{"id":59804,"date":"2025-04-02T14:04:18","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T21:04:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/?p=59804"},"modified":"2025-04-02T14:09:33","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T21:09:33","slug":"2025-spring-beer-festivals-in-bc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/2025-spring-beer-festivals-in-bc\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Spring Beer Festivals in BC"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It’s time to start planning your spring and early summer BC ale-ventures, and what better way to kick things off than with a beer festival?<\/p>\n

Make 2025 the year you turn a craft beer festival into a full-fledged getaway. Picture this: a weekend escape where dozens of craft breweries (and maybe even a cidery and distillery or two) come together at one venue, offering tastings of their latest and greatest releases alongside delicious local food, live music, and the company of fellow craft beer enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

Why just attend a festival when you can build an entire vacation around it? Explore BC’s diverse regions, support local businesses, and discover the unique character each community brings to their brewing scene. Don’t forget to check out the Sip & Stay<\/a> packages that pair perfectly with your festival plans!<\/p>\n

Here are the must-attend craft beer festivals on the calendar for spring and early summer 2025. Stay tuned for summer and fall festival announcements coming soon.<\/p>\n

Start planning your next beer-themed weekend adventure to experience these exceptional events.<\/p>\n

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Brewhalla Beer & Music Festival in Fort Langley, BC (photo provided)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Okanagan Fest of Ale<\/a> \u2022 Penticton<\/h3>\n

April 11 – 12<\/h4>\n

The Okanagan Fest of Ale has been bringing together craft beer lovers and craft brewers to celebrate the almighty ale since 1996! Every April, Penticton is host to one of the largest and longest-running annual beer festivals in the Pacific Northwest. This two-day event features great entertainment, fabulous food and the opportunity to sample a diverse array of quality craft beverages.<\/p>\n

Since its inception, over $850,000 in net proceeds has been gifted back to local charitable organizations!<\/p>\n

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Brewhalla Beer & Music Festival<\/a> \u2022 North Vancouver<\/h3>\n

April 11<\/h4>\n

Brewhalla is back at the Shipyards on Vancouver’s North Shore for another year of tasty brews and musical vibes. Sip and sample local craft beer, wine, cider, seltzers, spirits & non-alcoholic options while discovering new artists and dancing the day away. Brewhalla is all about connecting and celebrating the best of the best in our communities! Again this year, partial proceeds from Brewhalla events will go towards the KPU Brewing Scholarship to help someone achieve their dream of becoming a brewer.<\/p>\n

Be sure to check out the transit and safe ride options listed on the Brewhalla website – getting to the festival and back home safely has never been easier.<\/p>\n