9 can't-miss Vancouver food events to check out
The weather is finally starting to feel like fall, which means splurging on cozy drinks and food.
This week, you’ll find everything from a farmers’ market on an actual farm to live music with local wine. You better start marking those calendars now!
Here are some of the food and drink event highlights happening in Vancouver this week.
- You might also like:
- Over 40 fun and fantastic events to check out around Vancouver this fall
- Spooky Halloween pop-up bar returning to Vancouver next month
- Taste rare and delicious fruits at the UBC Apple Festival this fall
One-time-only events
Nikkei Garden Farmers’ Market
The last farmers’ market of the season at the Nikkei Place is coming up soon! You can enjoy a pleasant walk and admire plenty of locally grown produce as well as buy some locally made food from (you guessed it) local vendors. There is also a beautiful Japanese garden for you to explore and walk off all that food. Some of the vendors expected to show up are Hatchan Takoyaki, Japanese Crepe Sasuke, eF & Be Bakehouse, and Kanadell Japanese Bakery.
When: Sunday, October 22
Where: 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby
Barbarians Feast
View this post on Instagram
The Barbarian’s Feast returns at The Cascade Room, featuring an all-you-can-eat meat fest. There will be a whole smoked hog, beef brisket, pork ribs, whole smoked chicken, sausages, and all the sides you could ever want. Tickets also include a cocktail or beer.
When:Â Sunday, October 22
Where:Â The Cascade Room, 2616 Main Street
Tickets:Â $99 per person
Recurring events
The Dark Manor Inn: Resurrected
View this post on Instagram
A haunted house and a bar? Do we need to say more? There will be some extra creepy drinks for you to enjoy, like The Zombie, which comes with “extra brains!” We’re not quite sure what they mean by brains (and all they provide on Instagram in their ingredient list is just “Brainnnnnsssssss”), but it comes with spiced rum, SOV Amaretto, juice, and plenty of other yummy additions.
When:Â Now until October 31
Where:Â The Butcher and Bullock – 911 West Pender Street, Vancouver
Saturday Multi-vendor Farmers’ Market at the UBC Farm
View this post on Instagram
It doesn’t get more country than attending a farmers’ market at an actual farm. There will be vendors selling all sorts of local fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods, beverages, mushrooms, coffee, and plenty of food trucks for you to grab snacks.
When: June 3 through November 25 from 10 am to 2 pm
Where: UBC Farm, University Endowment Lands, Vancouver
Vibes & Vino
View this post on Instagram
Visit the LuLu Island Winery every Friday to enjoy some local wines for $1 an ounce alongside some great live music that changes up weekly. You’ll also be able to enjoy the beautiful scenery around the vineyard.
When: October 20
Where: LuLu Island Winery, 16880 Westminster Highway, Richmond
The Black Lagoon
The Black Lagoon, a highly anticipated, scary, cool pop-up cocktail bar that returns every year, has finally shared its Vancouver dates for this year. Inspired by goth-metal and cult horror, industry veterans Erin Hayes and Kelsey Ramage took over a space in Toronto in 2021 for this concept and the “creepy-as-hell experience” resonated with patrons.
The Vancouver event will debut on Monday, October 2 and run through Halloween at The Butcher and Bullock downtown. Dress to fit in with the vibe or the wicked decor – think dungeons, skulls, and life-size coffins.
When: Monday, October 2 to Monday, October 31
Where: The Butcher and Bullock – 911 West Pender Street, Vancouver
Autumn Harvest Afternoon Tea
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver has once again been cooking up a new picture-perfect service for guests to enjoy this season: Autumn Harvest Afternoon Tea. Until November 19, folks can head into Notch8’s tea salon and enjoy a variety of bites inspired by the cozy autumn season. Tea lovers can look forward to an array of savoury and sweet offerings, including a Butternut Squash Tart, a Mushroom and Thyme puff-pastry pinwheel, and a Brie and Pear Tea Sandwich.
You can book a reservation for this service from now until November 19. Seatings are held Thursday through Sunday and statutory holidays Mondays at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm.
When: Now until November 19, with seatings held Thursday through Sunday and statutory holiday Mondays at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm
Where: Notch8 Restaurant & Bar — 900 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
Tickets:Â $69 per person
The Vegan Night Market
View this post on Instagram
One of Vancouver’s most exciting night markets is back this fall for two installments: one in October and one in December. On October 19 at the Waldorf Hotel, the Vegan Night Market will be setting up once again with all vegan eats, treats, and other goods from local vendors.
When: October 19 and December 7
Where: The Waldorf Hotel, 1489 E Hastings Street, Vancouver
Heart of Vancouver Public Market
Arina P Habich/Shutterstock | Cambie Village/Facebook
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: October 21, November 18, and December 9, 2023
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Where: West 17th Avenue at Cambie Street, Vancouver
Cost: Free
Follow Channels and Categories