The Parksville Beer Festival is making its grand return promising an even bigger celebration of craft beer, live music and community spirit.
The event is slated to be hosted at the Parksville Community Park on Saturday, July 5 from noon to 5 p.m..
After a successful debut in 2024, which saw 1,200 guests gather to sip and savour the best brews in British Columbia, this year’s festival is set to raise the bar with 1,500 to 2,000 expected attendees.
According to a news release, the festival will showcase a lineup of B.C.'s top breweries, cideries and distilleries, live music, food trucks and an atmosphere designed for unforgettable summer memories.
The festival will showcase an eclectic mix of: IPAs, lagers, sours, and experimental brews; locally crafted ciders; and small-batch spirits and signature cocktails.
Alongside incredible drinks, you can enjoy a day filled with live music, featuring top local and regional talent:
- The Apollos set the stage with an exclusive VIP-only performance from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Maxwell Smart brings high-energy vibes from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- RED GIANT, a festival favourite, closes out the night from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
You can get your tickets at www.parksvillebeerfestival.com. Early bird tickets have completely sold out, and VIP passes are almost gone. Only 200 VIP tickets are available, offering exclusive perks, including an extra hour of access with a special set by The Apollos; skip-the-line entry for a seamless experience; extra beer tokens to extend the fun; free festival merchandise and 10 per cent discount at select food vendors.
