Barns to Beaches Festival

Tsawwassen to Ladner, British Columbia. Saturday, June 20, 2026. The Barns to Beaches Festival — a free community bike ride and outdoor music festival celebrating a new 16 km route along the shoreline, dike, and backcountry farm roads. Rides begin at 10 AM (waves every 10 minutes). Live music starts at 2 PM, featuring headliner 54‑40. Free admission. Ride participants receive a festival wristband with in/out access. Bike valet, Rider's Lounge (bag check, massage tables, hydration), food trucks, craft beer (Four Winds Brewery), and a kids' zone. Become a Ride Supporter to raise pledges for Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation (MRI campaign).

Location — Tsawwassen and Ladner, BC (South Delta):

• Tsawwassen and Ladner are communities in Delta, British Columbia, about 30 minutes south of Vancouver, near the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal (to Vancouver Island)
• The 16 km route follows the shoreline, dike, and backcountry farm roads — flat, scenic, and car‑free for the event
• Start/Finish at Southlands (Tsawwassen), with Ride Stations every few kilometers along the route
• Ride Station #10 is at Barnside Brewing Co. (Ladner) — full‑course riders will be rewarded with an Elvis tribute performance by Aaron Wong & the Del‑Fi Destroyers

Ride Format — Not a Race, Enjoy the Journey:

• Riders depart in waves every 10 minutes starting at 10 AM
• Not a race — you are encouraged to stop at the 10 Ride Stations, have a free cookie or Krispie square, take selfies, and enjoy the music and scenery
• Full Course Ride (Tsawwassen to Ladner and back?) — the route is 16 km one‑way? Or 16 km round trip? The source says 16 km route running from Tsawwassen to Ladner — likely point‑to‑point with a shuttle back, or an out‑and‑back
• FREE shuttles for passengers and bikes are available from Tsawwassen to Ladner all day

Festival — Live Music, Food, Craft Beer, Kids' Zone:

• Live music starts at 2 PM until 9 PM, headliner: 54‑40 (iconic Canadian rock band)
• Food trucks, craft beer (Four Winds Brewery), local beverages, and a farm market
• Adventure expo & market
• Kids' ride and fun zone — family‑friendly
• Free admission — no ticket required for festival entry
• Registered ride participants receive a wristband for in/out access to the festival grounds

Ride Supporters — Fundraise for Delta Hospital & Community Health Foundation:

• Ride participants can become Ride Supporters to raise pledges for Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation priority needs, including a campaign to bring MRI services to Delta Hospital
• Peer‑to‑peer fundraising — sign up, encourage friends and family to support your ride, and collect perks as you reach fundraising goals
• Net proceeds go to Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation

Fundraising Perks — Festival Starter Kit, Four Winds Brewery Bonus, Barnside Harvest Experience, VIP:

• Go for the Four Winds Brewery Bonus — hit certain pledge levels to earn extra perks
• Upgrade to the Barnside Harvest Festival Experience
• Reach for the stars and become VIP
• Details on pledge levels and rewards on the event website

Bike Valet — Secure Overnight Parking (June 20, 9 AM to June 21, 12 PM):

• Bike valet open from 9 AM on June 20 to 12 PM on June 21
• Tag & check system — leave your bike securely overnight if you don't want to ride home after the show
• All cyclists should bring their own locks as well

Run Inn Riders' Lounge — Bag Check, Massage, Changing Area, Hydration:

• Open for all registered riders from 9 AM to 9 PM
• Registration tables, bag check, riders' change area, massage tables, photo booth, and hydration stations
• Freshen up before heading to the festival after your ride

Free Shuttles — For Passengers and Bikes (Tsawwassen to Ladner All Day):

• FREE shuttles available all day for passengers and bikes
• If you ride point‑to‑point from Tsawwassen to Ladner, you can take the shuttle back (or ride back if you're up for the extra miles)

What's Included (Free):

• Festival admission (free for everyone)
• Ride participation (free, but registration required)
• Ride Station goodies (free cookies, Krispie squares, selfie opportunities)
• Live music from 54‑40 and other bands
• Bike valet (free, secure parking)
• Rider's Lounge access (bag check, change area, massage, hydration)
• Kid's zone and activities

Registration — Ride Participants Only (Free):

• Registration currently open for ride participants only — free
• Non‑ride participants who want to attend the festival should subscribe to the mailing list on the website
• Festival entry is free, but capacity may be limited; registration for non‑ride participants will open closer to the date (announced via newsletter)

Logistics — Plan Your Day:

• Parking available near Southlands (Tsawwassen) — arrive early
• Public transit: TransLink buses serve Tsawwassen and Ladner (routes 601, 609, 620)
• Bike valet open from 9 AM to 9 PM (overnight until 12 PM next day)
• Shuttles for passengers and bikes available all day
• No dogs allowed? Not specified — likely allowed on leashes but not on the ride course
• Helmets mandatory for all riders (not specified but strongly recommended — and likely required)

Nearby Attractions (post‑ride / post‑festival — make a weekend of it in South Delta):

• Boundary Bay Regional Park — walking trails, birdwatching, and beach access
• Tsawwassen Mills — large outlet shopping mall (south of the start area)
• Beer: Four Winds Brewery (Delta), Barnside Brewing (Ladner)
• Ferries: Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal — take a trip to Vancouver Island (Swartz Bay) or the Gulf Islands
• Centennial Beach — swimming, picnicking, and sunset views

Contact: Event organizer via website.