# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Dub Picnic
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: The Dub Picnic! 
It's almost time for the free, family friendly reggae dance on Gabriola Island. 

This will be the 5th annual Dub Picnic. 
A free Reggae Dance held every year at the Gabriola Island Commons to celebrate the Summer season and our love for reggae music.

To celebrate 5 years of The Dub Picnic we have extended the hours to accommodate 5 DJs cooking up 2 sets each featuring a selection of musical styles from the reggae arena including Ska, Rocksteady, Roots, Dub, Dancehall, Jungle, Future Dub, Ragga and more.

THIS IS A PACK IN PACK OUT EVENT: Please take your garbage and recyclables home with you. There will be no waste or recycling containers available on site at the Commons. 

This is a perfect opportunity for off island visitors to enjoy a summer day on Gabriola Island. 

Visit our farmers market, camp at the Descanso Bay Camp Ground, go swimming, take a tour around the island, then come down to the Commons for a dance.

Bring: a picnic, beverages, chairs, beach blankets, water, sunscreen, glow sticks, cool lights, colourful inflatables, and even costumes are encouraged.

The Gabriola Island Commons is a short walk from the Gabriola Island ferry dock and accessible on foot. The dance ends at 10pm and the last ferry off the island is at 10:30pm

The event is free, but there will be a donation jar on site in case anyone wants to make a donation to help offset the production costs. But this is totally voluntary and there is no pressure to donate. Any donations will go toward the P A rental and toward ferry fares for the DJs coming from off island.

All the DJs are donating their time and their travel expenses for this event, so donations are welcome.

But what is most important is that we fill up the Commons with joyful happy dancers. So, please share this event with your friends     

5 DJs
From 2pm - 10pm

Dave O Rama
Bunny Dub
Rude Boy Herron
Naytaron
Rebel Selector 

September 12th 2026 at the Gabriola Commons. 

Here's the bus schedule in case you want to try and catch it at the ferry dock as you travel to the event 
https://gertie.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Gertie-Schedule-2025-06-08-scaled.png

Here's a link to the Descanso Bay Campground
https://rdn.bc.ca/camping-at-descanso-bay

Here is a link to our Saturday Farmers Market
https://bcfarmersmarkettrail.com/market/gabriola-farmers-market/

Gabriola Island Tourism 
https://hellogabriola.ca/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/the-dub-picnic/200030475352001
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, nonprofit, reggae, farmers-markets, sports, live-music, camping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 76

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200030475352001?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=nanaimo-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Nanaimo
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Gabriola Commons
- **lat**: 49.173707881185
- **long**: -123.83917808533
- **full address**: Gabriola Commons, 685 North Rd, Nanaimo District, BC V0R 1X3, Canada, Nanaimo

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The Dub Picnic
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Dub Picnic being held?
  - **A:** The Dub Picnic takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Gabriola Commons, 685 North Rd, Nanaimo District, BC V0R 1X3, Canada, Nanaimo.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Dub Picnic is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Nanaimo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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