The Culture City: Program Series is a new annual series of multicultural community programming hosted across the City from June to November. Participants will learn more about the rich and diverse cultures and communities in Abbotsford through free, interactive, family friendly arts and culture programming and events. 

The Culture City: Program Series launched with a feature partnership at Selxwí:chel  Arts and Culture Day, a free, family event celebrating Indigenous culture on June 9 at Trethewey House Heritage site

Regular programming will run every first and third Saturday from July to November. Check back for the updated schedule of events and activities to find out how you can participate. 

June 9 – Selxwí:chel  Arts & Culture Day 

July 6 – Kolam with Eisha Menon

July 13 – Orange Shirt Beading with Rebekah Brackett

July 25 – Will’s Jams

July 27 – Orange Shirt Beading with Rebekah Brackett

July 27 – Bhangra in the Park with Kulwant Sidhu

August 3 – Writing and Wellness with Sherry Duggal

August 24 – Taste Around the World

Sept 7 – Hoop Dancing with Jarred Genaille

Sept 19 – South Asian Folk Music Evening/Geetan di mehfil

Sept 22 – The Raga Experience 

Sept 28 – Living Traditions

October 5 – Let’s Dance Kathak

October 26 – Family Fun for Diwali

It’s time to make ovarian cancer unignorable!

The largest and most powerful event of its kind in the country, the Walk is happening in communities across the country in-person and virtually. Please join us on Sept 8 at Mill Lake Park in Abbotsford for some fun, prizes, food, entertainment, and a walk around the lake to raise money and awareness for Ovarian Cancer.

Ovarian Cancer is the most fatal of the gynecological cancers and it’s survival rate has not changed in 50 years! We want to try and change that.

Raise some money for a great cause, and have a great family-friendly walk around Mill Lake. Visit http://www.ovariancancerwalkofhope.ca/ for more information.

Create a bouquet and spend time in the flowers, chairs will be set up throughout the flower field if you want to rest and enjoy the flowers for a time. Anyone over 60 years is welcome. $10 per senior. 

Are you looking for an opportunity to meet people and socialize with other seniors who are interested in art, culture, and history? Through thought-provoking discussion, personal storytelling, and hands-on activities, our special C3 series examines themes related to our current exhibitions. using a variety of creative methods, including visual and literary arts. Join us at 10:15 AM for coffee, program goes from 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM. This will be a great Art Gallery Event for those interested!

We will be starting up again September 11, 2024. Register on our website or just drop in.  This is a free program with coffee and cookies provided.

This FREE parent/child class lets our littlest artists get creative! Enjoy storytime at Clearbrook Library at 10am, and then come over to The Reach for some hands-on artistic exploration! Parents- these classes are a great chance to be creative and have fun, while meeting other parents with young children! Ages 2-4 years.

Taste of Abby is your opportunity to savour unique culinary experiences at the peak of the harvest season. Explore a selection of diverse events, tasting menus and limited-edition creations. Treat your palate to Abbotsford’s rich history, culture and cultivations at this celebration in the beautiful Fraser Valley.

Have you ever wanted a hand-knotted rug? Not just any rug, but one with the quality to last a lifetime and the fair trade labor standards you demand? Come and explore our large selection of Tribal, Bokhara and Persian rugs at this rug event. From Classic to Contemporary in sizes from 2’x3′ to 6’x9′ and runners. All of the rugs are hand-knotted by fairly paid adults in Pakistan.

Details

• Friday, September 13 & Saturday, September 14.: The opening weekend of this special event will be held. At the MCC Festival for World Relief, TRADEX, 1190 Cornell St., Abbotsford

• Monday, September 16 to Saturday, September 28.: Shop all remaining inventory at the Ten Thousand Villages Store. In the MCC Centre on Gladys Ave, Abbotsford.

