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Symphony Splash
The highlight of the August long weekend is Symphony Splash. Victoria's Inner Harbor is transformed to a concert venue of gargantuan proportions. The orchestra and guest performers are set up on a barge directly in front of the Parliament Buildings. Powerful speakers carry the sound to the thousands who come to the harbor to listen.
The concert traditionally closes with The 1812 Overture, complete with guns and the carillon. This free event is not to be missed.
Summary of Some of Victoria's major events:
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Victoria Jazzfest International
For over 20 years, Victoria is the place to be at the end of June/beginning of July for 10 days and nights of the coolest music in town
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Victoria International Flower and Garden Festival
Held in July at Topaz Park (Blanshard and Finlayson Streets), this colorful, entertaining event includes more than 150 international and local exhibitors, gardening demonstrations, organic culinary presentations, a speaker series, Kid’s Garden activities, competitions, and International Show Gardens.
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Great Canadian Beer Festival
Those who enjoy beer come to Royal Athletic Park each September for the Great Canadian Beer Festival. The fun is non-stop, with over 40 breweries and 130 beers in an outdoor setting with entertainment and food provided by local restaurants and caterers.
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ICA FolkFest
Often held during the same time span as Jazzfest (at the end of June, beginning of July), Folkfest allows its attendees to experience Vancouver Island's largest multi-cultural arts and food festival at the same time.
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Symphony Splash
The highlight of the August long weekend is Symphony Splash. Victoria's Inner Harbor is transformed to a concert venue of gargantuan proportions. The orchestra and guest performers are set up on a barge directly in front of the Parliament Buildings
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