Craftoberfest Squamish

Craftoberfest Squamish

There’s a new event brewing in Squamish, presented by Squamish Beer Festival, showcasing local breweries and cideries. (Squamish Oktoberfest 2018 has evolved into Craftoberfest.) Craftoberfest’s first annual event will be held on Saturday, October 6th, from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm, at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park.

It’s time to pull out the Lederhosen for October’s biggest Squamish party. Music will be provided by DJ Trax, and The Rheinland Oompah Band will be performing live. Enjoy an evening of local craft beers and ciders, great food, dancing, and a 50/50 draw. There will be prizes for the best dressed male and female, and some lighthearted Bavarian Olympics, which will include a yodeling contest, beer holding contest, and more.

Early bird tickets are available until October 1st, with a savings of $5.00 per person, off the regular $40 ticket price. Tickets get you into the party, a Craftoberfest Stein, and a token for two drinks. Part of the proceeds will go to the Squamish Montessori School.

You are also able to reserve a table, just like you can at Munich’s Oktoberfest. Buy a table for friends, and you’ll receive an extra beer, pretzels, food token and reserved seating. Reserved tables are: table for 2 – $110, table for 4 – $220, table for 6 – $330, table for 8 – $440, and table for 10 – $550. Order your tickets here.

Pumpkin Patch in the Park

Pumpkin Patch in the Park

Held in Stan Clarke Park — just right of August Jack Motor Inn on Cleveland Avenue — Pumpkin Patch in the Park will be back for its third year. The park will be transformed into a pumpkin patch, between 10:00 and 2:00 pm, on Saturday, October 21st. The event raises money for Under One Roof, and is hosted by the Downtown Squamish Business Improvement Association, the Rotary Club of Squamish and Save On Foods.

It’s a free event, for the whole family. For a minimum donation of $5, you can stroll through the patch and pick out a pumpkin. There will be music, face painting, tasty treats and exciting kids games. You’re encouraged to come in costume.

Special thanks go out to the volunteers who will be unloading the pumpkins, setting up the tables and tents, and displaying the pumpkins.