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Description
- When: Saturday, September 5 – Sunday, September 6, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM both days
- Where: St. Sava Church, 505 E 63rd Ave, Vancouver, BC
- Cost: Free to attend; food and items available for purchase
- Hosted by: St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church
Now in its 36th year, Serbian Days is Vancouver's largest and longest-running gathering of the local Serbian community, held annually around St. Sava Church. The two-day festival brings together cultural, religious, sport, and children's programming, giving the community a chance to share its heritage, faith, and traditions with neighbours across the city.
Program
Saturday, 11 AM – 8 PM
Sport activities, kids' activities, and cultural and entertainment programming (details to be announced).
Sunday, 11 AM – 8 PM
Sport activities, kids' activities, and cultural and entertainment programming (details to be announced).
Serbian Cuisine
A rich selection of traditional Serbian dishes will be available to order and enjoy on-site, including chevapi and spit-roasted lamb and pork.
Sports Activities
The festival's Traditional Sports Festival returns with three team sports open to sign-up:
- Bocce: Contact Nine Mirkovic, 778-862-4707
- Soccer: Contact Sasha and Stefan, 604-537-5631
- Volleyball: Contact Maja Kovac, 604-782-4550, or Savo Kovac, 604-619-8873
Kids Activities
A bouncy castle, glitter tattoos, balloon darts, and carnival games are set up for younger festivalgoers throughout both days.
Church Store
An on-site church store offers religious articles for the home — icons, vigil lamps, incense burners, candles, and books — alongside a range of Serbian souvenirs.
Supporting the Festival
Serbian Days runs on community donations and sponsorships, with several giving categories: Main ($2,000+), Diamond ($1,000–$1,999), Platinum ($500–$999), Gold ($300–$499), and Benefactor (under $299). Donations can be made by cheque to St. Sava Church (505 E 63rd Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5X 2K3), in person, by e-transfer to info@svetisava.net, or online via PayPal. For sponsorship information, contact Fr. Vuk (778-957-9991), Fr. Marko (604-600-2922), or Tijana (604-363-5524).
Plan Your Visit
- Event: Serbian Days Festival
- Date: September 5–6, 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM both days
- Location: St. Sava Church, 505 E 63rd Ave, Vancouver, BC
- Admission: Free
- Website: svetisava.net/serbiandays
Three and a half decades running, Serbian Days remains one of Vancouver's most established community festivals — a free weekend of Serbian food, sport, and culture centred around St. Sava Church.