In late March for the last few years Vancouver’s Cypress Mountain has hosted Brewski Fest where ski ticket holders have been able to sample free beer.
In 2024 Brewski Fest takes place on March 16th and 17th between noon and 4:00 pm. Admission is only free for season passholders this year.
Other events that happen in the same month include Festival du Bois in Coquitlam and Shen Yun Chinese theatre performances at Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
To learn about West Vancouver’s ski hill in general, see our article about Cypress Mountain. To learn about other ski hills in the region, see our article about Lower Mainland Ski Hills. And to learn about what’s happening at Cypress on the weekend of March 16th and 17th in 2024, continue reading.
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Brewski Fest at Cypress
In the past, Brewski Fest has taken place on a Saturday in March on the Crazy Raven Patio at Cypress Mountain. Last year’s event took place on two separate days.
In 2024 Brewski Fest is again a two-day event and runs from March 16th to 17th.
Admission is normally free for everyone, but not this year. In 2024 only season passholders enter for free. Everyone else with regular passes and lift tickets pay $5 to get in. Although it’s not free, it’s still a great deal! Everyone receives a sample glass and six different samples. Additional tasters usually cost extra.
As can be expected, the event is always a fabulous success and very popular.
What Happens at Brewski Fest
At the ages 19+ event around six craft breweries usually set up booths and offer four-ounce samples of their beers. Guests are given a stamp card and can then pick and choose different beverages between the various vendors. There’s also music to enjoy by local DJs.
Participating breweries in past years have included Stanley Park Brewery, Central City Brewers (from Surrey), Goose Island (from the United States), Hearthstone (from North Vancouver), Bridge Brewery (from North Vancouver), Granville Island Brewing and Foamers’ Folly (from Pitt Meadows). The selections in future years will likely be comparable.
Beverages available for sampling often include pale ales, lagers, pilsners, IPAs, winter ales and a variety of other specialty craft brews. For people who don’t like beer, there is also usually some kind of cider.
Other Cypress Events
Cypress Mountain puts on a number of events over the course of the ski season most years. Examples include Family Day Fireworks over the Family Day Weekend in February as well as Family Nights with discounted pizza most Fridays.
Brewski Fest, however, is pretty special. Cypress Mountain is a great place to ski even without the beer, so Brewski Fest just makes it that much more perfect!
There’s just nothing like spring skiing after a few beer samples! Just remember to drink responsibly and don’t drink and drive (or ski after too much).
Other Information
To learn more about the ski hill, see our article about Cypress Mountain.
For further details about the beer-themed event in March, see Cypress Mountain‘s website.
For ideas on other things to do in the Lower Mainland, see Vancouver’s March Calendar or Festivals & Events Calendar.
