okanagan fest of ale - bigger and better for 2020
25th
Annual Okanagan Fest of Ale - Major Expansion
The Okanagan Fest of Ale Society is thrilled to announce
the expansion of the Okanagan Fest of Ale in 2020! In celebration of the 25th
Anniversary, the Okanagan Fest of Ale will be hosted at the Penticton Trade and
Convention Centre AND the South Okanagan Events Centre on April 17 & 18.
The Fest of Ale is taking things back to ’96 and “Kickin’ It Old School” in
celebration of the very first Fest of Ale 25 years ago!
This year, there will be over
25% more breweries and cideries than last year with 90 beverage vendors at the
biggest beer festival the Okanagan has ever seen. “This
is another record-breaking number of participants for us” says John Cruickshank,
Okanagan Fest of Ale Society President. “Of the participating breweries,
many will be offering new seasonal releases, collaborations and beers created
especially for the festival. The group is a nicely balanced mix of
returning favourites, new, and soon to be up and running breweries from
neighborhoods across the province and we can’t wait to welcome them to the
Okanagan in April”.
Guests
of the fest can also look forward to fabulous food, with many restaurateurs
incorporating a craft inspired twist on their dish, fun photo booths, onsite
pop-up shops and entertainment and great live music in both the SOEC and the
PTCC. The Best Team Costume Contest is back and will run over both days with
the friendly folks from SUN FM/EZ Rock onsite and camera ready. So, dust
off your best 90’s gear and join the Fest of Ale for prizes and bragging
rights.
Penticton has always been a major player in the craft beer
scene and has recently been dubbed Canada’s
Craft Beer Capital from the Lonely Planet. “Our city has more craft
breweries per capita than any other city in Canada and we are thrilled to be a
part of this community! The Okanagan Fest of Ale is an integral part of the
brew culture in the Okanagan, bringing more brewers and beer lovers from all
over the province to our beautiful city”!
25 Years of Giving Back, Drink Beer – Do Good!
Operating as a non-profit society, The Okanagan Fest of Ale
donates all net proceeds of the event back into the community. To date, the
Fest of Ale has given $757,600 to local charities and Not-for-Profit societies
operating in the South Okanagan.
Buy Your Tickets Now!
“Interest in this year’s event has been phenomenal so far
with early ticket sales up 30% over this time last year”, said Cruickshank.
“Hotels are also reporting a significant increase in package sales; if you are
planning to join us we encourage you to buy your tickets soon and not miss your
chance to Sip, Savour and Celebrate the best in BC craft beer and cider at the
2020 Okanagan Fest of Ale!”
In person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC
Ticket & Accommodation Specials can be found at https://festofale.ca/tickets/ticket-accomodation-packages/
Regular Single Day Admission $29; 2-day Weekend Pass $49
(inclusive of tax and fees)
*Full
event details will be posted on our website mid- February; Participating
Brewers Listing Posted Feb 1
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