Taste your way through town at craft beer themed events taking place during Okanagan Beer Week leading up to the 22nd Okanagan Fest of Ale.

In addition to the two-day consumer tasting Fest of Ale, April 7 and 8 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, organizers are excited to showcase craft themed events throughout the week. Participating restaurants include Craft Corner Kitchen, Brodo, and The Pasta Factory each of which will be offering a unique craft-themed dinner featuring local craft brews.

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In addition to craft themed dinners, Joe Wiebe, The Thirsty Writer, will be offering a seminar and tasting focused on IPAs at Bad Tattoo Brewing on April 6. Area breweries will also be open for tastings throughout the week.

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There will be over 175 quality-crafted brews and ciders for tasting including new releases, experimental brews and cask ales. Guests of Fest of Ale can also look forward to fabulous food, with many restaurateurs incorporating a craft inspired twist on their dish and live entertainment taking place around the venue both indoors and out.

New for 2017, guests will have the opportunity to purchase their tasting tokens with either cash or by card at various locations throughout the venue.

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Tickets to the event are available online at Single day admission $29; 2-day weekend pass $47 (inclusive). Ticket and accommodation specials start at $99/couple at .

Okanagan Beer Week events will be posted on as details become available.

Watch the for your chance to win tickets to Fest of Ale.