I originally complied this list and posted it on Couchsurfing at the beginning of the spring (and received some info from other members too). Seeing as there is a plethora of fun events around town I decided to share it here as well. Summer in Vancouver is fantastic. Generally the weather is agreeable, outdoor activities abound and patios beg for attention. If you are planning a trip to Vancouver this summer, I hope this list finds you. If you live here, I hope to see you out and about at one or many of these activities.
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RICHMOND SUMMER NIGHT MARKET – May 10 – Sep 8, 2013
One of 2 night markets in Richmond; enjoy entertainment, food and various vendors
RICHMOND NIGHT MARKET – May 17 – Oct 14, 2013
The other night market in Richmond! Enjoy the food, vendors and entertainment
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL TEQUILA EXPO – May 24, 2013
Held at the Hyatt Regency, learn all you need to know about tequila (like the good stuff actually tastes good). Tickets required.
IN THE HOUSE FESTIVAL – Jun 7 – 9, 2013
Enjoy comedy, music, art, magic and much more in the comfort of someone’s home. Reservations required.
Make Music Festival - Jun 21, 2013
A free music festival where musicians will participate all over Yaletown and Gastown areas of Vancovuer.
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL – Jun 21 – July 1, 2013
Enjoy everything Jazz at various venues in Vancouver. Some events are free, some required tickets.
STEVESTON SALMON FESTIVAL & CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS – July 1, 2013
Take in the music, arts & crafts, parade, salmon BBQ and much much more in the Steveston Village in Richmond.CANADA DAY @ CANADA PLACE – July 1, 2013
3 stages with live music and entertainment and many exhibitors, enjoy Canada’s birthday here.
CANADA DAY IN SURREY – July 1, 2013
Enjoy great music (Sam Roberts Band, Hannah Georges), cultural shows, dance shows and much more at the Cloverdale Ampitheatre
SUNDAY AFTERNOON SALSA @ ROBSON SQUARE – Every Sunday in July & Aug, 2013
Learn salsa for free and then have time to practice every Sunday afternoon.
Vancouver Folk Music Festival - July 19 - 21, 2013
Head to Jericho Beach for one of the best music festivals in town. Tickets required.
SURREY FUSION FESTIVAL – July 20 -21, 2013
Head to Surrey’s Holland Park for 2 days of food, culture and music. All shows are free. Line up for 2013 to be announced.
CARIBBEAN DAYS FESTIVAL – July 27 – 28, 2013
Head over to North Vancouver for the largest Caribbean Festival and enjoy music, entertainment, food and much more
POWELL ST FESTIVAL – Aug 3 – 4, 2013
Celebrating Japanese culture & art
VANCOUVER ZOMBIE WALK – Aug 17, 2013
Live out your dreams of being a zombie at this awesome annual event
LATIN FESTIVAL – Aug 18, 2013
Trout Lake Park is the venue for this family fun festival celebrating Latin music & culture
VANCOUVER PRIDE PARADE – Aug 4, 2013
The biggest and most fun parade in Vancouver – a must see!
Squamish Valley Music Festival - Aug 8- 10, 2013A weekend of music and fun. Tickets required.
Burnaby Blues Festival - Aug 10, 2013
A celebration of Canadian and International Blues musicians.
PNE (PACIFIC NATIONAL EXHIBITION) – Aug 17 – Sep 2, 2013
Carnival midway (Playland), games, exhibits, food (mini donuts)!! Tickets required.
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There you have it. An impressive list of Vancouver summer events. This is by no means exhaustive but does cover the main events. Happy summer.
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Monday, 20 May 2013
Saturday, 26 January 2013
FOOD!!
Since I ain't going anywhere for the next bit I will wander Vancouver, finding bites of pleasure around town. Food and drink bites that is! Listed below are a few of foodie finds happening now or in the near future around Greater Vancouver. Some I have or will take part in. Alas, I can not participate in all of them but I smile just thinking that the opportunity is there.
DINE-OUT VANCOUVER - Entering its 12th year, Dine-Out Vancouver is Canada's largest dining festival with over 200 participating restaurants in Greater Vancouver. Running from Jan 18 - Feb 3, 2013, foodies can enjoy a plethora of prix-fix menus at various price points depending on the restaurant. $18, $28 or $38 gives you an appetizer/salad, entree and dessert that will leave you sated and happy.
