About this Event
Join us for the 3rd annual Parking Lot Party on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Yama Vans HQ 🚐🔥🎉
The Parking Lot Party is our favourite way to kick off summer – and it’s back for year three. Picture a block party. Now add a lot more vans.
Whether you’re a seasoned van traveller or just van-curious, you belong on the lot. Come hang with your fellow outdoor enthusiasts and get inspired by what’s possible. Kiddies are welcome, too. We’ll have something fun for the whole fam.
Here’s What to Expect:
🚐 New Lineup Debut: Three new Yama builds, one afternoon to take them all in. Meet Luna, the newest spec van in our Omakase lineup – tour the build, and if you like what you see, you could drive away in it. Plus the debut of GB02, our newest show van, and Kaze – we've got a little something up our sleeve with this one.
🎉 Win a Free Van Trip: We’re giving away a free Yama Van trip as a door prize. One lucky winner will get to take Kaze out for three nights. More details revealed at the party. Conditions apply.*
✨ Show ‘N Shine: Come meet the people behind the vans and see how they've made their Yama builds their own. It's your chance to connect, swap stories, and get an up-close look at the craftsmanship.
🔧 Shop Tours + Bay4: Take a behind-the-scenes look at Yama HQ – from the production floor where our builds come to life, to Bay4, where we outfit Sprinters of all kinds with upgrades and add-ons. Plus, meet the team that brings it all together.
🔥 Campfire: It wouldn’t be a Parking Lot Party without our favourite tradition – a campfire and s’mores. Pull up a chair, roast something fancy, and hangout fireside with good company.
🌮 Food & Drinks: Good food and cold drinks all afternoon. Taiko Taco will be on-site, plus beers and sodas from our pals at Annex Ales.
🛍️ Pop-Up Village: Local and adventure-aligned businesses on-site for the afternoon. Expect gear, goods, and maybe a few things you didn’t know you needed. There'll be something for the kids, too.
🌲 Support a Good Cause: Entry to the event is by donation to Outward Bound Canada. By attending, you help empower youth for the future through experiential adventures in nature.
🎁 Exclusive Attendee Offer: If you've been considering a Yama Van build or Bay4 service, now's the time to act. Show up and unlock BIG party-only deals, available for the weekend of June 20 only.
*Giveaway Conditions:
The giveaway is open to attendees who are 25 years of age or older. Entry is automatic upon check-in at the Parking Lot Party on June 20, 2026 – registration alone does not constitute entry. The prize consists of a three-night trip in Kaze, and must be redeemed by June 20, 2027. Blackout dates may apply. The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or any other substitute. Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries. Donation amount has no impact on eligibility or chance of winning.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
334 53 Ave SE #100, 334 53 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, Canada
CAD 5.00 to CAD 100.00
