Alberta Beer Festivals

Name: Alberta Beer Festivals
Address: Calgary, AB, CA
Telephone: +14035205433
Price range: $$
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Banff: Oct. 23-25, 2025 👇
Banff Beerfest Tickets On Sale NOW! Experience pure enjoyment and create memories to last a lifetime!
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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 connect with a community of like-minded individuals.

08/16/2025

Attention, Beerfesters: this is NOT a drill! 🚨🍺 Saturday evening tickets to Banff Beerfest are now 100% SOLD OUT.

That said, don’t panic yet – we’ve still got tickets for other sessions left on tap:

🟢 Thursday Evening: Available
🟡 Friday Evening: 50% Sold Out
🔴 Saturday Afternoon: 80% Sold Out (Act fast!)

👉 With 40+ local beverage vendors, delicious eats, live music, DJs, games, and so much more, this is the world’s most beautiful beerfest – all set inside the historic Cave and Basin. 🏔️✨

🔗 Visit the link in our bio to secure your spot!

Banff Beerfest: Oct. 23-25, 2025

08/13/2025

Labatt’s Halifax brewery is pausing beer production this week to focus on canning clean drinking water. 💧 👇

Starting Sunday evening, the facility will produce 20,000 litres — about 60,000 cans — for communities affected by Canada’s second-worst wildfire season on record. Across the country, more than 72,000 square kilometres have burned, and Nova Scotia alone has seen over 100 wildfires so far in 2025.

The effort is part of Labatt’s Canadian Disaster Relief Program, launched in 2012, which has supplied over one million cans of water nationwide during emergencies.

The program is designed so production can quickly shift from beer to water when disaster strikes, ensuring help reaches those who need it most.

💬 Have wildfires impacted your community this season? Share your experience below. ❤️

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Source: City News

08/08/2025

The Alberta government is rolling out major updates to liquor and cannabis regulations - aimed at cutting red tape, expanding consumer access, and creating more flexibility for small businesses. 🍻

👇 Here’s what’s changing:

🍻 Party Bikes – Small liquor producers will soon be allowed to serve their own products on large-format bikes (aka “party bikes”), lifting restrictions that previously prevented them from advertising or selling on the move.

🏬 In-Building Liquor Stores – Businesses that own or lease large spaces will now be able to set up a separate liquor store inside their building, provided it has its own entrance and is fully divided from other retail areas with floor-to-ceiling walls.

🌿 On-Site Cannabis Sales – Federally licensed cannabis growers will be eligible to apply for a retail license to sell directly from the same property they grow on—bringing Alberta in line with policies in other provinces.

These changes aim to streamline the rules, support local businesses, and offer more choice for Alberta consumers.

💬 What’s your take on the new regulations? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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Source: CTV News

08/06/2025

Some sad news for Calgary’s craft beer scene. 💔🍻

After 8 incredible years of brewing bold, geeky, and downright delicious beers, NW Calgary’s has announced they’ll be closing their doors.

The news dropped August 1st with a heartfelt farewell that perfectly captures the spirit of this beloved brewery. From comic book-inspired cans to unforgettable taproom hangs, Zero Issue carved out a truly unique space in the YYC beer world — and it’s safe to say their presence will be deeply missed. 🦸 💛

Whether you were loyal to their Nemesis IPA, always reached for the Multiverse, or just loved the vibe they brought to the community, now’s the time to raise a glass and share your love.

👉 Head over to ’s page to read their full message
💬 Got a go-to brew or a favourite memory? Show them some love in the comments!

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08/03/2025

Big changes are coming to Vancouver’s nightlife! Vancouver’s city council has approved new liquor service hours, allowing bars and restaurants downtown to serve alcohol as late as 4 a.m. ⏰ 🍸

Outside the downtown core, businesses will be eligible for 3 a.m. service on weekends and 2 a.m. nightly. These hours won’t be automatic – businesses will need to apply and go through a review process that includes community input. 🗣

While the shift is expected to roll out this fall, officials say the impact will likely be gradual, as not all businesses will adopt the latest hours.

