Get ready for the ultimate summer kickoff! The Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival is thrilled to announce our return to North America’s biggest dragon boat festival – the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival – taking place June 20-22, 2025 at the festival’s exciting new home at Concord Pacific Place.
Why We’re Excited About Dragon Boat Festival 2025
After 37 years of celebrating culture, sport, and community on False Creek, the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival remains one of Vancouver’s most anticipated free summer events. With over 200,000 expected attendees over three days, this festival perfectly captures Vancouver’s diverse spirit – and we’re honored to fuel the celebration with an incredible lineup of food trucks.
18 Amazing Food Trucks at False Creek
This year’s food truck lineup represents the best of Vancouver’s mobile dining scene, offering everything from authentic Asian cuisine to classic comfort food. Whether you’re fueling up between dragon boat races or enjoying the TD Main Stage performances, we’ve got flavors to satisfy every craving:
Complete Food Truck Lineup:
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- Aloha Poke
- Booster Juice
- Boteco Brasil
- Crema Ice Cream
- Cuba Street Food
- Dim Sum Express
- Frying Pan
- Garys Kettle Corn
- Insomniac’s Coffee
- It’s all about grill
- Just Jerkin Around
- Lemon Heaven
- Little oOtie’s
- Mahshiko
- Planted Love
- REEL Mac and Cheese
- Roasted Revolution
- Street Dogs
- Tacosaurus Vancouver
- Tokyo Katsu-sand
- Truckin’ BBQ
- Twisted Potato Express
From Dim Sum Express serving authentic Chinese flavors to Aloha Poke bringing Hawaiian-inspired bowls, and Tacosaurus Vancouver delivering creative Mexican fusion – this diverse lineup reflects Vancouver’s incredible multicultural food scene.
More Than Just Food: A Complete Festival Experience
While we’re obviously excited about the amazing food options, the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival offers an unparalleled entertainment experience:
World-Class Racing Action
Watch teams from across Canada and 10 countries compete in North America’s most prestigious dragon boat competition. Races run every 10 minutes from 8:00 AM Saturday through 8:00 PM Sunday, with medal rounds starting Sunday at 12:30 PM.
All-Local TD Main Stage Lineup
The festival showcases Vancouver’s incredible talent with headliners Lights and Felix Cartal on Saturday, June 21st, plus performances by NIKKAELA, Tiger Really, The Kuyas, Coastal Wolf Pack, and many more local artists.
Cultural Celebrations
- Chinatown Pavilion featuring community vendors and artisan demonstrations
- Pride Pavilion celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ community during Pride month
- Indigenous Pavilion spotlighting local Indigenous artists and cultural activities
- Breast Cancer Paddler Pavilion honoring 30 years of survivor paddling
Vancouver’s Largest Waterfront Licensed Patio
Complement your food truck experience with cold drinks from 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM in the TD Main Stage Zone – Vancouver’s largest outdoor waterfront licensed patio.
Perfect Location at Concord Pacific Place
The festival’s new home at Concord Pacific Place offers enhanced accessibility and comfort:
- Easy transit access via Stadium SkyTrain Station
- Accessible pathways for families with strollers, bikes, or wheelchairs
- Larger video screens for better race viewing
- Enhanced safety features for all visitors
Planning Your Dragon Boat Festival Food Adventure
When: June 20-22, 2025
Where: Concord Pacific Place, False Creek, Vancouver
Cost: FREE admission
Food Truck Hours: Check individual vendor schedules
Best Times: Lunch rush (11 AM – 2 PM) and dinner service (5 PM – 8 PM)
Pro Tips for Food Truck Festival Success:
- Start early – beat the crowds and try multiple vendors
- Bring variety – with 18 trucks, you can create your own progressive meal
- Stay hydrated – Vancouver summer weather calls for plenty of water
- Come hungry for culture – pair your food adventure with the incredible entertainment
- Plan for crowds – 200,000+ attendees means popular vendors may have lines
Supporting Vancouver’s Food Truck Community
Events like the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival are crucial for Vancouver’s food truck operators. These large-scale community celebrations provide food entrepreneurs with access to diverse audiences and help build the relationships that make Vancouver’s food truck scene so vibrant.
As festival organizers, we’re committed to curating lineups that represent Vancouver’s incredible culinary diversity while supporting local businesses that bring innovation and flavor to our city’s streets.
A Festival That Brings Communities Together
The Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival represents everything we love about Vancouver – diversity, community spirit, and incredible food. Whether you’re a dragon boat racing enthusiast, music lover, or simply someone who appreciates great food in a beautiful waterfront setting, this festival offers something special.
The combination of world-class athletic competition, outstanding local entertainment, rich cultural programming, and exceptional food creates an experience that’s uniquely Vancouver. We’re proud to contribute to this celebration that has been bringing communities together for nearly four decades.
Join Us at False Creek
Mark your calendars for June 20-22, 2025 and join us at Concord Pacific Place for three days of incredible food, thrilling dragon boat racing, and the best of Vancouver’s summer festival season.
Whether you’re planning to catch Lights and Felix Cartal on the TD Main Stage, cheer on international dragon boat teams, explore the cultural pavilions, or simply enjoy amazing food with waterfront views, the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival promises to be the perfect summer kickoff.
Follow the Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival for updates on vendor schedules, special menu items, and festival logistics as we approach this incredible weekend celebration.
See you at False Creek for what promises to be an unforgettable festival experience!
The Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival is proud to participate in Vancouver’s signature summer events, bringing exceptional mobile dining experiences to festivals and celebrations throughout the region. For information about our other upcoming events, visit our website or follow us on social media.
Dragon Boat Festival 2025 Quick Facts:
- Dates: June 20-22, 2025
- Location: Concord Pacific Place, False Creek
- Expected Attendance: 200,000+
- Admission: FREE
- Food Trucks: 18 vendors
- Racing: Teams from Canada + 10 countries
- Entertainment: All-local lineup featuring Lights & Felix Cartal
