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April 5
Buffy: A Drag Brunch
Join Sleepy Queers Productions at East Van’s R&B Brewing as local drag artists bring the killer world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer to life! Brunch, Buffy and beer? Sign us up! SleepyQueersProductions.com
April 5
S&O Beer Run: Queen’s Park Classic
Steel & Oak’s annual Beer Run through New Westminster’s scenic Queens Park is back! Run, walk, or huff and puff through the hilly 5k and be sure to bring the kids for a FREE fun run! The Beer Run Series supports KidSport New West. SOBeerRun.ca
April 10-11
Okanagan Fest of Ale (Penticton)
B.C.’s largest and longest running beer festival celebrates its 29th anniversary this year at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre! Over the years, the non-profit society has donated an impressive $850,000 and counting to local charities and other non-profits. Join them this year for two days of craft beer, cider, food and live music. New this year: extended hours and two tokens included with your ticket! FestOfAle.ca
June 13
Brewhalla Fort Langley (Langley)
Indulge in the best of local craft beer, cider, wine, spirits, and zero proof at the Fort Langley edition of Brewhalla Craft Beer and Music Festival! Peruse the festival grounds with friends while enjoying live music, delicious food and drinks, and the atmosphere. Brewhalla.ca
July 4
Parksville Beer Festival (Parksville)
The third annual Parksville Beer Festival promises to be the biggest one yet! Bringing together community through great local beer and food, this has quickly become one of the Island’s most anticipated festivals. ParksvilleBeerFestival.com
August 15
Cowichan Craft Beer and Food Festival (Chemainus)
Hosted by the Chemainus BIA, the Cowichan Craft Beer and Food Festival is officially the largest craft beer festival on the Island! Featuring over 100 local brews, including ciders, 15+ food trucks and local eats, live music and more! The festival is also taking donations to support the Canucks Autism Network. CraftBeerAndFoodFest.com
August 29
Squamish Beer Festival (Squamish)
Now in its 10th year, the Squamish Beer Festival features 50+ craft breweries and cideries, 200+ local creators in an artisan market, live music, food, and so much more! Join them outdoors in the heart of Downtown Squamish. ExploreSquamish.com
September 11-13
Barnside Harvest Festival (Delta)
Metro Vancouver’s largest music festival just happens to also be a craft beer festival! Family-friendly, the festival features live music, artisan markets, food trucks, kids’ activities, and of course, farm fresh beer (and other craft beverages)! As of press time, the festival line-up has not yet been announced, but based on previous years, you can expect a line-up chock full of stellar Canadian bands. Check online for updates. BarnsideHarvestFest.com
September 14-20
Whistler Village Beer Festival (Whistler)
The annual WVBF brings together 40+ craft beverage makers, serving 80+ varieties of beer, cider, canned cocktails and non-alcoholic options. Set against the stunning Whistler mountains at the Whistler Olympic Plaza, it’s the perfect excuse to book a much needed retreat! GibbonsWhistler.com
September 19
Cask and Keg (Oliver)
Celebrating local breweries, distilleries and cideries, Oliver’s Cask and Keg is bigger than ever just in time for its 10th anniversary! Enjoy live music, food and community and take part in the Beer Olympics and stein holding events! VisitOliver.com
