The best date night of the year is officially back in Edmonton! The The Edmonton Craft Beer Festival is hitting the Edmonton Expo Centre (7515 118 Ave NW) from March 6-7, 2026 for the city’s premier food and beverage event. With over 150 exhibitors showcasing 500+ beers, spirits, cocktails, ciders, and gourmet bites, your only challenge will be deciding where to start!
Not big on beer? You’re still covered. With refreshing ciders, smooth honey meads, and thoughtfully crafted cocktails, this year’s festival has plenty to sip & munch on for every taste.
Enter to Win the Ultimate Beer Festival Experience!
We’re giving one lucky winner (and their beverage-loving partner) an unforgettable Edmonton Craft Beer Festival experience, including:
- 2 Friday Night VIP Packages to Edmonton Craft Beer Festival with early entry, exclusive perks, free admission to each beverage seminar and access to the VIP Lounge
- A luxurious one-night stay at Chateau Lacombe on March 6th, 2026
- Sample tokens at the festival to sip your way through the festival’s best bevvys
Rules & Regulations: By subscribing to the contest above, you are accepting promotional emails from both www.ItsDateNight.com and www.AlbertaBeerFestivals.com. Entrants must be 18+ to enter and live in Alberta.
The winner will receive a one-night stay at Chateau Lacombe for two on March 6th, a set of two Friday VIP Packages to the Edmonton Craft Beer Festival, and sampling tokens to use at the festival. Prize may not be transferred to another person.
Winner will be selected and contacted via email from the datenight team name@itsdatenight.com, please keep an eye on our social media for updates at instagram.com/datenightyeg. We will never contact you for financial information, do not respond to any spam emails or messages regarding this contest. Contest closes February 27, 2026. The winner’s name will be posted to this article and they will be contacted via email on Friday, February 27, 2026.
What to Expect at the Festival
Once you’ve entered, get excited about what awaits you at the Edmonton Craft Beer Festival! Here’s what you and your date can look forward to:
Enjoy VIP Perks
Skip the wait with faster entry, go all in with tokens and after party access, and keep the energy going by dancing the night away at the epic after-parties. Your VIP tickets offer more than just entry — they unlock an elevated festival experience, including:
• One free admission to each Beverage Seminar
• VIP-only entrance & private washrooms
• Early admission to get a head start on the best samples
• Access to the exclusive VIP Lounge
• Exclusive VIP Lanyard & Commemorative Sample Mug
ECBF isn’t just any festival
The Edmonton Craft Beer Festival isn’t just about sampling amazing brews! With hundreds of craft beverages, mouthwatering eats from Edmonton’s favourite spots, sports lounges, games, and live music, this is more than just a festival — it’s a true celebration of Canadian craft and community.
Think that’s all they’ve got on tap? After last call, the real party begins with nightly after parties featuring international artists & DJs with past year’s seeing Glass Petals, Sam Feldt, White Light, and more!
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Make sure that you’ve entered to win, and then head here to check out other amazing date ideas in YEG that you can plan until the next exciting beer fest comes around!
