You’ve officially made it through the (short) work week and the first week of school—and that deserves celebrating!
Treat yourself to a delicious BBQ meal at RibFest or even a farm-to-table dinner, or dance the night away to 80s tunes—the choice is yours.
Without further ado, here are 5 things to do this Friday, September 5th:
Esquimalt Ribfest
It’s saucy, it’s meaty, and it’s back this weekend for its annual iteration!
We’re talking about Esquimalt’s famed Ribfest, of course, and this year it promises to be bigger and better than ever.
This annual event welcomes visitors and locals alike, with a major focus on belly-busting BBQ in all of its glory.
Prepare your bibs for Ribfest’s triumphant return this Friday, September 5th, runnning through to Sunday, September 7th.
- Where: Bullen Park, 527 Fraser Street, Esquimalt
- When: Friday, September 5th to Sunday, September 7th
- Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Farm to Table Dinner
Head to Island View Farm for an intimate evening celebrating the late summer harvest with a long table, family-style dinner.
In collaboration with Food For Thought Catering, this seasonal meal showcases fresh, locally grown ingredients harvested right on the farm.
Enjoy a thoughtfully prepared menu in a relaxed, open-air setting, surrounded by the beauty of the land and community.
The evening will also feature handcrafted herbal drinks made with botanicals from their fields! Kids 10 or under are welcome for half the general admission price.
- Where: Island View Farm & Mini Golf, 7081 Central Saanich Road
- When: Friday, September 5th – 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Grab yours online here
Hot Dog Roast supporting Mustard Seed Food Bank
Grab some lunch for a good cause!
Country Grocer is teaming up with the Mustard Seed Food Bank to raise some funds, and the Royal Oak location is hosting a tasty Hot Dog BBQ to do just that!
$8 is the suggested donation, and you can pop by between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
- Where: Country Grocer Royal Oak, 4420 West Saanich Road
- When: Friday, September 5th – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Dinner & Drag at FOD
Prepare yourself for an evening of delight at Dinner and Drag at Friends at Dorothy!
Hosted by Mina Mercury, new guests are featured weekly and paired with FOD’s new menu, it’s guaranteed to be a ball!
Be sure to reserve your table before they fill up.
- Where: Friends of Dorothy, 537 Johnson Street
- When: Friday, September 5th – 6:30 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
- To reserve: Call (778) 432-4565 to book your table!
80s night at Lucky Bar
Dust off those dancing shoes—80s night is back at Lucky Bar!
Come dance the night away with a totally tubular night of 80s music nostalgia. It’ll be like, totally rad. Duh!
Doors open at 10 p.m. and DJ Christoph will be on the decks all night long. Cover is $10 presale or at the door.
- Where: Lucky Bar, 503 Yates Street
- When: Friday, September 5th – 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
