Friday September 8, 2023 | METCHOSIN, BC [Updated September 10, 2023 – event report]
by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends | COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR
METCHOSIN COMMUNITY AWARD WINNERS – click here for award winner names and event photos. | Click the photo below to see more photos of the Sept 10 event.
Metchosin Community Day is fun and free for the whole family.
The rural community event in the west shore area of Greater Victoria starts at 11 am with the infamous Pet Show where every pet is a winner and goes from there!
The free-admission Metchosin Day runs from 11 am to 6:30 pm on the Metchosin Municipal Grounds behind the Metchosin Fire Hall, 4450 Happy Valley Road.
Parking for those with disabilities will be available next to the Fire Hall. Limited parking is available at the old school grounds. A shuttle will run from New St. Mary’s Church at 4125 Metchosin Road. Cycling and walking are encouraged.
Schedule:
- 11:00 am – Metchosin displays, Producers Market open
- 11:00 am – Pet Show in the Village Green
- 11:00 am– Cakes, pies, produce viewing in the District Office
- 12:00 noon – Children Games – Village Green
- 12:00 noon – Sheep Shearing Demos every hour, on the hour
- 1:00 pm – 4 H judging, displays and demonstrations – Village Green
- 1:40 pm – Mayor & Council present Metchosin Community Awards on Main Stage
- All day viewing Photography contest at the Community House, stay for cobbler and tea
Judging for the produce and baking contests will take place on Saturday, September 9; viewing on Sunday September 10.
Entertainment:
Entertainers featuring “Metchosinites” and great singers and songwriters from the West Shore are featured throughout the day at the Main Stage. The Morris dancers will be around the field during the day. Tables and chairs around the Village Green for you to sit, have lunch and enjoy the Pet Show, Children’s Races, 4 H judging, and more.
- 11:00 – 11:45 – Rewind (Shari/John/Tim)
- 12:00 – 12:45 – Paradise Street
- 1:00 – 1:30 – Eidelweiss Dancers
- 1:40 – 2:00 – Metchosin Awards
- 2:15 – 2:45 – Pearson College Performers
- 3:00 – 3:45 – Lost Highway Trio
- 4:00 – 4:45 – Bryce Allan
- 5:00 – 5:45 – HDC Trio
Farmer’s Market:
Held each Sunday through the spring and summer, the Metchosin Farmer’s Market sells vegetables, meat products, fruits, crafts, artisan creations and more.
Food vendors on site.
Waste garbage containers should be used to help keep Metchosin green. And recycle waste in the proper containers from Emterra.
Esquestrian events:
The Metchosin Equestrian Society has a great day of events planned between 11 am and 4pm at the Riding Ring. The grandstand offers a view of the action in the ring, as local trainers and coaches, horses and riders demonstrate their specialized skills throughout the day.
The petting farm is by the grandstand.
- 12:00 Drill team performance
- 1:00 Vaulting team
- 2:00 Drill team performance
- 3:00 Working Equestrian course (will be narrated)
Barbecue at 5 pm:
On Metchosin Community day the Salmon and Lamb BBQ is served at 5 pm.
Watch the lamb roast all day. Tickets are $25 for salmon, lamb, mint sauce, watermelon, corn on the cob, Fry’s Bakery sourdough bread, tomatoes & basil, and coleslaw. Tickets are sold at the ticket/info booth during the day. They go fast.
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District of Metchosin | Metchosin Fire Dept | Metchosin Community Day
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