From July to September, stroll through over 20 vibrant acres filled with dozens of flower varieties at the Abbotsford Sunflower Festival. According to the latest Field Report, the sunflowers are growing beautifully under the warm sun, reaching higher every day. Cosmos, snapdragons, stock flowers, marigolds, and other varieties are also in bloom.
Tickets are available for purchase online 7 days in advance
Admission includes five stems from our sunflower u-pick area with additional sunflowers available for purchase.
For six months of the year, Lakeland hosts a variety of flower festivals across 100 acres. Follow along on Instagram for the latest updates.
Lakeland Flowers is owned and operated by Nick Warmerdam – a third-generation flower farmer. Nick has built a successful business supplying fresh-cut flowers and bulbs to the Pacific Northwest for the past 30 plus years. Lakeland Flowers is name after the Sumas Lake flooding story, which we were reminded of again after the devastating floods in November of 2021. Lakeland Flowers is located on the unceded territory of the Semá:th First Nation.
Greendale Acres, home of the Chilliwack Corn Maze, is kicking off its season on the August long weekend with the unveiling of a Luke Bryan-themed corn maze and a new event, the Chilliwack Corn Festival.
In partnership with 93.7 JR Country, the 10-acre maze layout bears the likeness of country singing sensation Luke Bryan, five-time CMA Entertainer of the Year and American Idol judge, strumming a guitar along with a pair of cowboy boots.
Chilliwack Corn Maze and Festival
Dates: Saturday, August 3 & Sunday, August 4 2024 launch weekend 10:00am to 7:00pm
Summer Send-Off Festival is August 31 to September 2, 2024
Location: 41905 Yale Rd W, Chilliwack
Regular Admission: $16 online/$19 at the door per person, free for members
While the corn field is still growing and not at its maximum height until later in the season, you can still get lost in the 10-acre Luke Bryan Corn Maze.
During opening weekend, guests will enjoy a taste of seasonal corn on the cob, live music, kid-friendly activities such as face painting and balloon artists, and fully licensed events from 12 until closing on both days that include corn shucking and cornhole tournaments and corn-eating competitions to crown the Chilliwack Corn Eating Champion.
Hop aboard a summer salsa cruise in Vancouver where you can enjoy three levels of DJs, dance (lessons included), food, drinks, and views of the city. One night only! Usually there is a full series of themed events each summer but this is your only chance to experience salsa cruises this season and you can enter to win tickets:
Vancouver Salsa Cruises – MV Britannia. Photo submitted.
Summer Salsa Cruise in Vancouver
Where: MV Britannia docked at 501 Denman St, setting sail from Coal Harbour
When: August 10, 2024 from 9:30pm to 12:30am (boarding 8:30pm)
Latin American food, and drinks, will be available for purchase on board.
Each level of the ship will have a different DJ with different sounds and beats: Latin music; plus Top 40 and club hits. Guests can participate in a complimentary latin dance lesson, and enjoy a dance show during this three hour experience. Move to the tropical rhythms and take in the beautiful sights from the water.
Enter to Win
I have a pair of tickets to give away to the Salsa Cruise! Here’s how you can enter to win:
This is the only Salsa Cruise of the season but organizers will also be hosting and Afternoon Family Cruise with a Frozen theme on August 18th. Tickets for that are also available now. The event includes visits with a superhero, Anna, and Elsa. There will be face painting, dancing on two levels, sing-alongs, hair braiding, and lots of photo opportunities while you make memories.
The Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks will have an airshow and a drone show this year, and also one of the largest gatherings of food trucks in the region. If you’re heading to the beach and are in search of sustenance, these vendors will have you covered down at English Bay.
Food Trucks at the Fireworks in Vancouver
Kampong Malaysian Mama’s Fish & Chips Aloha Poke Le Sella Pizza BurgerHolic JapaDog KYU Grill Little Ooties Hot Dog Hustling Mr. Pretzel Munchu Picchu Primo Auth Mexican Mr. Frosty
Fusion Icy Mom’s Grilled Cheese Rotato Potato Shameless Buns Taco N’ Todo Takenaka Teriyaki Express The Thai Box Cravings Kettle Corn Lemon Heaven Roasted Revolution JJ Hot Cobs Vancouver Coffee Bike
Find all 18 vendors along Beach Avenue, with additional options available near Morton Park, Bidwell Street and in Vanier Park, across the water.
Of course there are also a variety of West End businesses you can support, from take-out and picnic options, to restaurants and pubs.
Attendees of the Honda Celebration of Light are advised of bike lane detours and partial road closures on Beach Avenue, starting at 9:00am each day of the event. Restricted vehicle access for non-residents of the West End will also be in place from 5:00pm daily.
It’s peak summer in Vancouver this weekend with events ranging from the annual Celebration of Light Fireworks, to the Whitecaps Pride Match, the Surrey Fusion Festival, summer farmers markets, and so much more. Miss604 is proud to support Sounds Like Summer free in Edmonds Park on Friday, the return of the Vancouver Canadians to the ‘Nat, and the summer season of Burnaby Village Museum. Find these activities and many more listed below:
