It's gonna be a fun-filled weekend with the 2012 London Summer Olympics starting and all the events happening around Vancouver! I wish I can go to them all!

Friday, July 27, 2012

Saturday, July 28, 2012

UBC Blueberry Fest
9:00am - 1:00pm
Triple-O's Patio, Main Mall & Agricultural Road
Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Scones, Muffins, Polenta Cake, Crisp & Tarts by Swirls BC Blueberries by the flat UBC Farm Campus Market, Free Recipes, Music, CiTR, FREE Face Painting and Balloon Art.

A Buzz at the UBC Farm Market
9:00am - 1:00pm
UBC Farm Market, 6182 South Campus Rd.
Come join us for a beethemed market, featuring children’s activities, honey from Jane’s Honey Bees, chef demos, a Queen Bee storyteller and information about what makes pollinators so unBEElievably important. Chef demos from Josh McWilliam of the Point Grill at 10am and 12pm and an exciting pollinator-focused Farm tour at 11am.

Buy fresh produce from local farmers!


Honda Celebration of Light - Vietnam
10:00pm
Sunset beach & English Bay
This will be the first time any of these countries have participated in what is the World's largest offshore international fireworks competition. Expect to see something a little different with each country not only preparing the fireworks but choosing the soundtrack to their performance also.  Head down to Sunset Beach before each show to experience more of the culture of each performing country on their specific day - and while you're there check out the great line-up of music at Shorefest and visit the Honda Zone!

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Farmer's Market at Old Faithful Shop
11:00am - 5:00pm
Old Faithful Shop, 320 West Cordova Street
A community celebration of local labour: fresh locally grown fruits & vegetables, baked goods and specialty food items. Nelson the Seagull, Victory Gardens, Le March St. George, Revolver Coffee, Krause Berry Farms, Mikuni Wild Harvest and Earnest Ice Cream.


Mascot Racing at Hastings Racecourse
Hastings Racecourse, 2901 E Hastings St., Vancouver
The 4th annual Mascot Race is being held again at Hastings Racecourse. It is a fundraising event where company mascots gather to race benefiting the Variety the Children's Charity and family friendly.

Food Cart Fest at The Waldorf
12:00pm - 6:00pm every Sunday until Sept 2nd
1489 East Hastings Street Vancouver
The Waldorf, Yelp and Street Food Vancouver present six Sundays of food, live music, shopping, and fun.  Starting Sunday July 29, and happening every Sunday till September 2, join them for a series of free and family-friendly events. The Waldorf will be hosting food cart festivals on six consecutive Sundays in the parking lot. On Sunday, July 29th ▽MOON ▽ ROCK▽ Space Jewels + Rare Vintage x Upcycled Gems (www.hellomoonrock.com) will be hosting SUMMER DREAMS, A Summertime Fashion + Art Market in conjunction with the Food Truck Fest at The Waldorf Hotel!

Worldwide Instameet Weekend
3:00pm
Olympic Cauldron
VANCOUVERITES, represent our city at the Worldwide Instameet Weekend this Sunday! The details are on the photo above and will be happening rain or shine. We picked a fun and scenic route (Coal Harbour, Lost Lagoon, EnglishBay) so wear comfy shoes and follow the #instameetvancouver hashtag throughout the week.