CALENDAR: Saanich Fair, Blues Bash
SUNDAY, SEPT. 3
The 149th annual Saanich Fair Salutes Canada & Heritage Breeds and Seeds. A Labour Day tradition filled with food, exhibits, midway rides and animals. This year’s musical highlight is Kim Mitchell, performing tonight at 8, with Jason Buie opening at 7. Fair runs to Monday at Saanich Fairgrounds, 1528 Stelly’s Cross Rd.; saanichfair.ca .
Vancouver Island Blues Bash at Ship Point. Today’s highlights include The Harpoonist & the Axe Murderer plus the Villanovas at 7:30 p.m. as well as the Maureen Washington Blues Band, the Paul Black Band, Crissinger-Band and the Bill Johnson Band. Tickets at Victoria Jazz Society Office, jazzvictoria.ca; tel. 250-388-4424; Lyle’s Place; Royal & McPherson Box Office, rmts.bc.ca or tel. 250-386-6121; jazzvictoria.ca/blues-bash. 40th annual Classic Boat Festival. Today: Sailpast and Salute followed by the Classic Sail Race along the waterfront from Ogden Point to Clover Point; classicboatfestival.ca. Final performances of the Victoria Fringe Festival; victoriafringe.com.
16th annual Greek Fest, with Greek food, music, dance, children’s activities and entertainment for the whole family. Today and Monday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. at the Greek Community Centre, 4648 Elk Lake Dr.; greekfest.ca.
Afternoon Concerts in the Park featuring the Yiddish Columbia State Orchestra, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park.
Old Cemeteries Society presents Police History tour at Ross Bay Cemetery. Starts at 2 p.m., meet at Oregano’s in Fairfield Plaza, 1515 Fairfield Rd. Cost: $5/$2; oldcem.bc.ca or tel. 250-598-8870.
Cougar Capers, a guided walk for ages five and up at East Sooke Regional Park to learn about cougars. Today, 1-2:30 p.m., meet at the kiosk in Aylard Farm parking lot off Becher Bay Road. Capital Regional Parks programs, crd.bc.ca/parks or tel. 250-478-3344.
Braefoot Park Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m.2 p.m. to Aug. 27 at 1359 McKenzie Ave.; saanichfarmersmarket.com.
Breakwater Market, every Sunday to August 13, 11a.m.-4 p.m. at Ogden Point Breakwater; breakwatermarket.com.
MONDAY, SEPT. 4
Labour Day Celebration on the lawn of the B.C. legislature buildings. Hosted by Victoria Labour Council with music by the Timebenders, kid’s games, bouncy castle and snacks. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Vancouver Island Blues Bash at Ship Point. Today’s highlights include Shanna Dance and the Shady Blues Band, Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners, the Kelly Fawcett Band and The Midnights; jazzvictoria.ca/blues-bash.
Afternoon Concerts in the Park with Dug Nugget, at Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, 1:30-3:20 p.m. Jive & guests Bowker Creek at Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View St., 7:30 p.m. Donation to the Rainbow Kitchen. Go to hermannsjazz.com or tel. 250-388-9166. Gord Light at Victoria Public Market, 1701 Douglas St., noon-2 p.m. 778-433-2787. > timescolonist.com/events