Maple Ridge, B.C., August 27, 2024 – Be in town for Maple Ridge’s 150th celebration on Saturday, September 14, at the ‘Our Neck of the Woods’, the largest community festival in the City’s history.
The celebration will include three live music stages featuring performances by Juno Award-winning The Strumbellas, Aaron Pritchett, Dawn Pemberton, Garret T. Willie and many more. This event will transform Maple Ridge’s downtown area into a walkable festival filled with FREE family-friendly activities, zipline, campfire stories, shop local markets, 224th Street beer garden, and more in a pedestrian-friendly environment.
“This is the culmination of a yearlong series of events to celebrate Maple Ridge 150 and the deep history of the Katzie First Nation and Kwantlen First Nation who have been stewards of this place since time immemorial,” said Mayor Dan Ruimy. “We’re inviting everyone from around B.C. to ‘Our Neck of the Woods’. Maple Ridge is known for our outdoor adventures, and we’re bringing that to the heart of our downtown. Join us for an unforgettable day of live music, family fun, a chance to soar over our downtown with the City’s first-ever zipline, and so much more. And the best part? It's all FREE! You don’t want to miss this event. We’re making history as we celebrate our history!”
Schedule of Events
The festival runs from noon to 10:00 p.m. in Memorial Peace Park and the downtown area but will kick off with the Haney Farmers Market starting at 9:00 a.m.
Noon to 6:00 p.m.:
- Soar Over Maple Ridge Zipline presented by Brimming Development in support of The Maple Ridge Community Foundation
- 224th Street Beer Garden
- The Haney Farmers Market, Indigenous Makers Market and Shop Downtown Market
- TransLink Car Free Day Street Party on 224 Street
- Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival
- Kanaka Family Stage in partnership with Polygon and Morningstar Homes
- Alouette Stage in concert with Maple Ridge Downtown Business Improvement Association
- Public art display showcasing the work created at the neighbourhood Rock the Block events
- Canoe Cultures supported by LiUNA Local 1611
- Campfire Story Sessions presented by Meadowridge School
4:00 to 10:00 p.m. The Golden Ears Stage presents the following performances:
- 5:00 p.m. Garret T. Willie
- 6:00 p.m. Dawn Pemberton
- 7:00 p.m. Aaron Pritchett
- 8:45 p.m. The Strumbellas
Food and Beverage
The Greater Vancouver Food Festival will be on-site, and various culinary treats to enjoy at downtown restaurants.
A 19 + small beer garden will be located on 224th from Noon to 6:00 p.m. The Golden Ears Stage area will be open to all ages, with two bars offering local craft beer, ciders and other adult beverages. A special collaboration beer between the newly opened Patch Brewery, Ridge Brewing, Foamers Folley Brewing, and Switchback Brewing, will be unveiled at the event.
150 Merchandise
Show up in style and represent your Maple Ridge pride by ordering personalized merchandise, including t-shirts, hoodies, hats, sweaters, and more. Residents can mix and match designs, including the Maple Ridge 150 Indigenous artwork, Our Neck of the Woods event branding, Maple Ridge Neighbourhoods, and more! Pre-orders can be made at https://bit.ly/MR150Apparel. Print-on-demand apparel will also be available for sale during the event.
How to Get Here
To manage the anticipated large crowds and limited parking, eventgoers are encouraged to take transit, carpool, walk, use rideshare services or cycle (Bike Valet service available). The event is conveniently walkable from the Haney Transit loop.
More Information
Maple Ridge, situated on the traditional territories of the Katzie (q̓ic̓əy̓ ) First Nation and the Kwantlen (Qw’ó:ltl'el) First Nation, was incorporated as a District Municipality on Sept. 12, 1874, and became the sixth local government in the Province of B.C.
Look for more information at MapleRidge.ca/OurNeckoftheWoods and follow the City’s social media channels @yourmapleridge.
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For additional information, contact
Fred Armstrong, Special Events Marketing & Communications Manager
T 604 467 7452 E farmstrong@mapleridge.ca