Kimchi K-Food Festival Vendors

Experience Korean culture through music, dance, food and fun at the Kimchi & K-Food Festival in Coquitlam. It’s Western Canada’s biggest Korean-themed festival.

In 2026 the event happens on August 28th and 29th. The theme this year is “Taste, Enjoy and Unite.”

Continue reading or visit the Kimchi Food Festival website to learn about this event.

Kimchi & K-Food Festival in Coquitlam

The Kimchi & K-Food Festival is a vibrant two-day celebration of Korean culture, cuisine and community. The event brings together food lovers and fans of Korean culture. Whether you’re craving Korean street food, eager to try on a hanbok (i.e. traditional Korean clothing), or ready to cheer on dancers and DJs, K-Food Fest offers a little bit of everything for everyone to enjoy.

Where and When?

In 2026 the Kimchi & K-Food Festival takes place on the Friday and Saturday of August 28th and 29th. Hours on both days are from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. Admission is free, although some food, drinks, workshops and tastings cost extra

New for 2026, the festival takes place at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam. The park’s address is 1299 Pinetree Way.

Note: Last year the event happened in the City of Lougheed parking lot which is located next to the Lougheed Town Centre SkyTrain Station in Burnaby. This year, however, it’s at its new venue.

Assuming good weather, the free event attracts over 30,000 people. It’s a great opportunity to gather with friends, explore something new and enjoy a full day of Korean culture.

Visit the Kimchi Food Festival website for details about this event.

Kimchi Korean Food Festival — Kimchifest at City of Lougheed

What to Expect at the Kimchi & K-Food Festival

Visitors can look forward to hands-on cultural zones, food vendors, music and more. One highlight is the K-Street Food Market where visitors can sample beloved Korean dishes like tteokbokki, gimbap and Korean-style hot dogs.

Attendees can try on traditional Korean clothing at the Hanbok Experience & Photo Studio. They can also make their own kimchi at the Kimchi Making Zone. Registration for this second activity includes an apron and a hat. For beauty lovers, the K-Beauty & Skincare Workshop offers expert tips, samples and product experiences.

Visitors can also enjoy entertainment zones like the K-POP Dance Cover Challenge, featuring fan voting and performances by mega-crews and the Ultimate Breaking Championship where top breakdance crews battle it out in front of a live DJ crowd.

Another zone at the festival is the Squid Game Mini Challenge area with classic Korean games like dalgona carving. There’s also the Traditional Korean Pub Experience with makgeolli and Korean-style pub food for adults ages 19 and above

K-Food Fest is organized by Brownbag Business Community and the Burnaby North Road BIA. The event highlights Korean culture through performances, workshops and social experiences for all ages.

Visit kimchifest.ca for full details about this event.

K-Food Fest Schedule

The festival schedule is packed with cultural experiences, food, performances and interactive activities. In 2026, the Kimchi & K-Food Festival runs from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm on both days.

Below is this year’s schedule. Details are subject to change.

Friday, August 28th, 2026

On Friday, the festival begins with an opening video at 11:00 am. Stage performances then take place throughout the late morning and afternoon, with shows scheduled between 11:10 am and 3:50 pm.

A kimchi-making demonstration happens at 1:00 pm, followed by table tours with a DJ at 2:20 pm. The K-Pop Cover Dance Championship runs from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm, before the first day closes at 8:00 pm.

Saturday, August 29th, 2026

On Saturday, stage performances run from 11:25 am to 4:50 pm. The K-Pop Random Dance Play happens at 3:30 pm. Later in the day, the Kimchi Breaking Dance Battle runs from 5:00 pm to 7:50 pm, before the festival ends at 8:00 pm.

All-Day Festival Activities

There are activities happening all day on both Friday and Saturday. These include the K-Street Food Market, Traditional Pub Experience, Hanbok Photo Zone, Squid Game Challenge, K-Beauty Workshop, multicultural food vendors, shopping booths and food trucks.

Kimchi Festival