The “Victoria” Anarchist Bookfair Collective is proud to announce the 20th Annual “Victoria” Anarchist Bookfair, happening on September 20th and 21st at the Fernwood Community Centre on unceded Lekwungen territory. The Fernwood NRG is fully wheelchair accessible, and we will be providing free masks to everyone at our event. We aim to avoid replicating the barriers in society that derive from social oppression.
OUR DATES:
Saturday, Sept 20th: 11am-6pm & Sunday, Sept 21st: 11am-5pm
Fernwood Community Centre, 1240 Gladstone Ave, lək̓ʷəŋən Territory
And guess what?! It’s our 20th anniversary, so get ready!
Watch this space for upcoming announcements about the Bookfair.
Festival of Anarchy Events
Sunday September 21st, 4-8PM
3975 Gordon Head Road on unceded L’kwungen territory
This fundraiser on Sunday, September 21st after our Bookfair is autonomously organized by friends of the Bookfair Collective to support the Ma’a̱mtagila Nation, who on the 25th day of July 2025 gathered at Hiladi to recall the work of those before them and affirm its sovereignty.
From 4-8PM there will be a Free Store and clothing swap, music, a drag show, a raffle, a bake sale, face painting, and a free meal by our comrades from Community Cabbage. (bring your own dish and utensils!)
This event has also been endorsed by our comrades Dykes Nation and the Anarchist Network of “Vancouver Island” (ANVI).
Accessibility Note: The entrance to the space may be too tight for a large wheelchair. There will be limited chairs available, and a blanket on the ground to sit on as well. There will be music playing, and the space is expected to be crowded. No bathrooms are available at the event, however there is a 24/7 gas station a 5m walk away. Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell, and please test for COVID-19 one day before if possible. Limited masks will be available. Narcan, a first aid kit, and trained responders will be in attendance. The organizers are committed to removing as many barriers as possible, including shuttling people to and from bathrooms if needed, but the best way is to communicate and understand your needs in advance.
For more information on the event, you can reach out to Maamtagilafundraiser@proton.me or DM @zoe.kyrie on Instagram.