Festivals

The Vancouver festival season runs year-round. Families can enjoy festivals celebrating everything from art, culture, music, friends, family, and food!

Brock House Society Summer Fair

Join the Brock House Society Summer Fair. Enjoy music, food, beverages, and vendor booths complete with plant sales, vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, woodwork, painted porcelain, pre-loved jewelry, books and games, original artworks, raffle, and more! A free bus shuttle is available with pickup on the north side of 4th Avenue
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Tears of Joy Hot Sauce Expo

Tears of Joy Hot Sauce Expo is a family-friendly, farmers market-style, community event — free for attendees — with a strong focus on giving back. There will be over 50 vendors sampling and selling hot sauces, spices, jellies, crafts, oils, salsas, plus a school supply drive, a kids zone and
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9th Annual Monsoon Festival of Arts

Presented by the South Asian Arts Society, The Monsoon Festival of Arts has become the place for art and culture enthusiasts, attracting generations of families and friends who gather each year to celebrate South Asian culture. Venues throughout the city will feature music, performance art, live podcasts, dance lessons, workshops,
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2025 TAIWANfest

TAIWANfest returns in 2024 for a spectacular array of family-friendly programming showcasing the best of Taiwanese arts, culture and heritage. Community events and performances are taking place around Metro Vancouver. See the program schedule here. TAIWANfest: Date: August 30- September 1, 2025 Website: vancouvertaiwanfest.ca

Steveston Salmon Festival

Celebrate the 78th Steveston Salmon Festival on July 1! Spanning from Britannia Shipyards to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, come and enjoy the day-long program which will feature live music, exhibitions, demonstrations, hands-on activities and the return of the popular Canada Day parade – fun for all ages! Steveston Salmon
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Light Up Chinatown!

Light Up Chinatown! returns with a vibrant two-day celebration of food, entertainment, and culture in Vancouver’s Chinatown, presented by RBC. The free festival features live performances, traditional lion dances, martial arts demos, walking tours, and a Kids’ Zone with interactive activities. Light Up Chinatown! Date: August 16 & 17, 2025
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Khatsahlano Street Party

The Khatsahlano Street Party kicks off summer in Vancouver! Local merchants turn Kitsilano’s legendary West 4th Avenue into a gigantic, 10-block street fair with a wide variety of food options, bustling patios, giveaways and special activities. Stroll down West 4th Avenue from Burrard to MacDonald and listen to more than
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Hawaiian & Polynesian Cultural Event

In collaboration with “The Spirit of the Pacific Cultural Society,” join Fort Langley National Historic Site to present the Hawaiian & Polynesian cultural event. Delve into the history of the Hawaiian people and their pivotal role in shaping the fort’s identity. Participate in engaging activities, workshops, storytelling and performances. Hawaiian
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Ethiopian Summer Festival

The Vancouver Ethiopian Community is proud to present the Ethiopian Summer Festival on August 31st at Edmonds Park. Enjoy performances, vendors and incredible food as you celebrate Ethiopian culture! Ethiopian Summer Festival: When: July 19, 2025 Time: 10am-8pm Venue: Edmonds Park Address: 7433 Humphries Avenue, Burnaby Website: www.vancouverethiopia.com

Mount Pleasant Park Festival

Celebrate with community this summer at a fun, interactive BBQ and family-friendly event. Enjoy boucy castles, live music, carnival games, arts and crafts and more. Then, stay for the fun and enjoy an outdoor movie The Wild Robot (from 9pm-10:30pm). Mount Pleasant Park Festival: Date: July 19, 2025 Time: 5:00
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