What to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | July 17, 2008
It’s a weekend of festivals – celebrate blues music, folk music, fusion and the Fraser River. Plus you can get deals on clothes, cookbooks and antiques. And in honour of road trip week here at yoyomam there are lots of events worth driving in (or out) of town for.
In Your Own Way End of Season Sale
July 17th, 6 pm – 9 pm, 2043 Graveley Street
It may seem like an odd time of year to be stocking up on Merino wool basics, but these lightweight tees, camis and yoga pants keep you cool in summer and warm in winter and they’re all 50% of their regular price. If you can’t make it to the sale in person, you can take advantage of it online. And check out their line of baby clothes as well: www.inyourownway.com
Vancouver Folk Fest
July 18th – 20th, Jericho Park Park
In addition to folk musicians from the world over, there is also an entire Little Folks Village which include a Creation Station courtesy of the Kids Market, and lots of great performers just for kids: www.thefestival.bc.ca
West Point Grey Sandcastle Competition
July 18th, 8 am, Jericho, Locarno & Spanish Banks beaches
Over 1000 competitors will be building their best sand creations this Friday. And the Port’s Community Relations team will be there with Salty Sam and a whole tent full of kids’ activities.
Cookbook Swap Meet at Trout Lake Farmer’s Market
July 19th, 9 am – 2 pm, Trout Lake Community Centre Parking Lot
Trade in your cookbooks for new (to you) ones, or buy new and used books from Barbara-Jo’s Book to Cooks, and meet local chefs Christian Caudreault, Star Spilos and Jeng Suratin Rianpracha. It’s a (local) foodie paradise: www.eatlocal.org
Rockin’ in the Park
July 19th, Noon – 3 pm, Coal Harbour Community Centre, 480 Broughton St.
This fun outdoor fair showcases a great range of music and arts and crafts. There’s also face painting, a bouncy castle and an Art Show and Sale: vancouver.ca
The Gathering Place Annual Block Party
July 29th, 12: 30 – 4:30 pm, Helmcken & Seymour
Everyone’s welcome at this big block party with live entertainment, a BBQ, arts and crafts, door prizes and more.
Retro Design & Antiques Fair
July 20th, 7 am – 3 pm, Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive
Treasure-seekers won’t want to miss this plethora of décor, estate jewelry, old toys and dolls, paintings, prints, books and textiles. Plus there are drop-in appraisals all day: www.21cpromotions.com
Roundhouse 5th Annual Community Picnic in the Park
July 20th, Noon – 4 pm, 181 Roundhouse Mews (David Lam Park)
Hang out and get to know your neighbors while celebrating your community with music, entertainment, dance and games: www.roundhouse.ca
Fire Hall #8, #10 & #13 Open Houses
July 20th, 1 pm – 3 pm, various locations
Interact with your local firefighters, check out their equipment, and stock up on fire and safety info: vancouver.ca/fire
Farther Afield
Tour de White Rock
July 18th – 20th, various times and locations in (you guessed it!) White Rock
There are lots of cycling events, but for families we think the Five Corners Fiesta Block Party & Street Dance with a sidewalk sales, entertainment, a classic car show, a bike parade and more sounds like the most fun: www.tourdewhiterock.ca
Surrey Fusion Festival
July 18th – 20th, click here for times, Holland Park, SW Corner of King George Highway & Old Yale Road
This huge multi-cultural event runs the gamut from Celtic to Bhangra with music, dance, food, drumming and lots of culture: www.fusionfestival.surrey.ca
Maple Ridge Country Fest
July 19th & 20th, Maple Ridge Fairgrounds, 23448 – 105th Avenue, Maple Ridge
This free fair, formally known as the Maple Ridge Fair, celebrates rural living with 4-H youth shows, baby animal displays, horse shows, sheep dog demos, a fairway and heaps more: www.mapleridgecountryfest.com
Blue Mountain Music Festival
July 19th & 20th, Blue Mountain Park, Coquitlam
With music covering the whole range from big band to blues to children’s entertainers, you’ll also find a Children’s Area known for its hands-on activities: festivalcoquitlam.citysoup.ca
Creatures of the Not-So-Deep
July 19th, 10 am – 2 pm, Belcarra Regional Park
Metro Vancouver and the Belcarra Beachkeeper volunteers will be uncovering the creatures exposed at low tide and living in the nearby ocean. Search for sea life, play a seashore game, make an ocean craft and more. Wear your water shoes, bare feet are verboten: www.gvrd.bc.ca
Summerfest: Blueberry Festival, Antique Car Show & Farmer’s Market
July 19th, 10:30 am – 5 pm, Wellbrook Winery, 4626 88th Street, Delta
In addition to loads of blueberry related fun, you’ll also find a specialty Farmer’s Market, a classic car show, live music, a salmon BBQ and maybe even some wine: www.wellbrookwinery.com
24th Annual Burnaby Discovery Day Festival
July 20th, 10 am – 4 pm, Deer Lake Park, 6450 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby
This is Burnaby’s largest community grass roots festival showcasing arts, culture, heritage, sports and leisure with activities for the whole family: www.tourismburnaby.com
Fraser Fest
July 20th, 10 am – 4 pm, boardwalk at New Westminster Quay
Celebrate the mighty Fraser River that this annual event that combines community groups, cultural organizations, a flotilla of working and historic vessels and more: www.gvrd.bc.ca
4th Annual Farmer’s Feast
July 20th, 11 am – 2 pm, Krause Berry Farms, 6179 248 St Langley
If you want to eat local you won’t want to miss this event where local farmers gather with all their goodies for sample and for sale. There are also hayrides, horse drawn rides, field tours, music and lots of berries for sale: www.krausebrothersfarms.com
Coming Up
HSBC Celebration of Light
July 23rd, 26th, 30th & August 2nd, English Bay
Mark your calendar for this upcoming fireworks competition that will feature Canada, USA and China competing: www.celebration-of-light.com
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