Saanich Strawberry Festival

Join Saanich in celebrating the 57th annual Strawberry Festival. This family-friendly, fun, free event features live music, kids' activities, bouncy castles, information booths, arts and craft stations and, of course, the traditional servings of strawberries and ice cream. New this year is a farmers' market selling fresh produce and berries! 

When: Sunday, July 7, 11 am - 4 pm
Where: Beaver Beach, Elk Lake Regional Park
Admission: Free! 

Strawberries and ice cream will be on sale from 2 - 4 pm for $2 per serving. 
All cups and spoons are 100% compostable. Please be sure to use the green bins at the event so that we can reduce waste and keep the event environmentally friendly.

Event Updates, Stage Schedules, Vendors:

Stay tuned for information on the main stage, kids' stage and vendor line up. Lots of exciting updates to come!

If you are interested in being a vendor or having a booth at the event, please email sarah.faria@saanich.ca. Applications coming soon. 

Getting Here (Parking/Shuttle Bus)

The Strawberry Festival is a popular event so parking lots can fill quickly. Overflow parking in the grass area just off Elk Lake will be available and a shuttle bus will be running from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm.  The shuttle will pick up guests at Saanich Commonwealth Place near the main entrance roundabout (location #1), then will stop at the overflow parking lot (location #2) and will drop off at the Beaver Beach main parking lot (location #3). The shuttle will continue this loop until 4:00 pm. We recommend taking transit to the Royal Oak Transit Exchange and then walking the short distance to Commonwealth Pool to catch a shuttle.  

Are you interested in volunteering at this event? Please email volunteer@saanich.ca.

For all other questions about the event, please email sarah.faria@saanich.ca.