If you like classic cars, rural settings and English tea, you’ll want to attend Vancouver’s All British Field Meet at Southlands Riding Club.
Jaguars, MGs, Triumphs and hundreds of other classic British cars are on display at Southlands Riding Club on the Saturday of the May Long Weekend. If you like vintage collectible cars, especially British ones, then you’ll love this event. It’s impressive! The event used to take place at VanDusen Botanical Garden but moves to its new home in 2027.
Visit the westerndriver.com website to learn more about the event and the organization behind it.
Vancouver’s All British Field Meet
Thousands of car enthusiasts attend the All British Field Meet (ABFM) when it takes place on the Saturday of the Victoria Day Long Weekend, which is May 22nd in 2027. The event typically runs from 10:00 am until 4:30 pm.
In addition to hundreds of cars, at the event there is also live entertainment. Another highlight is the Carriage Trade Teahouse. The High Tea is a fancy event. Tickets cost around $80 with seatings at both 11:45 am and 2:30 pm.
Visit the westerndriver.com website to learn more about the event and the organization behind it.
About the ABFM Car Show
Justifiably dubbed “The Greatest Show on British Wheels,” the Vancouver All British Field Meet has been a regular fixture in Vancouver on the May Long Weekend since 1985. 2027 marks the event’s 42nd anniversary.
The ABFM is put on by Western Driver which is a Vancouver-based online car magazine. The car show is presented by Hagerty which is an insurance company specializing in classic and vintage cars.
Special Marque Vehicles
In 2026 the featured vehicles were the Jaguar XLS and Rover.
The year before that, the All British Field Meet celebrated the 121st anniversary of the Rolls-Royce. There were plenty of Rolls-Royce vehicles at the event (in addition to the hundreds of other car brands). A second featured category for the event was the Westcoast British Motorcycle Owners Club.
Past Featured Vehicles
Featured automotive anniversaries celebrated at the car show a few years ago included the 101st anniversary of the Triumph and the 60th anniversary of the Sunbeam Tiger. A second featured car category for the event was “Modified Classics.” It included vintage vehicles from various car brands that had been modified in some less than traditional way, including electrification.
A couple of years ago there was the Aston Martin 110, MG Sports Cars 100 and Sunbeam Alpine 60. There was also a special showing of electric converted classics at the event in 2024.
Featured automotive milestone celebrations at the 2022 event, carried forward from the previous couple of years, were Jaguar E-Type’s 60th anniversary, English Ford’s 100th anniversary, and Triumph Stag’s 50th anniversary. At the 2022 show, special featured cars also included a 1938 MG VA, a 1933 Alvis Speed 20, and a couple of fancy pre-WW II Rolls-Royces. Watch the video further down the article for details of the hundreds of cars at the event in 2022.
Visit the westerndriver.com website to learn more about the event and the organization behind it.
What to Expect at the ABFM Car Show
On display at the event are Rolls-Royces, Bentleys, Jaguars, Austins, Minis, MGs, Lotuses, Rovers, Aston Martins, Triumphs, McLarens and several other classic models most years. In all, there are usually between around 450 and 500 British cars and motorbikes. It’s a car lovers’ paradise.
The event features live music, sometimes by a Beatles tribute band. There are a few food trucks on-site for people wanting snacks, breakfast or lunch. You can expect to see vendor stalls and sponsor information booths as well.
Admission to the ABFM
Admission to the event in 2026 cost $29.55 for adults, $27.16 for seniors, $22.09 for youth (ages 13 to 18), and $13.05 for children (ages 5 to 12). A pass for a family of four cost $56.71. Little kids under the age of 5 got free admission.
If you bought your tickets prior to May 1st, you could get 2-for-1 pricing at the adult rate, which works out at just $15.44 per person, which is actually way less than in the past! 2027 details are to be confirmed.
ABFM Video
Check out our video of the Vancouver All British Field Meet. It features scenes of the event from a few years ago (when it was at VanDusen Garden). As you’ll see, the show is amazing. There are so many cars and things to see.
Other Information
Visit the westerndriver.com website to learn more about the event and the organization behind it.
For details about the afternoon tea, click VancouversBestRestaurants.ca.
Check out the following for ideas on other things to do in the Lower Mainland:
Click Vancouver Car Shows for a list of other Lower Mainland events featuring fancy vehicles.
Another website you might also find of interest is VancouverCarShows.ca.
