Local beer enthusiasts will have to wait a bit longer to get their fill of swill at the Great Okanagan Beer Festival.
Event organizers announced that the festival has been postponed due to growing concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
鈥淲e wanted to reach out and let you know that we are closely monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak,鈥� reads a statement on the festival鈥檚 website.
鈥淭he health and safety of our attendees, our staff, and the community is our number one priority. In response to the provincial government鈥檚 declaration prohibiting gatherings greater than 50 people, we are not able to move forward with the Great Okanagan Beer Festival for the first week of May.鈥�
Organizers are working with their partners to explore alternative dates to host the event in late summer, early fall. All tickets will be valid for the rescheduled dates and we will be announced as soon as possible.
The Great Okanagan Beer Festival asks that ticket holders wait to request a refund until the new dates have been announced, and if you are not able to make the rescheduled dates you will be refunded in a short time.
While the event is being re-scheduled, here is something to get excited about.
Here a taste of what Okanagan Beer Festival has on tap for 2020:
- Showcasing B.C.鈥檚 best 鈥� With a focus on B.C. , and each vendor offering two options, you鈥檝e got plenty of beverage choices. Brewers are vying to win a draft line at the Train Station for a year, so they鈥檙e sure to bring their best. Watch for the People鈥檚 Choice voting option!
- New to the festival? 鈥� Plenty of special beer-inspired events are planned at local pubs and eateries throughout the week. Gear up for the main event with a pre-game brunch at the Train Station Pub, presented by Grimm鈥檚 Fine Foods. Find a .
- Special getaway rates 鈥� Five with special room rates means the festival has you covered if you鈥檙e arriving from out of town, or simply want to stay downtown rather than make your way home.
- Food truck heaven 鈥� With ranging from gourmet sandwiches and burgers to coastal cuisine, wings and pizza, you鈥檙e sure to find a taste that pairs well with your beverages.
- Pick a persona 鈥� If you haven鈥檛 already figured out a personal or group theme, the annual costume contest bumps up the fun level, Brittia says. 鈥淲e鈥檝e seen everything from lifeguards to a jungle safari theme to Cards Against Humanity. People go all out for a chance to win entry into the next year鈥檚 festival.鈥�
- Keeping you entertained 鈥� keeping the beats going through the week include 91大黄鸭鈥檚 own The Feels and DJ Kita, Red Chair from Whistler and more.
Tickets for the festival can be found .
