Categories: Food & Drink

The largest craft beer festival in the Lower Mainland returns to the PNE next month & here’s what to expect

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That’s right, folks. Vancouver Craft Beer Week (VCBW) is back at the PNE this July, and there’s a ton to get excited about. This year’s fest will feature over 150 craft beer and cider tastings, including local faves like 33 Acres, House of Funk, Fernie Brewing Co., Twin City, and much more. Ready to sample local brews old and new? We know we are!

Given their killer summer lineup, we’re pretty stoked to see what’s new at the PNE for this year’s VCBW. In terms of food, guests can expect everything from slow-cooked Texas-style BBQ from Rosie’s BBQ & Smokehouse to oysters from Wandering Mollusk Oyster Bar.

There will also be chef-pop-ups to check out, including a pop-up oyster shucking station from Wandering Mollusk Oyster Bar, and a variety of food trucks curated by the Vancouver Food Truck Society.

Expect to see a mix of grilled Persian eats, Mexican street food, Spanish tapas, and more. Each food vendor will offer a signature menu item as well as some specials exclusive to the festival – so definitely arrive ready to eat!

You can currently get Tier 2 GA tickets for $40 and $30 on Saturday and Sunday respectively. Regular prices jump up to $49, so we recommend grabbing tickets sooner rather than later.

The festival will take place on Saturday, July 9th and Sunday, July 10th, from 2 pm to 7 pm on both days. If you’re looking for a food-truck filled weekend with craft beer to sip on and live art to peruse – this is the move to make.

That’s all for now, Vancouver. We’ll see you at the PNE next month!