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It’s official. City of Penticton official. Penticton Mayor and Council have officially proclaimed Oct. 19-26 as Penticton Beer Week.
It’s not surprising. The city has ended up on “must visit” lists for craft beer lovers; several new breweries have opened this spring and summer both in Penticton and around the Okanagan, with more to come.
It seems that a new brewery or brew pub is announced in the region just about every week. Events such as Hopscotch – a Festival of Whisky, Beer and Sprits coming up on Sept. 27-28 in Kelowna — and Great Okanagan Beer Festival in Kelowna and Fest of Ale in Penticton often sell out.
The Festival of the Grape in Oliver, Oct. 6, added Cask and Keg the night before the main wine event a couple of years ago, and it is very popular.
Cask and Keg is an outdoor evening event focused on celebrating the creations from local and regional breweries, distilleries and cideries.
The first Penticton Beer Week, which will include a celebration of local craft beer industry, will kick off Oct. 19 with the annual Oktoberfest.
There will be a number of craft beer related events at breweries and local restaurants around Penticton throughout the remainder of the week.
In addition, all seven (yes, seven) Penticton breweries will come together to make a special collaboration beer.
This limited release beer will be launched in draft format at the breweries and local restaurants in Penticton and area during the week. Some of this beer will go into cans so it can be sold at private liquor stores.
This limited release collaboration beer will also be a fundraiser beer, where a portion of the proceeds will be donated to a local non-profit/charity. Each year, the beneficiary will change.
Might be time for a cold one.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sept. 21, Kelowna: Appleooza, a cider tasting event, takes place at the Packinghouse with a number of cideries and food trucks.
Sept. 22, Keremeos: Visit the Grist Mill & Gardens for the Heritage Fall Fair.
Sept. 27, Okanagan Falls: Meatstock takes place at Wild Goose Vineyards. An evening of meats prepared by the Smoke & Oak Bistro, plus wine pairings.
Sept. 28 and Oct. 5, Penticton: Learn about the 7 Sensations of Wine at Township 7, a fun and interactive event for all wine lovers.
Sept. 28, Kamloops: SunPeaks Resort hosts its second annual Cider Fest, part of a weekend of autumn activities.
Sept. 28, Naramata: Da Silva Vineyards hosts a rustic hearty Portuguese farm table dinner with Chef Abul Adame.
Sept. 28, Osoyoos: Reserve your spots for the annual Winemakers’ Dinner at Nk’Mip Cellars.
Oct. 3-13, valley-wide: Start planning your agenda and event for the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival.
This article is written by or on behalf of an outsourced columnist and does not necessarily reflect the views of Castanet.
