Edmonton Craft Beer Festival returns with 500+ beverages and huge parties next month
One of Canada’s biggest beer festivals is happening in Edmonton next month, and there are some huge shindigs planned for the event.
The 2025 Edmonton Craft Beer Festival (ECBF) is taking place on Friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8, at the Edmonton Expo Centre.
With over 500 beers, ciders, and spirits from more than 150 breweries and distilleries to discover, you’re bound to find a new favourite to raise a glass with. And the parties are going late into the night.
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ECBF will be throwing After Parties on both Friday and Saturday nights with delicious beverages and live entertainment.
Powerhouse country rocker Tyler Braden headlines on March 7 with Delta Sweet also on the bill. The next night, acclaimed DJ Sam Feldt keeps the energy up with Better Living DJs and White Light also slated to perform.
Edmonton Craft Beer Festival
Beerfest packages are on sale now, with general A=admission packages and VIP packages, including $40 in sample tokens, after-party access, a commemorative sample mug, and early admission.
The latter will also grant you access to an exclusive VIP lounge, VIP private washrooms, a separate VIP entrance, and one free admission to each beverage seminar, subject to capacity.
Edmonton Craft Beer Festival
A huge list of breweries, distilleries, cideries, restaurants, and events can be found on Alberta Beer Festivals’ website. The makers come from all over the world, and we can’t wait to try as many as possible.
Some of the best breweries around will be just a stall away to try, including Alley Kat Brewing, Georgian Bay Brewing Co., Snake Lake Brewing Company, and Yukon Brewing, to name just a few.
You better bring your appetite as some of the best food spots in Edmonton will be serving up dishes, including Campio Brewing Co., Fuzion Donuts, and Leopold’s Tavern.
Edmonton Craft Beer Festival
In addition to wandering out and drinking some of the best craft beer from around the world, there will also be local music and live DJs, and even a sports lounge where you can watch the big game on a giant screen.
Advance tickets are on sale now. Pick yours up and get ready for the hoppiest event of the year.
Edmonton Craft Beer Festival 2025
When: March 7 and 8, 2025
Time: 5 p.m. to late (Friday), noon to 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to late (Saturday)
Where: Edmonton Expo Centre â 7515 118th Ave. NW, Edmonton
Tickets: Various prices including packages, purchase online
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