Bookmark This: Chilliwack’s Summer 2025 Events Bucket List

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Summer in Chilliwack is JAMPACKED with Festivals & Fairs, Local Markets, Sports Marathons & Competitions, and Classic Car Shows – something exciting is happening every single week this season!

From dancing in the streets to racing for a cause, Chilliwack’s summer scene celebrates everything we love most – community, connection, creativity, and The Great Outside.

Pack your calendar, round up the crew, and don’t miss a beat. Here are 28 EVENTS you GOTTA check out this summer!

Celebrate With Us! | Festivals & Fairs

Community buzz is alive and well during the summer in Chilliwack. Folks getting together to celebrate local goodness, arts, culture, history, and all the pieces in between that make this city shine.

The best part? You get to join in on the fun!

1. Yarrow Days

June 6–8, 2025 | Yarrow

This charming community festival is packed with toe-tapping tunes, tasty food trucks, and hometown pride. June 7, Saturday, has a dance back in the hall – with local legend Chad Blackey and RetroBot Music on stage! Bring a blanket, bring the crew, and get ready for classic good times. Find more details HERE.

2. Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration

June 17, 2025 | Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 9201 Corbould Street

Celebrate the stories, traditions, and talents of Indigenous communities with cultural performances, artisan vendors, book signings, and more. Don’t miss Travels with Salmon and the powerful screening of Rooted Waters – a celebration of connection, history, and heart. Find more details HERE.

3. Cultus Lake Day

June 21, 2025 | Main Beach, Cultus Lake Park

Kick off summer with a full day of lakeside fun! Start with a pancake breakfast and stay for the parade, kids’ zone, artisan market, food trucks, pony rides, and live entertainment. Don’t miss the pet parade at noon! Find more details HERE.

4. Forest Echoes Music Festival

June 27–28, 2025 | Cultus Lake Park, 45825 Edmeston Road

Rock out in the woods! This forest fest brings two days of soul-shaking music on 20 acres of wild beauty. Whether you’re grooving to gritty rock or mellow folk, there’s a sound (and snack) for every vibe. Find more details HERE.

5. Canada Day Celebration

July 1, 2025 | Exhibition Field, 9145 Corbould Street

Our nation’s birthday bash is coming in hot! Get ready for a full day of community pride, live entertainment, and festive fun. Stay tuned – this party’s just getting started. Find more details HERE.

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6. Controlled Chaos Music Festival

July 5, 2025 | Chilliwack Coliseum, 45323 Hodgins Avenue

Music. Mayhem. Memories. With epic bands, food vendors, skate demos, live tattooing, and a jam-packed Kid Zone, this all-ages mega fest is the loudest (and coolest) thing to hit the Coliseum in ages. It’s gonna be wild. Find more details HERE.

7. Chilliwack Pride Festival

July 13, 2025 | Downtown Chilliwack

Love wins – big time. Join the rainbow celebration downtown for a day bursting with music, art, laughter, and pure joy. This one’s all about embracing who you are and lifting each other up. Find more details HERE.

8. Chilliwack Ribfest

July 25–27, 2025 | Vedder River Park, 45450 Petawawa Road

It’s the smokiest, sauciest, most finger-lickin’ fun of the summer. Chow down on award-winning BBQ, sip local brews in the beer garden, and soak in the sounds from the live music performances main stage. Find more details HERE.

9. Sweet Corn Festival

August 2–4, 2025 | Greendale Acres Farm, 41905 Yale Road West

Corn like you’ve never seen it before! With delicious corn treats, shucking competitions, games, live music, and the World-Famous Chilliwack Corn Maze, this is pure family fun with a sweet summer twist. Find more details HERE.

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10. Chilliwack Mural Festival – Tours & Live Painting

August 7–17, 2025 | Downtown Chilliwack

Join guided mural tours hosted by Chilliwack Tours, meet the artists, and watch new masterpieces come to life around downtown. Find more details HERE.

11. The Chilliwack Fair

August 8–10, 2025 | Chilliwack Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way

It’s our 153rd year of fair fun – and we’re going full Barnyard Bash! Rodeos, food trucks, circus acts, pig races, and everything in between. Get ready to yee-haw. Find more details HERE.

12. Fraser Valley Climbing Festival

August 14-17, 2025 | Location TBD

Chalk up and climb on! Four epic days of outdoor climbing clinics, gear demos, Reel Rock 19, a dyno comp, and a community trail day. Whether you’re a beginner or boulder beast, this fest is for you. Find more details HERE.

13. Chilliwack Mural Festival – Street Party

August 15–16, 2025 | Downtown Chilliwack

Paint the town (literally)! This is the creative block party of the year. Art, music, dancing, and good vibes take over downtown for two unforgettable days of community and colour. Find more details HERE.

