CAMRA SO – Craft Beer News and Events, Spring 2020
Hello CAMRA SO members! Thank you to everyone that attended our recent CAMRA SO AGM. It was awesome to have so many people attend and to hear the excitement for what we have done and what we are doing going forward. Thanks to Cannery Brewing for hosting, putting out some great eats, and for the special beer. Thanks to Harpreet for running our election. And big huge thanks to our 2020 CAMRA Executive Team! 2020 CAMRA Executive Team: March 14 – Road trip Leave the driving to a pro and hurry to obtain your tickets as they’re going fast! ![]() Some of the happy road trip crew – 2019 March 21 – CAMRA BC AGM March 26 – CAMRA Beer Education Thursday, April 16 at Bad Tattoo – Joe Wiebe Seminar Joe will present an award-winning beer from each 5-year period along with something new that might be a winner this year or in the near future. As always, the evening will be fun and informative — the perfect way to kick off Fest-of-Ale Weekend! This seminar includes taster-sized samples of six different beers. 19+ only. Autographed copies of Joe’s book are also available for sale in advance or at the event. Tickets: $30 or CAMRA members can save $5 and pay $25 by using code CAMRA. April 17 & 18 – Okanagan Fest of Ale Tasting tokens are $2 for a 4 oz. taster and can also be used in multiples for onsite eats. Important to remember: In order to attend the industry event you’ll need to have both:
Ticket costs for Fest of Ale: Single Day $23, Weekend Pass $42 Saturday, April 18 – Murderers Row at the Station Public House Immediately following Fest of Ale, this popular event brings together 12 BC craft breweries and an awesome selection of casks to enjoy! Tickets are on sale now, available at The Station Public House or call 250-493-3388 to reserve your tickets by phone. This event typically sells out every year, so don’t delay! See the facebook event page for the latest updates. Penticton Beer Run – Saturday, June 13 The Beer Run includes a 10K walk/run with tastings from Cannery Brewing, Bad Tattoo, Tin Whistle, Barley Mill, Highway 97, Neighborhood, Slackwater and Firehall Breweries, Smugglers Smokehouse, Patio Burger and Cobb’s Bakery! The event starts off at Hwy 97 Brewery including your first taste of the local micro-brew scene. From there you will run down Lakeshore Drive following Penticton’s Ale trail and then down the KVR past 7 more breweries and 3 eateries before finishing with live music, more beer and great eats at D’Angelo Estate. What a way to spend the day! Event Pricing: Click here to register now. Use promo code CAMRA20 for a special membership benefit. ![]() We are looking for volunteers to staff the CAMRA SO booth at Okanagan Fest of Ale for two hour shifts on Friday, April 17, from 4-9 pm and Saturday, April 18 from 12-6 pm. You get a pass to the festival in exchange. Contact Lory to volunteer. Membership Benefit Update Have an idea for an event? Have a question or suggestion for our team? Want to give feedback about a previous event? Want to chat about beer? Our executive team is available. Contact us by email:
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