The city is also considering late-night transportation needs, including NightBus service and rideshare availability. 🚌

Vancouver’s nightlife just got a boost… or did it? 👀 Drop your thoughts in the comments! 💬

Source: Global News

07/29/2025

This ain’t your average Beerfest — it’s the ultimate celebration of Canadian craft. 🍁🍻

Banff Beerfest is BACK Oct. 23–25, 2025, and we hope you’re ready to sip, sample, and savour ✨

Held inside the historic Cave & Basin 🏔️, it’s one of those experiences that just hits different. It’s chill, it’s scenic, and a little surreal — in the best way.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at the link in our bio – act fast!

👇 Been before? Drop your go-to brew or favourite memory.
Planning to come this year? Tag who’s coming with ya! 👇🍺

Banff Beerfest: Oct. 23-25, 2025

07/28/2025

Alberta’s testing out all-day, every-day drink service at some casinos. 🎰🍻A new six-month pilot program allows liquor to be served 24/7 in designated slot machine areas at 13 participating venues. (See venues below.)👇

The pilot is meant to match alcohol service with existing 24-hour gaming hours and is being closely monitored by the AGLC. Staff must hold valid service certifications, and overnight incidents must be logged.

👉 The casinos included in the pilot include:

✅ PURE Casino Calgary
✅ Deerfoot Inn & Casino Calgary
✅ Ace Casino Blackfoot Calgary
✅ Ace Casinos Airport Calgary
✅ Grey Eagle Casino (Calgary area)
✅ PURE Casino Lethbridge
✅ Cash Casino Red Deer
✅ River Cree (Edmonton area)
✅ PURE Casino Edmonton
✅ PURE Casino Yellowhead Edmonton
✅ Century Casino Edmonton
✅ Great Northern Casino Grande Prairie
✅ Rivers Casino Fort McMurray

What’s your take—should 24/7 service be here to stay? 👀 Share your thoughts in the comments! 💬

Source: CTV News

07/24/2025

🚨 PSA: Saturday tickets to Banff Beerfest are going, going… almost gone! Saturday evening is 80% SOLD OUT, and Saturday afternoon isn’t far behind! 👀

Here’s what we’ve got left on tap. 👇

🟢 Thursday Evening: Available
🟢 Friday Evening: Available
🟡 Saturday Afternoon: 70% SOLD OUT
🔴 Saturday Evening: 80% SOLD OUT

You don’t want to settle for FOMO when it comes to brews, views, and even better vibes 🍺⛰️🎶

🎟️ Grab your tickets at the link in bio before they’re tapped out!

Banff Beerfest: Oct. 23-25, 2025

07/22/2025

A licensing firm is suing two of its former executives and their new company, alleging they misused confidential materials to launch Hulk Hogan’s “Real American” beer. 👀👇

The $10 million lawsuit claims the duo used insider knowledge and business plans — originally developed while they were with the licensing company — to strike a deal with Hogan and bring the beer to market under their own brand. 💵

The licensing firm says it had an agreement with Hogan to serve as a brand ambassador and was exploring a venture with the Busch family before the plan was allegedly taken over.

Beer, betrayal, and body slams — is this just business, or a backroom brawl? 🍺💼 Drop your take in the comments!

Source: The Independent

07/17/2025

A B.C. woman’s attempt to claim $5,000 in damages for a stained custom sofa has been denied by the province’s Civil Resolution Tribunal. 🛋🍺

She alleged the mark — along with a lingering beer smell — was left by flood restoration workers months earlier. 👇

While she suspected contractors had used her empty unit to drink in, the tribunal found there wasn’t enough evidence to link the damage directly to the restoration company or its employees, especially given the gap in time between the move-out and when the stain was discovered.

Who do you think should foot the bill for this mystery beer stain? 🍺 Let the couch court commence in the comments.

Source: CTV News

07/15/2025

A new interprovincial agreement will soon allow Canadians to order alcohol directly from producers in other provinces and territories. 🍷🍺

Signed by nine provinces and Yukon, the deal is set to take effect by May 2026, opening the door to cross-border personal alcohol sales for the first time. 👇

Once implemented, Canadians (except those in Newfoundland and Labrador) will be able to purchase wine, beer, and spirits for personal use, shipped straight from craft producers across the country. While the core agreement is in place, details around shipping, taxation, and enforcement are still being finalized.

This move is part of a broader push to reduce internal trade barriers and improve access to Canadian-made products across provincial lines. It’s a meaningful step forward for producers, consumers, and the craft community alike.

What do you think — long overdue or just the start? 👀 Drop your thoughts below! 💬

Source: CTV News

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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 🍻