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10 Events Happening on the 2025 August Long Weekend in B.C.

From corn festivals to Pride celebrations, stay busy this long weekend

By Sandrine Jacquot , Mehnaj Syed /

British Columbia Day is quickly coming up on Monday, August 4, and that means an extra day off to enjoy a long weekend during the beautiful B.C. summer. Of course, there’s no shortage of fun activities and buzzy events around the province to keep the whole family busy: Vancouver Pride is this weekend, along with many other exciting cultural and music festivals around the province. Rain or shine, head to one (or more) of these 10 events to fill the extra time this August Long Weekend.

1. Powell Street Festival in Vancouver

One of Vancouver’s beloved summer events returns for its 49th year this August long weekend: the Powell Street Festival. One of the largest and longest-running community arts festivals in Canada, the Powell Street Festival celebrates Japanese Canadian culture and history. The festival will take place on August 2 and 3 in Oppenheimer Park, where guests can enjoy traditional taiko drumming, martial arts demonstrations and contemporary dance, music and visual arts, showcasing both traditional and modern Japanese Canadian talent. Attendees can also explore artisan markets, food vendors serving favourites like takoyaki, as well as interactive workshops for all ages.

Powell Street Festival
Free entry, donations encouraged
Oppenheimer Park, Vancouver, B.C.
Saturday, August 2 to Sunday, August 3

2. Chilliwack Sweet Corn Festival at Greendale Acres

Three corn on the cobs at the Chilliwack Corn Festival in B.C. for the August Long Weekend
Photo: Greendale Acres

Enjoy peak-season corn at the Chilliwack Corn Festival at Greendale Acres (a.k.a the Chilliwack Corn Maze). There will be plenty of corn-themed activities to participate in, like free corn shucking and corn eating competitions, as well as a corn hole tournament (online sign-up). Of course, a corn festival wouldn’t be complete without seasonal treats like corn flatbread pizza, corn salsa or corn dogs. There’s fun for the whole family too, with face painting offered from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. daily. With a whole lineup of live music performances, this year’s Chilliwack Corn Festival promises to be a weekend full of outdoor summer fun.

Chilliwack Corn Festival
$18.00 for adults, 75+ and 2 and under free
Greendale Acres Farm/Chilliwack Corn Maze, Chilliwack, B.C.
Saturday, August 2 to Monday, August 4

3. Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival

This year marks the 68th annual Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival in Squamish. The four-day event to celebrates community tradition and the town’s logging legacy with exciting tree-based sports like axe throwing, powersaw races, standing block chops and more. Along with the thrills, there will be plenty of good eats, including a pancake breakfast ahead of the Sunday parade (and an already sold-out World Class Loggers Sports Show). With a mix of free and ticketed events, there’s still plenty available for the community meals and Saturday’s main event—as well as a dedicated Kids Fest on August 2 too. 

Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival
Ticket prices vary (Saturday event is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors 60+ and kids 6-12)
Loggers Sports Grounds, Squamish, B.C.
Thursday, July 31 to Sunday August 3

4. The Tsawwassen Sun Festival

 

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The Tsawwassen Sun Festival is celebrating its 54th year this August Long Weekend. The Tsawwassen Sun Festival is a three-day, sunshine-filled celebration of summer vibes. Most of the events (like sports tournaments, BBQs or Beer Gardens) are at Winskill Park, and don’t forget to check out the classic car show on Sunday at the big field. And on Monday, August 4, show off your Sun Festival spirit with the annual Rotary Parade that starts at 53a St and Saratoga Dr at 11 a.m., all the way to the festival itself.

Tsawwassen Sun Festival
Free entry
Saturday, August 2 to Monday, August 4
Winskill Park and SD Recreation Centre, Delta, B.C.

5. Vancouver Pride 2025

 

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The first weekend in August also marks Vancouver Pride 2025. The weekend has a lineup of colourful, iconic events to celebrate and show support for the 2SLGBTQAI+ community. To note for 2025, the big Pride Parade downtown Vancouver (from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on August 3) is seeing some changes to the route: the direction is reversed, starting around Concord Pacific Place and ending at the Davie Street Festival (which is making a comeback after a six-year hiatus). Celebrate queer life, culture and connection at this all-ages festival on Sunday August 3 at Davie Village and Nelson Park. With music, drag, DJs, roaming performers and community vendors, don’t miss the grand finale to Vancouver Pride weekend.

Vancouver Pride 2025
Free entry for festival and parade
Friday August 1 to Sunday August 3
Davie Village and various locations, Vancouver, B.C.

6. White Rock Sea Festival & Semiahmoo Days

Another festival with a long-running legacy is the White Rock Sea Festival & Semiahmoo Days. Returning for the 74th year, this two-day event will run along White Rock’s picturesque waterfront at West Beach, East Beach and Semiahmoo Park. The free, family-friendly festival will have everything from performances, food and entertainment to boat tours, a torchlight parade and even fireworks. 

White Rock Sea Festival & Semiahmoo Days
Free entry
Saturday, August 2 to Sunday, August 3
Semiahmoo Park, East Beach and Memorial Park, White Rock, B.C.

7. Filberg Festival

 

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A unique blend of artisans and musicians, the Filberg Festival at Filberg Park in Comox is a weekend-long event showcasing diverse Canadian talent. Surrounded by beautiful nature (think, heritage buildings, gardens and the Comox Harbour), the Filberg Festival will have over 100 makers and artisans who specialize in jewellery, metalwork, pottery, woodwork, toymaking and more. Plus, the festival has a strong (and long) lineup of Canadian musicians and recording artists set to perform on the island festival.

Filberg Festival
$30.13 for a day pass, $52.02 for a weekend pass
Friday, August 1 to Sunday, August 3
Filberg Park, Comox, B.C.

8. BC Day at the Burnaby Village Museum

Add in a bit of learning to your B.C. Day at the Burnaby Village Museum. On Monday, August 4, the museum will show off a range of its displays along with demonstrations and activities for the whole family. Try your hand at circus, listen to a live storytelling about Indian mythology, attend a quilt-making demonstration or learn about how Burnaby’s food culture has evolved over time at delecTABLE: Burnaby Food Journeys. From 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., this full day of unique experiences comes at no cost.

BC Day at Burnaby Village Museum
Free admission
Monday, August 4
The Burnaby Village Museum, Burnaby, B.C.

9. Victoria Symphony SPLASH!

This annual outdoor symphonic performance doesn’t just happen once—it’s on for two nights this August Long Weekend. The Victoria Symphony SPLASH! features musicians from the Victoria Symphony, the National Youth Orchestra of Canada, award-winning Indigenous vocalists Celeigh Cardinal and Shawnee Kish and more. With a family fun zone, community performances and various food vendors ahead of the performance (which starts at approximately 7:30 p.m. both nights), the Sunday show will also conclude with fireworks in the Inner Harbour.

Victoria Symphony SPLASH!
Free entry, grandstand seating available for purchase
Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3
Inner Harbour, Victoria, B.C.

10. Celebrate BC Festival in Coquitlam

Learn about B.C.’s rich cultural heritage and history at the very first Celebrate BC Day in Coquitlam on Monday, August 4. This inaugural free community festival features the province’s largest wild salmon barbecue hosted by the Kwikwetlem First Nation, live performances, a zip line adventure, a heritage walk and much more. Starting at 11 a.m. at the Town Centre Park, get outside to celebrate B.C. with the whole family for free this weekend.

Celebrate BC Festival
Free entry
Monday, August 4
Town Centre Park, Coquitlam, B.C.