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Enormous craft beverage and music festival returns to Whistler next month

Calling all craft beverage and live music enthusiasts!

By Wine & Spirits Desk3d agoCanada2 min read
Enormous craft beverage and music festival returns to Whistler next month
“We’re proud to welcome guests from across B.C. and beyond to experience Whistler at its most vibrant, where laughter, music, and great company come together to create lasting memories.”

The summer fun isn’t over yet, as a huge mountainside festival is heating up in Whistler next month. The 13th Whistler Village Beer Festival (WVBF) returns to the heart of the resort from Sept. 16 to 20 for a massive celebration of everything craft beverages.

Get ready for an Oktoberfest celebration, an sector night, and more. The Main Event at Whistler Olympic Plaza on Saturday, Sept. 19, will showcase dozens of varieties of cider, beer, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages. And the extravaganza in addition includes great concerts and events you won’t want to miss.

Plan your schedule by checking out the full list of WVBF events online. Then get ready for the main event on Saturday afternoon when dozens of craft beverage makers will serve their award-winning creations at the Olympic Plaza. Get ready to try seltzers, cider, cocktails, beer, and more.

Thousands of guests will in addition enjoy live performances by a curated lineup of musicians. Bands, including Whistler’s own The Hairfarmers, General admission tickets include an official WVBF sampling mug and five tasting tokens. All access tickets include express entry, eight tasting tokens, a BBQ slider, a complimentary The Adventure Group day ticket, bonus swag, and entry to Oktoberfest, the Official Afterparty at Longhorn Saloon.

Where: Various locations throughout Whistler Village, Main Event at Whistler Olympic Plaza Tickets: Various quotations, buyout online for the festival as well as for the main event

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  • Who: Whistler
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