We were festival-free for months because of the pandemic. But this weekend, festivals are making a comeback, though in a scaled-back fashion.
Crowds were significantly lower than usual on Saturday, partly because of the drizzly weather, partly because of pandemic worries and crowd-size restrictions.
• Saanich Fair, continues today (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and Monday (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) at the Saanich Fairgrounds, 1528 Stellys Cross Rd., saanichfair.ca
The Saanich Fair is offering agricultural exhibits, a midway, food and music.
• Victoria Highland Games and Celtic Festival, continues today (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at Craigflower Manor grounds, 110 Island Highway (Admirals Road and Island Highway), victoriahighlandgames.com
There’s Highland and Irish dancing, Celtic band performances, athletic competitions plus tours of Craiglfower Manor.
• All Ways Home Festival, continues today at Starlight Stadium in Langford, 1089 Langford Parkway, allwayshomefestival.ca
All Ways Home Festival features music by Canadian performers, including Jesse Roper, Jon and Roy, Fleece and The Bankes Brothers.
• Greekfest, continues today and Monday (11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.) at 4648 Elk Lake Dr., greekfest.ca
Greekfest is food-centred, with a menu that includes roasted lamb, souvlaki plates, gyros plates, spanakopita and Greek salad. Dine-in and takeout are available.
