Golden Spike Days is a community event with live music and family-friendly activities at Port Moody‘s Rocky Point Park, usually on the Canada Day long weekend.
The event celebrates its 49th year in 2026 and runs on June 27th and 28th.
This article contains the following information about Golden Spike Days:
What to Expect | Entertainment Schedule | Tips & Advice | Other Information
Golden Spike Days in Port Moody
Canada Day is usually celebrated in Port Moody with the Golden Spike Days festival at Rocky Point Park which is located on the water at 2800 Murray Street.
In 2026, however, Golden Spikes Days is just on Saturday, June 27th and Sunday, June 28th. The event runs from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm on the Saturday and from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm on the Sunday.
In place of Golden Spike Days being the main Canada Day festivities in Port Moody, the city is hosting a Connect on Canada Day event on the afternoon of July 1st (also in Rocky Point Park).
What to Expect
At Port Moody’s Canada Day weekend event you can expect to enjoy a variety of live music, food truck treats, and a cool one at the beer garden. There are also activities for kids.
Admission to Golden Spike Days is by donation with a minimum $5 suggested amount. Some of the activities may have a fee. Most things are free, though, except for food and drink.
Event Activities
There are plenty of things to do at Golden Spike Days. Expect to enjoy the Family Zone which features lumberjack shows, gold panning and bubble sports. Fitness sessions for all are also available.
Everyone can also enjoy the live entertainment scheduled for the event each day. Unfortunately, there will be no Tri-Cities Got Talent performances in 2026. That part of the festival is cancelled for this year, hopefully it returns in the future.
Beer Garden and Food Vendors
The beer garden at Golden Spike Days features beverages by breweries such as Twin Sails, Parkside Brewery and Yellow Dog, all of which are local to Port Moody. In the past, beverage tickets cost about $9 each. 2026 will likely be similar, if not a little bit more.
A number of food trucks and snack-food vendors are typically on-site throughout the weekend. Items for sale typically include fresh lemonade, pretzels, mini donuts, and a variety of ethnic and North American festival-style foods. Whether it’s your main meal you are looking for, or just a snack or treat, you’ll find it here at Golden Spike Days.
Entertainment Schedule
Live entertainment at Golden Spike Days includes free concerts by some bigger name musicians. It also includes performances by other great but lesser-known groups, plus dancers, lumberjacks and (when it happens) entertainers from the Tri Cities Got Talent competition.
Below is the entertainment schedule for 2026. (Note: Exact details are subject to change.)
Saturday, June 27th, 2026
The following events all take place on the Main Stage this year.
- 11:15 am – Can Can Dancers
- 12:00 pm – Opening Ceremonies
- 1:00 pm – Metis Jigging and Fiddling
- 2:15 pm – Can Can Dancers
- 3:15 pm – Wintermelons
- 4:00 pm – Amira Dance Group
- 4:30 pm – Can Can Dancers
- 5:45 pm – Van City Vinyl
- 7:15 pm – Van City Vinyl
- 8:45 pm – Nick Sweeney Todd
Sunday, June 28th, 2026
The following events all take place on the Main Stage.
- 11:15 am – Rock’N Beau
- 12:15 pm – Can Can Dancers
- 1:15 pm – Inlet Jazz Band
- 2:45 pm – Can Can Dancers
- 3:45 pm – Becca Stefanson
- 4:30 pm – Can Can Dancers
- 5:30 pm – Gord Oliver and Bill Ayers
- 7:00 pm – Johnny Bootleg Trio
Tips & Advice
Below are some tips and suggestions to help you make the most of your experience at Golden Spike Days.
TIP #1: Arrive early if you hope to find parking anywhere remotely near the venue.
TIP #2: Don’t forget to take your sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat, especially if it’s hot and sunny. Take a water bottle too.
TIP #3: Take a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Be prepared to carry it a fair ways, though, from your car.
TIP #4: If you have bicycles or want a nice walk, consider parking near the Port Moody Rec Centre and cycle or walk the trails back to Rocky Point Park.
TIP #5: If you like the park and the music you hear, consider going back on another Sunday afternoon in July or August. Port Moody Summer Sundays is a free event that takes place weekly and features great bands.
Other Information
Check out the Golden Spike Days website for more information about the Canada Day weekend celebrations at Rocky Point Park.
Click Port Moody or Rocky Point Park to learn more about the venue and surrounding area.
Click Metro Vancouver Canada Day Celebrations for a list of other places to celebrate the July long weekend.
Check out Vancouver’s June Calendar, July Calendar or Festivals & Events Calendar for a list of other events in June and July, or throughout the year.
Another website you might also find of interest is VancouverForKids.ca.
