Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival 2025 – Free Outdoor Music Festival at Deer Lake Park

📅 Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:30 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Location: Deer Lake Park Festival Lawn, 6450 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, BC
💵 Admission: FREE
🔗 Official Website

🎶 Event Overview

The Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival returns to Deer Lake Park for another unforgettable celebration of music, culture, and community! Set in one of Burnaby’s most scenic outdoor venues, this free, family-friendly music festival features an eclectic lineup of legendary artists, rising stars, and diverse performers spanning blues, folk, soul, indie, and roots genres.

From food trucks and a beer garden to a dedicated artisan market and free kids activities, the festival offers something for everyone. Make a day of it by exploring Burnaby Village Museum before the music kicks off!

🎤 2025 Lineup & Set Times

• Ani DiFranco – 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
  Grammy-winning icon and trailblazer of the independent music movement, blending folk, punk, and soul with powerful lyricism.

• Aysanabee – 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
  JUNO-winning Oji-Cree artist fusing indie rock, soul, and electronic elements with deeply personal storytelling.

• Judith Hill – 5:50 PM – 6:40 PM
  A soulful performer known for collaborations with Prince and Michael Jackson, and featured in the Oscar-winning 20 Feet from Stardom.

• Jackson Hollow – 4:50 PM – 5:30 PM
  Award-winning BC bluegrass band with a timeless sound led by Tianna Lefebvre and Mike Sanyshyn.

• RBCxMusic First Up Artist – 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
  To be announced – A rising star on the Community Stage.

🎪 Festival Features

• Community Stage: Opening at 3:30 PM with emerging local talent

• Food Trucks: Including Chickpea, Rocky Point Ice Cream, Twisted Potato, JJ's Hot Cob, Lemon Heaven, and more

• Beer Garden: Serving local beer, cider, and wine

• Artisan Market: Featuring ceramics, woodwork, jewellery, and crafts

• Burnaby Village Museum: Pre-festival activities with live blues music from 12 PM – 3 PM

• Free Bike Valet: Ride your bike and store it safely onsite

• Lost & Found and First Aid stations available

🧭 How to Get There

🚗 Parking & Road Closures

• No public parking available onsite (SPARC pass holders only)

• Deer Lake Ave (eastbound) closed after 2 PM; full closure at 9 PM

• Highway 1 Kensington exit westbound closed – use Gaglardi or Willingdon exits

🚍 Public Transit

• Buses #110, #123, #133, and #144 stop nearby

• Transit vehicles allowed access until 9 PM only

• Use TransLink Trip Planner for directions

🚲 Cycling

• Bike-friendly routes include Central Valley Greenway & Deer Lake Trails

• Free bike valet service available for bikes, scooters, strollers, and e-bikes

✅ Accessibility & Site Info

• Accessible Pathways & Seating

• Portable Toilets (including accessible units)

• Water Refill Stations (bring your reusable bottle)

• Lawn Chairs Allowed (no tents, tarps, umbrellas)

🚫 Prohibited Items: Alcohol, drugs, knives, musical instruments, drones, umbrellas, smoking/vaping products, pets (except service dogs), professional cameras, banners on sticks

🌿 A Festival for Everyone

The Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival 2025 is not just about music — it's a celebration of community, creativity, and connection in one of the most beautiful parks in Metro Vancouver. Bring a blanket, bring your friends, and enjoy a soulful summer evening you won’t forget!

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