The Fraser Valley’s annual burst of spring colour returns this month with the 17th annual edition of the Chilliwack Tulip Festival bursting into bloom starting Wednesday, April 19. Since launching in 2006 as the first local event of its kind, pioneering promotion of agritourism and the Fraser Valley’s integral role in BC farming. At BC’s…
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Outdoor Music Festivals 2020
This time of year is usually building with anticipation of the coming season’s outdoor music festivals. However with the cloud of COVID-19 and physical distancing restrictions hanging heavy over us, most of the annual festivals will not be returning this summer. While a few have not announced cancellations or changes, you can be sure that…
Bigger & Better Chilliwack Sunflower Festival return for 2019
Blooming bright for a second year, the Chilliwack Sunflower Festival returns on August 1st. This year, a massive field of dahlias complements the acres of sunflowers, for a total of 20 acres of flowers, bringing even more colour to the Fraser Valley community,! Every day from August 1 to September 15, visitors can make their…
Hopcott Meat Celebrates 10 Years!
Hopcott Meats in Pitt Meadows is celebrating 10 years this August and renowned Hopcott Farm has a barn-load of fun-filled events in the coming months. The festivities kick off this weekend with Meet the Rancher on Saturday, August 6th, including a charity BBQ for Alisa’s Wish, live music, free coffee and product samples, and activities…
Abbotsford Tulip Festival 2015 Wraps
Yesterday, the inaugural Abbotsford Tulip Festival came to a close. The hugely successful Festival brought throngs of visitors to the Warmerdam Farm on the Sumas Prairie. Covering 10 acres, 2.5 million bulbs burst into colour over the last 5 weeks. Even while some of the field lost their colour, there was still rows upon rows…