Richmond Farm Fest returns to Garden City Lands

Richmond Farm Fest returns to Garden City Lands at 5040 Garden City Rd. on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free family event will bring together food, farming and community while highlighting Richmond's agricultural heritage and future food-growing opportunities.

The festival will include a farmers' market with local products and flavours, food and beverages from Richmond's culinary community, a Little Farmers kids' zone, agriculture and garden displays, live music and farm wagon tours.

Black and Blue Steakhouse executive chef Jonathan Lee will lead cooking demonstrations. The event will also feature displays about Richmond's agricultural story and farming heritage.

Attendees are encouraged to walk, cycle or take transit. Free bicycle and e-scooter valet service will be available on site. Free parking will be offered at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, 8771 Lansdowne Rd., and Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Rd., with continuous shuttle service from 10:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.