Calgary International Beerfest is back and bigger than ever! On May 2 and 3, 2025, beer lovers and foodies alike will gather at the BMO Centre (1912 Flores Ladue Parade SE) for the city’s premier food and beverage event. With over 150 exhibitors showcasing 700+ beers, spirits, cocktails, ciders, and gourmet bites, your only challenge will be deciding where to start!
Not a hardcore beer drinker? No problem! From crisp ciders to honey-infused meads and expertly crafted cocktails, there’s something for everyone at this year’s festival.
Enter to Win the Ultimate Beer Festival Experience!
We’re giving one lucky winner (and their festival-loving guest) an unforgettable Calgary International Beer Festival experience, including:
- A one night at the Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Downtown on Friday May 2, 2025
- A $50 gift card to Cannery Kitchen & Social at the Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Downtown to fuel up before or after the festival (or as morning-after nourishment), and
- 2 VIP Packages to Calgary International Beer Festival with early entry, exclusive perks, and access to the After Parties and VIP Lounge!
- Sample tokens at the festival to sip your way through the festival’s best bevvs
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The winner will receive a one night stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Downtown only redeemable for a stay from May 2nd – 3rd, 2025 + a $50 gift card to Cannery Kitchen & Social, and a pair of Friday VIP packages to Calgary Beerfest that includes a number of perks like $40 in Sample Tokens, After Party Ticket (10 pm – 2 am, featuring headliner Imanbek) , access to a NEW VIP Lounge, Early Admission, VIP Private Washrooms, a Separate Entrance, VIP Lanyard, Commemorative Sample Mug, and One Free Admission to Each Beverage Seminar.
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/datenightyyc. We will never contact you for financial information, do not respond to any spam emails or messages regarding this contest. Contest closes April 21st 2025 at 11:59PM. The winner’s name will be posted to this article and they will be contacted via email.
Thank you!
Finished entering? Read more below about what you and your date can experience when you win this fun Beer Festival weekend:
What to Expect at the Festival
Once you’ve entered, get excited about what awaits you at the Calgary International Beer Festival! Here’s what you and your date can look forward to:
Enjoy VIP Perks
Your VIP tickets offer more than just entry—they unlock an elevated festival experience, including:
- One free admission to each Beer Seminar
- VIP-only entrance & private washrooms
- Early admission to get a head start on the best samples
- Access to the all-new VIP Lounge
- Exclusive VIP Lanyard & Commemorative Sample Mug
Festival Schedule
The Calgary International Beer Festival isn’t just about sampling amazing brews—the fun continues with live music and epic after-parties! Plan your festival weekend with this full event schedule:
Friday May 2, 2025
- 5:00 PM – VIP doors open & sampling begins
- 5:30 PM – General Admission entry opens (until 9:00 PM)
- 9:45 PM – Last Pour for sampling alcohol
Saturday May 3, 2025
Afternoon Session:
- 12:00 PM – VIP doors open & sampling begins
- 12:30 PM – General Admission entry opens (until 3:30 PM)
Evening Session:
- 5:30 PM – VIP Doors Open & Sampling Begins
- 6:00 PM – General Admission entry opens (until 9:00 PM)
- 9:45 PM – Last Pour for sampling alcohol
After the party… is the after party!
So you entered to win, and now you’re wondering how to plan your amazing Beer weekend! If you think it stops at strolling and sampling throughout the afternoon, then you’d be wrong!
Calgary International Beerfest has two After Parties on both Friday May 2 and Saturday May 3 that are sure to keep the fun vibes going all evening long. This is sure to be the most memorable Beerfest yet!
On Friday and Saturday, the after party kicks off at 9:30 PM with the last set starting at 12:30 AM for a late night date night.
Friday After Party:
- 9:30 PM – Local Music Openers (White Light)
- 11:00 PM – Imanbek performs
- 12:30 AM – Raise Your State closes the night
Saturday After Party:
- 9:30 PM – After Party: Raise Your State kicks off the After-Party
- 11:00 PM – Sam Feldt performs
- 12:30 AM – White Light closes the festival with an unforgettable set
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