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The annual Steveston Spot Prawn & Seafood Celebration is returning until June 15.

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Steveston Spot Prawn and Seafood Celebration

By Richmond Sentinel

Published 11:47 PDT, Mon June 2, 2025

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Richmond is a unique Canadian coastal destination, steeped in history, character and charm. Until June 15, the Steveston Spot Prawn and Seafood Celebration celebrates this coastal culture with a variety of events and activities, including fresh seafood brought into Fisherman’s Wharf daily, demonstrations from professional chefs and our Dine About promotion, where locally caught seafood by Steveston Fishers are featured at restaurants all over Richmond.

Steveston Spot Prawn & Seafood Celebration

WHAT: Come on down to Steveston to celebrate coastal culture with a variety of events and activities, including fresh seafood brought into Fisherman’s Wharf daily, demonstrations from professional chefs and our Dine About promotion, where locally caught seafood by Steveston Fishers are featured at restaurants all over Richmond.
WHERE: Steveston Village, Richmond
WHEN: Until Sunday, June 15

Richmond Spot Prawn and Seafood Dine About Promotion

WHAT: Participating restaurants across Richmond will offer a bounty of fresh-caught dishes and mouth-watering meals in partnership with Steveston Fishers. All are invited to bask in the summer heat along the boardwalk with family and friends while enjoying a variety of seafood fished from local waters.
WHERE: View the list of participating restaurants here
WHEN: Until Sunday, June 15

Spot Prawn Day at the Spot Prawn and Seafood Celebration

WHAT: Join us for our biggest day of the Spot Prawn & Seafood Celebration! Enjoy activities for all ages happening between the Fisherman’s Wharf and The Gulf of Georgia Cannery.

Culinary Stage – Join local chefs to learn insider tips for preparing and cooking delicious seafood dishes. Our chef line-up will be announced soon!
Live Music – There will be live music throughout the day on the boardwalk including a local Sea Shanty.
Kids Zone – Learn about Gyotaku, the traditional Japanese method of fish printing, and try it for yourself. There will also be facepainting, an inflatable bouncy boat and live performances for the kids to enjoy.
Sustainability Expo – Celebrate Spot Prawn Day and World Oceans Day with the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site. From 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., explore interactive booths on marine life, ocean conservation, sustainable farming, and more. Meet experts from OceanWise, Fanny Bay Oysters, and other partners, and join hands-on Gyotaku art workshops with artist Paula Nishikawara.
Circus Performances – Circus West will be performing throughout the day.
Dine About – Enjoy locally caught Spot Prawns at participating Steveston restaurants as part of this year’s Dine About event.
More to Explore – Learn about regenerative farming and organic fishing practices from vendors like FarmFolk CityFolk, contribute to a community paint-by-numbers mural, snap a selfie with the Spot Prawn mural by local artist Laura Kwok, and stop by the Tourism Richmond tent for games and summer inspiration.