2023 Calgary International Beerfest

Calgary International Beerfest May 5 & 6, 2023

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; 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.

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, May 5th - 5:00pm – 10:00pm
• Saturday, May 6th Afternoon Session - 12:00pm – 4:30pm
• Saturday, May 6th Evening Session - 5:30pm - 10:00pm
• Last Pour is 15 mins prior to the session ending eg) 4:15pm & 9:45pm

Important Details:

• TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE, NOT FOR RE-SALE
• TICKETS ARE TRANSFERABLE
• 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
• MORE INFO AT WWW.ALBERTABEERFESTIVALS.COM

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