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Bon Appétit Festival 2026
Event Overview
Experience the flavours, music, and culture of the global Francophonie at Bon Appétit Festival 2026, a vibrant culinary and cultural celebration taking place at Granville Island during Vancouver's FIFA World Cup summer. The festival showcases francophone communities from around the world through food, live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, and family-friendly activities.
Visitors can explore cuisines from Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and Canada while enjoying live performances, cultural experiences, and a festive atmosphere that celebrates the richness and diversity of French-speaking cultures.
Date & Time
Saturday, June 13, 2026
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Location
Performance Works
Granville Island
Vancouver, BC
Admission
- General Admission: $5
- Children under 12: Free
Festival Highlights
Francophone Food Market
Discover culinary traditions from across the French-speaking world with 14 culinary exhibitors and food trucks serving specialties from:
- France
- Morocco
- Algeria
- Rwanda
- Syria
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Canada
- Indigenous communities
- And more
Live Cooking Demonstrations
Watch talented chefs prepare signature dishes and share culinary traditions.
11:30 AM
- Chef Stacy
- Ivorian Cuisine
- Cooking demonstration and tasting
5:00 PM
- Chef Camille Bourdon
- French Pastry Demonstration and Tasting
Live Music & Cultural Performances
12:45 PM
- Matt Stern
- Intimate Pop-Soul Performance
2:45 PM
- Kêssekê Yéo and Troupe
6:45 PM
- Kêssekê Yéo and Troupe
- Dance and Percussion Performance
Family Activities
- Children's face painting (11:30 AM – 3:30 PM)
- Interactive cultural activities
- Family-friendly entertainment
- Culinary discoveries for all ages
Full Festival Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | Festival Opens |
| 11:30 AM | Children's Face Painting Begins |
| 11:30 AM | Chef Stacy Cooking Demo & Tasting |
| 12:45 PM | Matt Stern Live Performance |
| 2:45 PM | Kêssekê Yéo and Troupe |
| 3:30 PM | Children's Cookbook Activities |
| 5:00 PM | Chef Camille Bourdon Demo & Tasting |
| 6:30 PM | Prize Draw |
| 6:45 PM | Kêssekê Yéo Dance & Percussion Show |
| 8:00 PM | Festival Closes |
Featured Food Vendors
Festival attendees can sample offerings from:
- Au Pralin
- Bretonne Crêperie
- Darna Moroccan Flavours
- Frencheese
- Itri Confiserie
- La Glace
- La Poutinerie
- Mon Paris Pâtisserie
- Neza Coffee
- Rochelle Foods
- Salmon n' Bannock
- Tea of Light
- Tayybeh
- Bliss Desserts
Plus additional food trucks and specialty vendors.
Why Attend?
Bon Appétit Festival 2026 offers a unique opportunity to discover the diversity of the Francophone world through food, music, art, and community. Set against the backdrop of Granville Island and Vancouver's FIFA World Cup celebrations, this one-day event combines cultural exploration, culinary experiences, and live entertainment into a memorable family-friendly festival.
