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Canada Bubble Tea Festival
The Canada Bubble Tea Festival is Canada’s largest dedicated bubble tea festival and one of the most recognized bubble tea events in North America.
Founded in 2022 by Eric Yang, the festival brings together bubble tea brands, cultural experiences, and community celebration in Metro Vancouver.
Over the past four years, the festival has welcomed more than 80,000 visitors, becoming a major platform celebrating bubble tea culture.
Upcoming Festival Highlights
The 2026 Canada Bubble Tea Festival will introduce several new experiences and initiatives celebrating bubble tea culture.
More details will be officially announced during the April 30 Press Conference.
2026 Press Conference
The official 2026 Canada Bubble Tea Festival Press Conference will take place on April 30 at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, British Columbia.
The event will bring together media, government representatives, sponsors, and community partners to announce the upcoming festival season and new initiatives for 2026.
Canada Bubble Tea Awards Launch
The Canada Bubble Tea Awards will debut as a national recognition program celebrating excellence in bubble tea innovation, craftsmanship, and brand creativity.
Bubble tea brands from across Canada will have the opportunity to participate in the inaugural competition.
Boba Cheers Challenge - Guinness World Record Attempt
The 2026 festival will introduce the Boba Cheers Challenge, a large-scale community activity where thousands of attendees raise their bubble tea together in celebration.
The initiative aims to create the largest bubble tea cheers moment ever recorded, highlighting the global popularity of bubble tea culture.
Festival Overview
The Canada Bubble Tea Festival is a large-scale outdoor festival celebrating one of the most iconic drinks in modern Asian culture.
Festival highlights include:
• Bubble tea brand marketplace
• Blind tasting experiences
• Interactive workshops and activities
• Live performances and cultural entertainment
• Family-friendly experiences and VIP areas
• Community and charity collaborations
The festival provides a unique platform for brands to connect with bubble tea lovers while celebrating creativity, culture, and community.
Quick Facts
Founded
2022
Founder
Eric Yang
Location
Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Attendance
80,000+ visitors since launch
Participating Brands
15+ bubble tea brands annually
Festival Format
Independent large-scale bubble tea festival
Positioning
Canada’s largest dedicated bubble tea festival and one of the most recognized bubble tea events in North America.
About the Founder
Eric Yang is the founder of the Canada Bubble Tea Festival and an event strategist based in Metro Vancouver.
Through his work, Eric focuses on creating large-scale community experiences that connect culture, brands, and audiences.
The Canada Bubble Tea Festival was created with the vision of building a North American platform celebrating bubble tea culture, while supporting local businesses, entrepreneurs, and cultural creativity.
Festival Creator Program
The Canada Bubble Tea Festival welcomes content creators, bloggers, and social media storytellers to experience and share the festival with their audiences.
Selected creators may receive festival access, exclusive tasting opportunities, and access to special creator experiences designed for content creation.
If you create content around food, lifestyle, or culture, we invite you to apply to join our Creator Program.
Media Coverage
Since its launch, the Canada Bubble Tea Festival has attracted attention from media outlets, community organizations, and cultural institutions interested in the growth of bubble tea culture in North America.
Media coverage highlights the festival’s role in:
• promoting Asian lifestyle culture
• supporting local bubble tea businesses
• bringing together diverse communities through food and celebration
(Additional media coverage will be added as the festival continues to grow.)
Community Engagement
Burnaby RCMP officers have participated in the festival’s Community Programs booth, interacting with visitors and sharing public safety initiatives.
Media Inquiry
For media interviews, partnership inquiries, or press information:
Eric Yang
Founder – Canada Bubble Tea Festival
Media Contact Email
Official Website