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Fine Art Exhibition
September 13-14, 2025  9am - 4pm  

Lighthouse Community Centre
The festival opens with a juried fine art exhibition featuring 24 exceptional Vancouver Island visual artists. Their work will span a variety of mediums, providing audiences an opportunity to engage with the artists and purchase unique, original pieces.

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Live Performances
September 15-26, 2025
Small community halls and venues along Hwy 19a, from Dashwood to Union Bay.  Experience the intimacy of live performances in cozy, scenic venues that capture the essence of Lighthouse Country. Featuring a rotating program of music, spoken word, and theatre, these performances cater to small audiences of 20-60, creating a personal and memorable experience along with dances and a burlesque show.

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Artists' Studio Tour
September 27-28, 2025
Private art studios from Dashwood to Union Bay
The festival closes with an inspiring Open Studio Tour, inviting the public into 30 private art studios. This weekend provides a rare opportunity to see artists in their creative spaces, gain insights into their processes, and purchase unique works directly from the creators.

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**Experience 16 days of local, original art **

There are lots of volunteer positions during the festival dates 🙂

Contact us and let us know how you would like to contribute to this community based, volunteer run, Lighthouse Country showcase

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Join us to be part of this vibrant local art event!

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