Welcome to the Official Page of the Hearties Family Reunion!
September 13-15, 2024
Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport
7311 Westminster Hwy.
Richmond, BC, Canada V6X 1A3
The Hearties Family Reunion is a weekend immersion into the world of Hallmark Channel’s “When Calls the Heart.” We welcome fans of the series, known as “Hearties,” to beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The reunion offers an amazing behind-the-scenes opportunity for fans to hear from the cast, visit the set of Hope Valley, and interact with other Hearties from around the country and globe. It's a one-of-a-kind fan experience!
Weekend Schedule
Hearties Family Reunion Check-In
Thursday: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. OR
Friday: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Events
Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Optional Vancouver City Bus Tour
5:00 p.m. Hearties Welcome Dinner & Kickoff Party
Doors open at 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. “When Calls the Heart” Cast
Doors open at 9:00 a.m.
Saturday Night: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Night at the Hearties’ Cinema
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Hope Valley Set Visits
Breakfast: 6:00 a.m. - 7:15 a.m for 7:30 a.m. Set Visit
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. for 10:30 a.m. Set Visit
Current Announcements
September 26, 2024: The post-event survey has been sent from Eventbrite to all attendees. We would love your feedback as we seek to improve our event each and every year. We’ll be accepting responses through Friday, October 4th. Thank you!
September 25, 2024: Great news! Our photos from this year are now available. Click the link here to view. You are welcome to download, save, and share, but we ask that you please credit our hard working photographers Ricardo Hubbs and Krista Petrie. Happy viewing!
September 10, 2024: We’re just days away from this year’s event! For #Hearties at home, follow the fun on our official Hearties and #HFR2024 pages!
August 29, 2024: We’re just two short weeks away from this year’s Hearties Family Reunion. If you’re looking for some tips about what to expect on site for check-in, the weekend schedule, social media and other hot topics, check out the video below for more info.
August 10, 2024: The Release Form was emailed to attendees via Eventbrite along with some additional updates and reminders. If you did not receive this email, let us know by sending a message to HeartiesEvents@gmail.com.
August 10: 2024: We are pleased to announce another fun option add on for fans! The weekend will also include a Hearties Friendship Bracelet Exchange. Take this time before #HFR2024 to make some friendship bracelets to trade with fellow Hearties during the event. It’s a great way to show your creativity and to make new friends. Come ready to join the fun. Here are some examples made by Heartie, Barbara Laird, that she shared with the New England Hearties!
July 20, 2024: We are excited to announce the first ever HFR Costume Contest! For those who are interested in participating, get the details including the theme on Friday’s Event page. We can’t wait to see your creativity come to life!
July 19, 2024: We are now taking Hearties questions for the cast and production panels! This is open to all Hearties, whether you’re attending this year’s event or watching the updates from home. Submit your questions here.
June 28, 2024: 🚨This is your final reminder that if you’d like to join us on Friday for the optional Vancouver City Bus Tour, you must sign up by June 30th which is THIS Sunday!🚨 The link to sign up was in your EventBrite confirmation email. Our event orders the number of buses based on this RSVP, so we will not be able to add you after this deadline, nor once we are in Vancouver - no exceptions. Individuals wanting to participate in this optional tour must be in town early enough to complete HFR Check-In on Thursday night from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
June 20, 2024: This year marks the highest number of entries for the Hearties Family Reunion since 2018! We had a massive response for #HFR2024 which only shows how much everyone loves When Calls the Heart! Even though this means many of you missed out, if you keep showing up for When Calls the Heart, the way #Hearties do year after year, we certainly hope for more seasons and more events in the future! For those of you now registered, we can’t wait to see you in Vancouver this September! 🎉
June 10, 2024: The first batch of Eventbrite emails have been sent! Check your inbox, Hearties! We had a massive response this year and we are so excited to get the party started. If you have any questions about the process, feel free to email HeartiesEvents@gmail.com. We’ve also created another video with some tips for registering and steps you need to take after you’ve registered. Check it out!
June 9, 2024: The Opportunity Drawing submission period is now closed. We had a huge response this year and are very excited to see so many Hearties hoping to join us in Vancouver! We will post on social media on Monday, June 10, 2024 when the first batch of Eventbrite emails are sent. Good luck to everyone!
June 9, 2024: Last call! The Opportunity Drawing closes TONIGHT at 8:00 p.m. ET! Don’t miss it.
June 3, 2024: The Opportunity Drawing is OPEN! You have between now and Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. EST to enter the Opportunity Drawing for the chance to register to attend this year’s event. Get all the details on the Register and Opportunity Drawing pages and good luck to all who enter!
June 2, 2024: Our team brings you some tips and answers Hearties most common questions about the Opportunity Drawing:
June 1, 2024: Welcome to the official relaunch of HeartiesFamilyReunion.com! If this is your first time visiting our site, welcome! Take a few moments and look around for all kinds of information regarding this year’s special event. The Opportunity Drawing is back and it is the first step to enter for a chance to register and attend the Hearties Family Reunion. You’ll find everything you need to know about the drawing process under the “Register" tab.
Come back often to check for updates! Details are still being finalized and the website will be updated as new information becomes available. This “Current Announcements" section is where you will want to look each time you visit. As pages are updated, we will post announcements here to let you know.
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