Author Events in and around Victoria, BC
Check Calendar (below) and purchase autographed copies
of authors' books/products at the following events . . .
As their busy schedule allows, Robert and Joyce enjoy sharing their knowledge and writing experiences with interested groups and schools on Vancouver Island.
At the present time, they are unable to travel beyond the Victoria area but we thank you all for your many invitations to visit your school/group in Canada and the USA.
Contact the authors by email for more information or phone Joyce: 250-477-0192
2008 Calendar
January:
February:
March:
3rd Annual Senior Celebration Festival
March 14 - Pearkes Arena, Victoria, BC - Sponsored by Senior Living Magazine more
2nd Annual Pacific Festival of the Book
March 10-20 - 2750 Quadra St., Victoria, BC more
April:
Bastion Square Public Market (outdoor/city centre)
Season: April 5-October 26 (5-7 days/wk)
Robert's 8th Season - 9:30 am - 5:00pm (end time varies with the seasons - vendors may leave/stay dependant on conditions but Robert usually starts packing up around this time.
Come meet Victoria's most popular and approachable author who loves to talk history when he's not selling books.
We will also deliver books to your hotel if you arrive and the market is not on due to weather conditions etc. If you're planning a visit to our lovely city of Victoria, BC, this historical and beautiful market venue with it's backdrop of restored historical buildings - originally the site of Fort Victoria - and views of our famous harbour ... and Robert (of course!) are worth the visit!
Robert's spot is across Gov't St. from The Bay Centre and opposite Irish Times Pub. Look for his two large posters.
NB: All dates may be 'weather permitting'
May:
Bastion Square Public Market (outdoor/city centre) (see April for details)
Mother's Day Paint In and Craft Fair, Royal Roads University, Sooke Road, Victoria, BC
May 11 Time: 10am - 4pm
June:
Bastion Square Public Market (outdoor/city centre) (see April for details)
Sidney Street Market - June 7 - August 30 - 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm every Thursday evening - Beacon Ave. is closed to traffic. Rain or not, but books don't like it!
Tall Ships visit Victoria Harbour - June 26 -29 the Tall Ships event is once again in Victoria, BC -- Robert will be at Bastion Square.
July:
July 1st - Gorge Picnic - Family celebration along the Gorge from Tillicum to Craigflower Bridge - all day
Bastion Square Public Market (outdoor/city centre) (see April for details)
Sidney Street Market - June 7 - August 30 - 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm every Thursday evening - Beacon Ave. is closed to traffic. Rain or not, but books don't like it!
Peninsula Country Market - Saanich Fairgrounds - Joyce attends this market numerous times over summer and always carries copies signed by Robert.
August:
Bastion Square Public Market (outdoor/city centre) (see April for details)
Sidney Street Market - June 7 - August 30 - 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm every Thursday evening - Beacon Ave. is closed to traffic. Rain or not ... but books don't like it!
Peninsula Country Market - 10 - 2pm - Saanich Fairgrounds - Joyce attends this market numerous times over summer and always carries copies signed by Robert.
September:
Bastion Square Public Market (outdoor/city centre) (see April for details)
Peninsula Country Market - 10 - 2pm - Saanich Fairgrounds - Joyce attends this market numerous times over summer and always carries copies signed by Robert.
October:
Bastion Square Public Market (outdoor/city centre) (see April for details)
As weather permits and until Robert gets too cold!!
BCTLA Conference, Victoria, BC (Teacher-Librarian Conf.) - info TBA
November: Christmas Shows for next 6 weeks
Fri - Sun. Nov. 7, 8, 9 - Nanaimo Professional (Christmas) Show - Beban Park, Nanaimo, BC (3 days)
Thurs - Sun. Nov. 13,14.15,16 - Christmas Chaos - Cowichan Centre - Duncan, BC (4 days)
Fri - Sun. Nov. 21, 22, 23 - Chilliwack Christmas Craft Market - Heritage Park (3 days)
Thurs - Sun. Nov. 27, 28, 29, 30 - Kris Kringle Craft Market Qualicum, BC (4 days)
December:
Fri - Sun. Dec. 5, 6, 7 - A Touch of Salt Spring - Panorama Leisure Ctr, N. Saanich, BC (3 days)
Fri - Sun. Dec. 12, 13, 14 - Last Chance Craft Show, Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney, BC (3 days)
Thank you so much for your support over another year!
Merry Christmas and a joyful and prosperous 2009 to all!
