Summer in Downtown Abbotsford continues with BerryFest in July! Our local businesses and organizations are gearing up to bring you promos, berry-filled fun, and more this month. Here’s a sneak peek at what awaits you!
SALES + PROMOTIONS
Business Name: a box of bonbons
Location: 2553 Montrose Ave #140, Abbotsford, BC V2S 3T4
Dates: July
Promotion: Serving Berry Swirl ice cream, hand-dipped vanilla ice cream bars, chocolate covered licorice & pretzels.
Business Name: Tracycake’s Bakery
Location: 2636 Montrose Ave #101, Abbotsford, BC V2S 3T6
Promotion: Fresh berry pies, Berry scones, Berry lemonade and more! (July 8th, BerryFest)
Promotion: We have created a fun new summer menu, featuring local berries and a new summer high tea!
Also launching a new VEGAN high tea! $45.00 per person by reservation only! Menu pdf here.
Business Name: Lepp’s Bakehouse
Location: 2518 W Railway St, Abbotsford, BC V2R 2E4
Promotion: Lepp’s Strawberry Lemonade, Fresh Berry Fruit Tarts, and Berry Sweet Bun on July 8th for BerryFest!
Promotion:
Picnic Packs (runs through September long weekend). Buy 4 sandos, a pack of beer and get a large bag of Hard Bite chips for free
In store combo (runs through September long weekend)! Buy a sando, any drink, and get a cookie for $1.50 (regular $2.75 for a cookie)
NEW! Affogato. Smoking Gun Espresso over Banter’s Sweet Cream Ice Cream
Business Name: Revive Boutique Bistro
Location: 33757 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2C3
Promo: Discounted Berry flatbread for BerryFest, July 8th, 10AM – 8PM
Promo: Having a BIG outdoor sale on July 15th and will be bringing their mimosa trailer!
Promo: Launching a big addition to their meu and will be releasing 2 new dishes every week in July
Business Name: Yes Chef
Location: 2619 Montrose Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 3T5
Promotion: Open for BerryFestJuly 8th, 12PM – 8PM
Promotion: 25% off July 1 & 2 for their 12th Anniversary Sale!
Business Name: Banter Icecream
Location: 33660 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2B9
Promotion: Serving Pavlova Berries & Cream Ice Cream all summer long, which is made with fresh blueberries, strawberries and raspberries.
Promotion: Celebrating their birthday on Sunday, July 23rd with discounts and sales!
Business Name: Jam Dance
Location: 33779 Essendene Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H1
Dates: All of July
Promotion: The registration fee of $30 WILL BE WAIVED if new members mention BerryFest! Registration must occur in July.
Cool Things: Doing a chalk mural with their students down the laneway for people to come check out; the artist is Melissa Chartrand with help of students of Jam.
Business Name: Once Upon A Thai
Location: 33769 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2C3
Promotion: You can now buy a membership to your favourite Thai restaurant in Downtown Abbotsford! You will get an extra 10% off memberships if you mention Downtown Abbotsford.
EVENTS
Berry Fest 2023
Location: Downtown Abbotsford
Event: Downtown Abbotsford’s annual BerryFest is being celebrated for the 40th year!
Date: July 8th, 12PM – 8PM
Description:
Join us for our favourite summer street festival! The festival is free to enter for all.
Business Name: Grey Tide Tattoo
Location: 2553 Montrose Ave #130, Abbotsford, BC V2S 3T3
Event: Free temporary tattoo booth at BerryFest, July 8th from 12PM – 8PM
Promo: GreyTide will be at Okanagan Tattoo Show from July 28th to July 30th. They will be offering discounted pre-drawn tattoo designs, as well as $100 Get What You Get tattoos from their gumball machine.
Business Name: Nerd Haven Games
Location: 33735B Essendene Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2G7
Event: Free RPG Day, July 8th (10AM-9PM)
Description: Participate in any Free RPG Event or Purchase any RPG Item in store and receive one Free Select RPG item for Free RPG day!
PROMO: Anniversary sale from July 1st to July 9th, everything in store is buy one get one 50% off (equal or less value)
Business Name: La Belle Maison Day Spa
Location: 2540 Montrose Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 3T3
Description:
JULY 8TH – 30 minute Mini Strawberry Rhubarb Hydration Facial for only $50
ALL OF JULY – 55 MINUTE Arctic Berry Illuminating facial ON SPECIAL FOR $95 (regular $105)
Business Name: Champagne & Lace
Location: 33811 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2C4
Event: BerryFest Window Display (July 8)
PROMO: Book your weekday bridal appointment and receive a FREE bridal robe!
Business Name: Studioture
Location: 2547 Montvue Avenue, Abbotsford BC
Event: Studio Floral Installation
Date: June 1st to July 15th
Book your session in this limited-time floral installation at Studioture!
Business Name: Boardwalk Cafe & Games
Location: 33760 Essendene Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H2
Date: July 13th, 7PM
Price: $65 per team (4 persons/team)
Description: Get your 4 persons team together to compete in this puzzle challenge! Registration is $65 and includes Unlimited gaming before and after the event, Your 1000-piece competition puzzle to take home, $20 of food and drink credit for your table & The chance to attain eternal glory!
Business Name: Beard & Bardot
Location: 2575 Montrose Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 3T4
Event: Pay What You Can Haircuts
Date: July 30th, 12PM-4PM
Price: Pay what you Can! Cash Only.
Description: Walk-in, first come, first serve style. Please come with your hair freshly cleaned and we will do the rest! All proceeds will be going to the Fraser Valley Youth Society to assist in any of their needs, supporting the LGBTQIAS2+ youth and all those at high risk.
Business Name: Abbotsford Farm & Country Market
Location: JUBILEE PARK – 2552 McCallum Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2B9
Date: Every Saturday from 9AM – NOON, starting May 6th, 2023 to October 28th, 2023
Description: Abbotsford’s longest running farmers’ market featuring the best local vendors and fresh, real food.
Business Name: Yoga in the Park
Location: JUBILEE PARK – 2552 McCallum Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2B9
Date: Every Wednesday from 6-7PM, starting June 28th until September 6th, 2023
Description: These sessions are always FREE so you just need to bring your mat, a water bottle and a smile to enjoy this all-yogi-abilities class. (Weather dependent.)
Please check our social media @downtownabbotsford for potential day-of updates.
Stay tuned for next month’s blog post!