Bon Appétit Festival Celebration of Global Francophonie
The first-ever Bon Appétit Festival is happening June 13th on Granville Island offering a full day dedicated to gastronomy, cultural exchange, and the many faces of the francophone world.
Bon Appétit Festival Vancouver
- Dates: Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 10:00am to 8:00pm
- Location: Performance Works on Granville Island
- Tickets: Available online now. Admission is free for children under 12. Each ticket will also include a complimentary macaron offered by Bon Macaron, while supplies last.
The idea behind Bon Appétit Festival is also to create an accessible, welcoming event that reflects Vancouver’s multicultural reality.
Presented by the Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique (SDECB), visitors will get to experience everything from Ivorian and North African flavours to traditional French and Canadian specialties, showcasing the incredible multicultural reality of BC’s French-speaking communities. It’s also a key part of the “Francophonie in Motion – Vancouver 2026” initiative leading up to the FIFA World Cup.
“When people think about francophonie, they often think about language. But food also tells stories of heritage, diversity, family, and cultural identity,” says Marie-Noël Holland, Director of Entrepreneurship and Community Economic Development at the SDECB.
Throughout the day, visitors will be able to explore more than fifteen culinary exhibitors, attend two live cooking demonstrations, enjoy live music, and experience a vibrant food space designed as a place for gathering and connection. Two food trucks will also be on site, while a children’s face-painting area will allow families to fully enjoy the event.
“British Columbia has an incredibly diverse francophone community, but that diversity can sometimes remain invisible in public spaces. We wanted to create a festive event where people can connect naturally around something universal: Food,” adds Holland.
Through several economic, cultural, and community events taking place in June, the initiative aims to showcase the entrepreneurial, cultural, and human dynamism of francophone communities in Western Canada.
Beyond tastings and artistic programming, the festival also aims to provide visibility for entrepreneurs, artisans, and creators from francophone communities.
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