There's festivals, flea markets, a farmers market and more in Burnaby this weekend.
Korean Heritage Festival
Celebrate the 21st annual Korean Culture Heritage Festival at Swangard Stadium. With the world’s No. 1 taekwondo demo team, Kukkiwon Taekowndo, performing at noon and 4 p.m., there will also be food, drinks, activities games, and live entertainment at this fun summer festival.
When: Saturday, June 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Swangard Stadium (3883 Imperial St.)
Cost: Free admission
Flea Market
On June 17, head to Confederation Seniors’ Centre to hunt for treasures and great deals. There will be more than 50 tables of goods on display. If you’re interested in being a vendor, call 604-294-1936 for more information or register in person at Confederation Centre.
When: Saturday, June 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Confederation Seniors’ Centre (4585 Albert St.)
Cost: Free admission
Farmers Market
Browse the stalls of organic and conventional produce, prepared foods and take in the sights and sounds of market days at Burnaby Farmers Market.
When: Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Burnaby City Hall parking lot (4949 Canada Way)
Cost: Free admission
Foodstock
This massive festival (for those aged 19 and up) celebrating “local bands, local beers and local food,” featuring local favourite band Said the Whale, is coming to Swangard Stadium this weekend. The fundraising event hosted by the Greater Vancouver Food Bank is full of tons of live music, delicious food and drinks (breweries include Dageraad Brewing, Kits Beach Beer Company, Luppolo Brewing and more), and tons of food trucks and games.
When: Sunday, June 18
Where: Swangard Stadium (3883 Imperial St.)
Cost: $30, tickets available on Eventbrite (search “Foodstock 2023”)
Pokemon-Themed Nature Walk
“Snap ‘em all” with the Burnaby Lake Park Association and catch “Pokemon” disguised as plants and animals on a guided tour throughout the park with the iNaturalist app. Find a sword fern disguised as an Oddish, black cottonwood trees that look like a Sudowoodo and more.
When: Sunday, June 18 at 10:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
Where: Burnaby Lake Park Nature House (4519 Piper Ave.)
Cost: Free, registration required on Eventbrite (search “BLPA Nature Walk”)
