A huge food and cocktail festival is heading back to Banff this spring

A huge food-filled festival is making its way back to Banff this spring.
Made With Love Banff Food and Cocktail Festival will be in town from April 22 to May 4, 2025, for its third annual celebration of the mountain town’s incredible food scene.
Throughout the 13-day festival, more than 16 of the town’s top bars and restaurants will be showcasing creative food and drink pairings, with this year’s theme being “Changing Perspectives,” aimed at spotlighting local distilleries.
Some of the venues taking part in the festivities include Anejo, Banff Ave Brew Co., Banff Social, Block Kitchen + Bar, Coyotes Southwestern Grill, Elk & Oarsman, The Fat Ox, Hello Sunshine, Maclab Bistro, Nourish Bistro, Park Distillery Restaurant + Bar, The Prow, Rose & Crown Banff, Shoku Izakaya, Sudden Sally, and Tooloulou’s.
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On its opening weekend, Banff will also be home to a ticketed outdoor street fair on Bear Street, complete with tasting stations, live entertainment and music. There’ll be delicious bites and cocktails from restaurants participating in the festival.
Spectators will also be able to check out the epic food and cocktail pairing competition, which will see top chefs and bartenders around the town compete to win epic prizes, including a $5,000 or a trip for two to Italy.
Tickets for the street fair can be purchased on the Made With Love website.
Made With Love Banff Food and Cocktail Festival
When: April 22 to May 4, 2025
Where: Various locations across Banff
Price: Street fair tickets from $45; buy tickets
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