Sunday, May 31, 2026 11 AM – 3 PM

Blueridge presents — 2026

Good Neighbour Day

Theme Pride of Nations

The streets shut down. The bouncy castles go up. The whole neighbourhood shows up wearing flags from somewhere. It’s our favourite Sunday of the year — and you’re invited.

When Sun · May 31 · 2026
Time 11 AM – 3 PM
Where Blueridge Elementary

— Here’s the vibe —

A whole neighbourhood, one giant block party.

You know that feeling when the World Cup rolls around and your street suddenly turns into a UN summit with snacks? When the Olympics make you weirdly emotional about countries you’ve never visited? Yeah. That energy.

This year’s theme is Pride of Nations — a celebration of every culture, every country, and every story that makes Blueridge feel like Blueridge. Wear your colours. Bring grandma’s recipe. Drag along the friend who just moved in last week. Everyone is welcome here, full stop.

Bring a chair, bring an appetite, bring your neighbours. We’ll handle the rest.

Neighbours gathered at BGND 2024
Community moment from BGND 2024
Festival activity at BGND 2024
Live music on the main stage at BGND 2024
Kids' activities at BGND 2024
Bouncy castle and slides at BGND 2024
Festival entrance at BGND 2024
BGND 2024 community gathering

📸 2024 · Mshana Photo

— On the schedule —

Here’s what’s going down.

One day. Eleven (and counting) ways to have an excellent time.

  • 01

    Makers Market

    Local artisans, handmade everything. Your wallet has been warned.

  • 02

    Anonymous Art Show

    Mystery artists, real talent. Guess who, take some home.

  • 03

    Chess Tournament

    Bring your A-game. Or your A-pawn. We won’t judge.

  • 04

    Food Trucks

    Lunch is officially sorted. Come hungry.

  • 05

    Bouncy Castles, Slides & Train Rides

    For the small humans. (And the brave adults. We see you.)

  • 06

    Kids’ Carnival

    Games, prizes, sticky fingers, big smiles. The works.

  • 07

    Community Tables

    Find out what’s actually happening in your own neighbourhood.

  • 08

    Silent Auction

    Great stuff, great cause. Cash and credit cards accepted.

  • 09

    Live Music

    Real bands. Real stage. Real loud. (In a good way.)

  • 10

    Beer Garden

    For the grown-ups who earned it.

  • +

    And lots, lots more

    Surprises, pop-ups, and the kind of moments you can’t really plan for.

— Mark the calendar —

The fine print, but make it fun.

The day Sunday
May 31, 2026
The hours 11:00 AM
– 3:00 PM
The spot Blueridge
Elementary School
The price Free
to attend

Blueridge Good Neighbour Day is a non-profit, neighbour-run, neighbour-loved annual tradition. Every dollar from the silent auction and beer garden goes right back into making next year even better.

— See you out there —

May 31.
Be there.

Tell your group chat. Text your neighbours. Talk to that one person on your block whose name you can never remember. (We’ve all been there.) Let’s make this the best Blueridge Good Neighbour Day yet.

— Your Blueridge Good Neighbour Day Committee 🏔️