January 1st

Polar Bear Swim
Youbou

For more info:
Paul Forshaw 250-745-3388
email: paul@youboubargrill.com

Meet in the lower parking lot right behind the Youbou Bar & Grill/Maude’s Diner/Liquor Down Under.

February 12th 

Valentine Kidz & Youth Dance
Lake Cowichan

For more info:
250-749-6742

Kidz Dance 5-11 yrs Centennial Hall 5:00 –7:00 pm
Youth Dance 12-16yrs Centennial Hall 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Music, Dancing, Door prizes, & concession

February 14th – 19th
Third week of February

Chambers of Commerce Week:
Community Leaders in Action
Lake Cowichan

For more info:
250-749-3244

Chambers are hard at work promoting and assisting their communities; whether by hosting and organizing local events, or by running the area visitor centre and promoting tourism, their contributions are a tangible part of the municipalities

April 3rd

Easter Egg Hunt & Family Skate
Lake Cowichan

For more info:
250-749-6742

Free & everyone welcome. Centennial Park & Cowichan Lake Sports Arena. 2:30 – 4:30pm Easter eggs abound in Centennial Park see if you can find them from 2:30-3:00 then walk over to the arena for a very bunny time skating in the arena from 3:00 – 4:30

April 23rd

Cowichan Lake District
Chamber of Commerce
9th Annual Dinner & Auction Fundraiser
Lake Cowichan

For more info:
250-749-3244

A fun filled night with buffet dinner, entertainment, live and silent auction.
Contact the Chamber office for more details.

May 20, 21 & 22nd     
Victoria Day weekend

Cowichan Lake
Family Heritage Days
Lake Cowichan

For more info:
Pat Foster 250-749-3730(Heritage)
Rita Dustow 250-749-4777
(Kids Events)

Fri to Sun: Kaatza Art Show at the Centennial Hall, Quilt Show at the St. Christopher and St. Aiden’s Anglican Church, Heritage window dressing judging; special exhibits at Kaatza Museum all week; Communities in Bloom plant sale, Logging Truck/Kids Bicycle Parade on Saturday with Heritage costume judging, and fun kids activities in Saywell Park.

May –October
Every Saturday

The Honeymoon Bay
“Outdoor Market”

For more info:
Bob 250-749-7233

Every Saturday from 10:00am – 2:00pm
Sewing, baking, preserves, herbs, eggs and veggies, plants, novelties. Everything is handcrafted.

June 6th - 12th
Second week in June

Lake Days
Lake Cowichan

Mon- Strawberry Tea; Wed- Opportunity Night; Thur– Soap Box Derby; Fri- Lady of the Lake Ball, Lake Idol Contest in Central Park; Sat–Breakfast In The Town at Old Fire Hall, Parade, Fair, Logger Sports, dunk tank, Lady of Lake crowning in Saywell Park; Sun- Baby of the Lake contest, river races, dunk tank, 4X4 Road Hockey, KinDucky Derby. Raffles, Silent Auction and Dirt Bike Races

June 11th

Lake Days Adult Dance
Lake Cowichan

For more info:
250-749-6742

If possible this event will be held in the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena (pending Arena Renovation Project) otherwise, we will host the Annual Lake Days Dance in the Centennial Hall.

June
Father’s Day weekend

Slo-Pitch For Muscular Dystrophy
Lake Cowichan

For more info:
Nick 250-749-6914

This is an extremely popular ball tournament at Mesachie Lake. Sponsored by Mesachie Lake Volunteer Fire Department

June 25th – 26th
Last weekend of June

Half Cutz Slow Pitch Tournament
Mesachie Lake

For more info:
Krystal 250-749-0184

Mesachie Lake Ball Field. Entry fee includes dancing, ball games, and a team shirt. Money must be in by the weekend of June 19

July 1st

Canada Day Celebrations
Around the Lake

Arbutus Park, Youbou
10:00am –12:00pm entertainment for the whole family, cake, concession.
Community Hall, Honeymoon Bay
11:00am with singing of O Canada, community awards, and refreshments
Mesachie Lake Skydome & Community Hall, Mesachie Lake
6:00pm-10:00pm Music, games for kids, face painting, vendors, give-a-ways, concession, & much more.
Free! Everyone is welcome.

