Alberta Beer Festivals

Name: Alberta Beer Festivals
Address: Calgary, AB, CA
Telephone: +14035205433
Price range: $$
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Edmonton Beerfest – March 6 & 7, 2026
Calgary Beerfest – May 1 & 2, 2026
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Imagine all your favourite event highlights combined into one festival! ABF knows that food, drink, and music bring people together—that’s why we work hard to create the ultimate event experience. Sip and sample top craft beers, spirits, cocktails, ciders, meads, non-alcs, and RTDs; savour food from fantastic eateries; dance to the hottest DJs and emerging artists, and explore even more as you con

nect with a community of like-minded individuals. Experience pure enjoyment and create memories to last a lifetime!

01/01/2026

U.S. targets Canadian alcohol rules in upcoming CUSMA review. 🇺🇸👇

The United States has identified Canadian alcohol policies as a key issue in next year’s review of the Canada–U.S.–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), signalling that provincial restrictions on U.S. beer and spirits could affect whether the trade deal is extended long term.

U.S. trade officials say the agreement has expanded American exports but argue that unresolved barriers remain. Among them are provincial measures that limit or remove U.S. alcohol products from government-run liquor stores. 🍻

Those restrictions have significantly reduced Canadian sales for U.S. alcohol producers and drawn heightened attention from U.S. policymakers. Several provinces, including Ontario, have indicated the measures will stay in place until tariff relief or a revised trade framework is achieved.

💬🍁 Canadians: what are your thoughts? Start the conversation in the comments!

Source: CBC News

12/31/2025

Who are you calling for help with this one? 😅🍺 Tag them in the comments! 👇

🔗 P.S. Beerfest tickets are on sale now — link in bio!
(Disclaimer: sample mugs may be slightly smaller 😂)

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Edmonton Beerfest – March 6 & 7, 2026
Calgary Beerfest – May 1 & 2, 2026

12/29/2025

U.S. virologist Chris Buck has drawn attention by testing an experimental vaccine delivered through beer brewed with genetically engineered yeast. 👀🩺

The yeast is designed to produce harmless virus-like particles intended to stimulate an immune response when consumed. 🧪🍻

The beer-based approach is being explored independently and outside formal approval processes. Early self-testing suggests the approach may trigger antibody production without immediate side effects, but the experiment has not undergone clinical trials or peer review.

👉 That has raised concerns among scientists and ethicists about safety, effectiveness, regulatory oversight, and the potential impact on public trust in vaccines.

For now, the project remains experimental and controversial, highlighting tensions between innovation, regulation, and public health.

Source: Science News (Learn more at !)

12/29/2025

✨ It’s like a reward. ✨😂

That weird (and wonderful) stretch between Christmas and New Year calls for something special in your glass. 🎄

What are you sippin’ on this week? Let us know in the comments! 👇🍻

Edmonton Beerfest – March 6 & 7, 2026
Calgary Beerfest – May 1 & 2, 2026

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas, craft community 🍻

The holidays always give us a moment to pause and appreciate what really matters. For us, it’s the people — the incredible vendors we reconnect with at every festival and the Beerfester’s who return year after year to share stories, laughs, and great beverages. 💛🎁

Whether you’re celebrating with family, catching up with friends, or unwinding with a favourite brew, we’re raising a glass to connection, gratitude, and the memories still to come.

Cheers to you and to another year of craft beer moments worth celebrating 🥂

Edmonton Beerfest – March 6 & 7, 2026
Calgary Beerfest – May 1 & 2, 2026

12/24/2025

📣 IT’S GIVEAWAY TIME! 🍻❤️

 Win the ultimate night out! ✨ Enter our Calgary Beerfest Experience Giveaway, and join us for Canada’s BIGGEST beer festival!

Enter to Win:
🎟️ Two VIP Packages for the Friday Evening Session (May 1, 2026,, 5-10 pm)
💸 $80.00 in sample tokens
🛏️ One night (Friday, March 6, 2026) at the Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Downtown ()
🛍️ ABF swag bag

How to Enter:
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✅ Tag your festival friends for more entries!
(1 tag per entry, new comment per tag, unlimited entries)

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Contest Closes at 11:59 PM, April 16, 2026.

*Conditions Apply - Winners will be notified.

Details: Open to Canadian residents 18+. This is an Alberta Beer Festival contest and is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram. By entering, entrants confirm they are 18+ of age, release Instagram of responsibility and agree to Instagram’s terms of use.

12/22/2025

Several Canadian provinces are moving forward with plans to sell remaining inventories of U.S.-made alcohol, with proceeds directed toward food banks and charitable organizations.🍻🇨🇦

Earlier this year, multiple provinces removed American liquor from store shelves in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports. Provinces are now repurposing those supplies to generate funding for community support programs.

