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  Our annual events and festivals are listed here.

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Agrifair

 
  Abbotsford Exhibition Park - 604-852-6674
Annually, during the BC Day long weekend in August. This fair is great fun for the entire family with many attractions: draft horses, dairy, beef, llama, poultry, hands-on-milking demonstrations, kid's world, petting farm, antique farm machinery display, midway, plus motor sports, 'Mighty Fraser' rodeo as well as free stage entertainment, fireworks and a home variety trade show are included.
 
 


AHS Golf Tournament

 
  Ledgeview Golf and Country Club - 604-852-2456
Annually, late September. Held by the Abbotsford Hospice Society and hosted by Ledgeview Golf and Country Club, this annual favourite includes prizes for events such as men's and women's longest drive, closest to the pin and low gross and low net foursomes.
 
 


Airshow

 
  Abbotsford International Airshow
Abbotsford Airport - (604) 328-JETS or 852-851

TBA every August. The leading air show in North America, which attracts the worlds top aeronautical performances - from heritage to spectacular air demonstration squadrons, dramatic aerobatic teams to daring soloists and skydivers. Incredible static displays.
 
 


Air Show Canada

 
  Abbotsford Airport - 604-852-4600
Held every second year (1999, 2001). Airshow Canada, a trade show and symposia shares the stage with the Abbotsford International Air Show, and attracts aeronautical industry giants from around the globe.
 
 


Art Walk

 
  Abbotsford Airport - 604-852-9358
Annually, month of July. Abbotsford Downtown Businesses are hosting displays of local artists' work during the month of July. Brochure/Maps are free and can be picked up at participating businesses.
 
 


Berry Festival

 
  Downtown Abbotsford - 604-850-6547
Annually, first or second Friday and Saturday of July. This celebration of local strawberry, raspberry and blueberry products transforms the downtown area into a lively festival setting. Continuous entertainment, bingo, children's rides, fishing pond, local crafts and luscious market style foods.
 
 


Bradner May Day

 
  Bradner - 604-725-5924
Held on the Monday of the Victoria Day long weekend each year, this long running, annual event features a parade at 10:00 a.m. followed by the traditional May pole dance and a variety of family activities including games for the kids, craft fair and exhibits, tea room and concession, story telling tent, climbing wall, pony rides, basketball game and more. Parade entries welcome.
 
 


Bradner Flower Show

 
  Bradner Community Hall - 604-856-2794
Annually, mid April. Bradner is the largest field-grown bulb area in BC and proudly displays a glorious four hundred varieties during this spring flower show. Follow the daffodils along Bradner Road.
 
 


Canada Day!

 
  S. Fraser Way - Centennial Park - 604-859-3134
On July 1st. A colorful parade followed by festivities, food and entertainment.
 
 


Cancer Awareness

 
  Cascade Community Church - 604-853-3983
Annually, mid April. The Breast Cancer Awareness Breakfast is an annual fundraising event.
 
 


CFV Fiddler Contest

 
  Abbotsford Seniors Hall - 604-859-9732
Annually, mid May. A foot-stomping good time.
 
 


Chamber Golf Tourney

 
  604-859-9651 for details.
Annually, early September. Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce's annual golf tournament fundraiser.
 
 


Christmas Exhibit

 
  MSA Museum - 604-853-0313
Annually, mid December. A Christmas exhibit and children's program with stories, crafts and Christmas cookies.
 
 


Family Day Car Show

 
  Northview Community Church - 604-853-2931
Annually, late June. The Car Show is an annual favorite for all ages.
 
 


Farm Toy Show

 
  Matsqui Community Hall - 604-856-4571
Annually, late March. Buy, sell, trade or display farm related toy vehicles, and agricultural collectables.
 
 


Fringe Fest

 
  Downtown Abbotsford area - 604-852-9358
Annually, mid June. Downtown Abbotsford comes alive for three days of fringe fun, promising to excite and entertain with a mix of eclectic new productions making their debut in unusual venues.
 
 


Garlic Festival

 
  Trethewey House - 604-853-0313
Held this year on August 20th from 10:30am to 3:30 pm at the Trethewey House Heritage Site at Mill lake. For the lovers of the "stinking rose," this is a real taste-tempting celebration.
 
 


Gem & Mineral Show

 
  Abbotsford Exhibition Park - 604-859-5554
Annually, early April.
 
 


Getaway Party

 
  The Rancho - 604-852-2456
Annually, mid April. Abbotsford Hospice Society is hosting the Great Canadian Getaway Party. The theme is Country & Western. Dinner, dance, silent auction - win one of eight getaways.
 
 


Halloween House

 
  Trethewey House - 604-853-0313
Annually, on Halloween Day. A haunted house spectacular with games, contests, clowns, live radio broadcast.
 
 


Haunted Ranch

 
  Double Spurs Ranch - spooky@ds-ranch.net
Annually, late October. Haunted House featuring realistic props and freaky monsters. Proceeds go to local charities. Bring Food Bank donations!
 
 


Historica Fair

 
  University College of the Fraser Valley - 604-853-3722
Annually, first week of May. The Annual Abbotsford Historica Heritage Fair.
 
 


Medieval Feast/Fest

 
  Heritage Valley - 604-864-8888
Annually, mid December. Join the folks at Heritage Valley as they host five special evenings of live interactive entertainment, comedy, music, dancing and food.
 
 


Relief Sale & Auction

 
  Tradex Centre - 604-857-0011
Annually, mid September. An annual favorite held by the Mennonite Central Committee.
 
 


Rotary Wine Festival

 
  Sevenoaks Shopping Centre - 604-854-3328
Annually, late May. Hosted by the Rotary Club, all proceeds to go to the Abbotsford Burn Unit and the Abbotsford Citizen's Patrol.
 
 


Snowbird RV Sale

 
  Tradex Centre - 1-866-739-4999
Annually, late September. A yearly RV trade show and sales convention.
 
 


Sumas Day

 
  Upper Sumas Elementary School - 604-853-2281
This year, July 28th. A celebration to honor pioneers of the area; with barbecue, children's treats, horse shoe pitch and races.
 
 


Tennis Tournament

 
  Hougen Park - 604-853-2281
Annually, mid June. The Fraser Valley Open Tennis Tournament is an annual event that stretches over nine days in June.
 
 


Village Heritage Day

 
  In Clayburn Village - 604-854-3960
Annually, fourth Sunday in July. A celebration of Clayburn's past; with speakers, guided Heritage walking tours, children's games, entertainment and high tea with baked goodies.
 
 


Trethewey Wine Fest

 
  Trethewey House - 604-853-0313
Annually, mid September. A semi-formal evening of wine tasting.
 
 
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