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BC craft beer festivals serve up 1000+ tasting choices
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above: SilverStar Beer & Cider Fest, Liane Viau Photography (courtesy Destination SilverStar)
With about 220 craft breweries across BC, it's no wonder BC is home to one of the world's most packed craft beer festival calendars. Think of it, if there are some 200 breweries and each say pump out at least six varieties, that is roughly 1200 different types of BC craft beer out there to try.
For those craft beer drinkers looking to put a dent into trying at least half, attending craft beer festivals is the way to get there.
Just when you thought it couldn't get any better...
We are so fortunate here in Western Canada given that this roundup of craft beer festivals happens in awesome places home to kick ass mountain biking, paddling, hiking, camping and many other adventures making the beer taste even better after epic days of adventure.
So cheers to this list of BC craft beer festivals you'll want to get to this summer.
BC craft beer festivals to quench your thirst
The taps are open, the season is here! PRO TIP: don't miss out on the early bird tickets.
One of BC's award-winning craft breweries, Barvkerville Brewing Co. out of Quesnel.
SilverStar Beer & Cider Fest
September 6, 2025
Put the destination in your pint this September and make the commitment to head up to the Star for its Craft Beer and Cider fest. Score early bird tickets by July 6!
Another tip, if you're heading to SilverStar, check out the summer concert series, maybe sign up for a trail race or hit the bike park... this is a location filled with activity for any thrill seeker. Read up on your adventure in this feature story on our partner site, ZenSeekers.com.
Squamish Beer Festival
June 21, 2025
Have you hiked the Chief before? A legendary hike in BC, paired with the perfect craft beer festival in Squamish, BC's mecca for outdoor sports
Vancouver Craft Beer & Music Festival
July 12, 2025
Why stop at beer? This festival, has evolved into a beer, music and wing festival! Beverages include 150+ craft beers, 20+ local wineries, 30+ non-alcoholic beers and 10+ craft cideries. The Wing Fest features 20+ of BC's top restaurants showcasing the best wings in the city. Come for a drink and some wings, then tackle roller coasters all on site of this fest.
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Vancouver Island brewery Dog Mountain Brewing in Port Alberni.
Whistler Village Beer Festival
September 13, 2025
Those who have experienced Whistler village in the summer know it for its stellar free concerts, and its mega homage to craft beer with this annual suds celebration.
Shuswap Brewers Fest
September 13, 2025
This annual celebration of locally made craft beer, cider and spirits is the perfect way to send off summer and embrace autumn. Get a taste of the Shuswap at the Shuswap Brewers Fest, all while supporting a good cause, as this event is a fundraiser for the Salmon Arm Rescue Society as they upgrade equipment.
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Amy Melanie
Shuswap Brewers Fest features live music, food trucks, entertainment, beverage vendors and even a homebrewers competition.
BC craft beer festivals pair up to make some tasty road trip potentials. Load a crew up in your car and hit the road, any of these events will fill your soul and your stomach with awesome.
Go for a soda, stay for a visit
Be safe and book in for night or two, so you can enjoy all the beer sampling with no worries or hassles getting yourself to and from the venues. Check in to the local tourism folks in SilverStar, Squamish, Vancouver, Whistler or Victoria who can help you plan your trip.
Sociable!
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