Prince Edward Island expects to raise more than $400,000, while Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia have already issued large advance payments to food access organizations.

📍 Alberta and Saskatchewan remain the only provinces that never removed American-made alcohol from shelves.

💬 Thoughts? Start the conversation in the comments!

Source: Yahoo! News

12/21/2025

🎁🍻 The easiest last-minute gift? Beerfest.

No wrapping. No shipping. No stress. 👌
Just unforgettable weekends, amazing drinks, and unreal vibes ✨

Grab tickets in minutes and gift an experience they’ll actually remember! 💛

✨ Snag 30% off ALL tickets & packages using code SAVE30.
💸 AND: 50% off GA tickets (only!) with code SAVE50.

🔗 Link in bio | 🎄 Last-minute gifting, solved.

Edmonton Beerfest – March 6 & 7, 2026
Calgary Beerfest – May 1 & 2, 2026

12/19/2025

A raccoon that captured widespread attention after breaking into a Virginia liquor store late last month has now been identified as a repeat offender. 🦝👀

📰 The incident occurred on November 29, when the animal entered a liquor store in Hanover County, knocked bottles from shelves, and was later found unconscious in the bathroom.

💛 An animal protection officer responding to the call discovered the raccoon visibly intoxicated but unharmed.

More than a week later, authorities confirmed the case was not an isolated event. According to Animal Protection Officer Samantha Martin, the same raccoon has been involved in multiple prior break-ins, including incidents at a local karate studio and a Department of Motor Vehicles office, where food items were reportedly consumed. 😬

Officials noted that relocating raccoons is typically avoided due to survival risks, and despite prior interventions, the animal has managed to return to familiar buildings.

The unusual series of events has fueled online attention, with the liquor store break-in becoming the most widely shared moment.

Local animal protection services confirmed the raccoon was safely handled following the incident.

Source: Yahoo! News

📸 Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter/Facebook - Virginia liquor store

12/18/2025

🍻 Canada’s biggest and best beer festivals are BACK! 🇨🇦✨

Save up to 50% on tickets — link in bio 🔗

Your first can’t-miss weekend is already on the horizon 👀 Plan ahead and lock in something that actually excites you:

🍺 Incredible drinks
👯 Great people
🔥 Next-level energy

Plus, tickets make a perfect, easy Christmas gift. 🎁🎄 Just sayin’ 😉

Edmonton Beerfest – March 6 & 7, 2026
Calgary Beerfest – May 1 & 2, 2026

12/17/2025

🎄🍻 Whether you’re wrapping gifts or posted up on the couch in full hibernation mode, these local holiday sips are here to keep your spirits bright (and your glass full):

🍪 – Gingerbread Flavoured German Amber Lager (5.3%)
Festive without being sweet. This clean, easy-drinking German-style lager is gently spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg for a subtle gingerbread vibe that doesn’t overpower. A seasonal classic that pairs just as well with dinner as it does with dessert. 🎁

🍺 – Traditional Ale (5.0%)
A true Alberta classic. This English-style brown ale has been brewed the same way since day one, delivering toasty malt, sweet caramel, nutty notes, and a smooth, balanced finish. Cozy, dependable, and perfect for any holiday gathering — or solo pint by the fire. 🔥

🍫 – Sugar Nap Pastry Stout (10.0%)
It’s the holidays — time is fake and calories don’t count. This ultra-decadent pastry stout is rich, creamy, and absolutely stacked with chocolatey malt, vanilla, and a touch of milk sugar. Think boozy chocolate cake with icing on top. One glass might be enough… but we won’t judge if it’s not. 😴🍰

❤️ – Alpine Cranberry Sour (4.5%)
Bright, light, and beautifully tart. Brewed originally for Thanksgiving, this kettled sour is infused with Canadian cranberries for a crisp pop of acidity that cuts through rich holiday meals like a dream. Turkey dinner approved. 🍗❄️

🔥 – Gingerbread Massacre (5.5%)
Malty, spiced, and unapologetically festive. A caramel-forward base loaded with warming ginger and cinnamon, subtle sweetness, and a biscuity finish. It’s gingerbread… but make it bold. Perfect for cold nights and holiday chaos alike. 🎄💥

✨ Which one’s making it into your holiday rotation?

Drop your pick below 👇 or tell us what festive local brews we should add to the list! 🍻

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http://www.albertabeerfestivals.com/

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ABF is a place that brings people together. We are a platform for the brewing, distilling & restaurant community to share their stories, passions, and products with the people of Alberta. We create a positive impact on the industry, local charities, and within our community. Come hang out at one of our 6 festivals and see what we’re all about! Cheers 🍻