Food and drinks, those two things have bound us together since we were drawing pictures on cave walls that still delight and fascinate us to this day. To break bread is a slang to highlight the coming together of people who were disconnected, or didn’t have bonds to begin with. After a victory in battle or the joining of two families the use of food to highlight a special event or just a simple get together with friends the meals we share together build the bonds that keep us safe.

Well, there is nothing better to celebrate and bring people together more than a food truck event! making its exciting return this spring! That’s right you ravenous bunch of FOODIES who can already smell those delicious creations. Perhaps a beaver tail will entice you? Or are you craving tacos that will blow you mind and make you believe you are in a simulation because food has never been so good! Perhaps some classic some BBQ made with a love only an artist with a passion can for the grill can create? Wash it all down with a beverage made fresh, lemonade is always a classic when you are enjoying a Donair!

With 20 new and returning food trucks, artisan market featuring Chilliwack small businesses with an interactive kid zone with family-friendly activities and a dedicated beer garden featuring craft beverages. 16 or so market vendors where on-site at the event last year and will likely be around the same in 2025. The vendors you will experience are local businesses that offer high quality products ranging from baked goods, candles, soaps, and jewelry, something for everyone to support Canadian owned businesses!

As with all events hosted by the Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival, live entertainment runs for most of the day as well.

So just what you are going to do April 26 & 27, 2025? That’s right take a trip to mouth vacation as Central Community Park transforms into a vibrant festival of food, music, and community spirit that Chilliwack has is offering for so many to come out to and enjoy. Saturday the event runs from 11:00 am until 8:00 pm. On the Sunday, it runs from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm,

Admission is free, so get out of the house and enjoy what it means to be Canadian by enjoying great food with friends and family and making new friend over a glass of lemonade.

Brian Smith

bsmith288@my.bcit.ca