August is all about capturing that al fresco feeling! The month ahead is full of tasty ways to wander while enjoying that fresh West Coast air. Whether you’re perusing the stalls of a local farmer’s market, mingling with your fellow foodies at a community festival, or taking in the view from a rooftop garden-patio, the outdoors truly have never been greater! The sunny season might be drawing to a close soon, but that doesn’t mean you have to dwell on it while cooped up indoors. Get out there and savour every last drop of the season. Start with any of the following food-centric events, and make a few more sunny memories before fall arrives!.
Vancouver Ice Cream Festival | Vancouver
Until Aug 4
The Vancouver Ice Cream Festival invites you to embark on an extraordinary, self-guided journey through the city’s most irresistible ice cream and frozen dessert offerings! Follow your sweet tooth through Metro Vancouver’s top ice cream/gelato parlours, cafes, and food spots, sampling limited-time creations and famous signature items. It’s the perfect opportunity to cool down and indulge…hurry in before it ends on August 4th!
Breakfast with the Bears at Grouse Mountain – Vancouver’s North Shore
Aug 1 – 31
A bear-y unique buffet breakfast awaits atop Grouse Mountain! When you book your spot for this unique event, you’ll enjoy an exclusive ranger experience, with early access to the mountain to watch the resident Grizzly bears, Grinder and Coola, enjoy their breakfast. A truly one-of-a-kind experience that includes a delicious buffet breakfast in The Grizzly Lookout.
Summer Paella Event 2025 | Vancouver
Aug 3, 17, 31
Enjoy all the sights, sounds, smells and irresistible taste of cooked-before-your-eyes paella at one of the most happening patios in the city when The Paella Guys once again collab with Como on in Mount Pleasant. Grab a drink and some of Como’s signature tapas while you cozy up to the big pan and watch the magic get made.
Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival | Burnaby
Aug 9
Sample the best of local food trucks on the sprawling lawn of Deer Lake Park at this beloved annual celebration of music, community and culture. It’s the ultimate picnic with entertainment from both legendary artists and rising stars under big Burnaby skies. And hit the beer garden to wash it all down. Admission is free!
BC Dumpling Festival – Coquitlam
Aug 9
Mark your calendars for the BC Dumpling Festival, happening August 9 at Town Centre Park, Coquitlam. Presented by the Asian Arts and Culture Society, the 4th annual Festival is a family-friendly, joyful celebration of diversity, bringing together the Tri-Cities and beyond for a day of entertainment, shopping, activities, and of course, food. Catch up on vendor and event updates on Instagram.
Surrey Latin Festival | Surrey
Aug 9 – 10
A free event celebrating Latin culture in all its forms, there will be no shortage of incredible food on hand! Held at Surrey Civic Plaza this year, the festival promises to be a celebration of social inclusion, gender equity, and cultural empowerment through Latin American cultural activities, music, dance, art, and of course, all of your favourite Latin dishes…plus some new ones to try!
Battle of the Brews | Surrey
Aug 17
Swing by the Surrey City Hall Plaza for a winning combo of craft beer tasting and giving back! Local breweries are going head-to-head for your vote with proceeds going to Surrey Fire Fighters’ Charitable Society youth initiatives. There will be food trucks to complement your beers, plus toe-tapping tunes courtesy of JR Country artist Tony Stevens.
Richmond Garlic Festival | Richmond
Aug 16
The Sharing Farm presents this sunny, and super savoury family-friendly festival that includes live birds-of-prey flying demonstrations, a children’s area, a farmer’s market, and food trucks serving up garlic goodies. Suggested minimum donation of $5 per person. 11AM – 3PM.
Fanny Bay Pop-Up at Copperpenny Distilling | Vancouver’s North Shore
Aug 17
The Fanny Bay team will be shucking three delicious select varieties of oysters fresh in-house! Additionally, Copperpenny will be showcasing their BC Food & Beverage Product of the Year award-winning Gin—made using the freshly shucked shells from Fanny Bay: Copperpenny No. 006 Oyster Shell Gin. Order up a perfectly made gin cocktail to complement these world-renowned gems from right in our own backyard!
Fairmont Waterfront’s Rooftop Garden Dinner Series | Vancouver
Aug 21
This one-of-a-kind dining experience delights diners one more time this summer at tables set amidst the fragrant herbs, blooming flowers, and thriving bee apiary of the urban oasis that is the rooftop garden at Fairmont Waterfront. Enjoy a unique, ultra-local dinner showcasing the season’s best ingredients (many harvested just steps from your table!) for an enchanting evening under the stars.
Fork and Finger Food Event | Langley City
Aug 23
Once again this year, hungry folks will gather at McBurney Plaza for an unrivalled food experience! Live cooking demonstrations from local chefs will have you salivating to sample each dish, while a full schedule of musicians and performers will have you taking dance breaks between tastings. With so many restaurants from around Downtown Langley participating, you can take a different cuisine for every course!
Kwantlen Farmers’ Market | Richmond
Tuesday, until Oct 28, 2025
Started by students at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Kwantlen Farmers Market has blossomed into a community event that celebrates the “work of human hands”—from the soil, the kitchen, the sewing machine, and more.
Market at the Quay Farmers’ Market | Vancouver’s North Shore
Wednesdays until Oct 1, 2025
Shop by the sea at Lonsdale Quay! Just steps from the SeaBus station, gather your provisions from local bakers, jam makers, and honey crafters as well as fresh organic produce along the boardwalk in the ocean air.
Langley Community Farmers’ Market | Langley City
Thursdays, July 3 – Aug 28, 2025
This award-winning farmers market was built by a small group of farmers in 2008 who were looking to boost the business of the farms right in Langley where much of BC’s food is grown. These days they are nurturing the future at the ground level with their Young Entrepreneur Program, which provides a stall for kids to sell their own products at the market, as well as mentorship from seasoned vets.
Burnaby Farmers Market | Burnaby
Saturday until Oct 18, 2025
This one’s not just a market—it’s a vibe. Nestled in a forested setting steps away from picturesque Deer Lake Park, the Burnaby Farmer’s Market not only features 100% BC made produce and artisan foods, but a bevvy of musical entertainers to soundtrack your Saturday shop.
Trout Lake Farmers Market | Vancouver
Saturdays until Oct 25, 2025
An East Van institution, the Trout Lake Farmers Market features fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, grass-fed meat, eggs, and dairy products, fresh fish, and artisanally prepared delights. You’ll find handmade crafts, and craft beer, wine, and spirits as well from the friendly vendors set up near this serene urban lake.
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market | Vancouver
Sundays until Oct 26, 2025
One of Vancouver’s most popular weekend activities—shopping or not! The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market goes every Sunday when you can grab your fresh groceries for the week from over 35 local vendors! Then pick up a treat or meal from a food truck for an impromptu picnic! And with the market being right next door to Dude Chilling Park, you’ll be in for some great people watching!
Coquitlam Farmers Market | Coquitlam
Sundays until Oct 2025
Visit the longest running suburban farmer market in the Lower Mainland at the Coquitlam Farmers Market. Started by SFU students in 1997, the market continues their mission to create vibrant communities where local producers and suburban consumers can meet and connect over a shared love of food. It’s always worth a return visit as their roster of vendors changes weekly. The only rule being, they gotta “make, bake, grow, forage, or raise” whatever they sell!
Feature Photo Credit: Fairmont Waterfront
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