July 1st
Canada Day weekend

Honeymoon Bay Days
Honeymoon Bay

Parade, games, dance and the biggest and the best “fireworks” display in the Valley.

August 13th 
Second Saturday in August

Youbou Regatta

Youbou

Parade leaves from Hall at 10:30 followed by all day fun water activities at Arbutus Park
Adult dance in the evening

August

Master Cycle Race

For more info:

70 km race with big hill, Assemble at Guide Hall, Corner South Shore and Lakeview

August 21st

A&W / RBC
Classic Car Show
Lake Cowichan

For more info:
Jennifer
250-749-0111

First annual Classic Car Show, in support of Cowichan Lake Community Services.

August

Summer Carnival
Youbou

For more info:
250-749-6742

Arbutus Park, Youbou 4:30-7:00pm
Bring the family & have a good time @ the beach concession, fun games, & prizes. Buy a carnival ticket for 50 cents each. Listen to tunes, try to win a small, medium, or large prize. Play balloon darts, fish pond, ring toss, mini golf, get your face painted, swim & lots more! Lifeguards will be on duty!

September
 Labour Day Long Weekend

Blackberry Pie “Fest”
Honeymoon Bay

For more info:

Fresh and frozen blackberry pies available. Held at the Outdoor Market, Sunday morning 10:00am.

September
Labour Day Long Weekend

Appollos’
Slo-Pitch Tournament
Around the Lake

email: carpentierfamily@shaw.ca

A slo-pitch ball tournament in all ball fields around Cowichan Lake all weekend

September 17th
Third Saturday in September

Annual Great Lake Walk and Ultra-Marathon
Around the Lake

For more info:
 Barb 250-749-3197
info@greatlakewalk.com

A 56km walk for your favourite charity around Cowichan Lake. Starts at Youbou and ends in the Town of Lake Cowichan.  “It’s Worth the Walk”
www.greatlakewalk.com

October 29th & 30th     
Last weekend in October

Salmon and Mushroom Festival
Lower Centennial Hall

For more info:
Ingeborg 250-749-6291
email: mayocreekgardens@shaw.ca

Mushroom identification and sales, sign-up for fall "Mushroom" and spring "Menu from the Woods" workshops. Inspiring food and cooking demonstrations.  Local vendors, restaurants and businesses involved in raising funds for our community. 

October 31st

Annual Family Hallowe’en Party & Haunted House
Youbou

For more info:
250-749-6742

Youbou Hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Haunted House opens at 6 p.m.  Costume Judging starts at 7 p.m. with babies and all other ages categories follow.  Fireworks following costume judging. Free, fun for all.

October 31st

Honeymoon Bay Volunteer Fire Depart. Annual “Halloween Part”
Honeymoon Bay

For more info:
250-749-3244

Prizes for the best costume and scariest costume with hotdogs and hot chocolate available.
Fireworks to follow!

November 19th & 20th t

Honeymoon Bay
“Annual Christmas Craft Sale”
Honeymoon Bay

For more info:
250-749-3244

A two-day event from 10:00am – 3:00pm. There will be a turkey “draw” and lunch concession.

December 2nd & 3rd  
First Weekend of December

Chamber of Commerce
December Madness
Lake Cowichan

For more info:
250-749-3244

Friday night Santa comes to town on a fire truck with special treats for the kids, Saturday pictures with Santa. Lots of fun. Businesses stay open late for maximum gift shopping and much, much,  more.

December 23rd

Winter Wonderland Carnival
Lake Cowichan

For more info:
250-749-6742

A fun evening of skating, ice painting with bonfire, toboggan, Santa and refreshments at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena

December 31st

New Year’s Eve Dance
Youbou

For more info:
250-749-6742

Youbou Hall 9:00pm -For adults only
Celebrate the end of 2010 with your friends, live band, hats, noise makers, and balloons included. Midnight lunch served & this is a licensed event! Tickets $15.