Search for the Perfect Pint

A fundraising event hosted by the Rotary Club of Port Moody, Search for the Perfect Pint is a beer-tasting event that showcases craft breweries and local food.

This event is put on by the same people who organize the Port Moody Ribfest which takes place in the summer. In 2024 the beer sampling event happens on May 3rd.

This article contains the following information about Search for the Perfect Pint:

Location & Admission | What to Expect | Other Information

Search for the Perfect Pint

The Search for the Perfect Pint event has been a staple in Port Moody for nearly two decades. It’s an all-inclusive craft beer celebration with various food options as well. Search for the Perfect Pint is a fundraiser put on by the Rotary Club of Port Moody. Proceeds from the event benefit local community projects.

Last year the Search for the Perfect Pint happened in Port Moody on May 5th (which was also Cinco de Mayo). The event ran from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. In 2024 the event happens on Friday, May 3rd.

All of the breweries and food vendors that take part in the festival are usually local (or at least BC-based) including from the “Brewers Row” in Port Moody.

Location & Admission

Search for the Perfect Pint takes place at Port Moody City Hall. The venue’s address is 100 Newport Drive.

The event happens in the evening and is only for those who are ages 19+. Between 500 and 600 people typically attend. Most of the crowd enjoys their food and beers outside (at least in years with good weather). Some breweries and food vendors also set up indoors.

One of the best parts of Search for the Perfect Pint is that it’s an all-inclusive ticket. Admission costs a flat rate of around $55 for everyone! Once you’re at the venue you can sample from all of the breweries and food vendors for no extra cost.

Admission also normally comes with a beer sample glass that you can keep. Hopefully this is the case again in 2024. An important note is that attendees are not allowed to arrive at the venue intoxicated. Entry will be denied if that’s the case (but why would anyone drink beforehand anyway?).

Parkside Brewery at Search for the Perfect Pint — Parkside Brewery

What to Expect

There are usually about 24 breweries and around six to 10 food vendors that take part. The event isn’t meant to be one where you sit down by a single vendor and have a lot of just their products. You’re meant to move around and try plenty of different things!

Breweries participating in 2024 include The Parkside Brewery, Dageraad, Yellow Dog Brewing, Moody Ales & Co, Red Truck Beer and plenty more. Food vendors include COBS Bread and St. James’s Well Olde Irish Pub.

There is usually live music playing at the venue as well. Details about the artists for 2024 are to be confirmed.