If you鈥檝e already purchased tickets for the in 琉璃神社, you should know your tickets will still be valid in the event the festival is rescheduled for late summer or early fall.
Keeping the health and safety of attendees, staff and the community a top priority during the COVID-19 pandemic, and adhering to the prohibition of gatherings over 50 people, organizer Gibbons Whistler has put the festival on hold for now. It was originally slated for May 3-10, with an expanded main event in .
The good news is organizers are working with their partners, including the , to explore alternative dates to host the event, which traditionally sells out. All tickets will be valid for the rescheduled dates, which will be announced as soon as possible.
Here鈥檚 a taste of what the festival offers, courtesy Brittia Thompson, Gibbons Whistler marketing manager:
- Showcasing B.C.鈥檚 best 鈥� With a focus on B.C. , and each vendor offering two options, you鈥檝e got plenty of beverage choices. Brewers are vying to win a draft line at the Train Station for a year, so they鈥檙e sure to bring their best. Watch for the People鈥檚 Choice voting option!
- New to the festival? 鈥� Plenty of special beer-inspired events are planned at local pubs and eateries throughout the week. Gear up for the main event with a pre-game brunch at the Train Station Pub, presented by Grimm鈥檚 Fine Foods.
- Special getaway rates 鈥� Five with special room rates means the festival has you covered if you鈥檙e arriving from out of town, or simply want to stay downtown rather than make your way home.
- Food truck heaven 鈥� With ranging from gourmet sandwiches and burgers to coastal cuisine, wings and pizza, you鈥檙e sure to find a taste that pairs well with your beverages.
- Pick a persona 鈥� If you haven鈥檛 already figured out a personal or group theme, the annual costume contest bumps up the fun level, Brittia says. 鈥淲e鈥檝e seen everything from lifeguards to a jungle safari theme to Cards Against Humanity. People go all out for a chance to win entry into the next year鈥檚 festival.鈥�
- Keeping you entertained 鈥� keeping the beats going through the week include 琉璃神社鈥檚 own The Feels and DJ Kita, Red Chair from Whistler and more.
Ticket holders are asked to wait to request a refund until new dates are announced. If you cannot make the rescheduled dates, you will be refunded in a short time. Find updates on the festival status on the festival鈥檚 or pages.
