1. Garlic Festival: Sunday, Aug. 20:
The Sharing Farm’s annual Garlic Festival is on Sunday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This year there are more types of garlic than ever before. Look for Russian Red: a rich, musky garlic, very hot when eaten raw; Music: an easy-to-peel, white-skinned garlic with just a blush of pink; and Purple Italian Softneck: a braidable softneck garlic with a milder flavour.
Also, Georgian Fire: a hot garlic with a classic porcelain sheen; Ukrainian: a light but snappy garlic that tastes great raw; and Persian Star: an eye-catching garlic with streaking, mottled stripes from fuscia to deep purple.
There will also be an expanded farmer’s market featuring fresh produce, vegan cheese, gourmet chocolates and baked goods. Check out MetroVanGarlicfest.ca or simply head to Terra Nova Park.
2. YVR Chill Out: Saturday, Aug. 19:
Come learn about Vancouver International Airport and take in a host of live entertainment during the YVR Chill Out in Richmond on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Larry Berg Flight Path Park on Russ Baker Way.
The event will also feature fun family activities and a chance to win two free flights to anywhere YVR flies.
Free parking is available at BCIT Aerospace Campus. Free shuttle bus pick-up to and from Flight Path Park.
3. All Aboard! in Steveston, Saturday, Aug. 19:
Richmond’s transportation past and present rolls into the Steveston Interurban Tram on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 12-4 p.m. with the All Aboard! event. Explore Tram Car 1220 and the surrounding site filled with guest transportation experts, live music, children’s crafts and activities and more.
For more information, call 604-238-8081 or visit Richmond.ca/Interurban1220. The Steveston Interurban Tram is located at 4011 Moncton St.
