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September 18-26
Penticton Beer Week: Weird Beer Brewery Crawl (Penticton)
Canada’s Beer Capital is at it again! As part of Penticton Beer Week, Penticton Beer Blocks is hosting its second annual Weird Beer Crawl—a celebration of the bold and bizarre. Grab a passport, sip the strangest beers on tap, and collect all seven stamps for a t-shirt! pentictonbeerblocks.ca
September 27
Brewery & the Beast Vancouver Island (Langford)
Pairing prime cuts with top brews, this all-inclusive feast showcases 50+ protein-forward dishes alongside beer, wine, and cocktails. Proceeds support the Chefs’ Table Society of BC and mental health initiatives. breweryandthebeast.com
October 2-3
Harvest Haus (Vancouver)
Prost to 10 years of Vancouver’s Oktoberfest! Don your lederhosen and get your pretzel necklaces ready as the popular event returns to the PNE Forum with authentic Bavarian brews, food, and oompah. harvesthaus.com/vancouver
October 3
Penticton Beer Run (Penticton)
Celebrating 10 years! Dash along stunning lakeshore and 7 km of downtown Penticton to 10 brew stops and four local eateries. The run culminates in a huge outdoor party with food trucks and live entertainment. Partial proceeds help Hoodoo Adventures get local youth active outdoors. #willrunforbeer pentictonbeerrun.ca
October 3
Radium Oktoberfest (Radium Hot Springs)
Radium Hot Springs comes alive with the fall’s biggest festival! Raise a stein, test your yodelling skills, and enjoy live music, local flavours and Oktoberfest-inspired eats in the heart of the valley. radiumhotsprings.com/oktoberfest
October 15-16
BC Beer Con (New Westminster)
Hosted by the BC Craft Brewers Guild, this premier annual networking and educational event brings together B.C.’s brewing community for two days of keynote addresses, panels, and roundtables alongside a trade show exhibiting top services and supplies. bcbeercon.ca
October 16
BC Beer Awards (New Westminster)
Recognizing excellence in BC craft beer and cider (new this year!), this is the year’s most anticipated event! Blind-judged by certified experts according to BJCP style guidelines, the competition showcases the province’s craftsmanship and innovation. Can’t make it in person? Watch the live stream! bcbeerawards.ca
October 30
North Shore Craft Beer Week (North Van)
Haunt the halls of the Pipe Shop with this Halloween-themed kickoff event! Enjoy spooktacular tunes, delicious food trucks, local (witch) craft beer, and more. Costumes highly encouraged! The event supports North Shore Neighbourhood House. vancouversnorthshore.com
