Fort Langley Cranberry Festival
Fall festival · British Columbia
Fort Langley's Glover Road closes to traffic for a one-day cranberry festival on Thanksgiving weekend, with more than a hundred vendors, food trucks, a pancake breakfast and canoe races. Fresh cranberries from regional growers are the main draw.
Don’t miss
Plan your visit
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., though the pancake breakfast and market start earlier
Dates from the official announcement — always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 7–October 11
Color builds from September 24 · mostly bare by October 28
Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Fort Langley Cranberry Festival’s own coordinates and elevation (15 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.
Fort Langley Cranberry Festival on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is Fort Langley Cranberry Festival open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Oct 10 – Oct 11. Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., though the pancake breakfast and market start earlier. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Fort Langley Cranberry Festival peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 7–October 11 (best estimate October 9). Color starts around September 24 and is mostly bare by October 28.
- What is Fort Langley Cranberry Festival best for?
- A Thanksgiving-weekend street festival in historic Fort Langley.
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