European Festival 2024

Vancouver, BC – May 31, 2024 – The Eurofest BC Society and the European Festival have evolved over the years, yet their core mission remains unchanged: to foster unity, identity, diversity, and heritage throughout the lower mainland. Originally launched at Alliance Française Vancouver, the festival later moved to the Scandinavian Community Centre in Burnaby, followed by Swangard Stadium. In 2019, it found a home at the Vancouver Alpen Club. Despite the disruptions caused by the pandemic, the European Festival adapted and was subsequently invited to join the Maple Ridge Country Festival. This year, the event is set for July 27 and 28 at the Albion Fairegrounds in Maple Ridge, under the management of the Maple Ridge Agriculture Association.

European Festival Information:

The European Festival is a annual event that promotes unity, identity, diversity, and heritage across the lower mainland. By celebrating and preserving Europe’s cultural richness in Canada, this event helps build a stronger, inclusive, and more vibrant European community that is welcoming to anyone interested in European culture.

If you are hoping to participate and to help plan the 24th European Festival as an Individual Member, a European Society Member, or as a Business or Corporate Member, please pay your 2023 fees as soon as possible, so the Board can plan accordingly. First come, first served, for Society Members when it comes to performance times. Our Board of Directors is looking forward to your help to ensure a smooth running festival.

For each planning meeting, each country should have at least one representative that attends planning sessions and 2 volunteers who will help run the Festival in 2024.

We are also collecting donations for our Silent Auction such us gift certificates, money or gift items. Here is a letter you can send to your friends and contact who run a business and who might want to participate!

Maple Ridge Agriculture Association is committed:

• To stage an annual Fair, which will be a showcase for quality Livestock, Produce of the Soil, Home Crafts, Youth Work and Community Life in general.

• To support and encourage the 4-H program in its aims of developing personal skills, a sense of community and good citizenship in our youth.

• To demonstrate the value of Agriculture to our economy through demonstrations and displays and to facilities throughout the year to enhance various specific Agricultural Programs.

• To bring together rural and urban peoples in an atmosphere of wholesome entertainment and good sportsmanship – promoting understanding and co-operation.