FEAST VAN - Similar to Dine-Out Vancouver, Feast Van focuses on restaurants in the east Vancouver area while also donating $1 from each prix-fix meal sold to the Strathcona Community Center Backpack Food Program. This program aids inner-city youth and families to have food when other food programs are not running (i.e. weekends). Feast Van meals are $20 or $30 and for a good cause. It runs from Jan 18 - Feb 3, 2013
HOT CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL - drooooool...whoops...ya caught me. This annual event, sponsored by City Food Magazine, is in its 3rd year and has over 60 flavours concocted by local chocolate makers. Spanning 27 days (Jan 19 - Feb 14, 2013) your New Year's resolutions do not stand a chance.
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL - All things wine can be found at this long running festival. Events around town require advance ticket sales. Not only will you be able to taste wines, you can take part in seminar, minglers, galas, lunches and dinners. Running from Feb 25 - Mar 3, 2013 make sure you buy your tickets now as many events are selling or sold out.
FESTIVAL DE LA POUTINE DE VANCOUVER (Vancouver Poutine Festival) - What?! Have I died and gone to comfort food heaven? $10 (kids free) will grant you entry and a serving of poutine at The Heritage Hall on Sat March 9, 2013 during the day. Evening event is $20 with a rock concert to enjoy while munching on your poutine. Can't get much better than this!
EAT! VANCOUVER - The weekend of May 24 - 26, 2013 will have your mouthwatering as you sample, sip and buy some foodie goodies. Food exhibitors, cooking stages, celebrity chefs, wine and beer sampling is standard here. Ticket required and some extra costs for purchases and sampling.
VANCOUVER CRAFT BEER WEEK - Craft beer is how beer should be - made in small batches and full of flavour. May 31 - Jun 8, 2013 will find beer lovers trying amazing beers from local breweries. A great way to start off the summer.
There you have it...a few great foodie finds over the next while in Vancouver. I hope some of you get to enjoy them. I know I will!
DINE-OUT VANCOUVER - Entering its 12th year, Dine-Out Vancouver is Canada's largest dining festival with over 200 participating restaurants in Greater Vancouver. Running from Jan 18 - Feb 3, 2013, foodies can enjoy a plethora of prix-fix menus at various price points depending on the restaurant. $18, $28 or $38 gives you an appetizer/salad, entree and dessert that will leave you sated and happy.
FEAST VAN - Similar to Dine-Out Vancouver, Feast Van focuses on restaurants in the east Vancouver area while also donating $1 from each prix-fix meal sold to the Strathcona Community Center Backpack Food Program. This program aids inner-city youth and families to have food when other food programs are not running (i.e. weekends). Feast Van meals are $20 or $30 and for a good cause. It runs from Jan 18 - Feb 3, 2013
HOT CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL - drooooool...whoops...ya caught me. This annual event, sponsored by City Food Magazine, is in its 3rd year and has over 60 flavours concocted by local chocolate makers. Spanning 27 days (Jan 19 - Feb 14, 2013) your New Year's resolutions do not stand a chance.
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL - All things wine can be found at this long running festival. Events around town require advance ticket sales. Not only will you be able to taste wines, you can take part in seminar, minglers, galas, lunches and dinners. Running from Feb 25 - Mar 3, 2013 make sure you buy your tickets now as many events are selling or sold out.
FESTIVAL DE LA POUTINE DE VANCOUVER (Vancouver Poutine Festival) - What?! Have I died and gone to comfort food heaven? $10 (kids free) will grant you entry and a serving of poutine at The Heritage Hall on Sat March 9, 2013 during the day. Evening event is $20 with a rock concert to enjoy while munching on your poutine. Can't get much better than this!
EAT! VANCOUVER - The weekend of May 24 - 26, 2013 will have your mouthwatering as you sample, sip and buy some foodie goodies. Food exhibitors, cooking stages, celebrity chefs, wine and beer sampling is standard here. Ticket required and some extra costs for purchases and sampling.
VANCOUVER CRAFT BEER WEEK - Craft beer is how beer should be - made in small batches and full of flavour. May 31 - Jun 8, 2013 will find beer lovers trying amazing beers from local breweries. A great way to start off the summer.
There you have it...a few great foodie finds over the next while in Vancouver. I hope some of you get to enjoy them. I know I will!
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