March 20 – May 3, 2026
Vancouver's largest self-guided spring food festival returns.
Explore the LineupYour excuse to try every sweet spot this cherry blossom season
3,500+ people joined last year. Every dollar you spend goes straight to the vendor. No middlemen, no ticket fees. Just local small businesses doing what they love.
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The 2026 Lineup
Each vendor is crafting exclusive cherry blossom creations, revealed March 9.
Three steps. Zero tickets.
Visit
Drop by any participating cafe and try their cherry blossom creation.
Stamp
Order a festival item and get your passport stamped.
Win
Collect 3+ stamps to enter our tiered prize giveaway.
Things to Do
Festival Missions
Snap a photo with your order. Find a secret menu item. Complete challenges at each vendor to unlock bonus stamps.
View MissionsFestival Passport
Pick up a free passport at your first stop. Every cherry blossom item you order earns a stamp. Collect 3+ stamps to enter our tiered prize draw, up to $500 in prizes.
Learn MoreFestival Gacha
Gacha machines at select vendors dispense cherry blossom collectibles, stickers, and mystery prizes. Some are rarer than others.
Coming SoonFAQ
When does the festival run?
March 20 – May 3, 2026. Each vendor serves their special cherry blossom item during regular business hours throughout the festival period.
Do I need to buy tickets?
No tickets needed! Simply visit any participating vendor and order their cherry blossom special directly. Some items may sell out. The popular ones always go fast.
How does the Festival Passport work?
Pick up a free passport at any participating vendor. Get it stamped each time you order a cherry blossom item. Collect 3+ stamps to enter our tiered prize giveaway.
Where are the vendors located?
Vendors are spread across Metro Vancouver, from Downtown and Kitsilano to Burnaby, Richmond, and beyond. Items are sold at each vendor's physical storefront during their normal operating hours. An interactive map is coming March 9.
Can I participate as a vendor?
Vendor recruitment for 2026 is now closed. Follow @nomsmag on Instagram to be notified when applications open for next year.
Cherry blossom season doesn’t wait.
27 vendors. 50+ limited-edition items. $0 entry. March 20 – May 3.
100% of what you spend goes directly to local small businesses.
Find a Vendor Near You @nomsmag on InstagramThe Cherry Blossom Food Fest is organized by Noms Magazine and is not affiliated with the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.