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As many of you have heard BC has announced its Restart Plan which includes the potential for Fairs and Festivals to re-open this summer with restrictions providing everyone does their part!![]()
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It has always been our mission to engage with our community, to entertain you and to educate you and while this Covid-19 pandemic has put a stop to many of our regular festivities it did not slow us down, we are resilient! The board of directors have been working extremely hard behind the scenes to be able to bring you as much entertainment and education as we can whether virtually, in person, or a combination of both. ![]()
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We can not wait to welcome everyone back to the fair, but we will not move forward with anything that is not safe and will continue to work closely with Island Health to return as safely and carefully as possible. Everyone’s health and safety is and always will be our number one priority.![]()
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Having said all that, it is time to announce our 2021 theme:![]()
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“Proud Past, Better Future” ![]()
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The VIEx will be celebrating its 127th year this year and we have a lot to be proud of in that past, but we also want to move forward with the intention of making the fair bigger and better than ever! ![]()
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We will be making some big announcements in the coming weeks so stay tuned.
Hey Everyone! Did you know there is an entire playlist of videos on our YouTube channel filled with videos of fairs past? ![]()
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Follow this link to check out that playlist and while you are there go ahead and subscribe to our channel for future videos and fun!
Videos of the fair over the years
www.youtube.com
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The VIEx Board of Directors would like to wish you all a very Happy Easter long weekend! Stay safe out there and we hope we can see everyone again very soon! ![]()
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Our office is closed and will re-open on Tuesday, April 6th, 2021.
125th Anniversary Logo
125 Years!
The VIEx is commemorating 125 years of fairs in Nanaimo. It is with gratitude we thank our creator of this years logo and present it all to you. We cant wait till this year with all the new changes, talent, team and of course welcoming your favorite areas.
General Meeting Announcement
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 is the first scheduled meeting for our general membership since the Annual General Meeting. It will be held in the Little Red Barn beginning at 7:00pm. Come join us to hear what the Directors have been working on for our 125th annual event and share your ideas and comments.
Pleased to Announce an Exciting Change for our 125th Anniversary!!! Aug 23 – 25th, 2019
Welcome back West Coast Amusements.
VIEx is pleased to announce exciting changes for our 125th anniversary. This year our dates will be the fourth weekend of August 23, 24, & 25th of 2019, and we welcome back West Coast Amusements. Following is a statement from West Coast Amusements about their plans with VIEx.
West Coast Amusements is excited to be back at the VIEx for our 125th anniversary. West Coast Amusements will provide a first class midway to all our guests! Robbie (and wife Tarah) Hauser are third generation of the Hauser family (West Coast Amusements) providing family fun to events across Western Canada!
Keep an eye out for the debut of their brand new Frenzy ride, a spectacular GIANT swinging pendulum ride allowing riders the thrilling experience defying gravity with G force motion! The Frenzy rides 12 passengers with an exciting, uplifting experience where every seat hits the sweet spot! The Frenzy swings riders to a height of 60 feet with an incredible 3 G’s of acceleration as they swing 220 degree’s from side to side. Riders sit back to back, 6 across and experience both an upswing and a downward plummet of the ride with each thrilling arc of motion!
And for those not quite as daring, come down and ride the new Gondola wheel. A modern take on the ferris wheel with gondola bucket seating! Don’t forget your camera, the view from the top is impressive!
In addition to the Frenzy and the Gondola wheel, you’ll find your classic favorites! See ya’ll at the fair August 23,24,25 2019!
“We are thrilled to be back with the VIEx. We’re looking forward to our partnership with Nanaimo and bringing fun to all our fair-goers. See you in August!”
AGM January 2019
Thank you to all who attended our Annual General Meeting held on January 8, 2019.
Your new Directorship for 2019 is:
President- Lynn Haley
Vice-President- Karen Streeter
Treasurer- Stephen Kass
Secretary- Margaret Joyce
Supported by:
Contessa Abbott
Don Boyd
Jim Brown
Deb Cosman
Luke Hayward
Sherri McEwen
Tia Sandnes-Rickerby
Shirley Welcher
and our Office Administrator Melissa Rivard
VIEx Fire Oct. 11/18
On behalf the Directors and members of the Vancouver Island Exhibition, I would like to thank the public for their support during our recent loss… Click to read more.
Volunteer Open House
Volunteer Open House Saturday August 11, 2018 between 9 AM to 1 PM @ the main office. Donuts and coffee provided. Come meet our Volunteer Director and sign up if you can help. Great way to meet and pick the shifts and area you want.
Get in Touch
Volunteer Director
Lynn Haley
lhaley@viex.ca
250-616-4332
Welcome to VIEx 2018
Thank you for your time and dedication to the Fair! Please remember – you are part of a TEAM. Working together in a helpful, respectful and friendly manner will help create positive memories for you, fellow volunteers, performers, patrons and guests alike.
2019 Prize Book
In the next couple of weeks the VIEx Prize Book, currently available online, will also be available at a number of locations on Vancouver Island.
Seeking Volunteers
Bored and looking for something to do this summer? VIEx is Looking for volunteers!
Kids and Youth Zone Volunteer Orientation
Kids and Youth Zone Volunteer Orientation August 3, 2018 6pm @ the Little Red Barn