Okanagan Fest of Ale attracts its highest-ever number of brewers
Whether you’re a seasoned craft beer connoisseur or a craft brew newcomer, you won’t want to miss the 24th annual Okanagan Fest of Ale Craft Beer Festival!
A favourite for patrons and participants alike for over 20 years, this must attend festival takes place at the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre April 12th and 13th in Penticton and features over 200 craft beers, cask ales and artisanal ciders from 70 exceptional craft breweries and cideries.
“This is a record number of participants for us” says John Cruickshank, Okanagan Fest of Ale Society President. “Of the participating breweries, 15 are new to the event, 6 will be featuring craft cider, and many will be offering new seasonal releases, collaborations and beers created especially for the festival. The group is a nicely balanced mix of returning favourites, new, and soon to be up and running breweries from neighborhoods across the province and we can’t wait to welcome them to the Okanagan in April.”
Guests of the fest can also look forward to fabulous food, with many restaurateurs incorporating a craft-inspired twist on their dish. Also: a brewing education station, a fun photo booth, an onsite pop-up liquor store and great live entertainment both indoors and out. The Best Team Tee Contest is back and will run over both days with the friendly folks from SUM FM/EZ Rock and Travel Penticton onsite and camera ready; prizes for Best Team Tee and bragging rights are up for grabs.
FESTIVAL WEEK
In addition to the two-day main event, there are a number craft-themed events taking place around Penticton during Festival Week, including:
- A beer seminar with tastings at Bad Tattoo, hosted by beer author Joe Wiebe
- The return of Strange Brews at Craft Corner Kitchen on Thursday April 11th
- Beer-themed Karaoke at the Barley Mill Brew Pub & Sports Bistro on Friday April 12th and 13th;
- Murderers Row” a cask afterpart at the Kettle Valley Station Pub on Saturday April 13th
- A “Hair of the Dog” buffet brunch at the Barking Parrot on the Sunday morning, and
- Free live music at Cannery Brewing on Sunday April 14th.
“Interest in this year’s event has been phenomenal so far with early ticket sales up 70% over this time last year”, said Cruickshank. “Hotels are also reporting an significant increase in package sales. If you are planning to join us, we encourage you to buy your tickets soon as not to miss your chance to Sip, Savour and Celebrate the best in BC craft beer and cider at the 2019 Okanagan Fest of Ale!”
PLANNING NOTES
- Tickets to the event are available online at www.ValleyFirstTix.com or In person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC
- Ticket & Accommodation Specials can be found at www.FestofAle.ca
- Regular Single Day Admission $29; 2-day Weekend Pass $49 (inclusive of tax and fees)
- Full event details will be posted on our website mid- February
Participating Brewers
01. 4 Mile Brewing Co. | |
02. Angry Hen Brewing Co. | *NEW* |
03. Bad Tattoo Brewing Company Ltd. | |
04. Barley Mill Brew Pub | |
05. BC Tree Fruits Cider Co | |
06. BNA Brewing Co. | |
07. Bomber Brewing | |
08. Boundary Brewing Co | |
09. Cannery Brewing | |
10. Category 12 Brewing | |
11. Coal Harbour Brewing | |
12. Crannóg Ales | |
13. CrossRoads Brewing | |
14. Dead frog Brewery | |
15. Detonate Brewing Company | |
16. Driftwood Brewery | |
17. East Vancouver Brewing Company | *NEW* |
18. Elevation 57 Brewing Co | |
19. Fernie Brewing Company | |
20. Firehall Brewery Inc | |
21. Foamers’ Folly Brewing Co. | |
22. Four Winds Brewing Co. | |
23. Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks | |
24. Hatchery Brewing | *NEW* |
25. Highway 97 Brewing Company | |
26. Howe Sound Brewing | |
27. Howling Moon Craft Cider | |
28. Hoyne Brewing Co. | |
29. Iron Road Brewing | *NEW* |
30. Kettle River Brewing Company Ltd | |
31. Lighthouse Brewing | |
32. Luppolo Brewing | |
33. Mariner Brewing Company | |
34. Merridale Cidery | *NEW* |
35. Mighty Peace Brewing Co | *NEW* |
36. Moody Ales | |
37. Moon Under Water Brewery | |
38. Mt Begbie Brewing Co | |
39. Naramata Cider Co | |
40. Neighbourhood Brewing | *NEW* |
41. Nelson Brewing Company | |
42. Northpaw Brewing | *NEW* |
43. Parallel 49 Brewing Company | |
44. Parkside Brewery | |
45. Persephone Brewing Co. | |
46. Phillips Brewing & Malting Co | |
47. Powell Brewery | |
48. R &B Brewing | |
49. Ravens Brewing Company | |
50. Red Bird Brewing | *NEW* |
51. Red Collar Brewing | |
52. Red Racer Brewing | |
53. Salt Spring Island Ales | *NEW* |
54. Spinnakers | |
55. Steamworks Brewing Co. | |
56. Steel & Oak Brewing Co. | |
57. Strange Fellows Brewing | |
58. Strathcona Beer Company | *NEW* |
59. Summerland Heritage Cider Co. | |
60. The Beer Farmers | *NEW* |
61. Tin Whistle Brewery | |
62. Tofino Brewing Co | *NEW* |
63. Torchlight Brewing Co | |
64. Trench Brewing & Distilling | *NEW* |
65. Twin Sails Brewing Inc | |
66. Vancouver Island Brewing | |
67. Wards Cider | |
68. Whitetooth Brewing Company Ltd. | |
69. Wild Ambition | *NEW* |
70. Yellow Dog Brewing |
See https://festofale.ca/brewers for updates!
Tickets at www.ValleyFirstTix.com →
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