14. Chilliwack Flight Festival – Hangar Party & Twilight Show

August 16, 2025 | Firkus Aircraft Inc., 46206 Airport Road

Aviation meets after-hours. Mingle with pilots, enjoy live music, and catch jaw-dropping aerobatics taking on the summer evening skies. Plane fans: this is your moment. Find more details HERE.

15. Chilliwack Flight Festival Airshow

August 17, 2025 | Chilliwack Airport, 46244 Airport Road

The skies are alive! Canada’s longest-running free airshow returns with thrilling stunts, static displays, tasty food trucks, and family-friendly activities for every age. Find more details HERE.

Shop the Summer Scene | Local Markets

One thing Chilliwack is not short of is unique and creative markets during the summer! Bring your reusable shopping bags and start treasure hunting!

16. Chilliwack Grand Summer Market

June 14, 2025 | Evergreen Hall, 9291 Corbould Street

Celebrate summer’s arrival and Father’s Day with local makers, sweet treats, and great vibes. Find more details HERE.

17. Fraser Valley Thrift Market

July 5, 2025 | Chilliwack Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way

From garage sale finds to rare vintage gems, this market is one you won’t want to miss! Find more details HERE.

18. The Market at the Coliseum

Every Tuesday until October 7, 2025 | 3–7 PM | Chilliwack Coliseum, 45323 Hodgins Avenue

Discover local eats and artisan gems at this weekly evening market. Find more details HERE.

19. The Artisan & Farmer Market

Every Wednesday until end of August, 2025 | 4–8 PM | Sardis Park, 6898 School Lane

A midweek market packed with handmade and homegrown goodness. Don’t miss the food trucks and music! Find more details HERE.

20. Yarrow Farm Market

Every Friday until August 29, 2025 | 5–8:30 PM | Yarrow Pioneer Park, 4390 Kehler Street

Wind down the week with fresh produce, local wine, and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Find more details HERE.

21. Downtown Chilliwack Community Market

Every Saturday until October 4, 2025 | 10 AM–2 PM | Central Community Park, 45951 Victoria Avenue

Saturdays = strolling through District 1881 while browsing creative goods and enjoying live music. Find more details HERE.

Ready, Set, Chilliwack! | Marathons & Competitions

Nothing like some friendly community-based competition! Join, support, volunteer, and cheer on these amazing competitors and their efforts!

22. Canyon to Coast Marathon

June 7, 2025 | Island 22 Regional Park, 44955 Cartmell Road

Choose from Marathon, 21k, 11k or 4k routes and take in epic Fraser River and Cheam Range views. Your race bib includes snacks, aid stations, and a $5 donation to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Plus, a finish line picnic zone for the fam? Yes, please. Find more details HERE.

23. Ride For Water

June 14, 2025 | Chilliwack River Valley

This ride does more than raise your heart rate – it raises funds for clean water in Merawi, Ethiopia. Roll through 55K, 80K, or 100K routes backed by top-notch ride support, live music, and a post-ride celebration that hits all the right notes. Find more details HERE.

24. Canadian Barrel Racing

July 5, 2025 | Chilliwack Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way

Horses, speed, and high-stakes turns! This cloverleaf barrel race is as exciting to watch as it is to compete in. Races start at 11:30 AM – bring your boots and get ready for a wild ride. Find more details HERE.

25. MS Bike Charity Ride

July 12–13, 2025 | Chilliwack Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way

Pedal power for a purpose. Whether you’re cruising for the cause or pushing for a personal best, this scenic ride supports MS research and wraps you in a whole weekend of encouragement and community. Find more details HERE.

Old School Cool | Classic Car Shows

Classic Cars make their debut in the summertime in Chilliwack, and we know exactly where you can see them up close in person!

Bring your camera, your fellow car enthusiasts, and take all the vintage glory in!

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26. Fraser Valley Classic Car Show

June 8, 2025 | UFV Chilliwack Campus, 45190 Caen Avenue

Cruise through aisles of classic vehicles, enjoy great food, and help raise funds for Chilliwack General Hospital. Find more details HERE.

27. 20th Annual Classic Vintage Car Show

June 22, 2025 | Downtown Chilliwack

Over 500 vehicles, food trucks, family fun, and music take over downtown for this beloved event. Find more details HERE.

28. Bannister Chrysler Car Show

July 27, 2025 | Bannister Chilliwack Chrysler, 45730 Hocking Avenue

Supporting Little Hero’s Hockey Academy, this 6th annual show has it all – beautiful cars, bouncy castles, dunk tanks, and tasty food trucks. Find more details HERE.

See You Out There!

Golly, is your calendar full or WHAT?! Don’t worry, ours is too… and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Chilliwack is the place to be this summer, and every one of these events is a chance to connect, explore, and celebrate the very best of our community.