While the temperatures may be dropping across BC, the beer festival scene is heating up with some of the year’s most exciting events.
Fall is the perfect time to celebrate seasonal releases—think everything from limited edition fresh hop brews to rich pumpkin ales, and the return of stout season. Watch for brews that showcase the best of autumn flavours alongside your favourite year-round sips. Whether you’re looking to sample brews from a new-to-you brewery or simply enjoy good times with fellow beer enthusiasts, BC’s fall festival lineup promises unforgettable experiences that prove great vibes aren’t just for summer.
Silver Star Beer & Cider Fest • Silver Star Mountain, Vernon
September 6
What’s better than beer in the mountains? Celebrate Oktoberfest early this year with Silver Star’s signature craft beer and cider event—the perfect après to an epic summer season. They’re bringing the celebration back to this lively mountain village and invite you to come sip some of BC’s finest brews, enjoy food, a Polson Market pop-up, live music, games, and plenty of fun.
Barnside Harvest Festival • Ladner
September 12 – 14
The third annual, three-day festival in Ladner will feature live music from some of Canada’s most iconic bands, including the Walk off the Earth, Arkells and The Dead South. Along with tasty craft brews, the festival will include a multitude of food trucks; an artisan market; the Delta Heritage Pavilion, and so much more.
Bring your pup on Sunday, Sept 14, from 12-5 pm. Explore exciting treat stations, play Musical Mats, and walk the red carpet as a part of our Best Dressed Dog Contest! Ticket holders can bring their dogs on Sunday afternoon to enjoy a day in the park with music and fun.
New this year: BC Craft Beer Corner
Come out on SUNDAY to enjoy a special celebration of local breweries from across the province, served alongside great food and live music.
Participating Breweries include: Camp Beer Co. | Container Brewing | Curious Creatures Beer | Barn Owl Brewing Co. | Driftwood Brewery | Farm Country Brewing | Field House Brewing | Giant’s Head Brewing | KPU Brew Lab | Luppolo Brewing | Moody Ales | Nelson Brewing Company | Old Abby Ales | The Parkside Brewery | Rewind Beer | Slackwater Brewing | The Patch Brewery | Tin Whistle Brewing | Trading Post Brewing | Wayback Brew Co.
SUPPORTED BY THE BC CRAFT BREWERS GUILD & THE BC ALE TRAIL
Whistler Village Beer Festival • Whistler
September 14
The 11th annual Whistler Village Beer Festival, presented by Gibbons Whistler & Brewhalla, is returning in September 2024. The main event will feature 40+ craft beverage manufacturers and over 80 varieties of craft beverages, including beer, cider, and seltzers to sample at the iconic Olympic Plaza, with the mountains as your backdrop. Complete with food trucks, live music, interactive activities and thousands of fellow festival lovers, this event is always an incredible time.
vALEfest • Valemount
September 13
Tourism Valemount Society invites you to experience vALEfest 2025! This outdoor craft beer festival is set to take place at the Canoe Mountain Rodeo Grounds in Valemount, BC. A vibrant celebration of mountain culture, craft beer, and community spirit. Enjoy thirst-quenching craft brews, foodie delights, and the dynamic live musical performance from headlining act Five Alarm Funk.
Shuttles will be available to and from the event.
Shuswap Brewers Fest • Salmon Arm
September 13
The Shuswap Brewers Fest is a celebration of locally made craft beer, cider, and spirits. This event will bring together community, supporting local businesses and highlighting what the Shuswap region has to offer in the beverage industry. There will be live music, food trucks, entertainment, and beverage vendors. This event is a fundraiser for the Salmon Arm Rescue Society as they upgrade equipment to match the heightened demand on the area’s highways with first responder calls.
Oliver’s Cask & Keg Festival is back bigger and better than ever! Take part in the exciting Beer Olympics sponsored by Firehall Brewery. Taste the passion behind local Okanagan craft brews, ciders, and spirits. Indulge in delicious ‘food truck’ food and dance to live music. Cask & Keg is a day-time family-friendly event focused on celebrating the creations of local and regional breweries, cideries, and distilleries.
Steveston Beer Festival • Steveston
September 20
The annual Steveston Beer Fest will be held at the historic Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Steveston. Partial proceeds from this event will support the Richmond Christmas Fund and other local non-profit groups. The Beer Fest will host approximately forty booths and will showcase craft beer from around BC, the United States and other countries from around the world. This event is intended to entice those who are new to craft beer as well as the experienced palate.
White Rock Craft Beer Festival • White Rock
September 20
White Rock’s favourite fall event is back! Join the breweries and food vendors at the beautiful White Rock waterfront for this fun and festive event.
Penticton Beer Week • Penticton
September 26 – October 4
Get ready for a full week jam-packed with events for beer lovers everywhere. Penticton’s craft breweries, known collectively as the Penticton Beer Blocks, include some of BC’s oldest craft breweries and some of BC’s newest craft breweries.
There will be events at each of the breweries as well as at restaurants and other venues around town. This is the perfect time to explore Penticton’s exciting craft beer scene.
BrewLoops • Kamloops
October 3 – 4
BrewLoops 2025 is Kamloops’ premier beer, music, and culture festival—an unforgettable multi-day celebration of craft beer, live entertainment, and community spirit. Since 2014, this non-profit event has brought together breweries and cideries from across BC, along with music, theatre, food, bike tours, and block parties that light up the city. More than just a good time, BrewLoops supports local arts and culture through partnerships with Western Canada Theatre and Rotary West, contributing over $75,000 to community causes to date.
Don’t forget to stop by the BC Ale Trail Booth and say ‘hi!’ – and be sure to check in on our mobile app to collect bonus points!
BC Craft Brewers Conference • New Westminster
October 16 – 17
Bringing together BC’s craft brewing community for a weekend of seminars, building community connections, and celebration. Tickets on sale now!
BC Beer Awards & Festival • Vancouver
October 17
Sample a variety of BC craft beers while you cheer on your favourite breweries at the annual awards ceremony. Awards will be presented for 30+ beer categories plus top awards including Best in Show, the CBC Judge’s Choice, Rookie of the Year, Brewery of the Year, Innovator of the Year and The Legend Award, as well as the Creative Industry Awards, recognizing breweries for crafting unique items and experiences that enhance the craft beer lovers’ brand awareness.
Grab your tickets, your fellow craft beer lovers and start planning your festival outfits!
No matter where your ale-ventures take you this year, be sure to share your experiences by tagging @BCAleTrail – and always enjoy responsibly.
