Do you love food? And Vancouver even more? Then you’re going to love August! No, not the weather. It’s got a lot to offer about Vancouver food events, and I’m excited to share them with you.
August is when the Vancouver food scene blossoms into one of the most beautiful and delicious August flowers. There are some fantastic events this month to attend. This list will help you plan your Vancouver food events to check out in August.
Top 5 Vancouver food events in August
1. Brentwood Block Party
The Vancouver Food Truck Festival is back for another year in August. This popular event features over 50 food trucks and stalls, live music, and entertainment. It’s the perfect opportunity to try out some new dishes from all over the world!
Brentwood Block Party’s date is on August 6-7/26-27
There will be a wide variety of local beers and wines for you to enjoy. A market to shop to your heart’s content, a variety of live music, and delicious food trucks to try out. The alcohol will flow site-wide, so grab your drink of choice and then peruse the talented vendors or eat through many food trucks.
Instagram: @gvfoodtruckfest
2- Beanstock Coffee Festival
The Beanstock Coffee festival is about the best coffee in Vancouver and surrounding areas.
Beanstock Coffee Festival brings together artisans and industry professionals. The festival planning starts with the specialty coffee industry to an action-packed weekend of unlimited coffee tastings and know-how.
Unique one-of-a-kind specialty coffees are prepared by pros for sampling and paired with educational workshops, demonstrations, and competitions.
Instagram: @beanstockfest
When: Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21 from 8 am to noon, 1 pm to 5 pm, and 5 pm to 7 pm
Where: Roundhouse Community Centre – 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Tickets: From $30
3- Le Dîner en Blanc
Le Dîner en Blanc has become such a momentous occasion for many of you, making all the hard work worth it!
Our third pick of Vancouver food events is for people who like discovering new things and are curious about meeting new people in Vancouver.
Guests must bring a square folding table and two white chairs; a white picnic basket and, or a bag including a gourmet meal for two, a white tablecloth and cloth napkins, cutlery, dishware, and glassware; and a garbage bag.
Instagram: @dinerenblancvancouver
When: August 18, 2022
Where: TBA (secret downtown location)
Tickets: $43 per person, register online
4- Playa Patron
Playa Patrón is bringing Mexico’s warmth, sounds, and flavors to Vancouver’s Plaza of Nations, featuring a daytime brunch experience as well as a nighttime party, complete with a DJ playing deep tropical house and hand-crafted Patron cocktails.
When: August 11 to 14
Where: Plaza of Nations, 750 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver
Tickets: From $25, available online now.
5- Japanese Market Summer Festival
The Japan Market Summer Festival features over 70 vendors offering popular Japanese food, Japanese-themed merchandise, crafts, and art.
The festival, which will be held at the same venue as this summer’s earlier June edition, will be held for just one day on Saturday, August 13, at Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza in Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza.
Instagram: @japanmarketvancouver
When: Saturday, 13.8
Where: Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza – 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver
Tickets: From $4
We’ve got a list of things to do, from tastings and workshops to pop-up dinners, chefs’ markets, and more. Whether you’re looking for something new or want to give yourself a treat, there’s something for everyone on this list of Vancouver food events in August 2022.
Make sure to join us on Masosa to meet new people nearby!