30 best Vancouver food events to check out in June
Vancouver’s food events have really heated up this month, with a whopping 21 notable things happening this June.
From cultural food fests to cider festivals to night markets to patio pop-ups, there’s truly something for every taste.
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Here are some of the food and drink event highlights happening in Vancouver this June.
One-time only events
West Vancouver Community Cultural Fest
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The 2023 West Vancouver Community Cultural Fest takes place from June 2 to 3, with a free festival program that includes live performances, a kids’ zone and art stations, and of course, delicious eats and drinks. Guests can stop by the International Lounge to try mouthwatering flavours from around the world in a licensed venue.
When:Â June 2 and 3, 2023
Time:Â Friday: 4 to 9:30 pm (Friday), 11 am to 9:30 pm
Where: Ambleside Park – 1150 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
Admission: Free
Halal Ribfest – Vancouver
Founded in Toronto last year, The Halal Ribfest is set to be a much bigger event this year, with stops in BC, Alberta, Ontario, and several American states. The tour, which kicks off in Vancouver, will feature over 25 food vendors, including Nuba, Mr. Pretzels, Mr. Ali Baba, Roasted Revolution, and more.
When: June 2 to 4, 2023; Friday from 4 pm to 10 pm; Saturday from 11 am to 10 pm; and Sunday from 11 am to 8 pm
Where: Holland Park, 13428 Old Yale Road, Surrey
Tickets: From $9.84 per person
Hats Off Day
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Hats Off Day in Burnaby Heights will take place on Saturday, June 3 on Hastings Street between Gamma Avenue and Boundary Road. The long-running free festival — which is called Hats Off Day because it’s a day for local businesses to “take their hats off” to their community – features live performances, kid-friendly activities, and, of course, plenty of delicious food.
When: June 3, 2023
Time: 9:30 am to 4 pm
Where: Hastings Street, between Gamma Avenue and Boundary Road, Burnaby
Cost: Free
BC Cider Festival 2023
The BC Cider Festival, the province’s most comprehensive cider event, is heading to North Vancouver this summer. The fourth annual event is set to officially return this year on June 3 from 2 pm to 6 pm, bringing more than 30 local and international cideries together, all in one place.
Taking place at North Vancouver’s charming and historic venue The Pipe Shop, the one-day event will wrap up BC Cider Week and will bring together both cider drinkers and makers.
When: June 3 from 2 pm to 6 pm
Where: The Pipe Shop, 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Tickets: Available online as of April 6
Ardbeg Day 2023 BC at The Irish Heather Shebeen
Ardberg Day is a global celebration of all things Ardberg, held annually on the last Saturday of Islay’s Festival of Music and Malt, Fèis ĂŚle. Whiskey lovers can join The Irish Heather Shebeen on Saturday, June 3, to try the distiller’s experimental Limited Edition whisky, Ardbeg Heavy Vapours, which will be released at the event
When: Saturday, June 3 from 2 pm to 4 pm, or 4 pm to 6 pm
Where: The Irish Heather Shebeen, 248 East Georgia Street, Vancouver
Tickets: $15
Drag Superstar Afternoon Tea at H Tasting Lounge
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Head to H Tasting Lounge for a fabulous sweet and savoury feast featuring drag performances from Kendall Gender, Tiffany Ann Co, Jaylene Tyme, and Rose Butch. Upon arrival, guests will receive a surprise sparkling cocktail, plus premium champagnes will be available as well.
When: Sunday, June 4 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Where: The Westin Bayshore, 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver
Tickets: $99 per person
Torafuku x Jeju Collaboration
Torafuku will be welcoming Tofino restaurant Jeju for a two-day pop-up and one evening collaboration dinner this month. On June 5 and 6, diners will be able to explore the flavours of Jeju through the dishes of executive chef Yunyoung Kim, including famous Jeju galbi and kimchi. On June 7, the two eateries will be joining forces for a dinner experience.
When: June 5 to 7
Where: Torafuku, 958 Main Street, Vancouver
Tickets: From $85
Chef Showcase Pop-Up Dinner
Chef instructors and students from the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts will be joining forces on June 7 for a special dinner highlighting the flavours of the season. The multi-course tasting menu will feature ingredients from local farms, such as rhubarb, strawberries, coriander, lovage, baby leeks, English peas, and cherries. Two different curated wines will be served alongside, available by the glass or bottle. Tickets are $85 per person.
