Popular Okanagan Fest of Ale changing to accommodate COVID protocols
The Okanagan Fest of Ale Society board of directors announced today that the 25th annual event will commence on May 14, 2022, at the Penticton Okanagan Lake Park, but will look different this year.
“We are excited to turn lemons into lemonade and host our event outdoors this year. The board of directors have made the careful decision to change our annual event to a one-day, outdoor craft beer festival for 2022,” the president of the Okanagan Fest of Ale, John Cruickshank said in a media release.
“We knew that a 2022 festival would need to look a little different in COVID times and so have decided to pivot and host this year outside. First and foremost, we are celebrating and recognizing all of the beautiful craft brews B.C. has to offer and we believe an outdoor venue will allow us to do so.”
The health and safety of everyone involved in the event have been at the top of mind for board members.
“Our community was first and foremost on our minds in making the decision. An outdoor venue will provide our vendors and patrons with a much safer place to celebrate B.C. craft beer and cider,” Cruickshank said.
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The Fest of Ale has donated all of the net proceeds of the event back to the community, and to date, $757,600 has been donated to local charities and other not-for-profit organizations in the South Okanagan.
Vendor applications will be accepted in January.
More information on the event, entertainment, and breweries will be posted on social media and the website.
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