Vancouver Craft Beer and Music Festival 2025

📅 Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
🕒 Time:

• Afternoon Session: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

• Evening Session: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  📍 Location: PNE Fairgrounds – 2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC
  💰 Admission: Pre-sale starts at $30 | Must be 19+
  🔗 Website: www.vancouvercraftbeerweek.com

🍺 The Ultimate Beer, Food, and Music Festival Returns to Vancouver

Get ready for one of Vancouver’s most flavour-packed and high-energy events of the summer! The Vancouver Craft Beer and Music Festival (VCBW) is back at the PNE Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 12, 2025, with two vibrant tasting sessions that blend bold brews, gourmet food, and unforgettable live music.

From locally brewed craft beers and natural wines to award-winning wings and smash burgers, this one-day celebration promises an unbeatable experience for foodies, craft drink lovers, and festivalgoers alike.

🎶 Live Music Lineup

Enjoy two high-energy sets during each session featuring live performances from top indie bands:

• The Moss

• Oliver Hazard

• Harbour

Music runs throughout the day, adding a perfect backdrop to the food and drinks.

🍗 Gourmet Eats & Wing Showdown

This is not your average chicken wing festival! Expect a mouthwatering showcase from top chefs and local restaurants including:

• Poppy’s Burgers – Famous for Vancouver’s best smash burgers

• Arc Iberico – Featuring tomahawk cheese steak sandwiches

Food is purchased separately with debit/credit (no tokens needed for food).

🍷 Drink Highlights

Explore BC’s best craft beverages:

• 100+ types of craft beer

• Ciders and natural wines

• Non-alcoholic samples also available

Most drink samples cost around $2 (tokens required).

🎟️ Ticket Options

General Admission (GA):

• Access to your selected session (afternoon or evening)

• Souvenir tasting cup

• All concerts included

GA+ Ticket:

• All GA perks PLUS:

  • $30 worth of tasting tokens

  • GA+ express entry

  • GA+ exclusive restrooms

💡 Tickets are limited and non-refundable. Early purchase is recommended to get pre-sale prices.

👉 Purchase tickets at: Ticketleader.ca

🚗 Getting There

• On-site parking at PNE (paid)

• No backpacks, outside food, or pets allowed

• Bring reusable water bottles (refill stations available)

• Please do not drink and drive – plan a safe ride home or use public transit

Important Notes

• Event is Rain or Shine

• Must be 19+ with valid ID

• Festival follows “Serving It Right” rules

• Security and safety staff will be present throughout the event

• Smoking permitted only in designated areas

📍 Location Info

PNE Fairgrounds
2901 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC

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