Let’s light the inlet!
The Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley and the City of Port Alberni are thrilled to announce the merging of two of the Valley’s most beloved seasonal traditions, the Harbour Quay Light-Up and the great Sail Past!
2026 event planning is currently taking place.
If you would like to join as a volunteer, please fill out this form: HQ Light Up/Sail Past Volunteer Form
Get Involved!
Community groups, volunteers, and local businesses are invited to participate in this year’s event by hosting an activity, setting up a booth, or lending a hand behind the scenes. To get involved, or for more information about accessibility, please contact the Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley at info at alberniarts.com
2025 LIGHT UP/SAIL PAST FESTIVAL FINANCIAL SPONSORS:
- British Columbia Arts Council - Festival Grant
- City of Port Alberni Community Investment Program
- The Blue Marlin Inn
- Alberni District Co-Op
- Port Alberni Port Authority
- Ace Automotive
- Alberni Foundry
- Alberni Industrial Marine Supply
- B&A Transmissions
- DBA Rimrock Gaming Centre
- LA Marine
- Pearson Tire
- Rockstar Enterprises LTD.
- T&T Basra Homes
- WCMRC
2025 LIGHT UP/SAIL PAST FESTIVAL IN-KIND SPONSORS:
- ADSS Band & Choir, Timbre!, Barkley Sounds, Skysong, Urban Street Choir, West Coast Highlanders and Pipe Band
- Alberni Pacific Railway
- Alberni Valley Museum
- ArtRave
- Black & White Event Rentals
- Chef Megan York
- Coombs Country Candy
- Hertels Meats
- Maritime Heritage Society
- Pacific Rim Children & Families
- Pete's Mountain Meats & Sausage Factory
- ROAV - Riders of the Alberni Valley
- Salvation Army
- Tim Hortons
- Western Vancouver Island Industrial Heritage Society
2025 DONATIONS TO SAIL PAST:
- Bosleys, Cloud City Apparel, DBA Silencing, Evitt Electric, First Choice Hair, Gails Fashion, Jay's Lace it up, King Edward Liquor Store, Lordco, Naesgards, Napa Parts, SalmonBerry's Emporium, Smitty's, Spice Hut, Starbucks, Steam Punk Cafe, Subway (on Johnson), Sugar Shak, Suzannes, The Broken Bow, The Scoop, Tread Setters.