Get outside and enjoy the last days of summer by diving into food and drink events in Metro Vancouver. Check ‘em out here.
Powell Street Festival, August 5 – 6
A long-running celebration of Japanese Canadian culture taking place on the BC Day long weekend Vancouver’s historic Japanese Canadian area, Paueru Gai (known as the Downtown Eastside today.) Enjoy live music, cultural activities and performances, and delicious Japanese festival food.
Oppenheimer Park, 400 Powell Street
Vancouver
Sea Festival and Semiahmoo Days, August 5 – 6
Sea Fest, as its known by locals, takes place on the BC Day long weekend. Attracting tons of visitors, you won’t want to miss the artisan market and delicious salmon barbecue, alongside live local performers on the main stage, Pirates in the Park and young local talent competing in White Rock’s Got Talent.
Memorial Park (White Rock Pier, by the beach), 25CV+FH
White Rock
Harmony Arts Festival, August 4 – 13
Artists and artisans’ work and crafts are on display all along the seaside. Look out for the talks, art demonstrations, workshops, hands-on classes, and dig into elevated festival foods as you explore. Check guide for festival times.
Along the waterfront on Argyle Avenue, 14th – 16th Street.
North Vancouver
International Consumer Goods Fair, August 12
Thousands of visitors are expected at Cloverdale Fairgrounds to make their way through 200 booths featuring food, beverages, beauty and agriculture. Tickets on sale now.
Cloverdale Fairgrounds, 17607-17905 62 Avenue
Surrey
Farmhouse Fest, August 12 and 13
Farmhouse Fest at UBC returns, showcasing local wine, cider and beer over 2 days. August 12 features over 50 breweries and cider makers pouring more than 150 varieties of funky wonders from all over BC. August 13th is for the wine connoisseurs, with the spotlight on artisanal producers, including organic and biodynamic farming. Each day ticketed separately.
UBC Farm Events Field, 3461 Ross Drive University Endowment Lands
Vancouver
Summer Picnic Series at LuLu Island Winery, August 12
Kick back, sip some vino, and relax under our luscious grapevine tunnel while listening to some laid-back tunes by local musicians at LuLu Island Winery. BYOP picnic blankets and the winery can provide the charcuterie and wine. Runs from 2 – 5 PM. Multiple dates, check site for ticket details,
Lulu Island Winery, 16880 Westminster Highway
Richmond
Ribfest Langley, August 18 – 20
Dig in with the whole family at Ribfest! The Rotary Clubs of Langley along with Otter Co-op and Angry Otter Liquor are excited to bring you Ribfest 2023, with entertainment, great food, a KidZone and site-wide adult beverage. Free, donations to charity at the event are strongly encouraged.
McLeod Park, North-West corner of 56th Avenue and 216th Street
Langley
Fraser Valley Cider Co. Summer Social, August 19 – 20
Check out the chillest beer festival in the valley, presented by the Langley Loop Breweries, kicking off a month of The Fraser Valley Cider Company. Limited space available with capacity capped at 150 attendees, visitors can skip the lineups, leaving more time to play games, get down to live music and enjoy tasty food courtesy of The Barley Merchant.
The Fraser Valley Cider Company, 22128 16 Avenue
Langley
Ko Pe Que Vol. 4, August 19
Sun, beats and BBQ are the perfect way to celebrate summer, so head down to Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Park for the 4th Ko Po Que, organized by the Black Diaspora Social Club of BC. Afrobeats and all you can eat for a minimum contribution of $25. 12PM – 8PM.
Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Park, 7751 Fraser Park Drive
Burnaby
Richmond Garlic Festival, August 20
Vampires beware, it’s the annual Garlic Festival at Sharing Farm! This sunny family-friendly festival 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.
The Sharing Farm, 2771 Westminster Highway
Richmond
Australian Cultural Festival, August 26
Crikey, it’s the first Australian Cultural Festival! Get down with the culture down under with a day of beverages, activities, and entertainment in Langley at the beautiful grounds of Festina Lente. Runs 11AM – 5PM. Free (but you can reserve a spot online.)
Festina Lente Estate Winery and Meadery, 21113 16 Avenue
Langley
There are many ways to get here by transit. Visit TransLink’s Trip Planner to find your way.
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