Drop what you’re doing and start planning. BC craft beer festivals are back for spring and summer 2022.
No, we’re not kidding. If you’ve been thirsting for an opportunity to finally gather with your fellow craft beer lovers again and celebrate everything this resilient industry has to offer, it’s your time to shine.
Here are the craft beer festivals on deck for spring and summer 2022.
April 1-9
Victoria Beer Week • Victoria
This come-back is particularly exciting. Victoria Week is returning after two years of cancellation due to COVID. In fact, COVID first arrived in Canada in the middle of 2020’s Victoria Beer Week and the final two nights had to be cancelled. 2022’s event was originally scheduled to kick off in March, but was then postponed once again because of omicron. Finally, it’s a go for April 1-9. This nine-day festival showcases BC craft breweries in a variety of awesome venues across Greater Victoria.
April 1-2
Revelstoke Beer Festival • Revelstoke
A beautiful resort, spring skiing, and craft beer in the mountains… What more do you need? Celebrate it all with this two-day craft beer festival at Revelstoke Mountain Resort.
May 14
Okanagan Fest of Ale • Penticton
Enjoy delicious food, local beers, great entertainment, and hopefully lots of sunshine in Okanagan Lake Park. This festival is celebrating 25 years strong!
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May 21, August 6, and September 30
Brewhalla Beer & Music Festivals • Various Locations
BrewHalla is an exciting series of three new beer and music festivals in Fort Langely, Port Moody, or North Vancouver.
- Fort Langley – Fort Langley Park, Saturday May 21 (12:30pm – 6pm)
- Port Moody –Pioneer Park, Friday August 5 (4pm – 9pm) & Saturday August 6 (12pm – 5pm)
- North Vancouver – The Shipyards, Friday September 30 (4pm – 9pm)
May 21
Fort Langley Beer + Music Festival • Fort Langley
Nestled in the heart of historic Fort Langley, this popular festival celebrates the local craft beer community. Come by then stay a while to enjoy local farm experiences, trails, restaurants, and more.
June 25
Squamish Beer Festival • Squamish
The sixth Squamish Beer Festival is back and ready to party! This half-day event features over 55 breweries and cideries to celebrate great beer, local food, and outdoor recreation culture.
July 9-10
Vancouver Craft Beer Week • Vancouver
Enjoy the energy of the PNE fairgrounds while you celebrate Vancouver craft beer culture at this always-popular event.
August 6
Farmhouse Fest • Vancouver
Beer geeks rejoice! Farmhouse Fest is returning to UBC Farm this summer.
September 9-10
Great Canadian Beer Festival • Victoria
BC’s oldest and biggest beer festival returns to Royal Athletic Park to celebrate Canadian craft beer. This epic event features over 90 breweries (and 1,000,000 litres of beer) from coast to coast. You can be sipping a beverage from a brewery up the road one minute and, the next, be enjoying one from across the country. See ya there!
What craft beer festivals will you be attending this year?
Wherever you are, don’t forget to share your experiences and tag @BCAleTrail. Cheers to new experiences brewing nearby!
