The fireworks are on starting this Saturday! Also catch Chef Chris Whittaker, of Forage at the second Farmers Market Kitchen in Kitsilano on Sunday. Then watch the Mascot Races at Hastings Racecourse. They are so fun to watch!

Friday, July 26, 2013 

Circle Craft Summer Market
Friday 9am - 9pm 
Saturday 9am - 9pm 
Sunday 9am - 5pm
Jack Poole Plaza
The Craft Council of British Columbia and Circle Craft are pleased to announce an outdoor summer market. Admission is FREE! What a great way to celebrate our shared 40th anniversary!!!!!   Circle Craft is Western Canada’s largest artisan show, the winter show is known across Canada.Combined with CCBC’s long list of talented artisans this will be the best place in Vancouver to admire true craftsmanship. 70+ BC Artisans will be bringing jewellery, pottery, wood, fashion, visual arts and more.

Saturday, July 27, 2013  

Circle Craft Summer Market
Friday 9am - 9pm 
Saturday 9am - 9pm 
Sunday 9am - 5pm
Jack Poole Plaza
The Craft Council of British Columbia and Circle Craft are pleased to announce an outdoor summer market. Admission is FREE! What a great way to celebrate our shared 40th anniversary!!!!!   Circle Craft is Western Canada’s largest artisan show, the winter show is known across Canada.Combined with CCBC’s long list of talented artisans this will be the best place in Vancouver to admire true craftsmanship. 70+ BC Artisans will be bringing jewellery, pottery, wood, fashion, visual arts and more.

Veg Fest Vancouver 
10am - 6pm
Granville Street, Downtown Vancouver from Dunsmuir to Smithe
 A day-long outdoor festival, happening for its third year. The festival will feature vegan food vendors, carnival games, tables for animal protection organizations, and local businesses. Admission is free. This year, the festival will take place on Granville Street between Dunsmuir and Smithe.

Annual Fiji Festival
10am - 7pm
Swangard Stadium (Corner of Kingsway & Boundary) Burnaby
Live a Day the Fijian Way! The festival features the following: Yagona Ceremony Delicious Food Kids Rides & Soccer Fashion Show Terukootu Dance Great Entertainment Traditional Dance Classical Dance Bhangra Dance Live Bands & More...Admission is free!

Caribbean Days Festival
Sat & Sun 10am - 7pm
Sat 10am - parade
Waterfront Park, North Vancouver
Each last week in July, the Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society of BC presents the Caribbean Days Festival. This event draws a crowd of exuberant fun-lovers to North Vancouver's Waterfront Park for a weekend of parading, dining, socializing (liming) and dancing in the sunshine.  This is a weekend of tropical rhythm, cuisine, carnival and culture as only the Caribbean can offer. Over the years, the Festival has grown into the largest Caribbean event on the local calendar -- and with tens of thousands of attendees, possibly the largest cultural event of its type in BC, period. The Parade begins at Lonsdale and 12th then heads down Lonsdale to Esplanade, then turns West to arrive at Waterfront Park and terminate at Forbes & Esplanade.

Picnic in the Park
12:00pm 
Brockton Oval, Stanley Park, Vancouver
Pack your basket, throw in a blanket and meet new friends at Picnic in the Park - the official launch of Vancouver Pride 2013!  Directly following the Pride Run & Walk, enjoy live performances by the Queer Bobbers, a tug-a-war and other family-friendly games, and a volleyball tournament courtesy of Out in Sports.  Of course, there will be plenty of food and a beergarden to enjoy. And at 4pm, meet our amazing Grand Marshalls at the Pride Media Showcase.  Famous for nostalgic summer-time games, Picnic in the Park promises to bring the whole family together - dogs too!

Shorefest
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunset Beach and English Bay
SHOREfest is now entering its 5th year as one of Vancouver’s largest, free community concert series. Preceding the fireworks, SHOREfest (presented by SHORE 104) will host free concerts on two music stages in English Bay and Sunset Beach.   Visitors to the beach will be able to watch some of the hottest names in Canadian music perform at Sunset Beach and in English Bay on fireworks days.

