2021 Calgary International Beerfest

Calgary International Beerfest October 15 & 16, 2021

The Calgary International Beerfest brings the beer world together at Canada’s largest beer festival. Rated as one of the best beer festivals in the world, with 700+ beers from 200+ breweries, and so many innovative destinations within the festival, your biggest challenge will be deciding where to start.

Hear great stories in the Lets Meet For A Beer Seminars or savour the food & beer pairings in the Cooking with Beer Seminars; Explore the emerging craft spirit industry in Distillery District; sample delicious food from some of Calgary’s best restaurants; Take in all the entertainment; Be the first to try the #BeTheBrewer Beer in the Brightside #BeTheBrewer Lounge; support great charities and immerse yourself in this amazing community. With a range of ciders, meads, and other beverages to go with the beers and spirits – there really is something for everyone.

The Calgary International Beerfest is a sampling event. This is an 18+ event so be sure to bring a government issued ID.

ABF will be implementing the Restriction Exemption Program for this event.
That means:
1. To get in you need a minimum of one vaccination shot, a private negative test within 72 hours of your event time, or a doctor’s exemption letter.
2. All attendees must be masked for the duration of the event – except when seated or standing at a table to sample with their cohort.
We appreciate the support of our community as you help us host our festivals safely and continue to support local. For more information about our safety protocols, please visit www.albertabeerfestivals.com/alberta-beer-festivals-health-safety-event-plan

Tickets for sale include:

General Admission

You get an official Alberta Beer Festivals 4 ounce sample mug to keep plus gains you access to the event during regular hours

Beer Geek VIP Admission

Beer Geek VIPs get several awesome perks! They have their own, separate entrance, 1/2 hour early admission, their own private carpeted VIP Lounge area with cocktail tables, ample seating, drinking water and private washrooms! VIPs get free entry into their choice of seminars including LMFAB and Cooking with Beer seminars (*Subject to Capacity – Arrive Early to Guarantee a Seat). 

Date and Times:

Friday, October 15th - 4:00pm – 10:00pm

Saturday, October 16th Afternoon Session - 12:00pm – 4:30pm

Saturday, October 16th Evening Session - 5:30pm - 10:00pm

Important Details:

*ENTRANCE AND ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
PROOF OF AT LEAST A SINGLE COVID-19 VACCINATION RECEIVED 14 DAYS BEFORE THE DAY OF THE EVENT OR A NEGATIVE COVID-19 TEST RESULT FROM AN APPROVED TESTING PROVIDER (NOT AHS) TAKEN WITHIN 72 HOURS OF EVENT*

ADMISSION PASS DOES NOT INCLUDE FOOD/BEER VOUCHERS

SAMPLE VOUCHERS ARE $1 EACH SOLD IN BLOCKS OF 10

NO MINORS, ID REQUIRED

NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES

NO RE-ENTRY

TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE, NOT FOR RE-SALE

TICKETS ARE TRANSFERABLE

MORE INFO AT WWW.ALBERTABEERFESTIVALS.COM