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Countdown to Craft in Penticton at the Okanagan Fest of Ale
April 02, 2017 - 12:10 PM

PENTICTON - The 22nd Annual Okanagan Fest of Ale, one of the biggest and best know craft beer and cider tasting events in the Pacific Northwest, takes place next week at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre Friday April 7th and Saturday, April 8th . Tickets are still available, but are selling quickly.
Microbrews for Microphones
February 28, 2017 - 3:02 PM

Peach City Radio - CFUZ is pleased to announce that the local craft beer industry is banding together once again to support community radio in Penticton.
Tickets available for Penticton's Okanagan Fest of Ale
February 10, 2017 - 4:36 PM

PENTICTON - Guests of the 22nd annual Okanagan Fest of Ale can look forward to sampling the best beers and ciders from 62 craft breweries in Penticton April 7 & 8, 2107. A favourite for patrons and participants alike for over 20 years, this “must attend event” is one of the largest and longest running beer festivals in the Pacific Northwest.
Second annual Okanagan Beard Festival in Penticton
January 16, 2017 - 2:00 PM

The 2nd Annual Okanagan Beard Festival kicks off with the registration and first-round judging event on Monday, January 16th from 6pm until 9pm, at Cannery Brewing Co. (198 Ellis Street, Penticton, BC).
Beer awards and community fundraising mark strong decade for Salmon Arm brewery
October 31, 2016 - 9:28 AM

SALMON ARM - Shuswap Lake Brewing Company, better known as Barley Station Brew Pub, is approaching 10 years in business and looking back on a wide range of accomplishments, including brewing accolades and community fundraising achievements.
The Great Okanagan Beer Festival comes to Kelowna
March 03, 2015 - 1:25 PM

Gibbons Festivals and Events is excited to announce that tickets go on sale March 6, 2015 for the inaugural Great Okanagan Beer Festival to be held in Kelowna, May 7-9, 2015. For more information and to buy tickets visit: gibbonsevents.com/great-okanagan-beer-festival
We Challenge You To Name Our Brew
May 22, 2014 - 2:16 PM

PENTICTON - In another move to elevate the growth of Valley First Challenge Penticton Canada, Cannery Brewery has come onboard as the official beer sponsor for the 2014 race.
Announced this morning by Kelly Hopkins, Marketing and Events Manager, the 2014 triathlon which takes place on Aug 24, will have its own branded Cannery beer to celebrate the event.
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Countdown to Craft in Penticton at the Okanagan Fest of Ale

Microbrews for Microphones

Tickets available for Penticton's Okanagan Fest of Ale

Second annual Okanagan Beard Festival in Penticton

Beer awards and community fundraising mark strong decade for Salmon Arm brewery

The Great Okanagan Beer Festival comes to Kelowna

We Challenge You To Name Our Brew

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