The essential guide to fall food and drink festivals in Vancouver

Fall is quickly approaching, and with it comes a plethora of cozy food and drink events.From cheese and meat festivals to autumn-themed afternoon teas, here are some can’t-miss fall events happening in and around Vancouver.Did we miss your favourite? Let us know in the comments.SEPTEMBERHONEY SALT ART-DINNER SERIESHead over to Honey Salt for a multi-course meal curated by chef Johann Caner while a stunning Sea to Sky Art experience unfolds before your eyes courtesy of guest artist Ben Poechman. Premiere Package Guests will be able to take home an original art piece.When: September 26Time: 6 pmWhere: Honey Salt — 39 Smithe Street, VancouverCost: Starting at $65 per personUP IN SMOKE AT SKYE AVENUE> > > > > > View this post on Instagram> > > > > > > A post shared by Dished Vancouver (@dishedvancouver)Up in Smoke will showcase a curated selection of five never-to-be-seen-again bottles of peaty and smoky Scotch whiskies accompanied by food pairings, all at Skye Avenue, which has Canada’s largest whisky collection.When: September 26Tickets: Reservations available onlineCHAMBAR 20TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY> > > > > > View this post on Instagram> > > > > > > A post shared by Chambar Restaurant (@chambar_restaurant)Expect a stylish cocktail and canapé soiree at this Vancouver restaurant’s anniversary party, alongside live entertainment, DJs, dancing, and, of course, plenty of tasty eats.When: September 29Time: Starts at 7 pmWhere: Chambar Restaurant — 568 Beatty Street, VancouverCost: $179 per personFORGED & FORAGED: PUBLISHED ON MAIN WELCOMES SAN FRANCISCO’S KILN> > > > > > View this post on Instagram> > > > > > > A post shared by Published on Main (@published.on.main)Chef John Wesley from the newly anointed Michelin-star restaurant Kiln from the Bay Area will visit Published on Main for a collaborative dinner with Chef Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson. This multi-course dinner will showcase the chefs’ shared culinary approach, which leans Nordic, highlighting global flavours with fresh, local seasonal ingredients alongside fermentations and preserves.When: September 29Time: 6 pmWhere: Published on Main — 3593 Main Street, VancouverCost: $360 per person plus tax and gratuityJUNCTION PUBLIC MARKET> > > > > > View this post on Instagram> > > > > > > A post shared by @junctionpublicmarketThe unique shopping and dining destination is constructed with customized shipping containers. It allows you to shop local artisans, treat yourself to plentiful food vendors and a bar, take in live entertainment, and much more. Best of all, Junction Public Market is free to visit!When: Tuesdays to Sundays until September 29, 2024, plus holiday MondaysTime: 11 am to 7 pmWhere: Granville Square – 200 Granville Street, VancouverAdmission: Free You might also like:- The most anticipated fall restaurant openings in Vancouver- Vancouver Christmas Market announces dates for huge 2024 holiday event- UBC's new online food resource helping with student affordabilityOCTOBERGUEST CHEF DINNER: HAWKSWORTH X MCKINLAY> > > > > > View this post on Instagram> > > > > > > A post shared by Hawksworth Restaurant (@hawksworthrest)Head over to Hawksworth for a special collaborative culinary experience with celebrated Canadian chef Ron McKinlay from Canoe restaurant in Toronto and chefs David Hawksworth, Sylvain Assie, and Marissa Gonzalez.Standout dishes will include chef McKinlay’s Wild Mushroom Pithivier accompanied by sweetbreads, braised trotter, cauliflower, and chef Hawksworth’s West Coast mussels with halibut mousseline, farm spinach, and velouté.When: October 2Where: Hawksworth Restaurant — 801 West Georgia Street, VancouverCost: $198 per personHARVEST HAUS> > > > > > View this post on Instagram> > > > > > > A post shared by Harvest Haus (@harvesthaus)Vancouver’s take on the traditional Oktoberfest returns for a fun-filled weekend on October 4 and 5 at the PNE Forum.The eighth annual German-style beer festival features epic entertainment, delicious food, and lots and lots of beer.When: October 4 and 5, 2024Time: 6 to 11:30 pmWhere: PNE Forum — 2901 Hastings Street E, VancouverTickets: Starting at $30 for pre-sale general admission access. Purchase online.2024 UBC APPLE FESTIVAL> > > > > > View this post on Instagram> > > > > > > A post shared by UBC Botanical Garden (@ubcgarden)Entering its 33rd year, the huge apple celebration gives attendees a chance to learn about apple diversity and taste several rare and peculiar varieties.There will also be live entertainment, an apple and apple tree sale, and a food fair