Fire up your appetite. A mouthwatering summer tradition is back and better than ever.
Brewery & the Beast is returning this summer to Vancouver, Calgary and Vancouver Island.
Following the Vancouver festivities on July 27, Brewery & the Beast will take its signature experience on the road, with stops in Calgary on August 24 and Vancouver Island on September 21.
“Brewery & the Beast has always been about bringing people together over incredible food, drinks, and music,” said Scott Gurney, Director of 17 Black Events, the festival’s producer.
“This year, we’re raising the bar with an even more polished and immersive experience. From the lineup of chefs and presenters to the beverages and entertainment, 2025 will be our best year yet.
The Vancouver event will transform Concord Pacific Place into an open-fire cooking spectacle of flavour, flame, and festivity. Featuring top-tier chefs, acclaimed restaurants, and a curated lineup of craft beverages, this all-inclusive festival promises an epic afternoon of indulgence, live music, and culinary adventure.
“More than just a food event, Brewery & the Beast is a full-scale premium sensory experience. Over 60 of Vancouver’s best culinary talents will present bold, innovative, flame-kissed creations, offering guests an “all you can savour” feast. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared, and guests can choose their own adventure when it comes to pairing the dishes with a refreshing selection of cocktails, craft beer, cider, premium wine, seltzers, and non-alcoholic options. Adding to the vibrant atmosphere, live music and guest DJ’s will set the tone throughout the afternoon, with details of the entertainment lineup to be announced soon,” said the company.
Originally launched in 2012 by the team at 17 Black Events, Brewery & the Beast is all about premium food, exceptional drinks, live music and supporting community — a culinary-focused event proudly promoting ethical, sustainable and natural farming practices, while showcasing talented chefs and the best of Western Canada’s food and beverage industry.
“Brewery & the Beast was created to educate and inform guests of the importance of being a conscientious consumer and how now is more important than ever to support responsible and sustainable Canadian food producers by purchasing their harvest in restaurants, grocery stores and markets,” it said.
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