Spring has sprung and summer is just around the corner — and that means BC’s beer festival season is in full swing!
Whether you’re a die-hard hop head or just love a good excuse to experience a new corner of the province, this year’s lineup has something for everyone. From intimate community celebrations to sprawling multi-brewery showcases, BC’s craft beer festivals bring together the best local breweries, cideries, and distilleries under one roof — paired with great food, inventive non-alc options, live music, and the kind of good vibes that only come from a crowd of fellow beer lovers.
Why not make a proper getaway out of it? BC’s festival circuit spans the entire province, giving you the perfect reason to explore a new town, support local businesses, and discover what makes each region’s beer scene one-of-a-kind.
Here are the spring and summer beer festivals worth marking on your calendar right now — because the best fests have a way of selling out fast.
Brewhalla Beer & Music Festival • Fort Langley
June 13
This popular annual event welcomes more than 25 local BC craft breweries, cideries, wineries, and distilleries, including all of the Langley Loop beverage makers and a Vancouver beer bar hosted by The Barley Merchant. For the first time this year, the festival is welcoming all ages! Along with two live music stages, food trucks, games, attractions, and more, this is a can’t miss event.
Kootenay Ale Fest • Fairmont Hot Springs
June 20
Don’t miss the chance to celebrate the first annual Kootenay Ale Fest. Presented by Coy’s Golf and Bistro, the Kootenay Ale Fest brings together breweries, wineries, distilleries, and cider producers for an event focused on connection, quality, and regional craft culture. Expect an afternoon of live music, good food and even better beverages.
Parksville Beer Festival • Parksville
July 4
Indulge in your love for craft beer, connect with like-minded individuals, and support local businesses, all within a festival atmosphere curated for enjoyment and discovery. At the Parksville Beer Festival, it’s not just about exceptional beers – it’s also a haven for foodies! Get ready to complement your craft beer experience with a fantastic selection from the specially curated food trucks.
Phillips Backyard Music Festival • Victoria
July 10 – 12
Phillips’ multi-day music festival is back again, blending craft beer culture with live music in a fun, inclusive, community-centred atmosphere. This year’s lineup includes big names like Chance the Rapper and Father John Misty, among many others. Weekend passes are sold out, but single-day tickets are still available — get yours before they sell out!
Battle of the Brews • Surrey
August 15
The Surrey Fire Fighters’ Charitable Society and 93.7 JR Country are hosting the 8th Annual Battle of the Brews. This fun charity event will offer attendees a great afternoon of craft beer tasting and food trucks. Attendees will get the chance to help choose their favourite beers, and all proceeds from the event will help fund Surrey Fire Fighters’ Charitable Society youth initiatives.
Cowichan Craft Beer and Food Festival • Chemainus
August 15
Squamish Beer Festival • Squamish
August 29
Located at the Loggers Sports Ground, the Squamish festival brings together more than 55 breweries and cideries for craft beer lovers to celebrate great beer and mountain culture with food, games, axe throwing, DJs, an artisan marketplace, live music, and more.
Mark your calendar for next year–Past festivals:
- Kiwanis Ale Fest, Prince George – takes place every January
- Sunshine Coast Beer Festival, Gibsons – 2026 event was held March 7
- Brewski Festival, Penticton – 2026 event was held March 7
- Quesnel Craft Beer Festival – 2026 event was held March 28
- North Island Craft Beer Festival, Campbell River – 2026 event was held March 28
- Okanagan Fest of Ale, Penticton – 2026 event was held April 17 – 18
- Brewhalla, North Vancouver – 2026 event was held May 1, 2026
- Search for the Perfect Pint, Port Moody – 2026 event was held May 1
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