Taste, Enjoy, UNITE
Taste, Enjoy & Connect – Meet the Team Behind Canada’s Biggest Kimchi & K-Food Festival Cultural celebration meets community spirit, powered by passion and purpose.
Overview
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Dates: September 5-6, 2025 (10:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
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Location: The City of Lougheed Parking Lot, Burnaby
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Expected Attendance: 30,000+ multicultural food lovers & community members
Did You Know?
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Western Canada’s largest Korean festival with K-Experience Zones.
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Media ties amplify K-POP Dance Challenge Zone.
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500K+ social media impressions spotlight K-Experience Zones.
Who We Are
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Brownbag Business Community: A non-profit empowering businesses through K-Experience Zones.
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Burnaby North Road BIA: Fostering vibrant communities with inclusive events.
Your Brand Shines!
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Media: Outlets cover K-Experience Zones, dance challenges.
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Social Reach: 500K+ impressions for Kimchi Making Zone.
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Influencers: Content for Hanbok & Photo Zone, K-Beauty Zone.
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Ads: Geo-targeted K-Experience Zone promotions.
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Get Featured!: Your brand in festival promotions.
Kimchi Making Workshop
Craft your own kimchi with pre-prepared kits and learn about its 3,000-year history. Take home your creation, presented by Mom’s Kimchi.
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Location: Booth D – Kimchi & Business Pavilion
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Schedule: Sep 5: 11:00–11:30, 17:30–18:00 | Sep 6: 12:30–13:00, 17:30–18:00
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Reservation: Pre-registration required via festival app
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K-Street Food Experience
Savor tteokbokki, bibimbap, and hotteok, or take on the spicy challenge.
Experience Korea’s culinary flair with the order system, presented by Farmjoa & Korean Provinces.
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Location: Booth B – Korean Provinces Pavilion
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Schedule: Sep 5–6: 10:00–19:00
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Reservation: Free entry, no reservation required
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K-Pub Tavern Experience
Step into a Korean tavern, savor kimchi dishes, and sip makgeolli using yeopjeon coins. 19+ only, presented by Vancouver Korean Association & Peaceful Reunification Council.
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Location: Booth E – K-Pub Zone
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Schedule: Sep 5–6: 10:00–19:00
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Reservation: Free entry with ID check (19+)
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Discover the true essence of Korean cuisine
Savor the Flavors – Taste!
From bold kimchi tastings to sizzling K-food trucks and cozy, traditional tavern-style spots — immerse yourself in a vibrant world of flavors that celebrate Korea’s rich culinary heritage.
Hanbok & Photo Experience
Wear stunning hanbok and pose against palace backdrops. Share your photos with #VancouverKimchiFest, presented by SCU.
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Location: Booth F1 – K-Experience Zone
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Schedule: Sep 5–6: 10:00–19:00
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Reservation: Free entry, no reservation required
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Squid Game Mini Challenge
Play nostalgic games like dalgona carving and jegichagi. Complete challenges to win exclusive prizes, presented by TD Bank.
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Location: Booth F2 – K-Experience Zone (North Side)
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Schedule: Sep 5–6: 10:00–19:00 (Final game Sep 6 PM)
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Reservation: Free entry, no reservation required
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K-POP Dance Challenge
Learn moves from BTS and BLACKPINK. Join the B-Boy Battle (Sep 5) or Cover Dance Finals (Sep 6) and vote for winners via the app, presented by Canarea.
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Location: Main Stage & Booth F4 – K-Experience Zone
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Schedule: Sep 5: B-Boy Battle 13:30–16:30 | Sep 6: Cover Dance Finals 13:30–16:30
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Reservation: Free entry, no reservation required
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Traditional Crafts Workshop
Create pottery, fold hanji paper, or write calligraphy.
Take home your artwork as a keepsake, open to all ages.
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Location: Booth F3 – K-Experience Zone
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Schedule: Sep 5–6: 10:00–19:00
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Reservation: Free entry, no reservation required
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K-Beauty Experience
Explore K-beauty with skincare and makeup demos. Get personalized tips and free samples, open to all beauty enthusiasts.
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Location: Booth F5 – K-Experience Zone
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Schedule: Sep 5–6: 10:00–19:00
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Reservation: Free entry, no reservation required
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K-Pub Tavern Experience
Step into a Korean tavern, savor kimchi dishes, and sip makgeolli using yeopjeon coins. 19+ only, presented by Vancouver Korean Association & Peaceful Reunification Council.
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Location: Booth E – K-Pub Zone
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Schedule: Sep 5–6: 10:00–19:00
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Reservation: Free entry with ID check (19+)
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Feel the rhythm, energy, and joy
Celebrate Together – Enjoy!
From bold kimchi tastings to sizzling K-food trucks and cozy, traditional tavern-style spots — immerse yourself in a vibrant world of flavors that celebrate Korea’s rich culinary heritage.
Hanbok & Photo Experience
Wear stunning hanbok and pose against palace backdrops. Share your photos with #VancouverKimchiFest, presented by SCU.
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Location: Booth F1 – K-Experience Zone
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Schedule: Sep 5–6: 10:00–19:00
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Reservation: Free entry, no reservation required
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K-POP Dance Challenge
Learn moves from BTS and BLACKPINK. Join the B-Boy Battle (Sep 5) or Cover Dance Finals (Sep 6) and vote for winners via the app, presented by Canarea.
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Location: Main Stage & Booth F4 – K-Experience Zone
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Schedule: Sep 5: B-Boy Battle 13:30–16:30 | Sep 6: Cover Dance Finals 13:30–16:30
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Reservation: Free entry, no reservation required
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Traditional Crafts Workshop
Create pottery, fold hanji paper, or write calligraphy.
Take home your artwork as a keepsake, open to all ages.
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Location: Booth F3 – K-Experience Zone
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Schedule: Sep 5–6: 10:00–19:00
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Reservation: Free entry, no reservation required
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Cultural Performances
Experience multicultural acts from Vietnam, Japan, Taiwan, China, the Philippines, and India, uniting audiences through music and dance.
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Location: Main Stage Zone
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Schedule: Sep 5–6: Scheduled performances throughout the day
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Reservation: Free entry, no reservation required
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Multicultural Food Vendors
Savor flavors from Indian, Vietnamese, Taiwanese, Japanese, and Filipino cuisines. 5 booths and 5 food trucks – sparking cross-cultural conversations.
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Location: Global Food Zone
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Schedule: Sep 5–6: 10:00–19:00
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Reservation: Free entry, food items sold separately
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Where cultures meet and hearts unite
Unite Through Culture – Unite!
Join a global celebration with multicultural performances, international food stalls, and cultural activity booths that bring people together through shared experiences and meaningful connections.