Photo caption: The Richmond Farm Fest at Garden City Lands is back on Sunday, September 7 to celebrate food, farming and community.

The Richmond Farm Fest is back on Sunday, September 7 from 11:00am to 3:00pm to once again celebrate food, farming and community. This free, family-friendly event is set in the heart of Richmond on the 136.5-acre Garden City Lands (5040 Garden City Road).

Whether you’re a foodie, gardener or just looking for a fun day out with the family, the Richmond Farm Fest offers something for everyone. Come celebrate Richmond’s agricultural roots and growing future. Festival highlights include:

• Farmers and Artisans Market – Meet Richmond farmers with their locally grown fresh vegetables and fruit for sale, along with artisans offering homemade goodies for purchase.
  
• Culinary Demo Stage – Presented by Pursuit Kitchen – Watch chefs bring farm-to-table inspirations to life with live cooking demonstrations at noon, 1:00pm and 2:00pm using fresh, locally grown ingredients.
  
• Exceptional Food and Beverages – Enjoy delicious food from a variety of food trucks and local vendors. 
  
• Children’s Area for “Little Farmers” – Try the hands-on activities, harvest games and educational fun for kids of all ages.
  
• Agricultural and Gardening Displays – Learn more about growing food and sustainable gardening practices in the interactive exhibits.
  
• Richmond’s Agricultural Story – Explore exhibits on the city’s farming history and the future of sustainable agriculture.
  
• Community Stage – Take a break from the festivities, sit back, relax and enjoy a cold beverage while listening to local musicians and entertainers. 
  
• Plant Labyrinth - Take a meditative walk through the Kwantlen Polytechnic University labyrinth mostly comprised of corn and canola plants.
  
• Farm Wagon Tours – Hop on an old fashioned hay wagon and tour the Garden City Lands while learning about native plants, local produce and the park’s unique history.
• Brew Barn – Sip and savour craft creations from Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s award-winning Brewing & Brewery Operations program.

Attendees are encouraged to walk, cycle or take transit to the event. A free bike and e-scooter valet service will be available on-site with free parking at KPU (8771 Lansdowne Rd) and Richmond City Hall (6911 No. 3 Road). There will be continuous shuttle bus service from these locations during the festival from 10:45am to 3:30pm.

For more information and updates, visit richmondfarmfest.ca.