Parksville Beer Festival pours five hours of craft-beer bliss into the heart of Parksville – with over 50 breweries, cideries, and distilleries serving up everything from hazy IPAs to brisk hard ciders. Think festival-floor hacks for token wrangling (spoiler: clip-on lanyards are your best friend), live tunes keeping the vibe mellow, and food-truck faves ready to tackle any beer-inspired appetite. It’s like swapping tasting notes with your most organized, beer-obsessed friend – minus the pretension.
Date & Time
- Saturday, July 5, 2025: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- VIP Early Access: 11:00 AM ($85 ticket)
Tickets & Tokens
- General Admission ($65): Includes 10 tasting tokens and a branded sample glass.
- VIP Admission ($85): Early entry at 11 AM, 20 tokens, glass, merch, plus 10% off food.
- Designated Driver ($40): No tokens or glass, but complimentary soft drinks and snacks.
- Extra Tokens: 10 for $10, 20 for $15, 30 for $20 – grab ’em before they run dry.
Pro tip: Token samples run 1–4 tokens each; plan for hearty hops lovers to stock up early.
Highlights
- Craft Showcase: Sample from a rotating lineup of local and touring breweries – keep an eye out for limited-release packs.
- Live Music: Local bands spin blues, folk, and rock to match your mid-afternoon sips.
- Food Trucks: Pair your pint with gourmet sliders, mac ’n’ cheese, wood-fired pizza, and more from Parksville’s top mobile kitchens.
- Designated Driver Lounge: Complimentary soft drinks, snacks, and comfy seating – cheers without the hangover.
Visitor Info For Parksville Beer Festival
- Age Restriction: 19+ only; ID required at entry.
- What to Bring: Chair or blanket, ID, and a lanyard for your tokens.
- No Outside Food/Drink: Support our food trucks; they accept cash and cards.
- Parking: Free lots nearby fill fast – carpool or arrive early.
- Pets: No pets allowed, except registered service animal.
Official Website
For full brewery line-up, FAQs, and ticket links, visit parksvillebeerfestival.com
