UBC Apple Festival 2023
Tasting Tent!
All advance tickets for the Tasting Tent have sold out, however a very limited number of tickets may be released on the morning of each festival day. Select a date below to check availability.
One of the most popular activities at the Apple Festival is the Friends of the Garden Apple Tasting Tent. For an additional fee, curious event-goers can sample as many apples as possible – we’ll have a large variety of conventional and heritage BC-grown apples, something for every tastebud to enjoy.
All ages require a ticket - book the complimentary "Child 0-7" ticket for children aged 7 and under. (All children under 13 must be accompanied by a guardian over 18 years of age.)
Everyone requires a Festival admission to enter, if you haven’t booked yours yet, find them HERE.
Please select a date and time-slot below.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need to pay admission to buy apples?
Yes, to access the apple buying area of the Apple Festival you need to pay admission and enter the festival grounds. Once you've selected your apples, there are so many other things you can enjoy, like our main stage, children's area, food vendor market and displays.
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Do I need to buy tickets for children up to age 7?
Although there is no cost for children up to age 7, we require you to book a $0 ticket for each child, in order for us to understand how many individuals attend Apple Festival each year. Children aged 8 and up need regular price admission tickets and (optional) Tasting Tent tickets. All children under 13 must be accompanied by a guardian over 18 years of age.
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What happens if the event is cancelled? Can I get a refund?
If Apple Festival is cancelled, you will be contacted at the email address that you used to purchase your tickets and your ticket purchase will be refunded to the card you used for payment. If there is any difficulty processing your refund - for example if the card has expired since your purchase - you will be contacted by the UBC Tickets box office at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
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What is your refund or change policy if my circumstances change?
The UBC Apple Festival is a fundraiser for UBC Botanical Garden and run by volunteers. We do not have the capacity to exchange tickets for different days or refund tickets. If the Festival is cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control, ticket holders will receive a full refund.
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How do I contact you if I have questions?
If you require assistance or have additional questions about the UBC Apple Festival or UBC Botanical Garden, please contact garden.admissions@ubc.ca or call 604-690-3895. Someone will contact you within the business hours of 10 am - 4 pm.
If you require assistance or have questions related to tickets, please contact chan.tickets@ubc.ca or call 604-822-2697. We are open Tuesday through Friday from Noon - 4 pm and will respond to your query within two business days.
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Why does the option I want say unavailable or sold out?
If an option says sold out, then we are sold out of that particular arrangement of tickets with your festival entry time and tasting tent add-on option. Try selecting a different festival entry time and tasting tent ticket combination. If it says unavailable, the options you've selected does not exist (for example, selecting 11:30 am for the tasting tent when you have a 1 pm festival entry ticket).
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Can I bring my dog?
UBC Botanical Garden is a pet-free zone. Please leave all pets at home. Service animals are welcome.
