Herring Fest is on! The Arts Centre and Herring Fest exhibition is open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm, and runs until April 7.
Please scroll down for further information about events and activities during the festival.
Herring Fest is on! The Arts Centre and Herring Fest exhibition is open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm, and runs until April 7.
Please scroll down for further information about events and activities during the festival.
A new Hornby Arts website is currently in development, supported by Canada Council’s Supporting Artistic Practice: Sector Innovation and Development program and a BC Arts Council Impact grant. Launching later in 2026…
10th Annual HerringFest Art Show
Art Show Opening Thursday, March 5, 2026, 7:00 PM
Hornby Arts Centre
Words on the Salish Sea Literary Festival
Friday, March 13, 4:30–6:00PM
Saturday, March 14, 9:30–4:30PM
March 5 to April 7
Herring Fest Art Show
Hornby Arts Centre
Open Wednesday to Sunday
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Celebrating the return of Pacific herring and the rich coastal ecosystems that sustain our community.
Festival Opening Performance
Hornby Community Hall
Doors 5:30 pm • By donation
An interdisciplinary and intergenerational performance featuring local performers and launching the 10th anniversary of Herring Fest.
Community Art Show Opening Gala
Hornby Arts Centre
Doors 7:00 pm • Free
Celebrate the opening of the Herring Fest Community Art Show with live music by On the Rocks, a licensed bar, and West Coast refreshments.
Film Night – Salmon Secrets
Hornby Community Hall
Doors 6:30 pm • Tickets $20
Opening performance by Dr Laura’s Choir followed by the documentary Salmon Secrets.
The evening concludes with a conversation featuring Chief Ernest Alfred (‘Na̱mg̱is First Nation), Dan Lewis, and Bonny Glambeck.
Herring School – Speaker Series
Hornby Community Hall
Doors 9:00 am • Sold Out
A day of talks exploring Pacific herring, marine stewardship, and coastal ecosystems, featuring Indigenous leaders, researchers, activists, and youth voices.
Herring Ball Dance
Hornby Community Hall
Doors 7:30 pm • Music from 8:00 pm
Celebrate the festival with live music by Power Tools followed by DJ Jean Mescaline.
Licensed bar and refreshments available.
Hornby Arts Centre
Sundays • March 8 to April 5
1:00 to 3:00 pm • Drop in
A new creative program for children, youth, and families exploring ocean themes through art making.
March 8 – Ocean Maker Space
Create small ocean ecosystem sculptures using recycled and found materials.
March 15 – Storytime & Herring Painting
Storytime followed by painting inspired by herring in motion.
March 22 – Printmaking Workshop
Learn printmaking techniques including lino cuts and collagraphs.
March 29 – Community Ocean Mural
Help create a collaborative mural inspired by ocean life.
April 5 – Origami for Easter
Learn Japanese paper folding and create fish, birds, and baskets.
Materials provided.
Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
No registration required.