Blast Beerfest
March 22-23, 2025
Come check out the Blast Beerfest!
Join us as we celebrate the amazing local breweries in our region. Come on out and sample the local brews while you enjoy some delicious Whitewater pow chow in our on-the-snow beer garden.
Dance along to live music, rock your best Canadian tuxedo (jeans on jeans), and bask in the magnificent view of Ymir Peak.
Beer Garden | Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm
Live Music | Saturday 12:30pm - 3:30pm & Sunday 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Local brews, delicious food, and great friends - just how we like it: pure and simple.
We will be selling taster tokens that can be exchanged for 4oz samples as well as pint tokens that can be exchanged for 16oz beers. All token prices include tax.
1 Taster Token - $3.50
3-Pack of Taster Tokens - $9.00
6-Pack of Taster Tokens - $16.00
1 Pint Token - $8.75
Must be 19+ or with legal guardian to enter - valid government-issued ID will be required.
Plus, if you buy a 3-pack of taster tokens, a 6-pack of taster tokens, or a pint token, you'll get $2 off a hot dog, smokie, or quesadilla at The Tin!
Only one discount may be applied per person per transaction.
Live Music Drew Storey
Saturday, March 22: 1:30pm - 4:00pm on our on-the-snow patio
Drew Storey is a singer-songwriter from Langley, BC, currently studying at Selkirk college where he met his bandmates Aaron Pasacreta (bass), Reid Erickson (drums), Jayden Elnas (guitar), & Jonah Wingelman (keyboard).
Raised on the early rock and roll of the 1950s and '60s, Drew Storey often perform covers of classics from those decades. Drew began writing music at just eight years old, and now, with his band, he can share his original work on a larger scale.
You won't want to miss out on Drew and his high energy band!
Saturday, March 22, & Sunday, March 23 Backroads Brewing Company
Pure Water. Legendary Town. A downtown hub.
Check out the brew-pub, located on the historic Baker Street in Nelson, BC. Come by for a pint, live music, local art, and a vibe that is unique to Nelson, but that will make you feel right at home.
Small batches brewed frequently mean that they have a constant rotation of fresh beer on tap. There are 8 taplines that host a wide variety of traditionally-inspired ales and lagers, all brewed to their Brewmaster's keen eye for quality and consistency.
Saturday, March 22 & Sunday, March 23 Fernie Brewing Co.
At this award-winning brewery, no shortcuts are taken. Using premium 2-row barley malt and European hops, these ales are aged to perfection.
With no fillers, adjuncts, or preservatives, you're guaranteed to get delicious and refreshing brews.
Fernie Brewing Co. has a wide variety of year-round beers, seasonal and limited release beers, and mixer packs.
Saturday, March 22 & Sunday, March 23 Nelson Brewing Company
A taste of the good life.
Since 1991, Nelson Brewing Company has been an independently owned, award-winning craft brewery focused on quality, excellence, and bringing people together. They take pride in crafting beer that has become an integral part of the Kootenay lifestyle.
Their mission is not only to brew delicious beer, but also a sense of togetherness and community in every sip. Check out their brewery – where lifelong memories and friendships are waiting to be made.
Saturday, March 22 Torchlight Brewing Co.
Torchlight Brewing Co. started as an idea that two friends, Josh and Craig, had while enjoying some craft beer on a patio in Halifax. Inspired to open their own brewery back in their home town of Nelson, the friends set out on a path that changed their lives.
First, they opened a nano-brewery in June of 2014, but found demand for their beer was outpacing their ability to make it. They then set about expanding into a proper micro-brewery, complete with a full lounge. This dream became realized in May 2017 as the new brewery rapidly filled with thirsty patrons.
Torchlight continues striving to make the most delicious and innovative craft beers around.
Saturday, March 22 Wild North Brewing Co.
Settle into the heartbeat of the Creston Valley with Wild North Brewing Co.
The Wild North crew brought new life to a tired, old space, transforming it into the welcoming taproom you see today. Being an old transit spot, the taproom is perfectly located whether you’re a regular local or simply traveling through and looking for a place to sit back and enjoy what’s on tap.
At the heart of the Wild North crew's journey is the love and passion for really good beer. They believe good beer comes from honest, locally sourced ingredients and an authentic passion for the craft brewing process.
Whitewater Shuttle
The Whitewater Shuttle is a great way to responsibly attend the Blast Beerfest!
Cost: $10 one-way / $15 round-trip
Online booking closes two hours before the shuttle departs. Pre-booked seats are non-refundable on the day of travel. If you require a refund, please email more than 24 hours before your booking begins.
Please note that times may vary slightly based on bookings, so please be ready at the time below to ensure the quickest guest experience at pick-up locations.
