Dine About Mid Island is a volunteer-driven initiative dedicated to showcasing and celebrating the culinary diversity of the mid-Island region through our annual food festival. By partnering with a variety of local restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and beverage makers, we create a memorable multi-week dining experience that connects residents and visitors alike to the unique flavours and creative talent of our community.
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No tickets necessary, but reservations are recommended! Sample the fare of our participating establishments in Cedar, Nanaimo, Gabriola Island, Lantzville, Nanoose, Parksville, & Qualicum.
Your photo could win the grand prize valued at over $1000. All you need to enter is the Instagram mobile app and a picture of your delicious experience during Dine About!
At the end of the Dine About festival, the winner will be chosen at random and announced on 102.3 The Wave's and 106.9 The Wolf's morning shows. The more entries, the more chance to win! Terms and conditions.
Daily Prizes
Participating establishments are giving away gift cards and products!
Simply tune in—and call in—to win!
88.5 The Beach 250-248-3823
102.3 The Wave 250-756-1023
106.9 The Wolf 250-760-1069
99.9 The Lounge 250-248-8040
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Let's put the fun in fundraiser! On the evening of January 18, 2024, join us in celebrating the launch of Dine About Mid-Island 2024 at Camas Restaurant with a cascade of canapés and quaffable wines.
Proceeds from tickets and a live auction will benefit Dine About Charity Partners: Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation and Nanaimo Foodshare. Entertainment and unexpected delights will abound!
Charitable tax receipts will be issued for a portion of the ticket price.
Date and Time: Thu, Jan 18, 2023 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Address: Camas, 7143 Caillet Rd
Live Auction: 8:00 pm. Covetable services and products will be on the block to raise money for Dine About's charity partners.
Silent Auction: Even more covetable services and products.
Menu: A selection of canapés and wines; additional beverages may be purchased.
On January 20, guests gathered for a high-energy launch party and fundraiser gala that showcased the very best of our region’s culinary and beverage scene. Eighteen food and beverage booths and presenters filled the room with a true cascade of canapés and beautiful bevies, each one a celebration of local talent, creativity, and hospitality.
From expertly crafted bites by featured chefs to wine, beer, spirits, and thoughtfully prepared non-alcoholic libations, every corner of the event invited guests to taste, mingle, and discover something new.
Live music set the tone for a vibrant evening, while entertainment and a few unexpected delights kept the energy high throughout the night.The live and silent auctions were a standout highlight, featuring highly sought-after items and generous bidding in support of a meaningful cause.
Proceeds from ticket sales and the auction benefited Dine About Charity Partners: the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation and Nanaimo Community Kitchens, reinforcing what this event is truly about: bringing people together to give back to the community we love.
More than a party, the Launch Gala was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when chefs, producers, sponsors, volunteers, and food lovers come together with a shared purpose. It set the tone for Dine About Mid Island 2026: generous, joyful, and rooted in connection.
Thank you to everyone who attended, presented, performed, sponsored, volunteered, and supported this incredible evening. If this launch was any indication, the season ahead is going to be delicious.
We’ve made the decision to postpone the Dine About Wrap-Up Party to allow for better timing for you to join us in celebrating! After reviewing the calendar, we recognized that the originally planned dates falling on Super Bowl Sunday and the days leading into Valentine’s Day might limit your availability. Rather than rush a celebration, we’re choosing to create space for something even more meaningful.
We’re excited to explore a spring fundraiser in support of the Dine About Charity Partners, giving us the opportunity to gather with greater momentum, broader community involvement, and increased impact. Thank you for your continued support of Dine About. We look forward to celebrating together soon and will share updates as plans take shape.
No contribution is too small. If you can help with a donation of funds, skills, or time, please get in touch to make Dine About a food festival to remember and repeat!
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