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Sidney's vintage fair combines classic cars, makers, live performances, food trucks, and an easy waterfront-town day.

Why it's worth going

The fair gives the Sidney day a defined first stop, while the nearby town centre and waterfront make it easy to keep exploring after the gates close.

Use the Mary Winspear Centre as the anchor, then leave time to explore downtown Sidney and the waterfront after the fair.
Admission is $5 per person from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Iroquois Park Adult $20 Sunday or $29 Saturday; $45 weekend; children 12 and under free with paid adult; fees extra

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A free, family-friendly Victoria preview gives quick samples of the upcoming Fringe shows, with donations encouraged rather than required.

Alix Goolden Performance Hall Free

SUN, AUG 23 · 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

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Kaleidoscope Theatre for Young People Free