Description:

“1st Annual V.I.P Festival: A Botanical Craft & Culture Exhibition
Date: Saturday, April 18th, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Location: Mellor Hall, Cowichan Exhibition Grounds, Duncan, BC

Age: Strictly 19+ (2pc of Valid Government ID Required)

Join us for the 1st Annual V.I.P Festival, a landmark community gathering celebrating West Coast artistry, science, and craft culture. This indoor informational tradeshow and cultural exhibition is designed to bring the community together for a full day of music, education, and art.

🎵 The Music
Experience a curated sonic journey from day into late-night with our incredible lineup:

Headliners: Pineo & Loeb + DJ Kookum

Featuring: DJ ALLGOOD (Special 90-Minute 420 Power Set)

Full Lineup: DYLPRICKLE • DEEP STRUT • MATTIX • OLD MAN NOISES • FUNKY LOVE JUNKY • DJ ROBBIE ROBB • DJ BAH-BAH BABY • BASS FREQ • NAUTIKA • B RAVE’N • ACID $ANTA

🎨 Botanical Art Gallery (Static Submission Exhibition)
Explore the intersection of craftsmanship and creativity in our Botanical Gallery.

Pre-Crafted Submissions: All entries must be submitted by 12:00 PM to be displayed.

Visual Exhibition: This is a static visual display only. Submissions should be hand crafted and are strictly for artistic appreciation (Not for consumption, please use whichever Herb fancies you. [oregeno, lavender etc]).

Judging: Attendees will receive a ballot to vote for their favorite masterpiece.
Please note: Prizes for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place of the Botanical Art Submissions DO NOT contain cannabis or cannabis products.

🏘️ The Exhibition Zone
Explore a diverse marketplace focused on education and community:

Informational Tradeshow: Connect with our partners Costa Canna and Violet Wild to learn about the science and safety behind the local craft movement.

Homemakers Market: Featuring local artisans, crafters, and small businesses from across the Cowichan Valley.

Art Gallery: Explore Vancouver Islands finest artists and pick up a piece to remind you of good times!

Food Truck Row: A selection of local Island eats available all day.

⚠️ Important Event Policies

19+ Only: This is a strictly age-gated event. 2 pieces of Valid Government ID Required. No minors are permitted in the venue.

Non-Smoking Venue: Mellor Hall is a strictly non-smoking/non-vaping indoors.

Compliance: No cannabis samples, or onsite sales. All promotional materials are for informational and brand-preference purposes only.

Respect the Grounds: We are proud to be part of the Cowichan community. Please follow all venue regulations and staff directions. There is strictly no smoking or vaping indoors, please go to the designated zone outside.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1982252299990?aff=oddtdtcreator

No cannabis products are included in giveaways.

Produced by: JS Productions & Robbie Robb inc.

Informational Partners: Costa Canna & Violet Wild