V.I.C. Fest 2012

The second annual V.I.C. Fest (Vancouver Island Cultural Festival) will be held in Victoria, BC on Saturday, June 16th at St. Ann's Academy in the heart of Downtown Victoria.

V.I.C. Fest is a one-day outdoor festival located held at the historic St. Ann's Academy, providing a stunning and unique backdrop to a true Island experience. The event will feature 2 main stages with the Island's most talented performers (2nd stage is a new addition this year) along with a sprawling orchard hosting the Island's best local breweries, a newly improved and expanded wine garden featuring wineries from around Vancouver Island and local food vendors feeding you the most delicious Island cuisine.

After the sucsess of the inaguaral year, it was evendant that Islanders have a passion for the amazing exports coming out of their backyard...esspecially the wine! The overwhelming demand to get into the wine sampling area left V.I.C. Fest with only one opption, make it it twice the size. The Condo Group is proud to partner with V.I.C. Fest to make this happen and showcase the Islands finest Wineries in our brand new Wine Garden. Set up in the Orchid of St. Ann's Academy, you'll be invited to sample local wine from a dozen wineries while enjoying a relaxed and unique atmosphere. Another very exciting addition to this years wine garden is a showcase of art by the world renowned Bob Masse. A full list of participating wineries can be found here: http://vicfest.ca/wine

Tickets are only $40 & can be purchased here: www.vicfest.ca

What will I get once on the grounds?

- 2 stages hosting the Islands best performers like Current Swell, Vince Vacarro, Rococode, Mindil Beach Markets, Rocky Mountain Rebel Music, Kytami, Ashleigh Eymann, Cheese Cake Burlesque, Dj Nigel, Dj Murge, D-Whiz, Bryan Boitano

- Sample some of Vancouver Islands best breweries

- A beautiful Wine Garden hosting some of the finest wineries from Vancouver Island

- Victoria's best local food vendors offering a variety of food throughout the duration of the festival.

- Local artists showcasing their creations while collaborating on a "real time" mural.

- An array of vendors featuring clothing, jewelry, art, etc.

- A full service Beer Garden in the evening as the party erupts off the main stage.

- Music BC will host a Songwriters’ Circle and Industry Keynote during the afternoon in the Chapel featuring Neil Osborne (54-40) & Georgia Murray.

- An amazing celebration of everything awesome from right here on the Island in the heart of our beautiful city!