Whistler Events
August 2008 - Event Listings
ArtWalk
July - August, 2008
ArtWalk features more than 50 regional artists and artisans in host "galleries" throughout Whistler Village, including cafés, retail stores, art galleries and restaurants.
For more info go to www.whistlerartscouncil.com
The Canadian National BBQ Championships
August 2 - 3, 2008
A rip-roaring, lip-smacking good time with as many as 50 teams barbecuing, cooking, socializing and celebrating for two solid days.
Whistler Art Workshops on the Lake - Beginner Acrylics
August 6 - 8, 2008
This class will teach some basic techniques in painting acrylics on canvas and is suitable for students at the beginner to intermediate level. For more information on the Whistler Art Workshops on the Lake, visit the Whistler Arts Council web site.
Kokanee Crankworx
August 9 - 17, 2008
Whistler's premier mountain bike festival, featuring freeride competitions, pro riding demos, FREE music and entertainment.
Whistler Art Workshops on the Lake - Intermediate Watercolour
August 13 - 15, 2008
Led by instructor Grant Fuller, this workshop is intended for intermediate painters interested in watercolour. For more information on the Whistler Art Workshops on the Lake, visit the Whistler Arts Council web site.
Whistler Art Workshops on the Lake - Art of Drawing: Beginner to Intermediate
August 16 - 17, 2008
A course meant for beginner and intermediate level artists interested in studying and sketching basic shapes with gesture drawings. For more information on the Whistler Art Workshops on the Lake, visit the Whistler Arts Council web site.
Whistler Art Workshops on the Lake - Effective Use of Light in Composition & Design
August 22 - 24, 2008
This workshop will delve into the effective use of light and pattern, and focus on the inspiration and ideas for the painting through preliminary studies before proceeding with a finished work. For more information on the Whistler Art Workshops on the Lake, visit the Whistler Arts Council web site.
Campground C
August 23, 2008
The second annual "Campground C" country-rock music festival will feature a hot list of artists performing all day long, plus a ton of fun activities for the whole family. With nine great performers for only $60 per person, you won't want to miss this great festival.
Tickets are now on sale. Go to the official web site for more info.
Feast of Fields
August 30, 2008
Feast of Fields is a gourmet, wandering, harvest festival, picnic. With a wine glass and linen napkin in hand, you can taste the very best of BC from chefs, vintners, brewers, farmers and food artisans from across the province from 1-5 p.m. at Rebagliatti Park in Whistler.
For more information go to the official web site.