Red Bull Airshow
8:10pm
English Bay
At the 2011 Celebration of Light, crowds in English Bay were stunned when Red Bull Air Race Pilot Pete McLeod buzzed over the beach in his single seater aircraft.  A thrilling air show followed, with over 300,000 amazed upturned festival goers watching on. 2 years later Pete is back and better than ever in a brand new Eagle 540 Aircraft for 2 stunning shows above English Bay.

Celebration of Light - United Kingdom
10:00pm - 10:25pm
English Bay (and surround area)
The Celebration of Light is not only Vancouver's biggest event, but it's also the largest offshore fireworks competition in the world and attracts up to 400,000 spectators along English Bay each evening. Owned by the Not For Profit Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society.  Another year of exciting countries vying for the title at the 23rd Annual Honda Celebration of Light features: July 27  United Kingdom - Pyro 2000  July 31 Canada - Calgary based Fireworks Spectaculars   August 3 Thailand - Thailand Fireworks 

Sunday, July 28, 2013  

Circle Craft Summer Market
Friday 9am - 9pm 
Saturday 9am - 9pm 
Sunday 9am - 5pm
Jack Poole Plaza
The Craft Council of British Columbia and Circle Craft are pleased to announce an outdoor summer market. Admission is FREE! What a great way to celebrate our shared 40th anniversary!!!!!   Circle Craft is Western Canada’s largest artisan show, the winter show is known across Canada.Combined with CCBC’s long list of talented artisans this will be the best place in Vancouver to admire true craftsmanship. 70+ BC Artisans will be bringing jewellery, pottery, wood, fashion, visual arts and more.

Caribbean Days Festival
Sat & Sun 10am - 7pm
Sat 10am - parade
Waterfront Park, North Vancouver
Each last week in July, the Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society of BC presents the Caribbean Days Festival. This event draws a crowd of exuberant fun-lovers to North Vancouver's Waterfront Park for a weekend of parading, dining, socializing (liming) and dancing in the sunshine.  This is a weekend of tropical rhythm, cuisine, carnival and culture as only the Caribbean can offer. Over the years, the Festival has grown into the largest Caribbean event on the local calendar -- and with tens of thousands of attendees, possibly the largest cultural event of its type in BC, period.

Farmers Market Kitchen
11am - Chris Whittaker
1am - Chashma Heinze
Kitsilano Farmers Market, 2690 Larch St at 10th Avenue, Vancouver
Join Chris Whittaker, Head Chef of Forage at 11am as he demonstrates a seasonal recipe featuring delicious local ingredients sourced right from the market. Then at join Chashma Heinze, Chef/Owner of Pate Pastiche for demo at 1pm.

Afro-Brazilian Carnaval
12pm - 8pm
Granville Street, Downtown Vancouver
Axé Capoeira will be hosting an Afro-Brazilian Carnaval on Sunday, July 28 on Granville Street. The event is expected to draw thousands of people for a full day of performances including traditional dance, music and Capoeira culminating in a huge Brazilian street party not to be missed!

Peruvian festival In Vancouver
12pm - 8pm
St Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Centre, 3150 Ash St, Vancouver
Entertainment for the whole family Food Vendors Crafts & Arts Live music & Dances. The Peruvian community will gather together to show their heritage, Traditional music and dance from the coast, jungle and mountains our well known cuisine, our talents and hospitality.

Mascot Races at Hastings Racecourse
1:50pm onwards
Hastings Racecourse, 2901 E Hastings St., Vancouver
The Grudgematch Continues as Vancouver's Best go head to head for the 2013 Mascot Race Title! Vancouver's Best Mascots go head to head for the 2013 Mascot Derby Title! Great Prizes will be available from all the sponsors on hand. Live DJ, Great Food & Beverage Specials, Learn 2 Wagering Ambassadors & Giant Jumbo Screen! Some photos from 3rd annual mascot races.

