Mid-Vancouver Island's
Festival for Foodies

Jan 23 to Feb 9, 2025

Who are we?

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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Dine at Dine  About

No tickets necessary, but reservations are recommended! Sample the fare of our participating establishments in Cedar, Nanaimo, Lantzville, Nanoose, Coombs, Parksville, & Qualicum.  

Special menus at nice prices!

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Map of Dine About Locations 2024
Nori Japanese Restaurant

Photo Contest

Win up to $1000

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!

  1. Post a photo of your dining experience at a participating establishment,
  2. Tag the establishment,
  3. Add #DineAbout2025

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
Many participating establishments are giving away gift cards and products!​

Simply tune in—and call in—to win! 

102.3 The Wave 250-756-1023
106.9 The Wolf  250-760-1069
99.9 The Lounge 250-248-8040

Check out the menus at participating establishments!


Asteras Greek Restaurant
Baby Salsa Mexican Restaurant
Bastion Pizza Company
Bin 4 Burger Lounge
Bistro Taiyo Japanese Restaurant
Black Rabbit Kitchen
Cactus Club Cafe Nanaimo
Camas Restaurant
Chefs Course
Chicken Zip
Country Club Dairy Queen
Cuckoo Italian Trattoria & Pizzeria
Deez Bar and Grill
Embers Wine & Charcuterie
French Press Coffee Roasters Parksville
French Press Coffee Roasters Qualicum
Gina's Mexican Cafe
Horang Korean Inspired Restaurant & Bar
Kinsu Chocolates Inc.
La Stella Trattoria
Lighthouse Bistro and Pub
MOD Pizza
Mahle House Restaurant
Maya Norte
Melange
Minnoz Restaurant & Lounge
Nanoose Bay Cafe
Nori Japanese Restaurant
Pizzeria La Stella
Qualicum Beach Cafe
Rusted Rake
The Discovery Room @ VIU
The View Oceanside Grill
Top Notch Burgers
White Sails Brewing

Do you own or operate a food and beverage business?

Join the Mid-Island's leading food festival and enjoy exclusive perks.

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Events

Jan 18, 2025 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Let's put the fun in fundraiser! On the evening of January 18, 2025, join us in celebrating the launch of Dine About Mid-Island 2025 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: Sat, Jan 18, 2025 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Address: Camas, 7143 Caillet Rd

Here's what awaits you: ✨ ✨ A cascade of chef-crafted canapés. 🥂 Select beverages and zero-proof libations.🎵 Live music, a DJ, and even more 🔮.🎁 Door prizes and an exciting auction at 8:00 PM featuring coveted prizes like collectable art, cooking classes, private chef experiences, a photo booth, and more.🎭 A playful Vintage Prom theme—dress to impress, whether that’s fancy threads or your favourite jeans!


Dine About is Presented by:

And sponsored by:

Charity Partners:

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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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