Gutom Staff EVENTS
SUMMER FESTIVAL
KIMCHI AND K-FOOD KOREAN FESTIVAL 2025
Korean food festival at The City of Lougheed in Burnaby bringing together Korean culture from Kimchi Making to K-Pop Music. This is definitely a popular event for the whole family.
WHEN
SEPTEMBER 5-6 2025
10AM – 7PM
WHERE
Burnaby – City of Lougheed Parking Lot
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Western Canada’s largest Korean festival with K-Experience Zones.
TRANSIT
Steps from Lougheed Town Centre Station.
FREE Admission
https://www.kimchifest.ca/about
Biggest Kimchi & K-Food Festival Cultural celebration meets community spirit, powered by passion and purpose.
From bold kimchi tastings to sizzling K-food trucks and cozy, traditional tavern-style spots — immerse yourself in a vibrant world of flavors that celebrate Korea’s rich culinary heritage.
Kimchi Making Workshop
Craft your own kimchi with pre-prepared kits and learn about its 3,000-year history. Take home your creation, presented by Mom’s Kimchi.
K-Street Food Experience
Savor tteokbokki, bibimbap, and hotteok, or take on the spicy challenge.
Experience Korea’s culinary flair with the order system, presented by Farmjoa & Korean Provinces.
K-Pub Tavern Experience
Step into a Korean tavern, savor kimchi dishes, and sip makgeolli using yeopjeon coins. 19+ only, presented by Vancouver Korean Association & Peaceful Reunification Council.
Hanbok & Photo Experience
Wear stunning hanbok and pose against palace backdrops. Share your photos with #VancouverKimchiFest, presented by SCU.
Cultural Performances
Experience multicultural acts from Vietnam, Japan, Taiwan, China, the Philippines, and India, uniting audiences through music and dance.
Multicultural Food Vendors
Savor flavors from Indian, Vietnamese, Taiwanese, Japanese, and Filipino cuisines. 5 booths and 5 food trucks – sparking cross-cultural conversations.