When: Wednesday, June 7 at 6 pm
Where: Blue Hat Cafe, 1505 W 2nd Avenue #101, Vancouver
Tickets: $85 per person
Juke & Krug Break The Industry
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Juke Fried Chicken’s sister spot the Chickadee Room will be partnering up with Louis Henrion of Krug Champagne for a specialty dinner created by Head Chef Bryan Satterford. Tickets include a selection of snack plates, three pours of champagne, and some cocktail pairings.
When: Wednesday, June 7 at 5:30 pm or 8 pm
Where: Chickadee Room, 182 Keefer Street, Vancouver
Tickets: $175 per person
Japan Market Summer Festival 2023
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One of the city’s most popular Japanese cultural festivals is officially returning for its summer edition. The Japan Market Summer Festival 2023 will take place at the Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza on Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11.
This awesome summer market is especially food-focused this year and will feature several food trucks and food vendors, all centering on Japanese cuisine.
When: Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11, from 10 am to 6 pm
Where: Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza, 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver
Tickets: From $4
Italian Day 2023
Celebrating Italian culture and heritage, the festival returns in full from a three-year hiatus like a phoenix rising. In fact, this year’s theme is Rinascimento – Renaissance.
On Sunday, June 11, 14 blocks of Commercial Drive will burst into life and the colours of the Italian flag. From fashion shows and Vespas to concerts and a pasta-eating contest, this is one of the can’t-miss summer events of the year, especially if you love to eat.
When: Sunday, June 11
Where: Commercial Drive
Cost: Free!
GĂ©rard Bertrand Wine Dinner
The second in a series of events at Acre Through the Seasons’, this special dinner on Tuesday, June 13 will feature wines from French producer GĂ©rard Bertrand. Chefs Lew and Tsang have curated a lavish five-course pairing menu, highlighting the delicate nuances of these world-renowned, certified biodynamic wines.
When: Tuesday, June 13 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Where: Acre Through the Seasons, 8400 West Road #115, Richmond
Tickets: $159 per person
From Kitchen to Market: Newcomer Women Food Business Launch
On Friday, June 16, join the Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House in celebrating the food business launch of the 2023 Dream Cuisines women cohort. The celebration market will feature live music, storytelling, drinks, and a diverse spread of food, including sweet and savoury flavours from Mexico, Egypt, Syria, India, Colombia, and Iran. Ticket sales are by donation and go towards supporting the Dream Cuisines newcomer women food business program.
When: Friday, June 16 from 5:30 pm to 8 pm
Where: Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 East Broadway, Vancouver
Tickets: By donation
The Cambie Stampede: A Wild West Country Party
Lucky for us Vancouverites, one iconic local pub is set to throw its very own Stampede-style party later this month. The Cambie, known for its good times and cheap beer, is hosting The Cambie Stampede: A Wild West Country Party on June 16.
Not only will there be live country bands, a Wild West-themed carnival (complete with lassoing, shooting targets, and other classic cowboy games), and delicious BBQ-style eats, but guests will also get the chance to win tickets to the actual Calgary Stampede.
When: Friday, June 16 at 4:30 pm until Saturday, June 17 at 3 am
Where: The Cambie Bar & Grill, 300 Cambie Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Early bird for $10 per person
Beer by the Pier 2023
The annual Beer by the Pier presented by Darwin Properties Ltd. is happening on Saturday, June 17 at The Pipe Shop in North Vancouver. The delicious event features over a dozen breweries and distilleries and is an important fundraiser for Family Services of the North Shore (FSNS). Tickets are on sale now.
When: June 17, 2023
Time: 6 to 10 pm
Where: The Pipe Shop – 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Tickets: Purchase online
Foodstock: A GVFB Fundraiser
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Greater Vancouver Food Bank’s Foodstock 2023 is taking over Swangard Stadium on Sunday, June 18 for its annual fundraising event, and we’ve got the lowdown on all the great vendors coming for the festivities. The 19+ event will be serving refreshing beverages from a variety of local faves, including Dageraad Brewing, Kits Beach Beer Company, Luppolo Brewing, Pacific Breeze Winery, Taylight Brewing, Twin Sails Brewing, and Dead Frog Brewery.
