# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 81st Annual Pender Harbour May Day
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 08:00 am (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us in Madeira Park for the 81st annual May Day celebrations on May 16th, 2026!

As the longest running event on the Sunshine Coast, BC, May Day is a popular event in the community and we welcome visitors from around the world to join us in Pender Harbour to celebrate.

The day kicks off with a 4KM Fun Run, Kids Fishing Derby and Pancake Breakfast, followed by a parade through Madeira Park at 11AM and a day filled with games, music and good times.

2026 THEME: Mardi Gras Street Party 💚💜💛

With the school field closed, we’re taking things to the streets—literally. This year’s celebration will be a full-on street party and a massive community gathering, honouring Pender Harbour’s longboarding legacy and celebrating the final chapter of an incredible 25-year run of Attack of Danger Bay.

While most of your favourite traditions will still be part of the day, things will look a little different, so stay tuned for updates and details.

ACTIVITIES:

-Fun Run
-Pancake Breakfast
-Parade
-Live Music
-Classic Car Show
-BBQ
-Food Trucks
-Kids Games
-Dunk Tank
-Silent Auction
-Bouncy Castles
-Roaming performers
-Kids' Fishing Derby
-Beer Garden
-Face Painting
-Vendors and Artisans
... and more!

We are grateful to gather on the unceded, ancestral and traditional lands of the the shíshálh Nation.

Event proceeds benefit the Pender Harbour Community Club, Serendipity Child Development Society and Madeira Park Elementary PAC.

Big thank you to all of our incredible sponsors!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/parksville/81st-annual-pender-harbour-may-day/200029901681441
- **Event Categories**: Kids, Music, Entertainment, performances, food-drinks, Art, fine-arts, Nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Parksville
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Madeira Park, BC
- **lat**: 49.620913766456
- **long**: -124.02425673803
- **full address**: Madeira Park, BC, 12905 Madeira Park Rd, Sunshine Coast, BC V0N, Canada, Parksville

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 81st Annual Pender Harbour May Day being held?
  - **A:** 81st Annual Pender Harbour May Day takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 08:00 am at Madeira Park, BC, 12905 Madeira Park Rd, Sunshine Coast, BC V0N, Canada, Parksville.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 81st Annual Pender Harbour May Day?
  - **A:** 81st Annual Pender Harbour May Day is organized by Pender Harbour May Day.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 81st Annual Pender Harbour May Day is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Parksville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 81st Annual Pender Harbour May Day sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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