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Punchbowl Festival 2025 – July 26 at PNE Fairgrounds, Vancouver
Cocktails, Tacos, and 2000s Throwbacks Featuring Swollen Members Live!
🌟 Event Highlights
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📍 Where: PNE Fairgrounds, 2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC
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📅 When: Saturday, July 26, 2025
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Daytime Tasting: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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Evening Tasting: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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🎟️ Tickets: $30–$49 | Includes souvenir tasting cup & live music
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🍹 What: 250+ spirits, beer, cider, wine, and cocktails + taco showdown
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🎤 Live Music: Swollen Members + 2000s hits by Hush Music Party
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🔗 More Info & Tickets: punchbowlfest.com
Get ready for Vancouver’s biggest summer tasting celebration! The Punchbowl Festival 2025 is returning to the PNE Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 26, for a day (and night) packed with creative cocktails, craft spirits, local food, and throwback party vibes. Whether you’re a taco fanatic, cocktail connoisseur, or live music lover, this festival is your one-stop destination for summer fun.
🌮 What’s Included
Your ticket gets you access to:
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🎟️ General Admission to Daytime or Evening Tasting sessions
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🥃 A souvenir tasting cup
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🎶 Entry to live performances on the music stage
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🌮 Access to Vancouver’s ultimate taco showdown
Food and drink samples are available for purchase using festival tokens. Most drinks range between $2–$4 per sample.
🎤 Live Music & Entertainment
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Swollen Members – Live on stage! Featuring 4X Juno Award-winning hip hop icons
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Hush Music Party – Spinning non-stop 2000s throwback hits
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Rooftop stage vibes, music-fueled energy, and crowd-favourite DJs all day
🥂 Over 250 Beverages to Sample
Explore a world of flavour with:
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Craft Cocktails & Premium Spirits
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BC Wine & Local Ciders
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Canned Cocktails, Beer, and Hard Seltzers
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International Spirits from Tequila to Japanese Whisky
The Punchbowl Token system lets you sample your way through the festival, using $1 tokens (plus tax) to purchase drinks. Credit/debit preferred, but cash is accepted at select token stations.
🍽️ Tacos, Tacos, Tacos!
Prepare for the taco showdown of the year! Experience mouthwatering creations from Vancouver’s finest restaurants and chefs, offering everything from authentic Mexican street tacos to vegan and fusion favourites.
Food is available for purchase via credit/debit card only. Be sure to come hungry!
🚫 Who Can Attend?
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🔞 19+ ONLY – No minors or pets allowed
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🆔 Government-issued ID required for entry
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🧑🦽 Wheelchair-accessible with designated parking on-site
💸 Ticket Tiers & Pricing
🎟️ Daytime Tasting (12–4 PM):
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Presale: $30
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Regular: $49
🎟️ Evening Tasting (5–9 PM):
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Presale: $30
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Regular: $49
All tiers include the same benefits, but prices rise as presale allotments sell out. The sooner you buy, the cheaper the ticket!
📍 Location & Access
PNE Fairgrounds
2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC
Easy transit and bike access. Limited parking available.
🙌 Support, Safety, and Fun
All ticket proceeds help support continued programming, and the festival encourages responsible consumption. Designated drivers are welcome and will find plenty of food and entertainment without alcohol.
Questions? Visit punchbowlfest.com for details, FAQs, and volunteer info.
🔗 Explore more summer food and drink festivals at Vancouver Page – Discover Local Events.