Food trucks on-site to sate your appetite include mouth-watering Mexican dishes by Ay! Mamacita, sizzling eats by Burgerholic and Mr. Tube Steak, and cool treats by Crema Ice Cream.
When: June 18, 2023
Time: 12 to 5 pm
Where: Swangard Stadium – 3883 Imperial Street, Burnaby
Tickets: $30 plus fees, purchase online
Squamish Vegan Festival
The Squamish Vegan Festival will be the first of its kind in North America, offering a vegan campout in a zero-waste, wellness festival setting. Guests can expect plant gardening and vegan cooking workshops, wellness activities (including yoga, breathwork, and aerial silks lessons), sound healing, drop-in therapy sessions, and other community-minded activities during the festival.
On the food side of things, numerous food trucks will be dishing up delicious vegan eats, all served in completely reusable containers ensuring that there will be absolutely zero waste following the event’s wrap-up.
When: June 16 to 18
Where: Loggers Field, Squamish
Tickets: From $60
Fanny Bay Oysters’ BC Seafood Festival Shucking Competition
Some of BC’s best shuckers will be competing at the BC Seafood Festival Oyster Shucking Competition at Mount Washington, hosted by Fanny Bay Oysters, later this month. On Saturday, June 24, the best shuckers will be showing off their skills for a total of $2,500 in cash prizes. The event will be held at Mount Washington and will include the Shucked! Happy Hour that offers all-you-can-eat oysters and precedes the shucking competition.
When: June 24
Where: Mount Washington, Vancouver Island
Tickets: Interested shuckers can sign up online
Beer 101 on the Sunshine Coast
This event may be on BC’s Sunshine Coast, but transport is available for Vancouverites so it’s an event worth considering! Bad Academy and Gibsons’ Persephone Brewing Co. is teaming up for a one-day workshop that will cover everything from the history of brewing to the brewing process and more. Tour the farm, smell the hops, and taste a bunch of beer, of course, for a special lesson in everything to do with beer.
When: June 24 from 11 am to 1 pm
Where: Persephone Brewing Co., Gibsons, BC
Tickets: $95 to $115 (including one-way transportation)
Greek Day on Broadway
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Greek Day on Broadway, presented by the Hellenic Canadian Congress of BC, will take place on Sunday, June 25, in a five-block stretch from McDonald to Blenheim Street. The event is the largest one-day Greek festival in Vancouver, attracting more than 100,000 people every year. The beloved celebration will feature a world of authentic Greek food and beverages from local shops and vendors, so bring your appetite. There will be souvlaki, spanakopita, loukoumades, and more.
When:Â June 25, 2023
Time: 11 am to 9 pm
Where:Â MacDonald to Blenheim Street (Kitsilano), Vancouver
Admission: Free
Recurring events
Railtown Tailgate Series
The legendary Railtown Tailgate Series is set to return to the city this summer after a three-year absence, bringing incredible barbecue, cold drinks, and great company to the ultimate summer experience. Chefs Dan Olson and Tyler Day of Railtown Cafe and Railtown Catering will be, once again, firing up their custom-made 12-foot barbecue barrel for the summer series this year, which will take place on three dates: June 25, July 23, and August 20.
For each day, there will be two seatings – at 3 and 5 pm – with generous servings of slow-smoked brisket, pork shoulder, beer-brined chicken and bratwurst, as well as jalapeño cornbread and two Southern-style sides (think Carolina coleslaw and creamy potato salad).
When: June 25, July 23, and August 20 with seatings at 3 and 5 pm
Where: Railtown Cafe (397 Railway Street) and The Boxcar (917 Main Street), Vancouver
Tickets: From $27.96
Muji X Paragon Tea Room
Vancouver’s beloved Paragon Tea Room will be taking over the cafe space in the Muji Robson store every weekend in June. From 12 to 5 pm every weekend, Vancouverites can visit the Muji store to enjoy delicious drinks and mouth-watering treats, including everyone’s favourite Hojica Basque Cheesecake.
When: Every weekend in June from 12 to 5 pm
Where: Muji Robson, 1125 Robson Street, Vancouver
The Vegan Market
Canada’s first and only 100% plant-based night market is gearing up for a busy summer season, and foodies and shoppers will want to join the fun. The Vegan Market, hosted by Peaces, has announced that its bi-weekly summer series will begin on Thursday, June 8 at The Waldorf Hotel. The plant-based food-fuelled parties invite guests to enjoy a drink while you shop from local businesses, makers, and brands.
