Spot Prawn Festival at False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf
If you missed the Spot Prawn Festival at False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf this year, here is your full recap 🦐 Save this for next year because you will not want to miss it again.
The Spot Prawn Festival is an annual outdoor celebration organized by the Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia held on Sunday May 31, 2026 at False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf from 11am to 3pm. Right on the water. Completely outdoors. Rain or shine.
Here is how it worked 👇
FREE — Access to the docks, live cooking demos, and the full festival atmosphere. Family-friendly and open to everyone.
$12 — 8oz Prawn and Seafood Chowder with a freshly baked bun. Available in time slots. Take it to go if you wanted.
$85 — Spot Prawn Brunch. A grazing stand-up tasting menu of 7 spot prawn dishes prepared by some of BC’s finest chefs, paired with BC wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages, plus a sweet treat. Two brunch services available. Adults 19+ only.
Participating restaurants and chefs included 👇
Blue Water Café
Boulevard Kitchen and Oyster Bar
Joe Fortes Seafood and Chop House
Torafuku
Glowbal
Fanny Bay Oyster Bar
Halina Modern Filipino Kitchen and Bar
Maxine’s Café and Bar
Sula Indian Restaurant
Folietta Ristorante and Bar
And many more
Live demo stage on the dock from 11am to 2pm with chefs from Araxi, Touk, The Lunch Lady, ELEM and more sharing techniques and tips for cooking with BC Spot Prawns.
About BC Spot Prawns:
Wild-caught and sustainable. Sweeter and more flavourful than any imported prawn. Season only comes once a year in the spring. This festival is the best possible way to celebrate it.
This is also the Chefs’ Table Society’s main annual fundraising event — supporting education, mentorship, scholarships and sustainability initiatives for BC’s food community. Every ticket purchased supports something meaningful.
Tickets sell out every year. Follow the Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia for next year’s dates and book early.
📍 False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf, 1505 West 1st Ave, Vancouver
📅 Annual event every spring
🎟️ eventbrite.ca — search Spot Prawn Festival Vancouver
Tag someone who needs to go with you next year 👇🦐
Attending the Spot Prawn Festival at False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf was one of the most memorable culinary experiences I've had in Vancouver. The atmosphere right on the waterfront made it special — even with typical spring weather, the festival went on rain or shine. What really stood out was the way the event combined a lively community spirit with exquisite food. Watching talented chefs from top restaurants like Blue Water Café and Joe Fortes demonstrate their techniques at the live cooking stage gave a deeper appreciation for BC Spot Prawns, known for their sweeter and richer flavor compared to imported counterparts. One thing I especially appreciated was the variety of ways to enjoy spot prawns — whether grabbing a warm bowl of seafood chowder with fresh bread for a modest price or indulging in the exclusive brunch tasting menu featuring seven distinct prawn dishes paired expertly with local wines and beers. The grazing-style brunch allowed for sampling new flavors while mingling with other food lovers — a perfect weekend gathering. Aside from the taste and festivities, knowing the festival supports meaningful causes like mentorship and sustainability in BC’s food community added immense value to my participation. It felt great to contribute to a cause enhancing future chefs’ education and promoting sustainable seafood practices. If you love seafood, or simply want to experience an authentic local food festival, mark your calendar for this annual May event and book early. It’s a fantastic way to support local chefs, enjoy fresh, wild-caught seafood, and soak in the beautiful waterfront views of False Creek.
