The GOODS from YVR Food Fest
Vancouver, BC | This weekend, we invite you to join us at a gathering of some of the city’s top food carts, restaurants, breweries, and wineries. This event is larger than any street food event ever produced in Vancouver, and features custom menus designed to let you sample all of the vendors. Highlights include Baja-style tacos from Tacofino, Indian fusion from Vij’s Railway Express, gooey and delicious sandwiches from Mom’s Grilled Cheese, healthy Lebanese comfort food from Nuba, saltimbocca sandwiches from Via Tevere, artisanal ice cream and popsicles from Nice Vice Cream and Johnny’s Pops, and so many more.
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Food For Thought is speaker series of genuine and personal stories about food-related topics that engage, provoke, and inspire. Speakers include chefs, farmers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who bring their unique insight to the stage. This event aims to foster dialogue and build community while those at the forefront of the industry share their personal stories. It is also forum that addresses the challenges food culture and its creators face today and will confront in the future.
FULL EVENT DETAILS
STREET FOOD SHOWDOWN
Olympic Village | Saturday, August 6 & Sunday, August 7
VIP Tasting Event (11am – 2pm)
Doors/VIP registration at 11am / All Access VIP hour from 12pm-1pm
$59 — The Big Feast (All You Can Eat VIP Taster Ticket)
Includes two drink tickets (alcohol or non-alcohol).
$30 — VIP Taster Ticket
Includes four taster tickets, plus two drink tickets (alcohol or non-alcohol).
Main Event (1pm to 8pm)
$10 — General Admission
Includes one drink ticket (non-alcohol).
YVR Food Fest + Red Truck Concert Series (1pm to 10pm)
$35 — Two great events for one special price. This ticket includes admission to the Street Food Showdown in the Olympic Village as well as the Truck Stop Concert Series at Red Truck Beer or Saturday, August 6.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Science World | Sunday, August 7
$24 — General Admission (6pm until 10pm)
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