Farmers Markets & Summer Events In Vancouver
Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market
When: Every Sunday until Oct 31, 2021
Where: West Entrance of Ambleside Park
What: A great variety of organic and conventional farmers with a large selection of baked goods, syrups, jams, jellies, honey, salsa, and antipasta. Along with a varied selection of BC crafts including jewelry, clothing, wrought iron, garden sculptures, soaps, pottery, and much more.
Art Downtown Summer Program
When: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday until Sept 30, 2021
Where: Bentall Centre Plaza & Lot 19
What: Vancouver’s public arts festival - a sixteen week, free, community-oriented event where artists, performers, and audiences deepen their connections to each other on the beautiful Coast Salish landscape. Including on-site painting, live art demonstrations, and musical performances.
Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market
When: Every Saturday until Oct 30, 2021
Where: North Parking Lot at Burnaby City Hall
What: Featuring conventional and organic farmers with a large selection of prepared food, local crafters, and food trucks.
Kitsilano Farmers Market
When: Every Sunday until Oct 31, 2021
Where: Kitsilano Community Centre
What: Every Sunday, 50+ farmers, producers, crafters, food, and coffee trucks.
Lonsdale Artisan Farmers Market
When: Every Saturday until Oct 30, 2021
Where: East Plaza of Lonsdale Quay & Shops
What: Some of the best organic and conventional farmers in BC attend the market plus great bakers, jam makers, honey gatherers, and salsa makers. The market features a diversity of vendors and crafters who sell jewelry, children’s toys, pottery, soaps, clothing, and much more.
Richmond Night Market
When: Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until Sept 5, 2021
Where: 8351 River Road, Richmond
What: Open from 6pm - 12am every weekend, this is North America’s largest night market. Please note a reduced capacity following pandemic protocols.
The Really Gay History Tour
When: Every Sunday until Nov 28, 2021
Where: Outside the entrance to Vancouver City Centre Skytrain Station
What: From drag kings and two spirit warriors, to queer church ministers and transgender crime fighters, this walking tour celebrates the unsung heroes who forever changed the social fabric of Vancouver.
Admission: $29 Adults / $26 Students & Seniors
Website: https://forbiddenvancouver.ca/really-gay-history-tour/
UBC Farm Farmers Market
When: Every Tuesday & Saturday until Nov 27, 2021
Where: 3461 Ross Drive
What: Vancouver’s only multi-vendor farmers market located on a working farm. In addition to certified organic and farm fresh produce, fruits, herbs, and free-range eggs from the UBC Farm, the Saturday multi-vendor farmers market also features a variety of other local vendors selling meats, cheeses, mushrooms, fruit, vegetables, nursery plants, baked goods, alcohol, and prepared foods, along with many food and coffee trucks.
