events

Friday, 05 Jun 2026: Britannia 50th Anniversary site-wide celebration

Britannia CC
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Britannia Community Centre with free swim, free skate, chidcare open house, demo programs, art market, drop-in art making, dragon dance, salsa lesson, family dance, local performers including a Roaming set of the Carnival Band 30 min around the Britannia site including Carving Pavilion, Courts Skate park. We’ll likely start at the Grandview park stage area.

Event start: 11:00am. Performance start: 5:45pm.

Saturday, 06 Jun 2026: White Rock Jazz Festival

Miramar Plaza, 15181 Thrift Ave – the stage/tent is located on the platform in the centre of the water fountain.
Free events at four outdoor stages on Saturday June 6 in White Rock. Carnival Band: Miramar Plaza, 15181 Thrift Ave – the stage/tent is located on the platform in the centre of the water fountain. 11:00-11:45am TICKETS: None! This is a free outdoor event for all to enjoy.

Event start: 11:00am. Performance start: 11:00am.

Sunday, 07 Jun 2026: RBC Race for the Kids

probably the same as last year: Children's Hospital - Carnival Band set up at our Cheer Station outside the Healthy Minds Centre, 4555 Heather St by children's Hospital this location is near the "free race parking" within the hospital so will be easily accessible for those with mobility needs. QR code will be emailed for free parking if you are on the attendance list. Ready to play by 9am, probably expect the last runner around 10/10:30am.
We are very excited to announce this year’s date for BC Children’s Hospital Foundation’s RBC Race for the Kids, taking place Sunday, June 7th in Riley Park in Vancouver from 9:00am – 12:00pm.

The Carnival Band brings such a great energy to the race, and we would like to welcome you to join us again this year.

We would be looking to have you stationed at one of our race route entertainment zones again. 

Event start: 9:00am. Performance start: 9:00am.

Saturday, 13 Jun 2026: Gibsons Jazz Fest...60th anniversary

Sunshine Coast...not sure on exact location

Carnival Band at Gibsons Jazz Fest Itinerary as of June 1st 2026

Ferries:

9:50am ferry from Horseshoe Bay. Reservations have been made, please arrive around 9:05 at the terminal.

*Please book your own returning reservation if you want to get a guarantee on your return boat on Sunday.

Performance Time, Date, and Location:

Three 30-minute roving sets per day.

  1. June 13th at Hacket Park, Sechelt

(set 1) 11:30am-12pm, (set 2) 1:20-1:50pm, (set 3)2:40-3pm

  1. June 14th at Dougall Park, Gibsons

(set 1) 11:30am-12pm, (set 2) 1:50-2:20pm, (set 3) 3:10-3:40pm

Dress:

Bright colours, summer vibes

Accommodations:

“995 Grandview Rd at Mahan Rd

Maybe I’ll write out an intro to our space with some ‘house rules’ so we are all on the same page. There are a lot of you and I do run a bit of a tight ship as my spaces are open to the public and therefore kept in very good shape.

We will be using all my spaces but the Upper suite so that runs from my best rooms all the way to camping

I’ll talk with Paul about helping provide some breakfast provisions and try and get that covered.

Everyone bringing towels will be extremely helpful so that kind of thing I can put in the Welcome

Looking forward

Www.secretbeachbandb.com”

Rooms:

Private room: Ross and Jayne

Bodhi’s space: Gary, Ian, Brian

Studio: Carol, Helen, Patti, Brenda

Otter: ???

Owl: Joy and Owen

Camping/under deck: Ronan, Willoughby, Tim (unless Lisa comes), Andrew, Cab,

  Members Name Instrument Drivers Seats Walk on to Ferry
1. Andrew Kelly Melodica      
2. Carol Buchanan Percussion Maybe Driver    
3. Christina K. Trumpet Maybe Driver   Walk on
4. Walter Percussion     Walk on
5. Helen Spaxman Euphonium      
6. Josi Spencer Soprano Sax Driver and has trunk space. +3  
7. Liam NA      
8. Owen Thelwall Tenor Sax Maybe Driver    
9. Patti Cameron Percussion      
10. Willoughby Arevalo Percussion      
11. Brenda Koch Percussion Driver +3 or +4  
12. Tim Sars Sax Driver +3  
13. Nathan Barrett Trumpet Sousaphone     Walk on
14. Ross Barrett Tenor Sax      
15. Jaynne W. NA      
16. Brian Siver Percussion      
17. Ronan Doyle Trombone      
18. Joy Cundy Trumpet      
19. Don Hardy Trumpet     Walk on
20. Christine B. Flute ???    

Cars:

  1. Jayne + Ross =2
  2. Tim + Nathan, Josi, Liam = 4
  3. Brenda + Helen, Ronan =3
  4. Don + Owen, Joy =5
  5. Carol + Patti, Willoughby, Bryan = 4

Set List:

  1. Baker Street
  2. Crash
  3. Millipede
  4. Ela Pare Me/Mavra/La Malaga
  5. Bumper to Bumper
  6. I Feel Like Funkin’ It Up
  7. Cushie
  8. Filler
  9. Double Bubble
  10. Love Is Waiting
  11. Ella Joy
  12. Ascent
  13. Mardi Gras
  14. Gravel Groove
  15. Ingrids Aria
  16. Sarsanian Funk

Sunday, 14 Jun 2026: Gibson's Jazz fest day 2

Please see day one for details.

Sunday, 13 Sep 2026: 11th Annual McSpadden County Faire and Zucchini Races

East 4th Ave and Victoria Drive at McSpadden Park adjacent to QVAnnex Elementary
McSpadden Flying Zucchini Society: Arrive early to register your zucchini racer, acquire raffle tickets, peruse the hyper-local vendors, eat from the food truck(s) and participate in Paul Silverio’s not-square dance call (Professor Banjo).

Event start: 11:00am.