Fall Food Festivals and Food Events in and Around Vancouver

October 5, 2026

4 min read

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Fall in Vancouver means colourful leaves in Stanley Park, crisp air and pumpkin-spiced treats at cafés across the city. There is no better time to eat your way around Vancouver, with fall food festivals serving seasonal flavours, local produce and plenty of comforting favourites.

And if you're looking for more ways to enjoy autumn, discover fall harvest activities and browse Vancouver's cozy autumn markets.

Where Can You Experience Fall Food Festivals Around Vancouver?

UBC Apple Festival

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Photo Credit: UBC Botanical Garden

Get ready to crunch, taste and celebrate at the 35th annual UBC Apple Festival, one of the most family-friendly fall food festivals in Vancouver. The popular Tasting Tent gives visitors the chance to sample BC-grown apples, from familiar favourites to rare and unusual varieties.

The UBC Botanical Garden is also a must-see for colourful fall landscapes and living plant collections. Make a full day of your visit by exploring the UBC campus, with nearby stops at Nitobe Memorial Garden or the Museum of Anthropology.

Best for: Families, apple and local produce lovers
When: October 17- 18th
Where: UBC Botanical Garden
Admission: Online festival admission is $15 for visitors ages 8 to 64 and $14 for seniors 65+. At the gate, admission is $18 for ages 8 to 64 and $17 for seniors. Tasting Tent tickets cost an additional $12 for ages 8+, while children 7 and under need a free reserved ticket.

Day of the Dead Latin Market

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Photo Credit: City of Burnaby, Day of the Dead Celebration – Burnaby

Celebrate the Day of the Dead, a Mexican tradition honouring loved ones through food, music and culture at a lively market filled with food, music and culture. The celebrations begin at The Amazing Brentwood in Burnaby, with Latin American food, local vendors, live performances and hands-on cultural workshops for all ages.

The market returns the following weekend at Granville Island. Be sure to try traditional treats, including pan de muerto, a sweet bread made for the celebration, then browse the colourful public market and snap a picture at the neon sign.

The festivities also continue the following week with a Catrina Procession through the streets of Gastown.

Best for: Latin American food, culture and families
When: October 24-25th at The Amazing Brentwood; October 31- November 1st at Granville Island, November 2nd in Gastown
Where: The Amazing Brentwood, Granville Island, and Gastown
Admission: Admission is free however online registration is encouraged. Food and marketplace purchases are at an additional cost

BC Beer Awards

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Events, North Vancouver.

At the BC Beer Awards, sample some of the province's best craft beer and cider and meet the people behind the pours. Part awards ceremony and part beer festival, the event invites visitors to cheer on the winners as they are announced live while enjoying food, games and time with BC's brewing community.

Admission includes two drink tokens, with food available for purchase. Anvil Centre is located directly across from New Westminster Station, making it an easy SkyTrain trip from downtown Vancouver.

Best for: Craft beer fans and group outings
When: October 16, from 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Anvil Center, New Westminster
Admission: $60 for the general public

Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival

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Shipyards, North Vancouver.

Kick off Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival with a Halloween party at The Pipe Shop. Opening night features North Shore craft beer, food trucks, music, costumes, and prizes inside one of the Shipyards’ most recognizable venues.

The festival continues with brewery and producer events across the North Shore. Take the SeaBus from downtown Vancouver and spend time exploring Lower Lonsdale, a waterfront neighbourhood filled with iconic breweries, restaurants and views of the city skyline.

Best for: Craft beer fans and Halloween outings
When: October 30th to November 12th
Where: The Pipe Shop and participating North Shore venues
Admission: The Halloween launch party is $40 plus GST; later events vary. Ages 19+ for the Halloween launch party; later events may vary.

Fort Langley Cranberry Festival

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Cranberry fields in Fort Langley.

Get a taste of BC's cranberry harvest as historic Fort Langley fills with fresh cranberries, food trucks, live entertainment and more than 100 market vendors. Kick off the morning with a pancake breakfast, stock up on local berries and head to the Fort Langley National Historic Site for cranberry-themed activities and local history.

Between bites, wander through the village's independent shops and cafés. Fort Langley is about a 45-minute drive from downtown Vancouver, and the Thanksgiving weekend festival draws a crowd, so arrive early and make a day of it.

Best for: Families, local food and fall harvest fun
When: October 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Fort Langley Village and Fort Langley National Historic Site
Admission: Village events are free; admission fees may apply at the historic site

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