The Vancouver All British Field Meet classic car show takes place on the grounds of VanDusen Botanical Garden on the Saturday of the May Long Weekend.
It’s an amazing event! This year it took place on May 18th.
For the event’s official website, visit Westerndriver.com.
This article contains the following information about the car show:
Where and When | About the British Car Show | Admission | Event Schedule | Car Show Video | Tips & Advice | Other Information
British Classic Car Show
The All British Field Meet (ABFM) is a fabulous event for people of all ages, especially if you love vintage British vehicles, classic sports cars and/or botanical gardens. The show is amazing!
Where and When
The ABFM car show takes place on the Saturday of the Victoria Day Long Weekend at VanDusen Botanical Garden. In 2025 it happens on Saturday, May 17th.
The venue’s address is 5251 Oak Street in Vancouver. The gates open at 10:00 am and the event runs until about 4:30 pm.
Click Westerndriver.com for the event’s official website. To get your tickets, click British Car Show Tickets.
About the British Car Show
On display each year there are antique Rolls Royces, pre-war motorcycles, and the latest Jaguars, Aston Martins and Land Rovers. There is also a wide range of vintage classics of various other models. It’s an impressive event featuring literally hundreds of British cars. At the show there are usually a few vintage motorbikes too.
There are also food trucks, motor parts vendors, the current year’s vehicles from local dealerships, live seminars and entertainment. In 2024 there was the Carriage Trade Tea House which served a plated high tea. All of this makes the long weekend Saturday an amazing day to be at VanDusen Garden.
With over 60 different classes of vehicles on display, more than 450 cars in a typical year, and some 5,000 car fanatics expected, the All British Field Meet is the largest classic car show of its kind in Western Canada. If you like classic British cars, you’ll feel like you’ve gone to heaven!
The same as in 2023, the 2024 the car show’s main sponsor was Hagerty which is an insurance company specializing in collectible cars.
Special Vehicles at the Event
There are hundreds of classic British vehicles at the event from a wide range of car manufacturers. There are always, however, special highlights. Vehicles at the show a couple of years ago, for example, included a 1938 MG VA, 1927 and 1932 Rolls-Royces, and a 1933 Alvis Speed 20, among many other classic vehicles. Headliner vehicles last year included the Sunbeam Alpine 60, MG Sports Cars 100 and Aston Martin 110.
Marquee vehicles in 2024 included the Sunbeam Tiger, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The event also celebrated the 101st anniversary of the Triumph, with over 80 of that make of car expected at this year’s show. A third special type of vehicle entry at the 2024 event was the “modified classic” which included a range of brands. This last featured category included collectible vehicles that have been modified in a variety of ways, including with 21st Century electrification.
Click Westerndriver.com for the event’s official website. To get your tickets, click British Car Show Tickets.
Admission to the ABFM Car Show
The Vancouver All British Field Meet takes place at VanDusen Garden at 5251 Oak Street on the Saturday of the May Long Weekend from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Online ticket prices for the car show in 2024 were the following (including online fees). The fees will likely be comparabe in 2025.
- Adults (ages 19-64) – $20.50
- Seniors (ages 65+) – $18.90
- Youth (ages 13-18) – $15.18
- Children (ages 5-12) – $7.72
- Little Kids (ages 0-4) – Free
- Families (two adults plus children under age 19) – $45.00
Members of VanDusen Botanical Garden can get tickets at a reduced rate (but need to provide proof of membership at the gate). Rates for VBGA members in 2024 were the following (including online fees):
- Adults (ages 19-64) – $15.70
- Seniors (ages 65+) – $14.11
- Families – $39.67
Click Westerndriver.com for the event’s official website. To get your tickets, click British Car Show Tickets.
2024 ABFM Schedule
Below was the schedule of events for the All British Field Meet in 2024. The event itself starts at 10:00 am and finishes at 4:30 pm. (Note: Exact times and other details may change.)
- 11:00 am to 12:00 pm – Little Mountain Brass Band
- 11:45 am to 1:00 pm – Carriage Trade Teahouse: First seating for High Tea
- 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm – Definitely Not The Beatles Tribute Band
- 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm – Carriage Trade Teahouse (Second & Third seating for High Tea)
British Car Show Video
To get a really good idea of what the All British Field Meet looks like, check out the following video. It shows scenes of the event from a few years ago. As you’ll see, on the day, VanDusen Garden is full of beautiful British cars! It’s quite amazing!
Tips & Advice
Below are some suggestions on how to make the most of your experience at the All British Field Meet.
TIP #1: Buy your tickets online and skip the early morning lineups. It’ll be worth waiting in line to get into this very popular event, but you’ll be even happier if you can bypass the queue.
TIP #2: You don’t have to be a car enthusiast or know a lot about vintage British cars to appreciate this event. It’s a sight to see for everyone! The gardens are beautiful to explore as well.
TIP #3: For extra fun, and to fully immerse yourself in the experience, consider dressing up in period attire from the 1940s to 1960s. If you do, you won’t be the only one!
Click Westerndriver.com for the event’s official website. To get your tickets, click British Car Show Tickets.
Other Information
For more information about the car show, visit the event’s official website at WesternDriver.com.
To learn more about the venue, see our article about VanDusen Botanical Garden.
For a list of similar events, see our article about Lower Mainland Car Shows.
Other events that take place at VanDusen Garden at other times of the year include the following:
- Sakura Days Japan Fair – a Japanese-style festival that’s part of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival in the spring.
- Harvest Days – family-friendly activities on a number of days in October.
- Festival of Lights – Christmas lights and winter holiday things to see and do in December.
