Whistler Village Beer Festival 2025

📅 Dates: September 8–14, 2025
📍 Location: Whistler Olympic Plaza & venues across Whistler, BC

The Whistler Village Beer Festival (WVBF) 2025 returns this fall for its 12th annual edition—a full week of beer-fuelled fun that takes over Whistler with Oktoberfest celebrations, beer yoga, cocktail parties, tap takeovers, music bingo, trivia nights, and more. The week culminates with the Main Event on Saturday, September 13 at Whistler Olympic Plaza, featuring 80+ craft beers, ciders, seltzers, food trucks, games, and live music.

🌟 2025 Festival Highlights

WVBF Main Event – The Big Day

📅 Saturday, September 13
🕛 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Whistler Olympic Plaza

The heart of the festival, the Main Event brings together over 40 craft beverage makers showcasing 80+ beers, ciders, cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks. Enjoy:

• Food trucks serving delicious eats

• Lawn games & activities

• Live performances by Soul Club, Matty Miller & the Barge Boys, The Zummers, JennaMae & The Groove Section, and Fresh Cut Grass

🎟 Ticket Options

• General Admission: Sampling mug, 3 beer tokens, and entry

• All-Access Pass: 1-hour early entry, 5 beer tokens, express entry, swag, Smokie Lunch, bonus The Adventure Group day ticket, and entry to the Official Afterparty at Longhorn Saloon

Sip & Stretch – Beer Yoga

📅 Tuesday, September 9 | 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Westin Resort & Spa
An hour of yoga followed by a complimentary Whistler Brewing beer. Registration is $10 by donation to WAG (Whistler Animals Galore).

WVBF Edition Music Bingo

📅 Tuesday, September 9 | 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
📍 Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub
Play music bingo with chances to win WVBF tickets and Longhorn Oktoberfest afterparty passes.

Let’s Get Quizzical – Beer Quiz Night

📅 Wednesday, September 10 | 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
📍 Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub
Test your trivia skills in a beer-themed edition of Whistler’s most popular quiz night.

Bandaoke – Live Music Karaoke

📅 Wednesday, September 10 | 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
📍 Black’s Pub
Sing your heart out with a live band behind you.

Hunter Gather Pre-Beer Fest Party

📅 Friday, September 12 | 8:30–11:00 PM
📍 Hunter Gather
Includes 3 drink tickets, a feast of brisket, pulled pork, falafel, and beats by DJ Sam Tuff.

Craft Beer Brunch

📅 Saturday, September 13 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Stonesedge Kitchen
A beer & cocktail brunch experience featuring Backcountry Brewing and Highmark Distillery.

Longhorn Saloon Oktoberfest

📅 Saturday, September 13 | 5:30 PM – 1:00 AM
📍 The Longhorn Saloon
Raise a stein at Whistler’s Bavarian-themed beer hall. Admission includes a souvenir stein and first beer.

Caesar Fest – Caesar Takeover

📅 Sunday, September 14 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Black’s Pub
Canada’s favourite cocktail gets the spotlight with tastings, custom Caesar creations, and meet-the-maker experiences.

Glow Joe’s Wrap-Up Party

📅 Sunday, September 14 | 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM
📍 Moe Joe’s
The official WVBF afterparty with DJ SEB C, Happy Dad seltzers, prizes, and giveaways.

🍺 Festival Notes

• Age Restriction: 19+ only (ID required)

• Tokens: Additional beer tokens available for purchase at the Main Event

• Accommodation: Festival packages and lodging deals available through Whistler.com

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