Maple Ridge, B.C., Sept. 10, 2024 – Don’t miss out on Our Neck of the Woods, a huge street festival taking over downtown Maple Ridge on Sept. 14 with award-winning musicians, free family activities, food, markets and fun and adventure for all.
Juno-winning The Strumbellas and Aaron Pritchett will headline the entertainment lineup at the City’s largest-ever community festival, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the City’s incorporation and its stewardship of the traditional lands of the Katzie (q̓ic̓əy̓) and Kwantlen (Qw’ó:ltl'el) First Nations.
Running from 12:00 to 10 p.m., Our Neck of the Woods will transform downtown Maple Ridge into a huge TransLink Car Free Day zone with music on three stages, free family activities, a Soaring Over Maple Ridge Zipline, vendors, displays, arts and culture, beverage gardens and the Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival. The festival will encompass Memorial Peace Park, 224 Street, 119 Avenue and McIntosh Avenue.
“We invite everyone to enjoy the hospitality of Maple Ridge with a day of fun, excitement, culture and community spirit,” said Mayor Dan Ruimy. “Our Neck of the Woods has something for everyone. Come for stellar entertainment, free family fun, markets, a zipline, food trucks, specially brewed craft beer or simply the joy of celebrating with others. It’s a fitting way to honour Maple Ridge’s 150th birthday and the history of the Katzie (q̓ic̓əy̓) and Kwantlen (Qw’ó:ltl'el) First Nations on these lands.”
Festival Overview
- Music: Kanaka Kids Stage (12:15 to 4:30 p.m.), Alouette Stage (12:30 to 5 p.m.), Golden Ears Stage and headliners (5 to 10 p.m.)
- Food: Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival (12 to 10 p.m. – vendors vary over the day)
- Drink: 19+ 224 Street beer garden (12 to 6 p.m.); all-ages Golden Ears Stage licenced zone (12 to 10 p.m.)
- Free family fun: Katzie Canoe Family, campfire stories, bouncy castle and obstacle adventure, the unveiling of Rock the Block murals (12 to 6 p.m.)
- Zipline: Soar over Maple Ridge (12 to 6 p.m.) presented by Brimming Development
- Shopping: Haney Farmers Market (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.), Indigenous Makers Market and Shop Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association Local Market (12 to 6 p.m.)
Entertainment on Three Stages
Music lovers will find indie rock, country, soul, rock’n-roll, bluegrass, pop and popular children’s performers on three stages throughout the festival grounds.
Kanaka Kids Stage in concert with Polygon Homes and Morningstar Homes:
- 12:15 p.m.: Family folk music by Ginalina, nominated for multiple awards
- 1:20 p.m.: Youth DJ showcase by TableTutors DJ Training Academy
- 2:30 pm: Journey Into Rhythm interactive show with performer/educator Robin Layne
- 3:30 p.m.: Youth DJ showcase by TableTutors DJ Training Academy
Alouette Stage presented by Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association:
- 12:30 p.m.: Rahael – Evocative singer-songwriter
- 1:45 p.m.: Janky Bungag – Sweet and spicy bluegrass
- 3 p.m.: Orchard Sky – Electrifying country-rock fusion
- 4:15 p.m.: Mikey Jose – High-energy R&B, gospel, folk and pop
Golden Ears Stage presented by the City of Maple Ridge:
- 5 p.m.: Garret T. Willie – Rock ‘n’ roll with a modern kick, punctuated by witty stories
- 6 p.m.: Dawn Pemberton – Dynamic soul singer-songwriter who gets people dancing
- 7 p.m.: Aaron Pritchett – Multi-award-winning and Juno-nominated country hitmaker
- 8 p.m.: The Strumbellas – Juno-winning indie rockers with an infectious pop-rock sound
Adventure & Family Fun (12 to 6 p.m.)
In addition to the Kanaka Kids Stage, free family activities from 12 to 6 p.m. include:
- Katzie Canoe Family, supported by LiUNA Local 1611
- Campfire Story Sessions, presented by Meadowridge School
- Bouncy Castle and Obstacle Adventure, presented by Ridge Meadows College
- Unveiling of neighbourhood Rock the Block murals created for Maple Ridge 150 by artist, Carly Bouwman
Thrill-seekers of all ages will want to check out the Soar Over Maple Ridge Zipline presented by Brimming Development, running from 12 to 6 p.m. This dual zipline will start over three storeys up and offer a thrilling ride over 150 feet in length along 224 Street. Donations by bank or credit card, cash, and coins will be accepted to support the Maple Ridge Community Foundation.
Food and Drink
Tempt your tastebuds at up to a dozen food trucks or numerous downtown eateries and drop by the two beer gardens for adult beverages, including Our Neck of the Woods IPA, a Hazy IPA brewed by a collaboration of Foamer’s Folly, Switchback Brewing and The Patch Brewery and celebrated by the BC Ale Trail.
- 12 to 6 p.m.: 19+ 224 Street beer garden
- 12 to 10 p.m.: All ages licenced zone at Golden Ears Stage
- 12 to 10 p.m.: Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival (vendors vary over the day)
Shopping:
- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Haney Farmers Market – fresh produce and homemade foods and goods
- 12 to 6 p.m.: Indigenous Makers Market and Shop Local Market by Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association
Event Partners
Our Neck of the Wood would not be possible without the support of:
- Event Partners: Here & Now Productions and TF Event Company
- Title Sponsors: Province of BC, Car Free Day TransLink, Morningstar Homes, Meadowridge School, Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association, Brimming Development and Polygon Homes
- Gold Sponsors: Port of Vancouver and Ridge Meadows College
- Silver Sponsors: Haney Place Mall and LiUNA local 1611
- Bronze Sponsors: Vancity and Fortis BC
- Partner Sponsors: Sunbelt Rentals, Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows News, 102.7 The Peak, 93.7JRfm, Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival, BC Ale Trail and Global BC
Getting There
Local event-goers are encouraged to walk or cycle to the festival zone, and those from out of town are encouraged to take transit, taxis and car-share services. Free Bike Valet will be available near City Hall.
Uber and Lyft will have a designated pickup and drop-off spot at Haney Place Mall alongside to the festival zone.
Limited pay parking will be available at the Business Centre (enter from Dewdney Trunk Road or Edge Street), and some free street parking can be found within walking distance of Memorial Peace Park.
See the map at MapleRidge.ca/OurNeckoftheWoods to plan your trip.
Event Information
Visit MapleRidge.ca/OurNeckoftheWoods for the full schedule and information, and follow the City’s social media channels @yourmapleridge for updates.
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For additional information, contact
Fred Armstrong, Special Events Marketing & Communications Manager
T 604 467 7452 E farmstrong@mapleridge.ca