Community Benefits

BCLC supporting community connection at events across the province this summer

June 05, 2025

BCLC ambassadors at the Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair in May of 2025

Bring on the sun! Once again, BCLC will be on the road this summer, supporting popular local events that foster shared moments of entertainment and connection.  

From May to September, BCLC will join festivalgoers at more than 20 community events in 16 communities across the province to offer a fun and welcoming space under the BCLC tent.  

“Supporting these much-loved local events is one of the highlights of our year,” said Lara Gerrits, Director of Social Purpose, Partnerships and Engagement. “Supporting community has been a part of BCLC’s DNA for the past 40 years. As an entertainment company, we’re always looking for ways to bring people together to help them feel part of something bigger than themselves. Supporting events that bring together individuals, families, friends and neighbours, in support of their wider community, is a definite win-win for the greater good.”  

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BCLC will also be supporting locally owned and run businesses in several of the communities by purchasing sustainable swag and vouchers give aways that encourage festivalgoers to support a local business while also connecting with a friend, loved one or community member.

Festivalgoers are invited to visit BCLC’s interactive tent at the following events to play games and learn how provincial gambling income generated by BCLC benefits their community – and communities across the province. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with additional locations this summer!

BCLC in Victoria cheering on the Harbourcats

LOCATION

EVENT

DATE

Surrey Cloverdale Rodeo May 17-18, 2025
Victoria Village Block Party June 8, 2025
Burnaby Filipino Festival June 14, 2025
Langley Community Day June 14, 2025
Vancouver Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival June 21-22, 2025
Kelowna Celebrate Canada Day July 1, 2025
Kamloops Music in the Park July 1, 2025
Duncan Duncan Days July 12, 2025
Fort St. John Energetic County Fair July 17-19, 2025
Kamloops Midsummer Music Jam July 23, 2025
Kamloops Kamloops NorthPaws Baseball Game July 24, 2025
Mission Mission Summer Festival August 16, 2025
Port Alberni Alberni District Fall Fair September 6, 2025