Taste All the Fall Flavours at These Vancouver Food Festivals

Photo: Aubrie LeGault/Cheese and Meat Festival

Stay well-fed by celebrating the Fall Harvest at one of Vancouver’s premiere food and drink festivals before winter comes. Vancouver known as a great destination during the fall season with its freshly harvested foods and entertaining autumn-themed events.

Be sure to taste your way through some diverse flavours at one of these fall festivals:

Cheese and Meat Festival

Photo: Aubrie LeGault/Cheese and Meat Festival

Taste the world at the Vancouver Cheese and Meat Festival when it comes to The Pipe Shop in North Vancouver on November 2. Pair artisanal foods and complementary beverages with an array of gourmet cheeses, cured meats, and tasty treats for a fully curated tasting experience.

The festival offers attendees the opportunity to explore local producers and their culinary craftsmanship. Festival-goers can sample over ninety products, from wine to chocolate, cheese to whisky, and charcuterie. There are also educational workshops, interactive tastings, and cooking demonstrations that promise an immersive event for all food enthusiasts with forty different vendors to sample.

All-inclusive tickets are available to purchase through Eventbrite.

Harvest Haus

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Party Bavarian-style at the eighth annual Harvest Haus returning to the PNE Forum from October 4-5. Gather together at one of the most fun fall events of the year while enjoying the combination of modern fare with authentic traditions during the autumn months.

Drink beer, eat bratwursts, and put on your finest lederhosen for a great time. Join international and local brewers, vintners, chefs, and entertainers as they showcase new seasonal flavours alongside traditional Oktoberfest classics.

Choose from 25 different European and craft beers, wines, and spirits. Dance to traditional oompah bands and live DJs for a total party atmosphere.

Tickets are available to purchase through TicketLeader.

Fall Food Fest

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Go on the self-guided Vancouver Fall Food Fest tour to discover some tasty baked goodies and specialty tea drinks from October 4-27. Explore the city’s best cafés and eateries, showcasing limited-time specialty food items and drinks alongside signature favourites throughout the month.

This is a great excuse to try a new spot, meet a friend, make a date, or go on your own food crawl in support of local businesses during the cozy autumn event.

Participating restaurants include Daan Go Cake Lab, Glenburn Soda Fountain, Ki Cafe, Matchstick Coffee, Paul Bakery Café, the Vancouver Aquarium, and many more. Stay tuned for festival items to be announced.