onsite.When: October 19 and 20, 2024Time: Various time slots from 11 am to 2 pmWhere: UBC Botanical Garden — 6804 SW Marine Drive, VancouverTickets: Early bird pricing is in effect until Monday, September 30. Children seven years and under can enter for free with a paying adult, though they must still register for a ticket. Purchase onlinePIE EATING CONTEST + POP-UP SHOPPut on your stretchy pants for this good old-fashioned pie-eating contest sponsored by The Pie Hole. Two contests will determine who can eat the most pie, with the winner earning a $300 Metropolis at Metrotown gift card.When: October 19Time: 11 am to 2 pmWhere: Metropolis at Metrotown Grand Court — 4700 Kingsway, BurnabyNOVEMBERMETRO VANCOUVER CROISSANT CRAWL> > > > > > View this post on Instagram> > > > > > > A post shared by Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl (@vancouvercroissantcrawl)The fall festival, which will take place from November 1 to 21, 2024, is a self-guided tour of creative and Instagrammable limited-edition croissants from bakeries across Metro Vancouver.This year will feature exciting gluten-free options and a Design Your Dream Croissant Contest.When: November 1 to 21Where: Participating vendors across Metro VancouverCHEESE AND MEAT FESTIVAL 2024The Shipyards heritage venue will host this gastronomic adventure, filled with the best in international and local cuisine. And it will feature all sorts of artisan foods and beverages, not just delicious meats and cheeses.The Cheese and Meat Festival is all about indulging in the small plate, so be ready to discover dozens of vendors showcasing their finest products through elevated bites.When: November 2, 2024Time: Various tasting sessionsWhere: The Pipe Shop – 115 Victory Ship Way, North VancouverTickets: Various prices; available onlineYES SHEF: ELEVATING WOMEN IN FOOD & BEVERAGE> > > > > > View this post on Instagram> > > > > > > A post shared by WORTH Association (@worth.association)Yes Shef returns to Vancouver on November 6 to celebrate the remarkable contributions of women in the food and beverage industry.Taking place in the Star Sapphire Ballroom of the Fairmont Pacific Rim, you’ll enjoy over 20 tasting stations (16 culinary stations and multiple beverage offerings) at this cocktail-style reception.When: November 6, 2024Time: 5:30 pm to 9:30 pmWhere: Fairmont Pacific Rim, Star Sapphire Ballroom — 1038 Canada Place, VancouverTickets: $200VANCOUVER CHRISTMAS MARKET 2024> > > > > > View this post on Instagram> > > > > > > A post shared by Vancouver Christmas Market (@vanchristmas)Vancouver Christmas Market is transforming Jack Poole Plaza into a huge German-style holiday event from November 13 to December 24.A popular holiday tradition for locals and visitors alike, the Vancouver Christmas Market features more than 90 huts of authentic German sweets, treats, and treasures. Plus, there are many festive activities and live entertainment to enjoy.When: November 13 to December 24, 2024Where: Jack Poole Plaza – 1055 Canada Place, VancouverRECURRINGAUTUMN HARVEST TEA AT NOTCH8> > > > > > View this post on Instagram> > > > > > > A post shared by Fairmont Hotel Vancouver (@fairmontvan)Notch8 is launching its Autumn Harvest Afternoon Tea, which it says is a “luxurious experience that captures the rich and warm flavours of the fall season.” Expect plenty of sweet and savoury dishes that celebrate the bounty of the season. Examples include a Kabocha Squash Tartlet with vadouvan saffron apple puree and toasted coconut, Smoked Steelhead with yuzu tobiko, and Serrano Ham Reserva with pickled mustard seeds and coffee aioli on brioche, just to name a few.When: Wednesdays to Sundays (and statutory Mondays) from September 5 to November 24Time: 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pmWhere: Notch8 — 900 W Georgia Street, VancouverCost: $72 per adult, $40 per childRICHMOND NIGHT MARKET> > > > > > View this post on Instagram> > > > > > > A post shared by Dished Vancouver (@dishedvancouver)North America’s largest night market runs from April 26 to October 14, with visitors from around the world coming to check the rows on rows of vibrant cuisine along with nightly live entertainment.The wide selection of food and drink offered at the market always impresses, and market organizers say there are over 600 items from a whopping 110 booths and food trucks to check out.When: Fridays to Sundays now until October 14, 2024, plus holiday MondaysTime: Various hoursWhere: 8351 River Road, Richmond (near Bridgeport Station)Tickets: Available onsiteWith files from Hanna McLean and Daniel ChaiStill hungry? 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