Free festival features nine live performances including Dear Rouge, Bedouin Soundclash, and Tim & The Glory Boys
Maple Ridge, B.C. — Sept. 2, 2026 — Maple Ridge’s third annual Our Neck of the Woods festival is three days away, bringing a full afternoon and evening of free live music, local food, shopping, family activities, and cultural programming to Memorial Peace Park and downtown Maple Ridge on Saturday, Sept. 5.
Running rain or shine from 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., the festival will feature nine performances across three stages, including Juno Award-winning artists Dear Rouge, Bedouin Soundclash and Tim & The Glory Boys.
First launched as part of Maple Ridge’s 150th anniversary, the festival has grown alongside the fast-growing community. Attendance increased from 15,000 people in 2024 to 20,000 in 2025. In a post-event survey, 97.8 per cent of 403 respondents said they wanted the festival to return.
“Our Neck of the Woods has quickly become a day that brings people together in the heart of our city,” said Mayor Dan Ruimy. “It is a chance to enjoy great Canadian music, support local businesses, spend time with neighbours, and celebrate the energy and character of Maple Ridge.”
The festival also supports downtown businesses. Local restaurants and cafés surveyed after the 2025 event reported daily sales increases ranging from 30 to 85 per cent. Of 558 guests surveyed at last year’s festival, 11.4 per cent said they were visiting from outside Maple Ridge.
Festival Highlights
The festival’s pedestrian-friendly layout will allow visitors to explore and enjoy a variety of performances and attractions in Maple Ridge downtown:
- All-Day Entertainment Across Two Stages featuring Dear Rouge, Bedouin Soundclash, and Tim & the Glory Boys on the Golden Ears Mainstage. More artists featured on the Alouette Stage, driven by Lordco Auto Parts, include rising artists Emmett Jerome, and Antonio Larosa, Elise Leblanc, and Janky Bungag
- Walkable Car-Free Zone on 224 Street in partnership with TransLink and Metro Vancouver.
- Shop Local Market presented in collaboration with Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association featuring local makers and small businesses
- Food Trucks serving up delicious and diverse favourites throughout the event space
- Full Festival Licensed Space with beer and beverages in partnership with our main pour partner, The Patch Brewing
- Walking Together with Katzie First Nation- Storytelling & Art Unveiling featuring Rain Pierre
- The Keys to Connection bandstand sing-along featuring Matthew Presidente presented by BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC)
- The Outpost Social Corner offers a 19+ premium viewing experience near the front of the Golden Ears stage presented by Chances Maple Ridge. Tickets can be purchased at purchase.mapleridgeact.ca
- Family Fun Zone A fun-filled space where families can play, create, explore, and enjoy hands-on activities together throughout the day.
Plan Your Visit
Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead by visiting the festival webpage at MapleRidge.ca/ONOTW for performance schedules, site maps, parking and transit information, accessibility details and other frequently asked questions.
Whether you’re dancing in front of the stage, enjoying local craft beer, discovering cultural treasures, or creating lasting family memories, Our Neck of the Woods will continue to deliver one of Metro Vancouver’s premier free outdoor music festivals.
To manage the large crowds, attendees are encouraged to take transit, ride share, carpool, walk, or cycle. Bike Valet service and water refill stations will be available thanks to our sustainability partner, Meadowridge School. The event is conveniently walkable from the Haney Transit loop.
Parking is free underground at the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre as part of the City’s free weekend parking during the summer event season, but visitors should arrive early as parking is limited.
Visitors requiring accessible access from the parkade can use the elevator at the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre. Accessible seating will be available on site.
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For additional information, contact:
Pardeep Purewal
Senior Manager Corporate Communications & Public Engagement
T 604 466 4319 E Media@MapleRidge.ca