Join us for the ultimate Mennonite heritage celebration at
the 55th annual 2024 Festival World Relief, the largest Mennonite festival in
Western Canada! Happening from 5-9pm on Friday, September 13, and 10am-2pm on
Saturday, September 14, at the TRADEX in Abbotsford, BC.

This isn’t just about amazing food—though you’ll definitely
find plenty of delicious perogies, sausage, borscht, and more. It’s also about
making a big impact! Every purchase and donation supports MCC food
projects that help vulnerable and displaced families in Syria, Lebanon,
Ethiopia, and beyond.

Bring your appetite and your friends for a fantastic weekend filled with live entertainment!
Catch Mennonite comedian Leland Klassen with new shows like Mennonite Family
Feud, The Great Borscht Cook-Off, and the Mennonite Bake-Off.

Browse our vibrant
artisan marketplace featuring handmade quilts, Fraser Valley produce,
plants, and local musicians.

Parents and grandparents, don’t miss the Kid’s Fun Zone! Kids will have a blast
with bouncy castles, a climbing wall, LEGO, mini golf, basketball, and more.
Plus, enjoy stage shows and a special screening of Ratatouille—7pm on
Friday and 11am on Saturday—all for just $5!

With free entry and parking, joining the fun is a breeze. Come
for the food, stay for the great company, and leave knowing that your donations
helped make a difference. While food sales cover costs, your contributions
support vital MCC projects helping those in need worldwide.  Check
out the food menu here.

For more details, visit www.mccfestival.com
or contact Melissa at melissabargen@mccbc.ca.

Local food, global good—come celebrate with us and help
support those in need!

Experience a night of culinary delights with an evening of flavours from around Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley. From dishes made with local ingredients to handcrafted beverages to live music, this event is the best way to end your summer and welcome the fall season.

The Taste of Abby Night Market returns on Friday, September 13, at Jubilee Park, featuring a night of mouthwatering food and beverages from local vendors, with live performances by Ryan McAllister, Greg Neufeld, and Kyler Pierce!

• General Admission (Ages 13 & Up): $40

  • Include admission along with $20 worth of food and beverage tokens to use at the Night Market vendors.

• Children (Ages 6-12): $10

  • Includes FREE admission to the Night Market, along with $10 worth of food & beverage tokens.

• Children (5 & Under): Free

  • Free admission with a paying adult.

Additional tokens will be available for purchase at the event.

The Abbotsford Farm & Country Market was established in 2003 and is operated by the non-profit Abbotsford Farm & Country Market Society.

It combines the best of a modern market experience with a traditional “make, bake, or grow” principle for its juried vendors. As a result, the Abbotsford Farm & Country Market showcases the best in locally grown and produced products. As well, with the creative talents of both artisans and entertainers.

The majority of vendors are growers and food producers from the Abbotsford area. Agri-related businesses generate more than one third of Abbotsford’s economic activity and are responsible for 20% of all local jobs.

Buying local food contributes to a healthier environment by sustaining oxygen producing plants, and reducing greenhouse gases from packaging and long-distance transportation. In addition, local food is fresher, naturally ripened and therefore a healthier choice for you and your family.

By shopping at the Abbotsford Farm & Country Market, you are supporting the health of your loved ones, the environment, and the local economy; and are helping to sustain the availability of local food for future generations.

Learn more about local agriculture and local food by meeting local farmers and food producers at the Abbotsford Farm & Country Market each week.

Join us for a family-oriented, fun-filled experience for all ages, creating an atmosphere of celebration and community. Hear inspiring stories of recovery and resilience from individuals who have successfully overcome addiction.

Access valuable information and support from local social service agencies and vendors connected to the recovery world. Attendees can look forward to a variety of engaging activities and attractions, like music, family photo booth, kid friendly games and activities, free hot dogs and more!

Come join us at Hugs in a Mug Coffee Bistro in Parallel Marketplace for our bi-weekly Car Show Bubba’s Caffeine ‘n’ Gasolean.  Enjoy great cars, great food, coffee, and prizes every other Wednesday evening from May 15th to September 18th.

