The Fort Langley Cranberry Festival is one of Metro Vancouver’s most popular fall events, celebrating the local cranberry harvest with a lively street market, food trucks, live music, and family-friendly activities. This free festival happens every year in October on the Saturday of the Thanksgiving Long Weekend in the historic village of Fort Langley.
Visit the Cranberry Festival website for full details about the Fort Langley Cranberry Festival.
Where is the Fort Langley Cranberry Festival
Fort Langley is a scenic historic village in the Fraser Valley, about a 45-minute drive from Vancouver. The main festival action happens around the Community Hall and along the main street, with additional events and cranberry-themed activities inside the Fort Langley National Historic Site.
The address for the Fort Langley Community Hall is 9167 Glover Road. The address for the Fort Langley National Historic Site, meanwhile, is 23433 Mavis Avenue. The first is in the middle of town and the second is at the edge. It’s just a 10-minute walk between them.
For festival details, schedules and vendor lists click the Cranberry Festival website.
Festival Highlights
The Fort Langley Cranberry Festival typically features as many as 200 artisan vendors, a farmers market, food trucks, and fresh cranberries for sale. Activities stretch along Glover Road near the Fort Langley Community Hall and extend into the Fort Langley National Historic Site. There the festival activities are included with general admission (which is free for youth ages 17 and younger). The events is a great chance to explore the town, shop for local goods, and enjoy the vibrant community atmosphere.
At the event, visitors can enjoy the following:
A pancake breakfast to start the day
Live entertainment and local musicians
Cooking demonstrations with cranberry-inspired dishes
Special activities and costumed interpreters at the fort
Family fun such as scavenger hunts, games, and a cranberry stomp
The Fort Langley Farmers Market also runs during the festival, just a short walk from the main street activities, offering even more fresh produce and locally made products.
About the Festival
Since beginning in the mid-1990s, the Fort Langley Cranberry Festival has grown into a beloved annual tradition. Crowds pack the streets to shop for everything from cranberry baked goods and preserves to local wines, crafts, and artisan products. The event reflects the region’s rich farming history, the fact that cranberries are one of the Fraser Valley’s most important crops, and that the Lower Mainland is among the largest cranberry-producing areas in the world.
Fort Langley and Cranberries
Fort Langley is not only known for its annual cranberry festival but also for other community events such as May Day celebrations in spring and the Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival in summer. The village is filled with heritage buildings, antique shops, and riverside trails, making it a charming place to visit any time of year.
Cranberries play an important role in the Fraser Valley’s agricultural industry, and the October festival highlights this connection through food, culture, and local traditions.
Tips for Enjoying the Festival
#Tip 1: Arrive early if you want to buy fresh cranberries before they sell out, and to find parking.
#Tip 2: Expect large crowds. Glover Road in particular gets very busy.
#Tip 3: Dogs are welcome in most outdoor areas, though it may be too busy for some pets.
#Tip 4: Consider exploring the fort or joining a guided walking tour to learn more about the area’s history.
For festival details, schedules and vendor lists click the Cranberry Festival website.
More Information
To learn more about the event and the venue it takes place at, check out the following websites: