BeerFest Days · Edmonton, Alberta
Edmonton Beer Culture & BeerFest
Edmonton is a festival city built on community, creativity and gathering together. BeerFest belongs to that story—bringing local and international beverages, entertainment and shared experiences into the heart of the city.
A city that gathers
As Alberta’s capital, Edmonton serves a growing metropolitan region of more than one million people. Its character is shaped by a northern climate, an expansive river valley and a long tradition of creating reasons for people to come together.
Major festivals sit alongside neighbourhood events, live music, theatre, fashion, food and family programming. That mix is why Edmonton is widely known as Canada’s Festival City.
Beer in Edmonton
Edmonton’s beer story stretches from early commercial breweries to today’s diverse craft-beverage scene. Local producers have helped turn taprooms and tasting rooms into places for collaboration, experimentation and community connection.
The city’s modern beer culture includes established breweries, new producers, restaurants, retailers, educators and festivals. Together, they create jobs, attract visitors and give people a direct way to discover flavours and stories from Edmonton and beyond.
Beer Festival Edmonton: where BeerFest fits
BeerFest is Edmonton’s original international beer festival and the foundation of BeerFest Days. For more than 20 years, it has connected attendees with breweries, beverage makers, food, music and community causes.
BeerFest Days expands that legacy into a multi-day festival experience in downtown Edmonton. The name makes the promise clear: it is a festival—open, social and connected to the city—while BeerFest remains the core brand.
History, coverage & supporting sources
These independent and first-party resources provide additional context about BeerFest and its place in Edmonton.
Experience BeerFest Days
Explore six days of festival programming in the heart of Edmonton.
