Thousands pack downtown Maple Ridge for Our Neck of the Woods festival
Thousands of people packed downtown Maple Ridge for the third annual Our Neck of the Woods festival, with the city estimating attendance was roughly in line with the event’s previous two years.
City officials said they do not yet have a final attendance figure for the Sept. 5 festival, but estimate turnout was similar to recent years. About 15,000 people attended in 2024, while attendance grew to approximately 20,000 in 2025.
The free, all-day festival took over Memorial Peace Park and a car-free section of 224 Street on Saturday, featuring live music, food trucks, local vendors and family activities.
“What a day! Seeing Memorial Peace Park filled with thousands of people enjoying Our Neck of the Woods was truly special,” Mayor Dan Ruimy said. “This festival is about more than great live music. It makes music, arts and culture accessible, brings neighbours together, and gives families a chance to make lasting memories.”
This year’s event featured nine live performances across three stages, with Juno Award-winning Tim & The Glory Boys, Bedouin Soundclash and Vancouver-based Dear Rouge among the headliners.
Dear Rouge closed out the festival and other performers included Elise LeBlanc, Janky Bungag, Antonio Larosa and Emmett Jerome.
The city expanded the festival layout this year to provide more room for crowds in Memorial Peace Park. Accessibility features included designated seating and a sensory room for people with diverse abilities.
The festival also included a Shop Maple Ridge Market organized with the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association, food trucks, a licensed festival area, a family fun zone and a 19-plus viewing area near the Golden Ears Main Stage.
A section of 224 Street was turned into a pedestrian-only area for the festival in partnership with TransLink and Metro Vancouver.
“The festival and Shop Maple Ridge Market was a great opportunity for people to experience the energy and businesses of downtown Maple Ridge,” Downtown Maple Ridge BIA executive director Nicole Archer said. “We were pleased to welcome residents and visitors as they explored local shops, enjoyed food and entertainment, and spent time in the heart of our community.”
The festival also featured a Walking Together with Katzie First Nation storytelling and art unveiling with Rain Pierre, as well as a bandstand sing-along led by Matthew Presidente.
Our Neck of the Woods launched in 2024 and has since become one of Maple Ridge’s largest annual community festivals.
Based on the city’s preliminary estimate, attendance at this year’s event remained in the range established by the roughly 15,000 people who attended in 2024 and 20,000 who attended last year.
