Stop me if you’ve heard these before, ‘Calgary Beerfest Might As Well Be A Loan, Because It’ll Have Your Interest!’ or ‘If I could rearrange the alphabet, I’d put U and Beerfest together.’     All joking aside, the team at ABF has raised the bar to ensure that the 2024 version of the Calgary International Beerfest is an absolutely unforgettable experience! We know you come for the community, the vibes, the music, the food, the drinks, the games and the fun – but these improvements will make every part of what you’ve come to love that much better – that’s why we’ve put together a ..read more

Top 5 Reasons You Need to be at Revy Beerfest This Year! Elevate your happy memories at this year’s Revy Beerfest – the highest beer festival in the world! Located at the Revelation Lodge on the side of the mountain at Revelstoke Mountain Resort (RMR), this festival offers the unique thrill of sampling delicious beers and cocktails in an awe-inspiring setting amongst the stunning peaks of British Columbia. So you don’t miss the chance to sip and savour while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views – we’ve put together our top 5 reasons you need to be at the Revy Beerfest this year! 1) Beer Maker ..read more

Your Beerfest mission, should you choose to accept it, will be to have the best time ever at Edmonton’s Premier Beer, Food and Spirits Festival! In order to achieve this goal, you must review the following 5 important mission objectives to make the most of your experience at the EXPO Centre at Northlands on March 8 & 9, 2024. Oh and good news, this message won’t self-destruct after you read it… #1 – Do Your Research – Every good team leader needs to know what they don’t know. On our website you can find your targets (breweries, distilleries, and more) FAQs, Event Map, and everything else B ..read more

GETTING THERE  Jasper – if you are coming from out of town do check 511 Alberta for the latest driving conditions on both highway 93 and 16. Both directions are beautiful drives but the weather can make the roads interesting, so know before you go and allow a little extra time to arrive safely (and to check out some of the sights along the way). Shuttles – There will be two free alternating shuttles running from Jasper Brewing Co in town out to Jasper Park Lodge (JPL) from 4:45pm-11:15pm on both Friday & Saturday nights. There are also taxis and public transit as options. Do not dri ..read more

Let me just start by saying that we love our beer festivals – and love what we have built over the years. But, like Andy Dufresne said in Shawshank Redemption, you need to, “Get busy living, or get busy dying.” Now, we’re pretty sure he wasn’t referring to beer festivals when he said that, but the gist is the same.  For our festivals, it’s important that we’re always seeking out new ways to improve the experience for everyone – whether they are attending or working there. As we head into our 19th year, we don’t think we’ve seen as many exciting changes as the ones we have in store for you ..read more

Someone recently asked me if I was proud of the craft community we had built through our festivals. The question surprised me. I’m aware we’re part of a larger community — and that we’re proud to be part of that community — but I hadn’t considered the ways our festivals had contributed until that moment.  Discovering our Contribution I was pleasantly surprised to see that the more I thought about things, the more I realized we had been a part of the craft community. I have memories of couples who met at one of our festivals, had their stag/stagette there, and who returned year after year ..read more

Ever since 3 railway workers stumbled upon the historic site in 1883, the Cave and Basin has been a place of adventure! But remember, adventures can come in both the good and not so good varieties – think bungee jumping VS. that guy who cut his own arm off because it was stuck under a boulder. Now, we’re not suggesting there is any boulder danger in your future, but to make sure you and your crew get the most out of this incredible experience – we’ve put together 5 facts you NEED to know before you go.    1) How to Get There – Sorry that I’m about to shout in your eyes, but…   Y ..read more

THANKS TO YOUR FEEDBACK, WE’RE CONSTANTLY MAKING CHANGES TO OUR MOUNTAIN FESTIVALS! Not going to lie, we’re pretty proud of our beer festivals and think they are some of the best anywhere in the world! That being said, there are always things we can do to improve them, which is why we recently sent out a survey to all our loyal Beerfesters. There were two things we learned from the feedback – first, and I say this on behalf of the whole ABF team – thank you for all the wonderful things you had to say about the festivals – it was clear from your responses that you love them as much as we do! Se ..read more

It’s almost that time again! When it comes to mountain adventures – the #BanffBeerfest, #JasperBeerfest & #RevyBeerfest are 3 of the best in the world. With their amazing eateries, incredible range of outdoor activities, and majestic views, Banff, Jasper and Revelstoke are already three of our favourite places to get away – the only thing that could make a visit better is going when one of the top ranked beer festivals in the world is happening at the same time.  Each of these festivals has features that make them unique – so odds are you’ll want to try them all. But be warned – these ..read more

Can anyone really spend enough time in the mountains? We didn’t think so! Whether you’ve gotten out to the mountains regularly this summer, or have been dreaming about getting out there and haven’t been in a while, there is something truly special about a mountain adventure that gets to your core.     The Canadian Rocky Mountains are one of the most unique and special geographic regions on earth – with  world renowned views, craft food and drink, cozy vibes and harmonious energy is an experience that people all across the world can only dream of experiencing. Luckily, this mount ..read more