If you’re the type of person who starts thinking about lunch around 11 a.m, we have an event that might finally satiate that appetite of yours…
Returning for its fourth year is Capilano Mall’s Foodie Fest, a free-to-attend, kid-friendly outdoor event featuring live music, face painting, balloon twister, glitter tattoos, science experiments and of course—food galore!
The event, which takes place June 15 and 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., will transform Capilano Mall’s west parking lot (935 Marine Drive), into foodie heaven courtesy of 14 food vendors and a variety of family-friendly and food-based activities, including the festival’s signature event, the Flavour Lab.
Perfect for kids of all ages, The Flavour Lab is where food quite literally meets science with a tasty twist. Be amazed as Bhavana Rao and her amazing team use liquid nitrogen to freeze a range of scrumptious toppings right before your eyes before serving them up to sample on scoops of creamy ice cream.
Who knew science tasted so good?
Speaking of flavour, this year’s food truck line-up offers an unbelievable array of cuisines to try including foods and fusions from all over the world. Festival highlights include:
- Deep-fried spiral potatoes, zucchini, and yams from Tornado Potato (Sunday only)
- Bubble tea and shaved ice from Slothfuls
- Persian and international cuisine from Food Daddy
- Breakfast sandwiches from Crack On
- Seth Rogen approved donuts from Lee’s Donuts
- Artisanal ice cream and desserts from Crema
- Innovative Asian x Mexican street tacos from Taco Tigre
- Sloppy Joes and comfort foods from Midnight Joes Vancouver (Saturday only)
- Variety of delicious burgers from BurgerHolic
And be sure to check out Foodie Fest’s Good Eats Market, which highlights artisanal treats from across B.C. The full vendor line-up for this year’s festivities includes:
- Outrageously good desserts from Crème Brûlée To Go
- Sweet and savoury macarons from Bon Macaron Patisserie
- Fresh baked goods from Annie May’s Bakery
- Freeze-dried fruits and yogurt bites from OATME Superfood
- Fresh baked goods from Cookies by John
- Craft Spirits from True North Distilleries
- Garlic and chili oil from Haute Foods
Centrally located along the Marine Drive corridor and anchored by the only Walmart on the North Shore, Capilano Mall is easily accessible by car or transit and is just a 15-minute drive from downtown Vancouver. This year’s Foodie Fest is an awesome way to pop in, check some items off your to-do list, have your mind blown by some seriously delicious local food, and—enjoy live music?
Yes, this year’s Foodie Fest will also feature live music by Scott Crompton and Jada Leroux.
Seriously, visiting the mall has never been this fun, or quite frankly, filling. To learn more about this year’s Foodie Fest festivities, visit capilanomall.com.
