Kootenay Beer Festival

2023 Event Details Below. There will be no Kootenay Beer Fest in 2024.

Saturday, September 16 2023, 2-7pm

Tap into over sixteen breweries, cideries and distilleries from fourteen communities from across the Kootenay Rockies at this brewtiful festival.

Taking place in Nelson’s Railtown, the 2nd annual Kootenay Beer Festival is set to be the perfect event to cure what ales you. Add it to your calendars and get ready for an unbeerlievable evening celebrating local craft drinks and their makers.

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 GET YOUR EARLY BIRD TICKETS

Running from 2-7pm, this outdoor festival will be set in Railtown, a short walk from downtown Nelson along Baker Street. Just don’t forget when the train passes by, and honks, to give it a cheers!

You’ll be well fed by food vendors and trucks, and entertained with live music performances from local bands throughout the day. Not to forget many garden games to keep you hoppy!

 With early bird tickets available until July 30, get yours now! Tickets include 5 beer tokens. Please note tickets are for ages 19+ and ID will be required.

WHO'S POURING?

From stouts to lagers, IPAS to sours, and everything in between, our craft breweries are bringing both their classic and experimental brews for you to sample. Be the first to test out new releases from your favourite local breweries, or crack open something completely different. $2 tokens will be available to purchase on the day, that can be redeemed for delightful beer samples from these tip top breweries:

TASTE OF THE KOOTENAYS

Any brewer will tell you that it's more than just high quality ingredients, it's the spirit of the place it’s made that makes an excellent brew. The “Kootenay vibe” runs strong through our fourteen communities, and their breweries, cideries and distilleries. Can you taste it?

Kaslo | Nelson | Rossland | Creston | Castlegar | Trail | Kelowna | Fernie

Grand Forks | Golden Slocan | Valley Salmo | Crescent Valley | Revelstoke 

LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION?

Follow along with Kootenay Beer Festival on Facebook and Instagram for more details and announcements.  #kootenaybeerfest

CHECK OUT OUR LOCAL BREWS

We're fortunate to have four of the best craft breweries in British Columbia; one in Kaslo and three in Nelson, as well as excellent locally made wine and spirits. Don't forget to visit the breweries themselves during your visit.

Angry Hen Brewing | Backroads Brewing | Nelson Brewing Company | Torchlight Brewing 

IS A ROAD TRIP BREWING?

Don’t spend ages draughting up a list, let us make it easy for you. We’ll help you find that perfect place to stay, incredible food and drink and fun things to do along the way - that’ll make your trip larger than life.

 WHAT ELSE IS HOPPENING THAT WEEKEND?

Check out fresh events and tap into our unique local Kootenay culture, with the Kootenay Events Calendar.

Hop On What’s On

Come find your awesome! #FindingAwesome