Cowichan Craft Beer & Food Festival 2026

The Cowichan Craft Beer & Food Festival is Vancouver Island's largest craft-beer festival, held annually in mid-August at Doc Lewis Park in the seaside town of Chemainus. The 2026 edition took place Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 12:00 to 6:00 PM and sold out. Attendees sampled 100+ craft beers from 30+ BC breweries, alongside cideries, 15+ food trucks and local eats (tacos, pretzels, ice cream, and more), and three live music acts throughout the day. The festival is a 19+ non-profit event, and $1 from every admission-only ticket is donated to the Canucks Autism Network to support inclusive programs for Vancouver Island youth and families. This edition has concluded. Register on craftbeerandfoodfest.com for 2027 announcements.