Vancouver Morris Men and Cherry Blossoms

The Big Picnic is a free Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival event. It features live entertainment at a park on a weekend in April most years.

In 2025 the event takes place on March 29th.

Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival’s Big Picnic at David Lam Park

The Big Picnic is a free event where people bring their families, friends, picnics and something to sit on and to enjoy an afternoon of live entertainment and cherry blossom viewing.

There are live performances, yoga sessions, exhibitions and more. There are also different ceremonies and activities to enjoy. Attendees can learn different Japanese arts and crafts. In 2025 there’s an interactive BreakOUT activity as well. Several food trucks are at the event each year too.

About the Venue

Years ago the Big Picnic took place at Queen Elizabeth Park. More recently, however, it has been happening at David Lam Park in Yaletown. This is the case again in 2025.

This year’s event happens on Saturday, March 29th, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. The park’s address is 1300 Pacific Boulevard. The closest SkyTrain Station is Yaletown-Roundhouse which is about a five-minute walk away.

Cherry Blossom Season in Yaletown — The Big Picnic at David Lam Park

2025 Entertainment Schedule

Artists and performance times for the event in 2025is below. (Note: Exact details are subject to change.)

10:30 am – Indigenous Welcome
10:45 am – Kai Fang
10:45 am – Sake Breaking Ceremony
11:00 am – Vancouver Okinawa Taiko
11:15 am – Cindy Yang Dance Academy
12:00 pm – Kutapira
1:35 pm – MNGWA
2:35 pm – Mina Mercury
3:30 pm – Bakara Band

Tips & Advice

Below are some suggestions to help you make the most of your experience at the Big Picnic event.

TIP #1: Don’t forget to take your camera, something to sit on and your picnic (or money to buy one).

TIP #2: Explore the park while you’re there. It’s a beautiful spot!

TIP #3: Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival events sometimes get cancelled or postponed due to weather or the state of the cherry tree blooming season. Before heading out with all your stuff, especially if poor weather has been in the forecast, double-check the VCBF website to make sure things are still happening as planned.

TIP #4: David Lam Park is right on the False Creek Seawall. It’s a great place to go for a walk either before or after the picnic. There are also lots of restaurants nearby in Yaletown.