Cosplay
Live Entertainment
Family Fun
and more!
Sails & Sagas: A Pirate & Viking Jubilee
Two Legends, One Coast, Endless Adventure!
August 29-30, 2026
Iroquois Park, Sidney BC
Hours:
Saturday: 10am - 9pm
Sunday: 10am - 4pm
Transport yourself to a legendary seaside encampment where the Golden Age of Piracy meets the epic lore of the Viking age.
Enjoy live entertainment, wandering characters, a curated artisan marketplace, and local flavors all within our interactive Pirate Haven and Viking Village.
Whether you are a cosplayer, a history enthusiast, or a family looking for a summer adventure, Sails & Sagas offers a premiere two-day immersive experience with activities and excitement for all ages.
What You Can Find at the Festival:
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Viking Encampment:
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Demos of nalbinding, card weaving, wire weaving, Viking wrestling, and other period games
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Pirate Encampment:
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Learn knot tying
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Partake in a mock criminal piracy trial
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Listen to legendary pirate tales
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Costume Contest
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Sea Shanty Sing-Along
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Kiddie Cove:
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Bouncy Pirate Ship
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Yard Games
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Craft Table
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Pirate School
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Inflatable Axe Throwing
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Food Trucks - Churros & Mor, Greek N' Go, The Spud Barn, UpDog
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Mermaid Lagoon: Interact with live mermaids
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Treasure Hunt (all ages)
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Pirates vs. Vikings Tug-o-War battle
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Treasure Trove Marketplace (over 60 vendors!)
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Main Stage performances:
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Dance to Celtic rhythms, sing along to sea shanties, be amazed by jugglers, sword-swallowers, and acrobats, and more!
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Don't miss our Saturday night finale: spectacular fire-spinners and legendary storytelling inspired by Norse myth.
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A Small Taste of Our Attractions:
MERMAID LAGOON: Watch in wonder as live mermaids splash and play in their sparkling pool, bringing the myths of the deep sea to life right before your eyes.
KIDDIE COVE Drop anchor at Kiddie Cove, the ultimate destination for our "Little Looters" and their families! This high-energy, family-friendly zone is packed with adventure, featuring an inflatable pirate ship, face-painting, classic yard games and more.
VIKING VILLAGE: Witness live demonstrations of traditional crafts like Nalbinding (ancient needle-binding) and intricate wire weaving. For those seeking a bit of action, you can watch powerful displays of Viking wrestling or take a glimpse into the daily life and legendary traditions of the Viking era.
PIRATE TAVERN: Raise a glass and rest your boots at our lively Pirate Tavern. Gather your crew under the shade of our canopy and swap stories of adventure!
Join our Crew!
We are seeking talented vendors, performers, and storytellers from across the region, ready to bring our seafaring festival to life!
Become an Exhibitor
Stake your claim in our seaside marketplace! We’re seeking merchants with the finest wares to join the fleet.
We're seeking talented exhibitors to fill our seaside marketplace.
Become a Performer
Take your station on the Maindeck Stage! We’re scouting for legendary talent to keep the crew carousing and the crowds roaring.
Become a Volunteer
Sign the manifest and join the crew! We need hearty souls to help man the decks and keep the jubilee on course.
Have a different bounty to share?
Whether you’re bringing a new attraction to our shores or wish to sponsor our voyage, send word via our contact form to join the fleet!
