, from the i-Land Fest Stage.

Activities for All Ages

at Ship Point

The Maritime Museum of BC is joining the i-Land Market with our Anchors Aweigh Activities tent. Don’t miss pop-up programming, maritime artefact interpretation, and more.

Head to i-Land Fest’s Game Zone and Kids Zone north along the waterfront for activities, crafts, programs, and fun for all ages. Don’t miss the Cultural Exhibit in the i-Land Fest Market.

MMBC’s Heritage Vessels

SV Dorothy (1897) and SV Trekka (1954)

Dorothy is registered to join the sail past and sail races–this 1897 gaff-rigged sloop built in Victoria underwent a mid-life refit and actively sails between festivals and youth sailing programs all summer long.

Trekka has not been publicly viewable in 10 years–this famous circumnavigating 1954 sailboat built by John Guzzwell right downtown in Victoria is at the Anchors Aweigh Activities tent!