Whistler Village Beer Festival

2025 Feature Events

Check back soon for more information on additional 2025 programming.

Find an overview of the main events below, or browse the full event listing and purchase tickets on the festival website.

Whistler Village Beer Festival Main Event

Saturday, September 13
12 – 6 PM | Whistler Olympic Plaza

Not to be missed, the Main Event presented by Gibbons Whistler, features over 80 varieties of craft beer, cider, seltzers and non-alcoholic beverages. Plus enjoy food trucks, games and live music.

General Admission Tickets include:

• Access to the Main Event on Saturday
• Official WVBF sampling mug
• 3 beer tokens upon entry
• Access to 40+ craft beverage manufacturers and 80+ cider, beer, canned cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages

All Access Tickets include:

• Early entry and access to the Main Event on Saturday, with 1 hour early VIP access
• Official WVBF sampling mug
• Express entry lane
• 5 beer tokens upon entry
• Access to 40+ craft beverage manufacturers and 80+ cider, beer, canned cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages
• Smokie Lunch
• Bonus swag
• Bonus The Adventure Group Day Ticket
• Ticket to the Official Afterparty at Longhorn Saloon

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Longhorn Saloon Oktoberfest

Saturday, September 13
5:30 PM - 1 AM | The Longhorn Saloon

Immerse yourself in the festive spirit as Whistler celebrates this renowned German event. Indulge in a true Bavarian experience as The Longhorn Saloon is transformed into a lively beer hall. Raise your stein high and toast to good times and great company! Guests receive an exclusive souvenir stein and the first beer on the house. Grab your friends, don your lederhosen and dirndls, and get ready to sway to the infectious rhythm of the festivities.

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*These events are restricted to guests over the age of 19. Additional Sampling Tokens will be available for purchase on site at the Main Event, maximum of 10 tokens per purchase. Non-refundable.

Plan Your Festival

With several days of events, why not make it an extended stay and take time out to enjoy Whistler in the fall. Here are some festival planning tips and suggestions for other things to see and do in-between sampling delicious craft beer:

• Book your accommodation early for the best rates
• Check out Whistler’s three breweries in Insider's Guide: Craft Beer Breweries in Whistler
• Play a round at one of four incredible golf courses, each with a delightful patio to end the day
• Try one of Whistler’s exciting outdoor activities (beer tastes better with a dash of adventure)
• See Whistler from a new perspective with the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, then have beer with a view on the mountain!
• Whistler’s patios are perfect for people watching - pull up a chair and watch the world go by
• Take your appetite to one of Whistler’s restaurants for a feast
• Need to rest and recover after a hard day’s tasting? Whistler’s lakes, beaches and spas are the answer

Stay 3+ Nights and Receive a Free $100 Whistler Dining Voucher

Secure your lodging for the Whistler Village Beer Festival with rooms starting at $229 CAD per night*. Extend your stay to 3+ nights to receive a free $100 Dining Voucher.

Offer Details:

Book 3+ nights and enter promo code FALLDINING at check-out or call 1.800.944.7853 and mention the offer to one of our Travel Consultants when booking. Valid at participating restaurants.

Hurry - this offer is available only at Whistler.com while quantities last!

*Dining Voucher valid for 3+ night stays with arrival dates between September 3 and November 30, 2025. Unused Dining Vouchers expire on November 30, 2025. Vouchers are only available while quantities last.

Whistler Village Beer Festival Accomodation Partners