Special events

Help Granville Island ring in the Year of the Dragon with traditional Chinese Lion Dancers who will make their way around the Public Market, the Net Loft, the Creekhouse, & Railspur Alley (weather permitting). Participating tenants will hang lucky red envelopes and heads of lettuce above the entrances to their businesses and the dancers will climb up and tear them down, ripping up the lettuce and throwing it back at the business. It is considered very lucky to be hit by the flying lettuce so don't worry if a few rogue pieces fly into your face! The Fortune God will be following the dancers and handing out lucky red envelopes with treats inside to spectators.

They’re ba-ack! The farmers are back in town for the Granville Island Farmers Market, starting June 2 and running every Thursday all the way into October. Come get a taste of some of the best produce BC has to offer: all local, all fresh, and so much to choose from! Tomatoes, potatoes, apples, cherries – well, the list could go all the way down the page, but it’s best to stop by Triangle Square and find out for yourself what this annual outdoor market has to offer. For more information, contact one of the Tenant Coordinators at 604-666-6477.
 
Meet some of the farmers - Click here!
 
Farmers in the Market for October 20th.

Explore the Railspur District of Granville Island, where industrial buildings have been transformed into Vancouver`s most unique and diverse shopping and cultural zones. On October 1st from 11am – 5pm Railspur will also be home to a bustling Artisan Market with day vendors from the Public Market. Showcasing artisans represent the highest quality of locally produced art, craft and food products. Meet Railspur resident artists, peek into artist's studios, check out some demonstrations, and get some of your Christmas shopping done way early!

Featured Free Activities:

Workshop: Monika Sadryna, owner and operator of Sadryna Design who creates leather belts, handbags, coats and pants will offer free bracelet and bookmark workshops.

Demonstration: Izabela Sauer from Alarte Silks will demonstrate painting on large silk pieces. She will also show examples of the ancient Japanese pleating technique known as Shibori. These techniques combined with vibrant colours creates wearable silk sculptures in the form of shawls, scarves, and other garments.

Behind the Scenes: Masa Shiroki, Artisan Sake Maker, will describe how rice is used to make premium sake to complement the seasonal flavours of local west coast foods.

The Vancouver International Boat Show is Western Canada’s premiere boat show with two all-new locations, including an in-water venue at the Granville Island Maritime Market and Marina and an indoor venue at the newly renovated BC Place. Celebrating its 50th anniversary as BC’s largest showcase for the recreational boating industry, the 2012 Boat Show features the season’s hottest new boats and boating products at the best deals of the year.

www.vancouverboatshow.ca