Now that the warm weather is here, we can’t help but celebrate.
And what better way to do that than make plans to head to some epic foodie events featuring drool-worthy grub and quality beverages?
See also
- This weekly night market returns to New West this summer (with booze!)
- Fraser Valley Food Truck Festival gears up for 11 events this year
- Brewery & The Beast returns to Vancouver this July
While Vancouver has a ton of fabulous food events to check out, there are some awesome culinary celebrations in BC worth road tripping to this spring, here are some must-hits.
Osoyoos Oyster Festival
Head to Osoyoos Oyster Festival to try winning wines, craft beer, and cider, participate in oyster tastings, entertainment, and more in and around Osoyoos.
When: April 18 to 22, 2018
Where: Around Osoyoos
Price: Buy online
Feast Tofino
The 8th annual Feast Tofino is a celebration of our local, sustainable fisheries. For three weeks in the Spring, you can get in on a series of collaborative food events featuring Tofino’s internationally acclaimed culinary community including local chefs, restaurants, fishermen, foragers, and farmers.
When: April 20 to May 6
Where: Around Tofino
Price: Buy online
Fort Langley Beer & Food Festival
Celebrate and enjoy the best of the Fraser Valley with live music, craft breweries, local food vendors and much more right outside the wooden walls of the Fort Langley National Historic Site.
When: May 19, 2018, from noon to 6 pm
Where: Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada – 23433 Mavis Avenue, Langley
Price: $35-$120; buy online
Tofino Food & Wine Festival
Head to the Tofino Food and Wine Festival for a weekend of events like Grazing in the Gardens, a showcase of local culinary talent and wines, craft ciders, and beers in the beautiful Tofino Botanical Gardens.
When: June 1 to 3, 2018
Where: Around Tofino
Price: Buy online
Devour! Osoyoos: The Food Film Festival
This is the largest food film festival of its kind in the Okanagan Valley. Hosted by Watermark Beach Resort, it includes everything from a Friday evening reception, dance and after party, a Saturday Chowder Smackdown, a Sunday Long Table Breakfast, and more! This unique culinary pop-up event is a feast on screen and on your plate.
When: June 15 to 17, 2018
Where: Okanagan/Similkameen
Price: Buy online