Harvest Feastival
An epic evening of feast, friends, and fun, right here at UBC Vancouver!
Harvest Feastival is Back!
We’re thrilled to announce that September 19th marks the return of Harvest Feastival, an epic evening of incredible food, friends, arts and culture, right here at UBC Vancouver! Celebrate the start of the school year (and homecoming week!) by spending a cozy fall evening surrounded by 800 of your closest friends, family, and colleagues under an outdoor tent, at this beloved campus celebration.
Back for the first time since 2019, Harvest Feastival is a collaboration between Campus + Community Planning, Sage Catering, and the UBC Arts and Culture District. The event includes a family-style feast of six locally-sourced dishes, followed by an evening of specially-curated programming, planned just for Feastival guests, at UBC’s world-class Arts and Culture District.
Individual tickets range from $45-$65 and can be purchased through the links below. For table bookings of 24, please email info.inspired@ubc.ca. Ticket sales end September 15.
We hope to see you there!
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Featuring a locally-sourced, climate-friendly menu
Harvest Feastival Menu
UBC’s Chefs have prepared an incredible outdoor feast featuring six locally-sourced dishes, highlighting a commitment to sustainability. All dishes are served family-style so you’ll have the chance to try it all!
To Start
Thai Coconut Harvest Salad (vegan) – UBC Farm baby kale, shredded purple & green cabbage, cilantro, mint, edamame, shredded carrots & beets, toasted hemp seeds, red thai coconut vinaigrette. Allergens: soy, sulphites, mustard
Baked Local Pear & Gorgonzola Phyllo (vegetarian)- wilted spinach, citrus scented arugula, candied pecan & blackberry relish. Allergens: milk, gluten, wheat, sulphites, tree nuts (pecans)
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The Main Event
Honey Miso Glazed Lois Lake Steelhead- maple & thyme roasted root vegetables & local butter seared Pugly potatoes. Allergens: milk, soy, fish (steelhead)
Roasted Late Summer Squash Penne (vegetarian)- zucchini, pumpkin squash, Swiss chard, baby tomatoes, fresh basil, goats’ cheese & fresh herbs. Allergens: gluten, wheat, milk
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Sweet Treats
Sticky Date Bake Cakes- port roasted local pear, butterscotch toffee glaze & cinnamon sugar. Allergens: milk, egg, gluten, wheat
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Cupcakes- butter pecan frosting. Allergens: milk, egg, gluten, wheat, soy, tree nuts (pecans)
Look for our special Climate-Friendly Food (CFF) labels throughout the festival, marking dishes that are not only delicious but also crafted with minimal environmental impact (green logo). These CFF labels help you make informed choices that support both your taste buds and the planet. Enjoy the food and join us in celebrating a greener future! For more information, visit UBC Sustainability’s Climate Friendly Food page!
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Harvest Festival Arts and Culture Crawl
Drop in and out of these after dinner art happenings from 7-9PM. They’re free with your festival wristband!
Rhythm and Verse
Kick off a laid-back evening at MOA with soulful sounds from two unforgettable acts. Kin Balam’s eclectic performance blends Indigenous Mesoamerican instrumentation, Flamenco guitar, and socially-conscious hip hop. UBC alum Anjalica Solomon ends our night with transcendent, experimental spoken word and song. Explore MOA and enjoy these two unique artists who fill our Great Hall with spirit-nourishing music and poetry. For more information, visit the MOA website. Galleries Open: to 9PM | Performances: 7:30 – 9PM, Museum of Anthropology
Harvest Improv & Bar
UBC Theatre & Film presents a side-splitting show featuring some of Canada’s best improv artists. Led by Allen Morrison, with the noted and notorious Barbara Beal, these UBC alumni are guaranteed to tickle your funny bone. Socialise over bevvys including espresso drinks, beer & wine at our lobby bar. Lobby Bar: 7 to 9pm | Show: 8 – 8:45PM, Frederic Wood Theatre
Old Auditorium: A Night at the Opera
Fresh from performances in the Czech Republic our talented young artists in the UBC Opera Ensemble, directed by Nancy Hermiston, bring gorgeous opera Operetta and Musical Theatre favorites to life in UBC’s very own Opera House – the historic and lovingly restored “Old Aud.” Show: 7:30 – 8PM, Old Auditorium
An Opulence of Squander + That Directionless Light of the Future: Rediscovering Russell FitzGerald
Immerse yourself in two exciting new exhibitions, one about surplus, excess, luxury and waste, the other about social ideas of the post WWII era. Includes photography, drawings, paintings, and more. Learn about them with a 20-minute tour or explore on your own! Gallery Open 7:00 – 9PM | Tours: 7:30 & 8:00PM, Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery
