Car Free Days Vancouver 2026 is Back!
It turns out we were right - it wasn’t goodbye.
We are thrilled to announce that Vancouver Car Free Days 2026 is officially moving forward! After the difficult decision to cancel this year, a wave of support has turned the tide, and we are excited to get back to work.
We want to start by extending a huge thank you to City Councillors Lucy Maloney and Sean Orr. Their quick action in putting forward a motion to secure funding for this year’s festival has been a game-changer. We are so unbelievably grateful for their leadership and belief in this festival.
We also heard your outcry and saw what the festivals mean to you and this City. The passionate show of support from the community has been overwhelming, and we want to thank you all and our partners who offered words of support and encouragement. It was a difficult decision and we are moved that we now get to move forward with the festival.
Mark Your Calendars!
This year we will be on:
Commercial Drive: Saturday, September 5th
Main Street: Sunday, September 13th
The festival footprint will be shared in the coming weeks.
How to Get Involved
While we have a path forward for 2026, we are still working hard to ensure the long-term stability of the festival. We’re continuing our conversations with local representatives on how to better support not-for-profit festivals like ours.
We are currently seeking partners for 2026. If you or a business you know would like to get involved as a sponsor, please reach out!
Exciting News for Vendors
Vendor Applications open April 13, 2026, and close August 1, 2026.
Our official newsletter launches today. Sign up to stay in the loop on volunteer calls and important festival updates.
We will continue to work towards stability for our future, which includes working with politicians on how to support small not-for-profit festivals like ours. We take pride in being a small artisan-friendly festival, understanding that not all businesses have storefronts.
We are incredibly excited to celebrate Car Free Days with you in September.
XO, the scrappy Car Free Day Vancouver Team