Join the City of Abbotsford as we host a series of free, interactive, and family friendly Culture Days programming and events across the City. Please visit here for more information on events.

Sept 20 – Live Music with Carly Reirson

Sept 21 – Live Music with Alexandrah Pahl

Sept 22 – Live music with Simon Bridgefoot

Sept 22 – Orange Shirt Beading with Rebekah Brackett

Sept 26 – Live music with Barry Wilson

Sept 26 – Live Music with The Mighty Koan

Sept 29 – Orange Shirt Beading with Rebekah Brackett

Oct 1 – Mini Magnets with Jennifer Shepit

Oct 4 – Live Music with The Jonesy MacWu Trio

Oct 5 – Live Music with Alison May

Oct 11 – Live Music with Ted Kim

Oct 12 – Live Music with Western Jaguar

Oct 13 – Civic Precinct Soundwalk with Helena Krobath

The Abbotsford Farm & Country Market was established in 2003 and is operated by the non-profit Abbotsford Farm & Country Market Society.

It combines the best of a modern market experience with a traditional “make, bake, or grow” principle for its juried vendors. As a result, the Abbotsford Farm & Country Market showcases the best in locally grown and produced products. As well, with the creative talents of both artisans and entertainers.

The majority of vendors are growers and food producers from the Abbotsford area. Agri-related businesses generate more than one third of Abbotsford’s economic activity and are responsible for 20% of all local jobs.

Buying local food contributes to a healthier environment by sustaining oxygen producing plants, and reducing greenhouse gases from packaging and long-distance transportation. In addition, local food is fresher, naturally ripened and therefore a healthier choice for you and your family.

By shopping at the Abbotsford Farm & Country Market, you are supporting the health of your loved ones, the environment, and the local economy; and are helping to sustain the availability of local food for future generations.

Learn more about local agriculture and local food by meeting local farmers and food producers at the Abbotsford Farm & Country Market each week.

The City of Abbotsford’s 2024 Artist in residence, Molly Gray, will be working out of a pop-up studio at the Clearbrook Library lobby. Drop-in and say hello to
the artist, view the creative process, and contribute to a collaborative painting on-site. All ages welcome, no registration required.

Gordon Taylor is the author of the biography A Mount Lehman Native Son: The Life and Times of Doug Taylor. Gordon is Doug’s eldest son, and upon his fathers passing he used the extensive notes that his father left as well as his own research to write his father’s book. Doug Taylor was member of a pioneer family, a businessman, farmer, veteran, politician, and a member of many local organizations. He held positions as the Mayor and as the Alderman in Matsqui.

Help Fraser Valley Gleaners feed the world’s hungry by enjoying an evening of food, music and more!  Book your ticket for one of our Fundraising Banquets!

The Abbotsford Farm & Country Market was established in 2003 and is operated by the non-profit Abbotsford Farm & Country Market Society.

It combines the best of a modern market experience with a traditional “make, bake, or grow” principle for its juried vendors. As a result, the Abbotsford Farm & Country Market showcases the best in locally grown and produced products. As well, with the creative talents of both artisans and entertainers.

The majority of vendors are growers and food producers from the Abbotsford area. Agri-related businesses generate more than one third of Abbotsford’s economic activity and are responsible for 20% of all local jobs.

Buying local food contributes to a healthier environment by sustaining oxygen producing plants, and reducing greenhouse gases from packaging and long-distance transportation. In addition, local food is fresher, naturally ripened and therefore a healthier choice for you and your family.

By shopping at the Abbotsford Farm & Country Market, you are supporting the health of your loved ones, the environment, and the local economy; and are helping to sustain the availability of local food for future generations.

Learn more about local agriculture and local food by meeting local farmers and food producers at the Abbotsford Farm & Country Market each week.

Come together to build a deeper awareness of our roles on the path to Reconciliation.

