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Shop Smarter at EPIC

EPIC is about inspiring more ethical consumer behaviour - so bring your re-usable shopping bags and browse our exciting promenade of exhibits that reflect this EPIC concept. With close to 300 planet-friendly companies on the floor, you can put your money where your values are and shop smarter in our EPIC eco-marketplace.

EPICurean Cooking Stage

See some of Vancouver's top Green Table chefs prepare world-class sustainable cuisine on the EPICurean Cooking Stage. Watch culinary experts and guest speakers demonstrate their favourite recipes, culinary techniques, and seasonal ingredients. Presented by the Green Table Network.

The Tesla Roadster EV

Prepare the Batcave! See the car everyone is talking about - the Tesla Roadster, the only high performance highway-capable electric vehicle in serial production in North America and Europe. Six times as efficient as other top sports cars while producing one-tenth of the pollution and zero emissions, it goes 0 to 60 in less than four seconds. With a top speed of 201 km/h, the car travels over 300 kms on a single charge.
Now that's EPIC.

EPICurean Food Corner

Sip, sample and stroll! The EPICurean Food Corner is a feast for the senses, featuring artisan food producers, complimentary food & beverage sampling, and the EPICurean Cooking Stage. Grab a sample of organic beer or wine; learn about the benefits of buying local, seasonal, organic foods as you shop for gourmet edibles; and take in a sustainable cooking demonstration.

Fashion Marketplace

Fashion with an environmental twist is the focus in the EPIC Fashion Marketplace. Learn how sustainability is transforming the fashion industry as you shop the latest styles in eco-fashion, accessories and jewelry. Plus, check out daily Fashion Shows where EPIC exhibitors will show you how easy it is to 'go green' and look great.

Fashion Show Times:

Fri  2:30pm, 4:30pm*, 6:30pm

Sat 12:30pm, 2:30pm*, 4:30pm, 6:30pm

Sun 12:30pm, 2:30pm*, 4:30pm

* wedding show

Wedding Showcase

Admire the view of the catwalk as you gather with girlfriends around our eco-chic wedding showcase and sip your glass of organic wine. This one-of-a-kind luxe bridal eco-boutique will show off the finest in eco-gowns from BC's coolest green designers. Elegantly green and eco-conscious vendors will gather for the first time in Vancouver for this exclusive showing to help you plan, organize, and green-up your special day with everything from jewellry to organic cakes and flowers.

Wedding fashion shows - Fri 4:30, Sat 2:30, Sun 2:30.

Wellness Spa

In need of some pampering? Get relaxed and refreshed at the EPIC Wellness Spa. Enjoy a FREE spa treatment in this tranquil setting and get rejuvenated for the EPIC excitement that awaits you afterwards!

WIN a Cool EPIC Prize!

Everyone loves free stuff, and you will find lots of contests and give-a-ways at EPIC. There are plenty of opportunities to win. Are you feeling lucky? You can only win if you enter, and you can only enter on-site!

Expert Speakers

The EPIC Main Stage will feature a number of expert speakers and super special guests over the weekend. Guaranteed to be informative, inspiring and entertaining on a truly "EPIC" scale!

Toyota and Lexus Hybrid Ride and Drives

Looking for a more efficient ride? Come view the complete line-up of Toyota and luxury Lexus hybrid vehicles, and get a sneak peek at the Plug-in Prius right on the EPIC show floor. But don't just browse - get behind the wheel! Come test drive the current lineup of Toyota and Lexus hybrids, including the Lexus HS 250h, the world's first hybrid-only luxury vehicle!

KidZone

Bring the Kids! Educate the little ones about sustainable living in a fun, interactive setting in the EPIC KidZone. Kids will enjoy arts & crafts, educational eco-activities, a dancefloor, and a giant 14' treehouse to explore! Sponsored by Beaver Log Company and WestCoast Families Magazine.

Fair Trade Pavilion

Visit the EPIC Fair Trade Pavilion to learn about 'fair trade' and buy unique products that support producers in developing nations from exhibitors including Ten Thousand Villages, Level Ground Trading Company, African Fair Trade Society, and many more. In partnership with Fair Trade Vancouver.

Workshop Zone

People come to EPIC to learn how to lead a more sustainable lifestyle - so come get educated and inspired in a comfortable, informal setting. The Workshop Zone will host a number of expert speakers covering a broad range of topics: from creative recycling ideas, to solar water heating for your home.

EPIC Tasting Lounge

Visit the EPIC Tasting Lounge for FREE samples of some of the best organic wine, beer and spirits on the market. Ages 19+ only (ID required).

Salt Spring Coffee Tasting Lounge

Everyone loves a fantastic cup of coffee, so come enjoy a complimentary cup in the Salt Spring Coffee Tasting Lounge.

Complimentary Bike Valet

Be EPIC and ride your bike to the Show! A complimentary Bike Valet will be conveniently located on the plaza on the West side of the new Convention Centre. Check your bike like you would a coat (free of charge!), and it will be safely awaiting your retrieval when you're ready to leave.