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August 29 – 31, 2025

Ship Point, Victoria, B.C.

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2025 Schedule

2025 Events

Join us at Ship Point as i-Land Fest kicks off with the sweet sounds of Trinidad & Tobago’s national instrument!

🎟️ FREE & ALL AGES
πŸ“… Fri, Aug 29 | Noon – 8pm
πŸ“ Ship Point

Get ready for the ultimate i-Land Fest kickoff fete happening on the i-Land Fest weekend, GLOW!

πŸ”ž 19+ Event
πŸ“… Fri, Aug 29 | 7 pm – late
πŸ“ Ambrosia (638 Fisgard St)

Downtown Victoria will come alive with music, costumes, and Carnival vibes! Line the streets along Government Street and watch the parade make its way to Ship Point.

🎟️ FREE & ALL AGES
πŸ“… Sat, Aug 30 | 10 am – Noon
πŸ“ Along Government St.
πŸ”— Learn more

Bring the whole family for a full day of fun! Enjoy the Kids & Game Zone, various food options, and a beer gardenβ€”plus live performances all day, headlined by Hypasounds.

🎟️ FREE & ALL AGES
πŸ“… Sat, Aug 30 | 11am – 8pm
πŸ“ Ship Point

The vibes don’t stop when the festival ends! Keep the energy going at the official after-party of i-Land Fest 2025.

πŸ”ž 19+ Event
πŸ“… Sat, Aug 30 | Doors 8:30pm
πŸ“ Wicket Hall (919 Douglas St)

The grand finale of i-Land Fest! Enjoy a full day of music, food, culture, and family fun by the waterfront. We’re closing the festival with the legendary Benjai πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ή.

🎟️ FREE & ALL AGES
πŸ“… Sun, Aug 31 | 11am – 6pm
πŸ“ Ship Point

Other Things Happening

Win A Roundtrip Flight for Two!

You could win one (1) roundtrip flight for two (2) guests to any regularly scheduled WestJet destination! Terms and conditions apply. Winner will be announced at i-Land Fest. Click the button to learn more.Β 

Participate in our Parade

You can be a masquerader in our grand parade! Here are 3 ways of joining:

πŸ¦β€πŸ”₯ Rise of the Phoenix: Join our official mas section.
πŸ‘• T-Shirt Section: Rep the spirit in a carnival tee.
🦚 Wear Your Own: Have your own Carnival costume? Come out and show it off!

FREE Souvenir Cup with Your First Cocktail

Order a Caribbean rum cocktail at our Beer Garden and receive a free reusable souvenir cup β€” one per person. Use it for cocktail refills all weekend, take it home as a keepsake, or return it to us if you don’t want to keep it β€” but please don’t throw it out!

🍹 Souvenir cups are for cocktails only.

🍺 Hoyne beer and non-alcoholic beverages will be available too, but not served in souvenir cups.

πŸ™πŸΎ Every purchase supports Caribbean Hub programs β€” drink responsibly, and with purpose!

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to assist with various aspects of the event.

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