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by Rebecca BollwittDisclosure: Sponsored Post — Sponsored by Fun Richmond Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.
Enjoy summertime fun by the sea in Steveston at the 21st annual Richmond Maritime Festival, presented by the City of Richmond, Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site Society, and Richmond Arts Coalition.
The free, family-friendly event celebrates the history of Steveston with maritime-themed programming that spans live music, art installations, puppet shows, community exhibits, and more.
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Richmond Maritime Festival 2024
Date: Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25, 2024 from 11:00am to 6:00pm
Location: Britannia Shipyards in Steveston, Richmond
Admission: Free!
This year’s program animates the entirety of the 8-acre historic site, highlighting the multicultural and boatbuilding legacies that make up Britannia Shipyards. Interactive shows and performances will draw visitors into the region’s rich cultural tapestry, which once was home to Chinese, European, Indigenous, and Japanese-Canadian fisheries workers.
Down on the docks, visitors will be able to take in the beauty of restored heritage boats. Among the stunning vessels will be the 102-year-old SS Master tugboat, the oldest working wooden-hulled steam-powered tug in the world, and other returning favourites like the MV Gikumi, which has seen 70 years of almost continuous service on the West Coast.
Family Fun
All ages will be able to enjoy hands-on activities with local artists. Ainsley and Liana Oh will teach kids how to crochet their own sea creatures, Aiko Matsushiba will teach origami crafts, and Tarcila de Figueiredo Neves will help families create their own digital fish and release it into a specially made virtual seascape.
Visitors making boat building crafts at the Richmond Maritime Festival 2023. Courtesy of the Richmond Maritime Festival.
Entertainment
Several community stages will host performers including Norine Braun, roots musician Pat Chessell, banjo player Paul Silveria, and Yuki the Juggler. Around the site, don’t miss the singing Cannery Mermaids and the beloved band The Seabillys.
Food Trucks
More than 10 food trucks will help fuel the festivities, with options ranging from popcorn to lemonade, sausages to Japanese cuisine. Picnic tables are available for those who would like to pack a homemade spread.
This year’s festival coincides with the FreshCo Richmond Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday August 24th at Steveston’s Imperial Landing as well. Follow Fun Richmond on Facebook and Instagram for information about this festival and more fun happenings around the city throughout the year.
This weekend around Metro Vancouver the event list is filled with festivals, markets, parties, tours, music, and so much more. Miss604 sponsors Sounds Like Summer in Burnaby on Friday and the Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival on Saturday at Deer Lake Park. Find these activities and many more listed below. Have a great weekend!
WXV, the highly anticipated return of the women’s 15s competition will play out in Vancouver, South Africa and Dubai with the final six Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 places up for grabs. Catch the excitement over three weekends in Vancouver and Langley this September and October.
WXV Women’s Rugby in Vancouver
World Rugby Pacific Four Series 2024 champions Canada will be hoping to continue to draw on their home advantage across the three weekends. Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team finished second in the inaugural WXV 1 in New Zealand last year.
Date: September 29; October 5-6 and October 11-12, 2024
Location: BC Place Stadium Vancouver and Willoughby Stadium at Langley Events Centre
Tickets are purchased as single day passes, with each ticket providing fans access for a full match day. This means that purchasers will be able to attend multiple games using a single ticket on September 29, October 5 and October 12. Fans will be able to exit and re-enter the stadiums in accordance with regulations.
About the Competition
WXV 1, an elite international competition launched in 2023 and designed to accelerate the growth of women’s rugby around the world, will open with a triple header on Sunday, September 29th at Vancouver’s BC Place Stadium. Although no stranger to international rugby, this will mark the first time that BC Place has hosted an international women’s fixture.
The competition will begin on September 29th with a triple header with USA against England, New Zealand vs Ireland, and hosts Canada facing France.
On Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October 6th, the teams will be playing out in Langley with USA vs France, Canada vs Ireland, and New Zealand vs England.
For the final weekend at BC Place, USA and Ireland will square off on Friday, October 11th and then New Zealand and France, Canada and England will round out the competition on Saturday, October 12th.
“We have some amazing rugby to look forward to in Vancouver this fall, with three exciting weekends featuring the world’s best teams and players as they build towards the 2025 Rugby World Cup, including our own Canadian national team. In addition to the matches, our Canadian women will be connecting with the local rugby community throughout the period, with the aim of inspiring the next generation of rugby players. We are grateful for the support of World Rugby, the Province of British Columbia, and Sport Hosting Vancouver in bringing this pinnacle event to Vancouver. We know that the people of Vancouver and supporters from across Canada will come out in full force, making this a memorable, world-class rugby experience for fans and players alike.” — Nathan Bombrys, CEO of Rugby Canada
The Vancouver Canadians are having a hot summer, recently setting a High-A era record with 20 hits to score a season-high 19 runs in a 19-2 thrashing of the Eugene Emeralds. This impressive performance kicked off one of the most important series of the second half. Head to Nat Bailey Stadium this month for more baseball fun, promotions, and giveaways with the C’s.
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Vancouver Canadians August Games, Promotions
August 7, 2024 vs Eugene
We Care Wednesday presented by RBC
Supporting Coast Mental Health Foundation
Summer Value Pack Game
August 8, 2024 vs Eugene
Fireworks Extravaganza
August 9, 2024 vs Eugene
FortisBC Nooner at the Nat
August 10, 2024 vs Eugene
Presented by Rogers
August 11, 2023 vs Eugene
Family Fun Sunday, car flag giveaways
Kids under 12 post-game run the bases
August 20, 2024 vs Everett
Toyota Tuesday presented By Pacific Toyota Dealers
Summer Value Pack Game
August 21, 2024 vs Everett
We Care Wednesday presented by RBC
Supporting Canuck Place Children’s Hospice
Summer Value Pack Game
August 22, 2024 vs Everett
Fireworks Extravaganza
August 23, 2024 vs Everett
FortisBC Nooner at the Nat
August 25, 2024 vs Everett
Family Fun Sunday, lunch bag giveaways
Kids under 12 post-game run the bases
Summer Value Packs
The Summer Value Pack can exclusively be purchased for seats in the Reserved Grandstand Tuesday and Wednesday games for the rest of the season. Grab a ticket package for a Tuesday or Wednesday home game that includes a Nathan’s hot dog and fountain beverage with each ticket.
Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets online, over the phone at 604 872 5232 or in person at the Nat Bailey Stadium Box Office, Monday – Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm, and Saturdays from 10:00am to 3:00pm of non game days.
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by Rebecca BollwittDisclosure: Sponsored Post — Sponsored by Downtown Van Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.
The Granville Block Party, Downtown Van’s summer festival in the heart of the entertainment district, returns August 24-25 this year for two days of free fun for all!
Granville Block Party – Photo Credit NJ in Colors
Granville Block Party in Downtown Vancouver
Dates: Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25, 2024 1:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: Granville and Robson in Downtown Vancouver
Mazacote Dawn Pemberton Van Vogue Jam Public Disco Synthia Kiss Parlour Panther Kara-Kata Afrobeat
Leo D.E Johnson ebonEmpress Locals Lounge Cookin’ With Brass Bungalow and more to be announced…
There will also be an official Afterparty hosted by Donnellan’s Irish Pub (1082 Granville St) with drink specials, live music, and more. Downtown Van has all the info and updates, follow along on Instagram.
