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Guide to the best local BC beer and brewery events near you
You won't want to miss these events
Geoff Sharpe
June 16, 2022
August 6
Farmhouse Fest
"A celebration of Farmhouse Ales and Ciders. Dry and funky, to fruity and complex, these styles are brewed with a focus on tradition and quality. Mixed fermentation products are given the proper time to age in barrels and foudres, or evolve into something that might just blow your mind. From classic Saisons to 3 year old Sours, there will surely be something for everyone."
Location: UBC Farm, 3461 Ross Drive, Vancouver, BC
Date: August 6, 12:30pm-6pm
Tickets: Starting at $123.60, must be 19+
August 8
Field Trip and Long Table Dinner
Head out to Ladner, BC for a unique event in the calendar this summer. A collaboration between certified organic family farm Cropthorne, Barnside Brewing Co.k and a vegetarian long table feast prepared by The Acorn Chef, Devon Latte. To top it off, the brewery and tasting room are housed in a century old barn.
Location: 4362 Tamboline Road, Delta, BC
Date: August 8, 6:00 - 9:30 pm
Tickets: $99, or for an extra $20 take the bus shuttle from The Acorn
Aug 13
Fruit Beer Fest 2022
"Fruit Beer Fest is back this summer in Burnaby at Swanguard Stadium on Saturday August 13 from noon until 5pm on the ancestral, unceded and stolen homelands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh speaking peoples. This year we welcome some of our favorite breweries, cideries, restaurants, farms, musicians and burlesque troupes. Bring your picnic blanket, have a few drinks and snacks, relax on the fields of Swanguard Stadium, and enjoy some groovy Beach Music and Geekender Burlesque!"
Location: Swangard Stadium, 3883 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC
Date: August 13, 12pm-5pm
Tickets: Starting at $79.99, must be 19+
Aug 13
Cowichan Craft Beer and Food Festival
"Discover 100+ of the best craft beer from BC breweries with everything from IPA's to seasonal limited editions. Savour dozens of different dishes likehand-made sliders & warm pretzels, all from talented local Cowichan chefs. We are excited to introduce to the Cowichan valley the Redwoods taking the stage, with local bands to rally the crowds."
Aug 13
Summer Social at Fraser Valley Cider Company
Hosted by a Cider Company, featuring a bunch of local breweries. Chef Adrian will be there with a BBQ stand, flower truck making flower crowns, outdoor games, and live music. Breweries include: The Barley Merchant, Brookswood, Camp Beer, Dead Frog, Farm Country, Five Roads, Locality, Roots and Wings, Smugglers Trail and Trading Post.
Location: The Fraser Valley Cider Company, 22128 16 Ave, Langley, BC
Date: August 13, 1:00 - 4:00 pm OR 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Tickets: Starting at $32.84
August 13 & 14
Implosion Explosion
"Phillips Brewing’s weekend concert series, hosted in the ‘Phillips Backyard’, will bring festival, music, and beverage enthusiasts a perfect live music and action-packed season. The festivals include international headliners mixed with burgeoning Canadian talent and rising local stars – come for the headliners and discover your new favourite sounds with your best friends in one of Victoria’s favourite destinations for live music."
Location: Phillips Backyard, 2010 Government Street, Victoria
Date: August 13-14, 3:00 - 10:00 pm
Tickets: $75 - $133
August 14
Sunday Concert Featuring Streetcar Alley Band
Container Brewing is hosting fortnightly Sunday evening concerts on the patio with entertainment from all over the world. On the 14th they'll be hosting an evening of lively bluegrass, folk and Celtic music. All proceeds being donated to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society.
Location: Container Brewing, 1216 Franklin Street, Vancouver
Date: August 14, 8:00 - 10:00 pm
Tickets: $12.20
August 20
Yoga on Tap
"Saturday afternoons are meant for stretching and sipping a craft beer. Join East Van Yoga at Container Brewing this summer for Yoga on Tap!
Location: Container Brewing, 1216 Franklin Street, Vancouver
Date: August 20, 10:45 - 12:00 pm
Tickets: $25
August 25
4th Annual Summer Sip & Shop
"We’re bringing the community together for our 4th Annual Summer Sip & Shop market showcasing local artisans! Shop and kick back and relax on our 5000 sq ft Patio for a pint (or two!), delicious food and live music!"
Location: Old Yale Brewing Co., 404-44550 S. Sumas Road, Chilliwack, BC
Date: August 25, 5:00 - 9:00 pm
August 28
Sunday Concert Featuring The Vanrays
Container Brewing is hosting fortnightly Sunday evening concerts on the patio with entertainment from all over the world. On the 28th they'll be hosting The Vanrays as they bring their unique brand of "East Van Garage Soul" which keeps dance floors packed thanks to catchy songwriting and energetic performances.
Location: Container Brewing, 1216 Franklin Street, Vancouver
Date: August 28, 8:00 - 10:00 pm
Tickets: $12.20
September
September 10
Silver Star Beer and Cider Fest
"What’s better than beer in the mountains? Celebrate Oktoberfest early this year with Silver Star’s new signature craft beer and cider event—the perfect après to an epic summer season. We’ve partnered with the folks behind the long-running Squamish Beer Festival to bring a celebration to our lively mountain village, which we hope will become a staple event in our summer calendar."
Location: SilverStar Mountain Resort, 123 Shortt Street, Silverstar Mountain
Date: September 10, 1:00 - 6:00 PM PT
Tickets: $39 - 100
Details: Brews, food, Polson Market pop-up, live music, games all in a mountain village.