VFMF is committed to honouring the trust that it has been granted by minimizing our impact not only on ʔəy̓alməxʷ / Iy̓ál̓mexw Jericho Beach Park, but on the environment as a whole. Our goal is to leave this beautiful park as we found it while striving to produce a zero-waste event. We’ve achieved 82% waste diversion before, and are doing all we can to repeat that success – or do better – in 2025.
PROTECTING THE PARK
ʔəy̓alməxʷ / Iy̓ál̓mexw Jericho Beach Park, and the sensitive marsh area at its centre, is home to a variety of wildlife: ducks, herons, bullfrogs, dragonflies, turtles and lots of plants.
PLEASE DON’T pick plants or flowers, remove any plant material, go near the pond, or feed the wildlife.
PLEASE DO consider what you bring onto the site to minimize the amount you leave behind.
NO BOTTLED WATER IS SOLD ON SITE
Please bring your own water container with a wide mouth for easy and sanitary refilling OR purchase a VFMF souvenir water bottle at the Festival Merchandise Tent.
FREE Water stations are located throughout the park for refilling your containers. Check the festival map for this symbol to locate the one nearest you.
BIKE, TAKE TRANSIT, WALK, CARPOOL
We encourage everyone to take transit, bike, ride-share, carshare, come by taxi, Uber, etc. or walk to the festival. Parking near the site is very limited. In addition to being better for the environment, not using your car dramatically reduces the festival’s impact on our neighbours. Thanks for doing your part.
Bike Lock Up:
A free bike and scooter lock up is located just east of the Main Gate. For those with kids in car seats who are arriving in a carshare, you can leave your car seat at Bike Lock Up, as well. Just remember to pick it up when you leave.
Bag Check:
You can store your gear at the bag check located in the Information Tent.
SUSTAINABILITY PARTNER
With the support of Recycling Alternative, we’re keeping ʔəy̓alməxʷ / Iy̓ál̓mexw Jericho Beach Park clean and green all weekend long. Their inkind services help reduce our festival footprint and bring our sustainability goals to life.
RECYCLING, COMPOSTING, AND KEEPING THE PARK CLEAN
Please use the recycling and composting bins at the recycling stations located around the park. If you take your waste items to a zero waste station you’ll help keep the park clean. Please pick up all your stuff when you leave a stage, and make sure not to leave any waste on the ground. Please pick it up and deposit it in the appropriate receptacle.
COMPOSTING TABLEWARE
Compostable cups, cutlery, foodware, stir sticks and straws can be deposited at our zero waste stations. Please remember to remove the lids and sleeves when disposing of your compostable coffee cups. Thank you for keeping our beautiful park clean and green and for helping the planet!