Downtown Summerfest

Downtown Summerfest is one of Prince George’s signature festivals. Join the downtown party and celebrate fun, food, activities, and entertainment with locals, visitors and vendors.


* Dates pending for 2023-24
Location: Prince George, British Columbia

#TakeOnPG on Sunday, July 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., where thousands of fun-seekers will gather at 6th Avenue and George Street in front of Prince George City Hall to participate in Downtown Summerfest, celebrating fun, food, activities and entertainment. Share this page on Twitter.

Read how to eat your way through Downtown Summerfest this year!

Enjoy the Exhibitor Alley, Taste Pavilion, mobile food vendors and live entertainment all day.


Bring your appetite and enjoy a wide variety of delicious dishes.

Schedule of events

11 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Main stage entertainment, Legendary Taste Pavilion and kids' zone

Taste Pavilion

The spirit of the Taste Pavilion is to highlight local restaurants. Each restaurant provides some delicious dishes from their menu at a ticket cost between $2 and $5 each. Buy your tickets starting June 1 at Northern Hardware (upstairs).


Look like delicious fish and chips will be on the menu. 


Take a peek at the menu above.

Petting Zoo

Kids will have a blast at the petting zoo hosted by Black Spruce Farms, riding a mini train, and participating in activities organized by Huble Homestead, The Exploration Place, and Two Rivers Gallery.

Entertainment schedule

The 2023 program for Downwtown Summerfest has not been released. 

Below is a preview from previous year's edition of the fest. 

Entertainment will include Magician Quinton W. Grey (11:15 a.m.), Jack Van Somer Band (late afternoon) and Chris Buck Band (closing). 

Schedule for the Main stage and the TD Bank Community Stage

Main Stage

11:15 Magician Clinton W Gray

12:15 The Citizen Cake Cutting

12:30 Gemmy D & Dave Patterson

1:15 Judy Russell Presents Mary Poppins

2:00 Jack Van Somer

3:00 The Inversion

4:00 Chris Buck Band

TD Community Stage 

12:00 Kaia Andal

1:00 Chloe Watts

1:45 Hart Highway Seniorettes

2:00 Jubilations

2:30 Barbra Ann & Marty

If you go

Did you know Prince George has incredible fishing, hunting, shopping and dining? Better yet, it's also home to a long list of fun events throughout the summer. See a full list of things to do in the area here. 

Heading to Prince George for Downtown Summerfest? Check out these places to stay while visiting.

Get a preview of the Prince George Downtown Summerfest from FestivalSeekers writer Traca Savadogo.

Are you ready to party in Prince George? Share this page with your summer festival-loving friends.