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MCC Festival for World Relief

Name: MCC Festival for World Relief
Start: 2026-09-11
End: 2026-09-12
Location: Abbotsford

The MCC Festival for World Relief is a significant annual charity event held at the Tradex in Abbotsford. Recognized as Western Canada's largest Mennonite festival, it raises funds for global and local humanitarian efforts through the sale of traditional foods, handmade goods, and family activities.

Date: Sep 11-12, 2026
Location: Abbotsford
Status: Recently ended

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Event summary

Highlights

Traditional Mennonite food including vereniki and portzelky
Extensive artisan market with locally made goods
Live performances and a kids' zone
Funds raised for international food scarcity relief

The 57th annual festival features a massive selection of Eastern European and Mennonite culinary specialties, including portzelky, vereniki, sausage, and borscht. The event occupies tens of thousands of square feet for food service and vendor booths, showcasing locally made goods, vintage clothing, and fresh produce.

In addition to the marketplace, the festival offers live performances and a dedicated kids' zone. Proceeds from the event support the Mennonite Central Committee’s work to combat food scarcity in British Columbia and internationally in regions such as Ukraine, South Sudan, and Haiti.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Tradex; abbynews.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Abbotsford

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.