Surrey Night Market set to reopen in June
Organizers of Surrey Night Market are not letting the destruction from last year’s storm dampen their spirits.
They’re busy preparing for a return to the Cloverdale Fairgrounds, from June 3 to Aug. 14 this year.
A windstorm last August damaged tents and fencing and caused the market to shut down early for the season. “The overwhelming support and good wishes offered by the community after last year’s monstrous storm has doubled our resolve to return for a third season,” spokesman Satbir Singh Cheema said.
“We are humbled by the support that the community showed us last year and as a gesture of goodwill we would like to give a platform to nonprofits to help them raise funds for their causes.”
New this year will be a “strong community and social perspective” with tents for non-profits and charities. The groups will be able to set up a beer garden to raise funds, a release stated.
Food, merchandise, rides, games and entertainment will return to the family-friendly multicultural market, which will run on Fridays and Saturdays from 6 to 11 p.m. and on Sundays from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Cloverdale Exhibition Grounds, at 17726 62nd Ave. Parking will be free. During the 2016 season, free admission will be offered to seniors, disabled people, families of Canadian Forces personnel and veterans, and children less than 48 inches in height when accompanied by their families.
In addition, anyone bringing a non-perishable food item or a new toy will be allowed free access.
All collected items will be donated to the local food banks or charities.