Penticton, B.C.
General Information
Judging – April 10-11, 2026
The Okanagan Fest of Ale is one of the largest, longest-running, and well-respected craft beer events in the province. The FOA welcomes over 4,000 craft beer and cider enthusiasts to celebrate in April at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre! Supporting the FOA through sponsorship directly benefits the South Okanagan community through its charitable contributions and initiatives.
All net proceeds of the event go directly to local charitable organizations.
All beers must be 100% produced in BC and by a minimum 50% owned small brewery.
– A beer can only be submitted in one category.
– There are no multiple entries for the same beer.
– Each brewery is limited to a maximum of three entries (Non-Alcoholic beers do not count
towards the three-entry limit).
Entry Fees
Per Entry Fee – $50.00
Deliver a minimum of:
– 4 x 355ml
– 3 x 473ml / 500ml
– 2 x 650/750ml
– 2 growlers ( 1 L)
– 1 growler ( 1.89 L )
** Growlers are not recommended, but if used, the judges will be notified**
Best In Show
Best In Class
No To Low Alcohol, Light/Pale LagerAmber/Dark Lager-Pale/Hazy Pale Ale, Fruits/Specialty Fruit, Amber & Dark Ale, Ipa/Specialty Ipa, Hazy/Neipa, Sours/Fruit Sour, Wheat Beer, Spice /Herb/Vegetable Beer, Specialty & Experimental Beer
Best In Beer
Best In Cider
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