We’re excited to announce that Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival has joined forces with Car Free Vancouver Society as a proud sponsor of this year’s Car Free Days of Summer Vancouver! This partnership brings together two organizations passionate about building vibrant, community-centered experiences that celebrate local businesses and sustainable living.
Bringing Local Flavours to Car-Free Streets
As the official food truck sponsor, we’ll be curating an incredible lineup of Vancouver’s beloved food trucks for both Car Free Day events this September. From Japanese katsu sandwiches to Brazilian street food, momos to ice cream, attendees will have an amazing variety of local eats to fuel their car-free adventures.
Commercial Drive Event – Saturday, September 6
Grandview to 1st Avenue, 12 PM – 7 PM
Our food truck lineup includes:
- Tokyo Katsu-sand
- That Momo Spot
- Poncho’s Tacos
- Kona Ice of Chilliwack
- Odd Burger
- It’s All About Grill
- Corndog King
Main Street Event – Sunday, September 14
10th to 30th Avenue, 12 PM – 7 PM
Our food truck lineup includes:
- Chickpea
- Tornado Potato
- BeaverTails
- C Market Coffee
- The Mad Greek
- Boteco Brasil
- Crispy Falafel
- Crema Ice Cream
- Little Ooties
- Street Dogs
About Car Free Vancouver Society
Car Free Vancouver Society is a non-profit organization that has been transforming Vancouver streets into community spaces since 2004. What began as a grassroots festival on Commercial Drive organized by founders Matt Hern and Camren Mills has grown into one of Vancouver’s most beloved annual traditions, now welcoming hundreds of thousands of participants each year.
The organization’s mission extends far beyond just closing streets to traffic. They’re passionate about reducing congestion, promoting zero waste, encouraging active transportation, and creating genuine community connections. Their festivals follow core values of celebrating and supporting local communities, protecting the environment, and fostering diversity and inclusivity throughout accessible, car-free spaces.
The impact has been remarkable since that first event in 2004, which drew over 25,000 people to Commercial Drive with the help of 30 main organizers and roughly 300 volunteers. The festivals expanded in 2008 to include Main Street, West End, and Kits Block Parties, proving that Vancouver was hungry for these community-centered celebrations.
Getting There Sustainably
In keeping with the car-free mission, festival-goers are encouraged to walk, cycle, car-share, or use public transit to attend both events. Commercial Drive and Main Street are both easily accessible by Vancouver’s transit system, with Main Street perfectly served by the Canada Line and extensive bike lane networks.
Join the Celebration
These events represent everything we love about Vancouver – community spirit, support for local businesses, environmental consciousness, and incredible food bringing people together. Whether you’re discovering new flavors from our food truck partners or simply enjoying the unique atmosphere of car-free streets, Car Free Days offer something special for everyone.
Mark your calendars for September 6 on Commercial Drive and September 14 on Main Street. Come hungry, come curious, and come ready to celebrate what makes Vancouver’s neighborhoods so extraordinary.
For complete event details, volunteer opportunities, and more information about Car Free Vancouver Society’s year-round initiatives, visit carfreevancouver.org.
We can’t wait to see you there, fork in hand, celebrating the flavours and spirit of car-free Vancouver!
