Friday April 25, 4pm - 10pm
Saturday April 26, 1pm - 10pm
Enjoy an outdoor festival featuring food and cocktail or mocktail tastings, live music, chef and bartender competitions, distillery activations, and discover the local food and beverage scene right on Bear Street in the magical town of Banff!
Are you ready for the most delicious event of the year? Join us at the MADE WITH LOVE Food and Cocktail Festival on Bear Street, where you can sample mouthwatering food and drink combinations from 16 local vendors.
This is an outdoor event that is open to all ages, so bring your family and friends along. Note that ID will need to be presented in order to redeem alcoholic options within the festival site, and you can obtain a stamp/wristband upon registration showing your age verification. Don’t miss this chance to taste the best of Banff and Lake Louise!
FRIDAY Once you’ve secured your VIP tickets, take your chance to vote for the best food and cocktail pairing during the MADE WITH LOVE competition. 10 teams of chefs and bartenders will present their creation that showcases local spirits and ingredients, with the winner to be announced on Saturday.
SATURDAY Whether you prefer cocktails or mocktails, discovering spirits, or eating the best of local cuisine, we have something for everyone. Enjoy DJs, music and entertainment as you explore the flavors of the festival.
A panel of judges, along with VIP ticketholders, will have the chance to score and vote, and the team with the most points from Friday and Saturday will be announced at 9 PM, taking home the MADE WITH LOVE trophy and a cash prize. So, come and cheer for your favorite establishment.
Friday April 25
4PM to 10PM
Saturday April 26
1PM to 10PM
- One day regular ticket
One-day access on either Friday or Saturday
45.00$
Your ticket includes:
- Official tasting glass
- 21$ worth of tasting coupons*
- Access bracelet for either Friday or Saturday entry
- Two days right to vote ticket
Two-day access
105.00$
Your ticket includes:
- Official tasting glass
- 81$ worth of tasting coupons*
- Right to vote for your favorite MADE WITH LOVE competitor
- Access bracelet for both Friday and Saturday entry
• Price for mocktail tasting: $3
• Price for cocktail tasting: $3, $6 or $9
• Price for food: $6, $9, or $12
*Value of one coupon = $3
FAQ
This is a family-friendly event, and all are welcome. Those of legal drinking age will be identified with a different stamp (ID required).
Obviously, no alcohol will be provided to minors.
Tickets for children over 8 years old are required. There are food and non-alcoholic beverages available for anyone under 18.
Access to the site is free, however tastings are only available to those with access bracelets and coupons. You need the bracelet (available to buy online or at the door) to buy tasting coupons.
The grounds are fully accessible.
Our event offers a variety of cocktails and food for attendees to sample, with each tasting priced in coupons. However, the number of coupons required for each tasting varies depending on the item.
Your 45$ ticket purchase gives you 21$ worth of tasting coupons. Your 105$ ticket gives you 81$ worth of tasting coupons.
Note that additional tasting coupons will be available for purchase on site.
A DJ will be playing music throughout the event.
First aid services are available at the ticket tent.
No outside drinks or food are permitted; however, you can purchase food and drinks on-site.
In and out privileges are allowed with a valid hand stamp.
Paid parking is available throughout the Town of Banff, or free parking is available at the Train Station. However, we remind all attendees that the province of Alberta and Town of Banff enforce strict penalties against impaired driving and will have a heightened presence around the festival. We would encourage anyone looking to drink alcohol at the MADE WITH LOVE Food & Cocktail Festival to either utilize local ROAM transit to get to your final destination, or book an overnight stay at one of Banff’s many hotels. We are offering a package deal with the Banff Hospitality Collective that can be viewed and booked here.
Book your stay for the festival with our partner, the Banff Lodging Company.
Enjoy a special room rate plus two tickets to the unforgettable Banff outdoor tasting festival.
Packages are available for the Friday or Saturday events, but hurry – availability is limited!
Multiple credit and debit cards will be accepted, as well as cash.
Well-behaved and leashed pets are welcome.
Photos and films taken during the event may be used for promotional purposes, without compensation to the ticket holder.
Entry fees and coupons are non-refundable.
Smoking and vaping of either tobacco or cannabis are not permitted on the event grounds nor in any public areas throughout the Town of Banff. The alleyway behind Bear Street is your nearest designated smoking area.
Fire pits and heaters will be set up throughout the grounds.
Portable toilets are available on-site.
Each cocktail vendor will have water available for rinsing your glass.
The event will proceed as planned, so please dress accordingly to the weather forecast.
Bear street
213 Bear St, Banff, AB T1L 1A1
