Brewery & the Beast is back this weekend, and it’s bringing the heat and the meat to hungry Islanders looking for that last summer indulgence before fall sets in.
The highly anticipated celebration of craft brews, fire-cooked meat, and local restaurants is slated to return to Langford’s Starlight Stadium on September 22, and the recent lineup announcement has our mouths watering already.
Brewery & The Beast
This year, Brewery & the Beast welcomes exciting new restaurants, including Bar Luna from Nanaimo, Toki Doki from Tofino, and Hazel’s Ice Cream from Victoria.
Returning restaurants include The Whole Beast, Marilena Cafe & Raw Bar (named Canada’s best new restaurant), Two Rivers Meats from Vancouver, South Fire, Dumpling Drop, Q at The Empress, Swan’s Pub, La Mano from Vancouver, Bin 4 Burger Lounge, and The Courtney Room, just to name a few.
This year’s VIP chef lineup is yet to be announced but will feature expert chefs and barbecue pitmasters from Canada and the USA. Stay tuned for those details, coming soon.
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This event is exactly what you’d expect (and then some) from one of the best food festivals of the summer: top-quality meat cooked in a range of styles from grilled to slow-roasted, braised or smoked, all paired with chilled local brews, ciders, wine, cocktails, and refreshing zero-proof options, alongside live entertainment throughout the day.
A general admission ticket gets you unlimited access to food, brews, and music throughout the afternoon. Tickets start at $150, and, if you want something extra, you can purchase the VIP experience for $250. As a VIP, you get access to a shaded lounge, a private culinary tour and tasting, and advanced access to the festival before everyone else, among other added benefits.
Brewery & The Beast typically runs in three Canadian cities — Vancouver, Victoria, and Calgary — and one of its core tenets is to educate guests on becoming conscientious consumers by buying locally. Over 45 local restaurants will be featured in September, each crafting a menu solely for the festival.
Brewery & the Beast is celebrating over a decade of bringing the heat and the meat to Western Canada — so save your appetite, grab your bib, and join the party!
Brewery & The Beast Vancouver Island 2024
When: September 22, 2024
Tickets: $150 + fees