Pleasant Day Festival

Date: Saturday, August 9

Location: Main Street (16th Avenue to King Edward Avenue)

Time: 12 PM – 8 PM

Join us this summer for the Pleasant Day Festival, a one-day celebration that brings together the best of Mount Pleasant. Experience the best of Main Street & Mount Pleasant through live music, artisan vendors, extended patios, local food and drink, and community spirit. This event will showcase the creativity, diversity, and energy that make Mount Pleasant such a unique destination.

Event Highlights:

  • Live Music: Multiple stages featuring BC’s top indie artists
  • Eat & Drink: In addition to the street patios in the area, there will also be a dedicated food area that will offer additional options. We encourage any MPBIA food and beverage businesses to join the fun!
  • Beer Gardens: Refreshing local brews, wine, coolers, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available
  • Artisan Market: A curated selection of handcrafted goods from talented local artisans
  • Shop Local: Participating Mount Pleasant businesses will host exclusive activations, pop-ups, and more!

MPBIA Members – Join Us for FREE

This event is completely free for MPBIA businesses to participate. This is an excellent opportunity to promote your business, connect with the community, and be part of one of the summer’s most exciting events. We will include all MPBIA businesses that are interested in joining. Applications are now open for vendors, food trucks, performers, brand activations, and more.
MPBIA members can apply here.
Non-MPBIA members can sign up here.

 

 

Car Free Day Main Street

Date: Sunday, September 14

Location: Main Street (10th to 30th Avenue)

Time: 12 PM – 7 PM

Car Free Day Main Street is one of Vancouver’s largest street festivals, transforming 20 blocks of Main Street into a pedestrian-only celebration of community, creativity, and local business. Produced by the Car Free Day Society and proudly sponsored and supported by the Mount Pleasant BIA, this iconic event invites tens of thousands of attendees to experience Main Street like never before, with no cars and plenty of fun.

Event Highlights:

  • Live Music: Multiple stages and pop-up performances throughout the festival
  • Food Trucks & Patios: Delicious eats from local trucks and restaurants, plus extended patios
  • Artisan Market: Shop a curated selection of handmade goods from local vendors
  • Community Activations: Enjoy workshops, games, installations, and more across the event

 

MPBIA Members – Join for Free

The Mount Pleasant BIA will cover vendor fees for all interested MPBIA member businesses, whether you’re located within the street closure footprint or not. We also work with organizers to help place you in front of your storefront, or as close to it as possible, so you can take full advantage of the festival crowds. This is an opportunity to showcase your business, meet new customers, and be part of one of Vancouver’s most beloved summer events. Applications are now open for vendors, food trucks, performers, brand activations, and more.
MPBIA members can apply here.
Non-MPBIA businesses can apply here.