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Ultimate Hobby & Toy Fair

Name: Ultimate Hobby & Toy Fair
Start: 2026-09-19
End: 2026-09-20
Location: Saanich

The Ultimate Hobby & Toy Fair is a bi-annual event held at Pearkes Arena in Saanich. Featuring over 200 vendors, it offers a wide array of vintage toys, action figures, collectibles, comics, and more. The fair is a long-running Victoria tradition that also raises funds for local charities.

Date: Sep 19-20, 2026
Location: Saanich
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

Over 200 vendors selling vintage toys and collectibles
Photo opportunities with characters like Batman (by donation)
Silent auction benefiting local charities
Features items such as LEGO, Barbie, Star Wars, and Transformers

The Ultimate Hobby & Toy Fair brings together vendors and collectors from across the region, providing a treasure trove for enthusiasts. Attendees can expect to find items such as vintage toys, action figures, Pokémon cards, trading cards, comics, LEGO, Barbie dolls, trains, models, video games, diecast cars, Hot Wheels, vinyl records, and memorabilia from franchises like Star Wars, G.I. Joe, and Transformers.

Beyond shopping, the event includes door prizes, food vendors, special displays, and artists. Guests can enjoy photo opportunities with characters like Batman and friends, with donations supporting Victoria Hospitals. A silent auction is also held to raise money for BC Children's Hospital and the MS Society.

Organized by Candice Woodward and B. Woodward of Cherry Bomb Toys, the fair has been a tradition for 18 years, contributing nearly $80,000 to local charities over time. It is described as a family-friendly weekend packed with nostalgia, collectibles, and treasure hunting.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Pearkes Arena; goldstreamgazette.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Saanich

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.