{"id":45150,"date":"2023-08-12T13:17:42","date_gmt":"2023-08-12T20:17:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/?p=45150"},"modified":"2023-08-16T16:10:35","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T23:10:35","slug":"2023-kootenay-beer-festivals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/2023-kootenay-beer-festivals\/","title":{"rendered":"End of Summer Kootenay Road Trip to Festivals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">There are two beer festivals happening in the Kootenays during the month of September \u2014 offering the perfect way to celebrate the end of the summer season.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-45150 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/2023-kootenay-beer-festivals\/kootenay-beer-fest-2022\/'><img width=\"822\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kootenay-Beer-Fest-2022.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;fit=822%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kootenay-Beer-Fest-2022.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kootenay-Beer-Fest-2022-241x300.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 241w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kootenay-Beer-Fest-2022-822x1024.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 822w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kootenay-Beer-Fest-2022-768x957.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kootenay-Beer-Fest-2022-1233x1536.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1233w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kootenay-Beer-Fest-2022-450x561.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kootenay-Beer-Fest-2022-676x842.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 676w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kootenay-Beer-Fest-2022-401x500.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 401w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kootenay-Beer-Fest-2022.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1152&amp;ssl=1 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 822px) 100vw, 822px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/2023-kootenay-beer-festivals\/kootenay-beer-fest-2022-glass\/'><img width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kootenay-Beer-Fest-2022-glass.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;fit=819%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kootenay-Beer-Fest-2022-glass.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kootenay-Beer-Fest-2022-glass-240x300.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kootenay-Beer-Fest-2022-glass-819x1024.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 819w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kootenay-Beer-Fest-2022-glass-768x960.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kootenay-Beer-Fest-2022-glass-1229x1536.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1229w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kootenay-Beer-Fest-2022-glass-449x561.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 449w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kootenay-Beer-Fest-2022-glass-674x842.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 674w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kootenay-Beer-Fest-2022-glass-400x500.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kootenay-Beer-Fest-2022-glass.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1152&amp;ssl=1 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3>KOOTENAY BEER FESTIVAL<\/h3>\n<h5><strong>Saturday, September 16, 2pm &#8211; 7pm<\/strong><br \/>\nTickets $40 + include entry and 5 drink tickets.<\/h5>\n<p>Taking place in Nelson\u2019s Railtown, the 2nd annual Kootenay Beer Festival is set to be the perfect event to cure what <em>ales<\/em> you. Add it to your calendars and get ready for an <em>unbeerlievable<\/em> evening celebrating local craft drinks and their makers. Tap into more than 16 breweries, cideries and distilleries from 14 communities from across the Kootenay Rockies at this <em>brewtiful<\/em> festival. Attendees will be well fed by food vendors and trucks, and entertained with live music performances from local bands throughout the day. Not to forget many garden games to keep you <em>hoppy<\/em>!<\/p>\n<p>This outdoor festival will be set in Railtown, a short walk from downtown Nelson along Baker Street. Just don\u2019t forget when the train passes by, and honks, to give it a cheers!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nelsonkootenaylake.com\/stories\/kootenay-beer-festival\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45598\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-11-at-11.54.01-AM-919x1024.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&webp=90&avif=80&sharp=1&resize=628%2C700&ssl=1\" alt=\"Kootenay Beer Fest\" width=\"628\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-11-at-11.54.01-AM-919x1024.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&webp=90&avif=80&sharp=1&resize=628%2C700&ssl=1 628w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-11-at-11.54.01-AM-919x1024.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 919w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-11-at-11.54.01-AM-269x300.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 269w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-11-at-11.54.01-AM-768x856.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-11-at-11.54.01-AM-503x561.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 503w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-11-at-11.54.01-AM-755x842.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 755w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-11-at-11.54.01-AM-449x500.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 449w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-11-at-11.54.01-AM.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 924w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-11-at-11.54.01-AM.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=384&amp;ssl=1 384w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>WHO&#8217;S POURING?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>From stouts to lagers, IPAS to sours, and everything in between, our craft breweries are bringing both their classic and experimental brews for you to sample. Be the first to test out new releases from your favourite local breweries, or crack open something completely different.<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-first\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nelsonbrewing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nelson Brewing Co<\/a>, Nelson<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torchlightbrewing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Torchlight Brewing Co<\/a>, Nelson<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/backroadsbrewing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Backroads Brewing Co<\/a>, Nelson<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tailoutbrewing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tailout Brewing<\/a>, Castlegar<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonikdistillery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tonik Distillery LTD<\/a>, Crescent Valley<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildnorthbrewery.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wild North Brewing Co<\/a>, Creston<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kootenaywestdistilling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kootenay West Distilling<\/a>, Trail<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/angryhenbrewing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Angry Hen Brewing<\/a>, Kaslo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-6 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-second\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eriecreekbrewingco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Erie Creek Brewing Co<\/a>, Salmo<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trailbeerrefinery.