It's the most wonderful time for a beer
Event Information
Ticket Prices
- One Day Pass: $40
- Two Day Pass: $80 Includes 10 tokens
Drink Token Price:
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$1.50 per token
- Token Vouchers: $15.00 (10 tokens)
Each ticket grants:
- 2 drink tokens
- A brewery guide
- A souvenir cup
Venue Information
Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre 1925 Blanshard StVictoria, BC
All attendees must be 19+ and have two pieces of government issued I.D.
About
The best part about beer is that it can be enjoyed at any time of the year. It should be celebrated in the same manner.
Most beer festivals are held throughout the summer months to take advantage of the beautiful relationship between warm weather and cold glass of suds. There are few things that go together so well, but having to wait through fall, winter and spring to get together again and see what is occurring in the industry by celebrating the delectable flavours seems very short sighted.
To bridge the gap, we have decided to have everyone raise a mug of holiday cheer and join us for the Christmas Craft Beer Show at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.
In our estimation, this is a great concept that will allow the multitude of fantastic local micro-breweries to gather together to display their seasonal products as well as their brewery favorites to both beer lovers and food and beverage professionals ahead of the holiday season. This is an out of the box event for the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, but one we believe is needed in Victoria and will allow for all involved to garner exposure ahead of the most significant holiday season of the year and a chance for us all to enjoy a happy and prosperous New Year!
Show some Christmas cheer – Patrons dressed in festive attire will be automatically entered to win prizing!
Breweries
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Ace Brewing
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Bad Dog Brewing
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Brickworks
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Bridge Brewing
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Central City Brewing / Red Racer
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Dead Frog Brewery
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Howl Brewing
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Hoyne Brewing
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Lighthouse
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Lonetree
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Merridale Cider
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Moon Under Water
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Mt Arrowsmith Brewing
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Off The Rail
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Pacific Western Brewing
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Parallel 49
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Phillips Brewing and Malting Co.
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Red Arrow Beer
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Russell Brewing
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Saltspring Island Ales
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Sea Cider
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Six Pints Specialty Beer Co
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Small Block Brewery
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Smugglers Trail Cask
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Sooke Brewing
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Sooke Oceanside Brewery
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Steamworks
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Strathcona Beer
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TWA Dogs
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Twin City Brewing
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Untapped
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V2V Black Hops Brewing
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Valley Cider
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Vancouver Island Brewing
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Wards Cider
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West-Craft
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White Sail Brewing
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Wolf Brewing Company
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Yellow Dog Brewing
Entertainment
SuperSauce will be playing your favorites from the 80s, 90s and today at the Christmas Craft Beer Show. Their recipe? A litre of rock, a tablespoon of roll and a heaping helping of good times. Check them out on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Frequently Asked Questions
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Where can I purchase tokens and redeem token vouchers?
Tokens can purchased and vouchers can be redeemed at the Main Concession stand. -
Can I bring unused tokens from a previous year?
Yes! -
Once I enter the event, can I leave and return again?
Please note that (like all events at SOFMC) there are no in and out privileges.
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What time is the Christmas Craft Beer Show?
On Friday November 29th, the doors are open from 5 pm until 9 pm. On Saturday November 30th, the doors are open from 1 pm to 5 pm.
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Will there be drinks other than beer?
Yes! The Christmas Craft Beer Show features breweries and cideries.
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Will there be food for sale?
Yes, there will be food to purchase throughout the event. Cash and credit cards will be accepted.
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How much are tickets for this event?
$40.00 for a one-day pass and $80.00 for a two-day pass (two-day pass includes 10 tokens).
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What does my ticket include?
Tickets include a souvenir cup, program, and a couple tokens to get you started.
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What are the tokens for?
Tokens are necessary to obtain a sample. Tokens will be available to purchase during the event (cash or credit card accepted).
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How much do tokens cost?
Tokens are $1.50 each. Each sample will cost you one token.
Press
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Matter of Beer
"It was a fantastic event, and I had a blast. The event organizers should be proud of what they put together for a first time event, and with feedback like this, I can only hope next year is an amazing event that has turned things up to 11."
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Bring Your Porter to the Slaughter
"Iām pleased to report that the event was fantastically organized, possibly even better so than the tenured GCBF. They had full mobile ticket and credit card support, which is way more convenient. The bathroom situation was a thousand times better. There were 44 breweries and cideries in attendance, each serving 2 or more beers each, and several had one-off casks for the event."