If you are looking to build on your own understanding; walk beside us at the Stetís ímexstowx Gathering on September 30th between 10am-3pm in Abbotsford’s Civic Plaza.

All ages are welcome to this free indoor/outdoor event, where we will come together to learn and share. The public event will feature:

• Story Presentations: Engage in captivating narratives that shed light on Indigenous history and culture.

• Craft Activities: Create meaningful, hands-on crafts that promote understanding and respect.

• Live Presentations: Gain insights from speakers and thought leaders who champion Truth and Reconciliation.

• Luminous Waters Puppet Performance: Don’t miss this magical performance at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium (MCA) at 11:45am and 2:15pm. Seats available on a first come first served basis.

This family-friendly performance is inspired the our award-winning children’s book Semá:th X̱ó:tsa: Sts’ólemeqwelh Sx̱ó:tsa / Great-Gramma’s Lake.

These special, FREE performances are in honor of Truth & Reconciliation, and are part of the larger Stetís ímexstowx Gathering on September 30th between 10am-3pm in Abbotsford’s Civic Plaza.

Performance Times: 11:45am & 2:15pm at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium

Working with professional puppeteer Tamara Unroe, Indigenous Education, and drama educator Ana Horner, students from Abbotsford School District immersed themselves in the story of Semá:th X̱ó:tsa (Sumas Lake) to develop this spectacular performance. The students bring to life three larger-than-life illuminated puppets based on more-than human beings that would have once lived in and around the lake.

Mentors: Tamara Unroe & Ana Horner
Puppet design by Tamara Unroe, Randi Edmundson and Jaqui Rolston.

Based on the book Semá:th X̱ó:tsa Sts’ólemeqwelh Sx̱ó:tsa / Great-Gramma’s Lake by Thetáx Chris Silver, Xémontélót Carrielynn Victor, Kris Foulds, and Laura Schneider.

The Culture City: Program Series is a new annual series of multicultural community programming hosted across the City from June to November. Participants will learn more about the rich and diverse cultures and communities in Abbotsford through free, interactive, family friendly arts and culture programming and events. 

The Culture City: Program Series launched with a feature partnership at Selxwí:chel  Arts and Culture Day, a free, family event celebrating Indigenous culture on June 9 at Trethewey House Heritage site

Regular programming will run every first and third Saturday from July to November. Check back for the updated schedule of events and activities to find out how you can participate. 

June 9 – Selxwí:chel  Arts & Culture Day 

July 6 – Kolam with Eisha Menon

July 13 – Orange Shirt Beading with Rebekah Brackett

July 25 – Will’s Jams

July 27 – Orange Shirt Beading with Rebekah Brackett

July 27 – Bhangra in the Park with Kulwant Sidhu

August 3 – Writing and Wellness with Sherry Duggal

August 24 – Taste Around the World

Sept 7 – Hoop Dancing with Jarred Genaille

Sept 19 – South Asian Folk Music Evening/Geetan di mehfil

Sept 22 – The Raga Experience 

Sept 28 – Living Traditions

October 5 – Let’s Dance Kathak

October 26 – Family Fun for Diwali

Join the City of Abbotsford as we host a series of free, interactive, and family friendly Culture Days programming and events across the City. Please visit here for more information on events.

Sept 20 – Live Music with Carly Reirson

Sept 21 – Live Music with Alexandrah Pahl

Sept 22 – Live music with Simon Bridgefoot

Sept 22 – Orange Shirt Beading with Rebekah Brackett

Sept 26 – Live music with Barry Wilson

Sept 26 – Live Music with The Mighty Koan

Sept 29 – Orange Shirt Beading with Rebekah Brackett

Oct 1 – Mini Magnets with Jennifer Shepit

Oct 4 – Live Music with The Jonesy MacWu Trio

Oct 5 – Live Music with Alison May

Oct 11 – Live Music with Ted Kim

Oct 12 – Live Music with Western Jaguar

Oct 13 – Civic Precinct Soundwalk with Helena Krobath