August 2010 — Event Listings

Phat Wednesdays Freeride Series
June 23rd, 2010 to August 25th, 2010

Head to the Whistler Mountain Bike Park every second Wednesday for a downhill race similar to the Toonie Rides. Each race takes place on a different trail or course so you never know what you’re going to get. All ages and skill levels welcome. Après at the GLC. Sign in at 5:00 pm.
Dates to be confirmed.

ArtWalk
July 1st, 2010 to August 31st, 2010

This 7th annual free two-month walking tour features regional artists and artisans in host galleries throughout Whistler Village including cafes, retail outlets, hotels and restaurants. Artists from Lions Bay to Lillooet showcase works of painting, photography, multi-media, fibre arts, sculpture, pottery and jewellery. Visit Whistler Arts Council for more information.
Dates to be confirmed.

Canadian National BBQ Championships
July 31st, 2010 to August 1st, 2010

The Canadian National BBQ Championships is the highlight of the Pacific Northwest's competitive BBQ circuit and a tantalizing weekend of tasting and sampling. Watch master grillers at work as they compete to be Grand Champion. Dusty's Bar & BBQ in Creekside.

Whistler Farmers' Market
August 1st, 2010 to August 29th, 2010

The Whistler Farmer’s Market returns to the pedestrian streets of the Upper Village (near the Fairmont Chateau Whistler) every Sunday this summer, featuring local produce from the Pemberton Valley and beyond, tasty artisan foods, live cooking demos by Whistler Chefs and live music. Choose from a selection of crafts, organic and local produce, jams, honey, baked goods, jewellery and much more. The market runs every Sunday from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm. www.whistlerfarmersmarket.org.

Mountain Bike Toonie Rides
August 5th, 2010 to August 26th, 2010

Toonie Rides are a great way to have fun, explore the trails, get some exercise and socialize with the coolest club in Whistler. Organized by WORCA, Whistler's Off Road Cycling Association, the rides take place on a different course each week and end with a complimentary après sponsored by a local Whistler business. Riders must be WORCA members and rides are open to all abilities. Every Thursday until September 16, 5:30 pm sign-in. Check out the season schedule and become a WORCA member.

Slow Food Cycle Sunday
August 15th, 2010

Sea to Sky’s signature agritourism event, Slow Food Cycle Sunday Pemberton blows the fast-food drive-through away. A pedal-powered trip through the natural buffet that is Pemberton Meadows farmland, to meet local growers and sample produce fresh from the field, Slow Food Cycle is: good for your carbon credits, flat and scenic and ride-able for all ages and levels of fitness, and a sensory smorgasbord. Register and begin your cycle at the Pemberton Community Centre at 9:00am. For more information, please visit www.slowfoodcyclesunday.com

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