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FVC's William Johnson took his family to Greendale Acres recently, and came back with a recommendation: go hungry. The Chilliwack farm best known for launching Canada's first corn maze has quietly become one of the better live music destinations in the Fraser Valley this summer, with shows nearly every weekend through the end of September. Dave Faber + Trio play this Saturday, and the Summer Send-Off runs September 5 to 7.
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Greendale Acres has been turning up the volume this summer
Photo: William Johnson
Greendale Acres may still be best known as the Chilliwack farm that launched Canada’s first corn maze more than 25 years ago, but this summer, it has been giving visitors another reason to stick around: live music.
The farm has made a significant push into summer music programming this year, bringing local artists to its outdoor stages nearly every weekend and pairing the performances with the food, games, flowers, and farm activities that have become a big part of the Greendale Acres experience.
The next show comes this Saturday, Aug. 29, when Dave Faber + Trio take the stage from 4 to 7 p.m. as part of the farm’s Sundown Music Series.
The Saturday series has been designed as more than a concert. Visitors can grab something to eat or drink in the licensed outdoor gathering space, wander through the farm and flower fields, tackle the corn maze, and then settle in for live music as the sun starts to drop.
On a recent visit, we got a taste of just how much there is to do beyond the stage.
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🗓 Things to Do
Summer Reading Club Medal Celebration: Hope Library celebrates the end of Summer Reading Club on August 29, with activities, snacks, crafts, and medals for participants.
Chilliwack Trail Club 6-7-8 Run Club: A weekly Monday evening social run for all levels, starting at Sidekick Brewing on Vedder Mountain Road at 6 PM.
Mission Twilight Concert Series — Inner Wild: Fraser Valley blues, soul, R&B, and rock band Inner Wild closes out the summer concert series at Fraser River Heritage Park in Mission on September 2. Free, bring a chair.
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