Beat Boot Camp 2013
2pm - 6pm
The Downtown Vancouver Public Library
The Beat 94.5 and New Music West present:  Beat Boot Camp 2013 – Sunday, July 28th  With PRIZE for BEST SONG  A program designed to bring knowledge, networking, and opportunities to Vancouver’s emerging music artists and industry professionals. Sessions To Include:      Live Feature Interview: Kesi Smyth of 604 Records (Carly Rae Jepsen, Marianas Trench, and many more...)      Live Feature Interview: Ryan & Ali from Mother Mother      Digital Opportunities: Justin Erdman, Managing Director Canada, Deezer      Doing Everything Yourself, and Doing It Right - Booking, Marketing, Touring, Songwriting, and everything else: Jessica Stuart      Music Marketing, Branding and Motivation: Brian Thompson Thorny Bleeder.com      Getting Your Music on the Radio: Music Director, The Beat 94.5FM      Best Song Contest!

Reoccurring:

River District Farmers Market
10:00am - 3:00pm every Saturday from May4 - Oct26
Kerr Street Plaza – on Kerr Street, one block South of SE Marine Drive, Vancouver
This one-of-a-kind farmers market is the only riverfront market in Vancouver. Come shop for fruits and veggies, prepared foods, and handmade products produced farmers and artisans. Enjoy the waterfront, playground and pier.


Shop for organic and conventional product, meat, cheese, seafood and plants as well as tasty baked goods, beautiful crafts while being entertained by local musicians. Hot coffee and hot food available on site each week.

Shangri-La Farmers Market
every other Sunday, 11am to 3pm from May 19 - Sept 22
Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver, 1128 W Georgia St Vancouver
Join us in the plaza between the Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver and Urban Fare for the Shangri-La Farmers Market. Sample fresh local produce and products every second Sunday from 11am to 3pm. Live cooking demos at 12 noon by Executive Chef Wayne Harris.

Food Cart Fest - $2
12pm - 5pm from June 23 - Sept 22
215 West 1st - between Olympic Village & Cambie Bridge
Food Cart Fest is a gathering of over 20 of Vancouver’s top Food Carts presented by Arrival and The Streetfood Vancouver Society. Join us every week this summer for food, fun, and sun complemented by community markets, live music and DJs, craft food vendors, kids activities, and more. Food Cart Fest launches on Sunday, June 23 and takes place every Sunday from 12pm-5pm until September 22. Admission is $2. Children 13 and under get in free. Max rate for families is $5. Vancity members get in free. Check out my visit here.

Chinatown Night Market
6pm - 11pm Fri, Sat, Sun May 17th to Sept 8
Keefer Street between Main & Columbia, Vancouver
This summer, the Chinatown Night Market is bringing a heady mix of time-honoured tradition and new school flavour to the festivities on Keefer Street. Live music, storytelling, and Mahjong; new vendors, more food, and some other stuff that wasn’t here last year like outdoor classic movie screenings and epic ping pong tournaments. See some photos from last year here.

Richmond Night Market - $2
Fri-Sat  7PM - 12AM 
Sun & Stat Holidays  6PM - 11PM 
Sat (Jul & Aug) 7PM - 1AM
8351 River Road, Richmond BC
Lots of food, live entertainment and vendors. $2 fee for regular admission (Subject to changes). FREE admission for children 10 & under and FREE admission for Seniors 60 & up. $10 and $20 Zoom Passes are available for purchase. Check out my photos from last year here.

International Summer Night Market
7pm - 12am Fri, Sat, Sun, May 10 - Sept 8
12631 Vulcan Way, Richmond BC
6th annual Summer Night Market in Richmond starting May 10, 2013! Lots of food, live entertainment and vendors. Check out my photos from this year here.