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trail Beer Refinery<\/a>, Trail<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rumpusbeerco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rumpus Beer Co<\/a>, Revelstoke<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jackknife.beer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jackknife Brewing<\/a>, Kelowna<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grandforksbeerco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grand Forks Beer Co<\/a>, Grand Forks<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.burtoncitycider.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Burton City Cider<\/a>, Slocan Valley<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ferniebrewing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fernie Brewing Co<\/a>, Fernie<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitetoothbrewing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whitetooth Brewing Co<\/a>, Golden<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For tickets or more information visit the festival <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nelsonkootenaylake.com\/stories\/kootenay-beer-festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kootenaybeerweek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">facebook<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kootenaybeerfestival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">instagram<\/a> pages.<\/p>\n<p>You can also find a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nelsonkootenaylake.com\/stay\/places-to-stay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">place to stay here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"lead\" dir=\"auto\">Then, one week later, celebrate in Cranbrook at Canada\u2019s oldest beer festival on tour!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45248\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/GCBF_onTour_Cranbrook_GeneralOnSale_202307_1080X1080_V1-1024x1024.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&webp=90&avif=80&sharp=1&resize=700%2C700&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/GCBF_onTour_Cranbrook_GeneralOnSale_202307_1080X1080_V1-1024x1024.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&webp=90&avif=80&sharp=1&resize=700%2C700&ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/GCBF_onTour_Cranbrook_GeneralOnSale_202307_1080X1080_V1-1024x1024.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/GCBF_onTour_Cranbrook_GeneralOnSale_202307_1080X1080_V1-300x300.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/GCBF_onTour_Cranbrook_GeneralOnSale_202307_1080X1080_V1-150x150.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/GCBF_onTour_Cranbrook_GeneralOnSale_202307_1080X1080_V1-768x768.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/GCBF_onTour_Cranbrook_GeneralOnSale_202307_1080X1080_V1-360x360.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/GCBF_onTour_Cranbrook_GeneralOnSale_202307_1080X1080_V1-561x561.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 561w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/GCBF_onTour_Cranbrook_GeneralOnSale_202307_1080X1080_V1-842x842.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 842w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/GCBF_onTour_Cranbrook_GeneralOnSale_202307_1080X1080_V1-500x500.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/GCBF_onTour_Cranbrook_GeneralOnSale_202307_1080X1080_V1.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1081w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>GREAT CANADIAN BEER FESTIVAL ON TOUR: Cranbrook<\/h3>\n<h5><strong>Saturday, September 23, 12pm &#8211; 5pm<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/victoriabeersociety.com\/cranbrookbeerfest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tickets<\/a> $45 includes entry and 10 beer tokens.<\/h5>\n<h5>After celebrating in Victoria on the weekend after Labour Day as usual, GCBF will hit the road for the first time ever in its 29-year history. You\u2019ll be able to experience tasting Canadian craft beer from coast to coast in the basecamp of the Kootenay Rockies.<\/h5>\n<p dir=\"auto\">GCBF On Tour will bring forth a line-up of close to 100 beers from breweries in BC and across Canada, including a few ciders and non-alcoholic brews. This festival will also have food available for purchase from local food trucks, music and entertainment, plus local businesses with booths you can browse as you sip on your delicious craft beer.<\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"auto\">Who&#8217;s Pouring?<\/h4>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Wild North Brewing Company<br \/>\nWhitetooth Brewing Company Ltd.<br \/>\nFernie Brewing Co.<br \/>\nLillooet Brewing Company<br \/>\nMt Begbie Brewing Co<br \/>\nGrist &amp; Mash Brewing<br \/>\nOver Time Beer Works<br \/>\nNaito Brewing<br \/>\nEncore Brewing<br \/>\nFisher Peak Brewing<br \/>\nThree Ranges Brewing Co<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">*AND breweries from Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Foundland and Nova Scotia<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">PLUS the BC Ale Trail-er pouring an additional 8 breweries from around BC.<\/p>\n<h5 dir=\"auto\">For more information or to order tickets visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/victoriabeersociety.com\/cranbrookbeerfest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">event website<\/a>.<\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"auto\">Book a <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/sip-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sip &amp; Stay package<\/a> to enjoy a weekend in Cranbrook.<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44272\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44272\" style=\"width: 401px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/sip-stay\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44272 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-21-at-4.01.06-PM.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&webp=90&avif=80&sharp=1&resize=401%2C337&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"401\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-21-at-4.01.06-PM.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 401w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-21-at-4.01.06-PM-300x252.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44272\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Click for details and to book.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44273\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44273\" style=\"width: 396px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/sip-stay\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44273 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-21-at-4.00.47-PM.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&webp=90&avif=80&sharp=1&resize=396%2C338&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"396\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-21-at-4.00.47-PM.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 396w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-21-at-4.00.47-PM-300x256.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44273\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Click for details and to book.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"auto\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are two beer festivals happening in the Kootenays during the month of September \u2014 offering the perfect way to celebrate the end of the summer season. KOOTENAY BEER FESTIVAL Saturday, September 16, 2pm &#8211; 7pm Tickets $40 + include entry and 5 drink tickets. 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