If you鈥檙e keen on finding new places to enjoy tasty food and beverages in Comox and Courtenay, what better time than during the 10th annual?

This celebration of culinary culture and the region鈥檚 diversity of dining options is in full swing, but you鈥檝e still got more opportunities to join in the fun.

鈥淲e wanted to make it more of a festival this year for our 10th anniversary,鈥� says Karen Bonell with . 鈥淭hat meant adding different attractions and events that go beyond the typical restaurant special offerings.鈥�

You鈥檝e got more options than ever

This year鈥檚 Comox Valley Dine Around celebration is the largest yet, with from 30 restaurants, plus wineries, breweries and distilleries showcasing their specialties for you now through March 17.

And with 16 culinary tours and events added for 2019, it鈥檚 an event that is appealing not only to locals, but to overnight visitors, who can take advantage of , Bonell says.

Here鈥檚 more tasty special events for you to consider:

• Smoked on the Water Vancouver Island Brewery and Hornby Island Distillers team up with Roy鈥檚 Towne Pub, who will pair up six smoked, small-plate menu items on March 9 from 7-9:30 p.m.
• Ice Cream Social! This kid-friendly event hosted by Blue Spruce Ice Cream on Sundays, March 3 and 10. Drop by anytime between 7 and 9:30 p.m.
• Sip and Savour Mystery Tours Like variety? Why not try out a sampling tour by Ambassador. One ticket covers appies and beverage samples for you at three surprise establishments, not to mention transportation for the evening. Upcoming tours run March 3, 7, 10, 14 and 17.

You can purchase tickets for any of the special events by visiting and clicking on the event of your choice.

Price points to meet your budget

With specially created $25, $35 and $45 and special $25 lunch menus available to try out, there鈥檚 lots of ways you can participate in Dine Around. And if you鈥檙e looking for a place to enjoy a beverage with friends or on a date, Sip Around sees offering Happy Hour specials, on Fridays and Saturdays during the Comox Valley Dine Around.

Win Dine Around privileges for a year! The festival is giving away 12 $50 gift certificates for use at local establishments. Simply share four of your Dine Around experiences using #CVDineAround or by March 17, or get your Dine Around Festival Passport stamped four times or more at participating restaurants and drop it off at the before March 21. You can also follow the action .