Your Summer 2024 Event Guide
Posted on: May 24, 2024
Welcome to Squamish's lively list of summer 2024 events- sure to get your summer stoke purring! Dive headfirst into this list of sizzling adventures as we uncover all the biggest and hottest events of the season.
On your mark... calendars at the ready...here’s a list of all the upcoming Squamish events to help you map out your summer.
Be sure to check back often as we add events to this blog and our handy Event Calendar, where you'll find events big and small and everything in between.
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Squamish Farmers’ Market Every Saturday
Who doesn’t love a farmer’s market? The Squamish Farmers’ Market gets bigger and better every year. This popular weekly community event includes all the bells and whistles like live music, chef demonstrations, kid’s creation stations and so much more (plus plenty of fruit, veg, meats and seafood, beverages, and artisan creations). Find them at the corner of Cleveland & Victoria Ave every Saturday through December 14th.
Image: Sea to Sky Gondola / Tara O'Grady / Hailey Lorraine
Sunday's On Second 3rd Sunday of each month (June 16th, July 21st, August 18th & September 15th)
Head down to Second Street in Downtown Squamis the 3rd Sunday of every month all summer long as the street comes alive with music and great vibes from 10AM to 5PM. 'Sundays on Second' aims to attract footfall to the area while highlighting the unique offerings of the local businesses. Enjoy live entertainment including talented buskers and performers on the street, and special promotions from local businesses such as deals, discounts, specialtly food items or fun activations. Discover some new favorites or indulge in a little retail therapy!
Sea to Sky Gondola Mountain Music Every Friday
Each Friday starting on June 14th you’ll be able to glide up the Sea to Sky Gondola and catch amazing live music from a variety of artists. Enjoy everything from cover bands to soulful originals, blues, folk, rock, Celtic and Latin music. On through September, you'll have to check out at least one (or more!).
Image: Dave Thomson
Day Out With Thomas May 25th-26th & June 1st-2nd
Kids rejoice! Thomas the Tank Engine returns to Squamish and can be found at the Railway Museum of BC for two weekends early this summer, and this time he's bringing a bubble bonanza with him with loads of bubble themed games and activities for everyone. This is a don’t miss event for any family that has a trail/machine enthusiast in it. A weekend packed with super fun activities including a ride with Thomas, storytelling and a meet-up with Sir Topham Hatt, the Controller of the Railway. Choo-choo!
Squamish Beer Festival June 22nd
Always a day filled with merriment, the Squamish Beer Festival back and bigger than ever! The festival is held at the Loggers' Sports Ground this year and will feature more than 60 vendors of craft brews and ciders, food trucks, games, live music and all the fun you can handle. Let the beer and laughter flow!
Old Town, New Queens June 22nd
Prepare yourself for a fierce and fabulous spin on the Britannia Mine Museum experience as local drag superstars lip sync and perform numbers inspired by all things 'mine safety'.
Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Squamish Together July 1st
Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Squamish Together is a day that celebrates the diversely rich community of Squamish amongst live music, art, food and beverage, and craft from many community groups and cultures. Everyone has something to contribute and diversity is our greatest strength as a community.
Canada Day at Britannia Mine Museum July 1st
Celebrate Canada Day at the Britannia Mine Museum with a fun-filled day featuring on-site activities, family friendly games, and live music by Coldwater Road.
Image: @enlifestudio
Squamish Mural Walk Festival July 26th-28th
Part of the Squamish Mural Walk, a free, year-round self-guided tour, the Squamish Mural Festival is a weekend of art, culture, community, and entertainment. The plan is to add even more murals to the existing bunch, which will be painted live. Explore the murals in Downtown Squamish on their self-guided walking tour anytime or attend the festival this summer to see the murals come alive first-hand.
Image: Squamish Beer Festival
Open Street Day July 27th
With a focus on 'Active Transportation', walk, bike, skateboard, or scooter yourself downtown for this fun sidewalk shopping and community event. The 3rd annual Open Street day will see Cleveland Avenue closed off to allow for sidewalk shopping and mingling, and will also celebrate the vibrancy of downtown Squamish by reclaiming the street as a community-focused public space.
Squamish ArtWalk dates TBA
Get your art on for almost the whole month of July as you head out to explore over forty local artists’ work displayed throughout Squamish at local businesses. This year you can also hop on weekly bike tours and they are offering in-person studio tours as well. Just look for the ArtWalk banners on the windows that identify official ArtWalk venues.
Amped in the Park Every Thursday July-August
This yearly summer event develops and promotes fantastic emerging artists within the Squamish community. Catch the performers from 7-9pm each Thursday throughout the summer at Junction Park in Downtown Squamish. Food trucks will be on site so you can grab some grub while you enjoy the music!
Image: Buzz Henczel, Squamish Days Loggers Sports Show
Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival August 1st - 4th
Squamish’s longest-running and much-loved festival, Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival has been showcasing Squamish’s community spirit as well as its rich logging heritage for 66 years.
Everyone has their favourite spectacle at the event, so you’ll be pleased to see all of them returning, including the parade, pancake breakfast, all the sports shows featuring logger athletes from around the globe, beef buns, axe throwing, and the bed races.
Squamish Arts Festival August 5th - 17th
The Squamish Arts Festival returns for a wonderful event celebrating local arts and music. Be sure to check out all the workshops, performances, live art, and more! This will surely be a wonderful event that showcases the best of Squamish spirit and creativity, featuring fun and crafty workshops as well as plenty of live performances. This year they will also be hosting the huge opening party for Sp’akw’us Feather Park on August 17th.