When:Â June 8, June 22, July 13, July 27, August 3, August 17, August 31, 2023
Time: 6 to 10 pm
Where: Waldorf Hotel, 1489 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, plus a location to be announced.
Tickets: Minimum donation of $4 or canned goods, clothing, or pet food. Children are free.
Red Truck Beer Company’s Truck Stop Concert Series 2023
This year, the brewery will be celebrating its seventh year of the concert series with a diverse lineup of local and international performers. The three-show outdoor concert series will take place on June 17, July 15, and August 12 this summer, right at the brewery’s spacious outdoor area in East Van.
When: June 17, July 15, and August 12
Where: Red Truck Beer Company, 295 East 1st Avenue, Vancouver
Tickets: Online
Patio Pop-Up at Fairmont Pacific Rim
Fairmont Pacific Rim Patio Pop-Up (Photo: Leila Kwok)
Starting June 1, the hotel’s award-winning culinary team, in partnership with Westbank, will host a handful of featured chefs throughout the season. Chefs will create a summer dish that will be available for four days on the Pac Rim Patio, and a portion of the proceeds from each featured item purchased will be donated to the BC Hospitality Foundation.
Published on Main — Chef Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson: Thursday, June 1 – Sunday, June 4
Burdock & Co — Chef Andrea Carlson: Thursday, June 15 to Sunday, June 18
Anh & Chi — Chef Lý Nguyen and Chef Vincent Nguyen: Thursday, June 29 to Sunday, July 2
When: Various dates
Where: Fairmont Pacific Rim, 1038 Canada Place, Vancouver
Richmond Night Market
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North America’s largest night market is set to officially kick off this week on April 28. The dates are set and the theme is Summer Wonderland. We know there will be over 600 items from a whopping 110 booths and food trucks to check out come launch.
When:Â April 28 to October 9, 2023; Friday to Sunday
Where:Â 8351 River Road, Richmond
North Vancouver’s Shipyards Night Market
North Vancouver’s Shipyards Night Market (SYNM) kicked off its 10th anniversary on Friday, May 12 in Lower Lonsdale. The popular free event takes place every Friday from 3 to 10 pm and features a beer garden, live music, market vendors, and food trucks.
When: Every Friday until September 15, 2023
Time: 3 to 10 pm
Where: The Shipyards — 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Cost: Free
Heart of Vancouver Public Market
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The grand opening of the Heart of Vancouver Public Market took place in March at the outdoor plaza at West 17th Avenue at Cambie Street but will return for one day each month. Visitors can shop for locally grown veggies and handmade goods, and enjoy live entertainment. Heart of Vancouver Public Market will showcase a few dozen vendors offering jams and jellies, kimchi, fresh flowers and seedlings, dog expertise, farm fresh eggs, Indigenous jewellery, and more.
When: June 10, July 22, August 26, September 9, October 21, November 18, and December 9, 2023
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Where: West 17th Avenue at Cambie Street, Vancouver
Cost: Free
Thank Granville It’s Food Trucks
For the third year in a row, the South Granville BIA is set to bring back its fun summer food truck series. Called Thank Granville It’s Food Trucks (or TGIFood Trucks), the event is a weekly showdown of some of Vancouver’s best bites and sips on wheels, happening every Friday until August 25. The pop-up food event offers foodies and locals fare from vendors with a range of culinary delights, including Persian food, Mexican street food, Japanese sandos, and, of course, some sweet treats too.
When: Every Friday from June 2 to August 25; 12 to 3 pm and 4 pm to 7 pm
Where: Corner of Fir Street and 10th Avenue
The Brewyard at Lonsdale Quay Market
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Something pretty special is happening at North Vancouver’s Lonsdale Quay Market all summer long. A collaboration between Lonsdale Quay Market and the Shipyards Brewery District, The Brewyard is a pop-up running now until August 27. The experience will take place inside the Quay, bringing the best of North Van’s craft beverage scene in one taphouse setting. The Brewyard will feature tastings from seven local breweries, one cidery, one distillery, and one winery, offering a bit of something for every kind of taste.
When: Now until August 27 on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11 am to 9 pm
Where: Lonsdale Quay Market, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver