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Jaguars, MGs, Triumphs and hundreds of classic British cars are on display at VanDusen Botanical Garden during the Vancouver All British Field Meet.

The car show happens on a Saturday in mid-May each year. If you like vintage collectible cars, especially British ones, then you’ll love this event. It’s impressive.

Visit the westerndriver.com website to learn more about the event and the organization behind it. For tickets, click ABFM 2026.

Thousands of car enthusiasts attend the All British Field Meet (ABFM) when it takes place on the Saturday of the Victoria Day Long Weekend, which is May 16th in 2026. The event runs from 10:00 am until 4:30 pm.

About the ABFM Car Show

Justifiably dubbed “The Greatest Show on British Wheels,” the Vancouver All British Field Meet has been a regular fixture in Vancouver on the Victoria Day long weekend since 1985. This year marked the event’s 41st anniversary.

The ABFM is put on by Western Driver which is a Vancouver-based online car magazine. The car show is presented by Hagerty which is an insurance company specializing in classic and vintage cars.

British Car Show at VanDusen Garden

Special Marque Vehicles

This past year the All British Field Meet celebrated the 121st anniversary of the Rolls-Royce. You could expect to see plenty of Rolls-Royce vehicles at the event (in addition to the hundreds of other car brands).

A second featured category for the event last year was the Westcoast British Motorcycle Owners Club. The club also celebrated its 40th anniversary. The organization works to preserve and showcase classic British two-wheeled designs.

Lotus Car Display — Lotus Cars on Display

Past Featured Vehicles

Featured automotive anniversaries celebrated at the car show a few years ago included the 101st anniversary of the Triumph and the 60th anniversary of the Sunbeam Tiger. A second featured car category for the event was “Modified Classics.” It included vintage vehicles from various car brands that had been modified in some less than traditional way, including electrification.

A couple of years ago there was the Aston Martin 110, MG Sports Cars 100 and Sunbeam Alpine 60. There was also a special showing of electric converted classics at the event in 2024.

Featured automotive milestone celebrations at the 2022 event, carried forward from the previous couple of years, were Jaguar E-Type’s 60th anniversary, English Ford’s 100th anniversary, and Triumph Stag’s 50th anniversary. At the 2022 show, special featured cars also included a 1938 MG VA, a 1933 Alvis Speed 20, and a couple of fancy pre-WW II Rolls-Royces. Watch the video further down the article for details of the hundreds of cars at the event in 2022.

Visit the westerndriver.com website to learn more about the event and the organization behind it. For tickets, click ABFM 2026.

ABFM at VanDusen Garden

What to Expect at the ABFM Car Show

On display at the event are Rolls-Royces, Bentleys, Jaguars, Austins, Minis, MGs, Lotuses, Rovers, Aston Martins, Triumphs, McLarens and several other classic models most years. In all, there are usually between around 450 and 500 British cars and motorbikes. It’s a car lovers’ paradise.

The event features live music, sometimes by a Beatles tribute band. There are a few food trucks on-site for people wanting snacks, breakfast or lunch. You can expect to see vendor stalls and sponsor information booths as well.

Admission to the ABFM

Admission to the event in 2026 costs $29.55 for adults, $27.16 for seniors, $22.09 for youth (ages 13 to 18), and $13.05 for children (ages 5 to 12). A pass for a family of four costs $56.71. Little kids under the age of 5 get free admission.

This year’s prices are more than last year, but include online fees. Also, if you buy your tickets by May 1st, you can get 2-for-1 pricing at the adult rate, which works out at just $15.44 per person, which is actually way less than in the past!

People who have annual VBGA memberships with VanDusen Garden can get discounted tickets. Admission this year for VBGA adult members is $22.63. For seniors it is $20.50 and for families $50.32.

Parking at the venue is normally free. Space, though, is limited. It’s on a first-come, first-served basis too. There is, however, lots of free street parking in the area. The Oakridge-41st Avenue SkyTrain Station is also just a 20-minute walk away.

ABFM Video

Check out our video of the Vancouver All British Field Meet. It features scenes of the event from a few years ago. As you’ll see, the show is amazing. There are so many cars and things to see.