MADE WITH LOVE festival returns with more pairings, events and competitions
After a highly successful inaugural event in 2023, the MADE WITH LOVE Banff Food and Cocktail Festival will return to Banff for an even bigger and better celebration from April 19 – May 4, 2024!
Featuring a “Spring Après” theme this year, the 16-day event will delight foodies, both local and visiting, with an outdoor street festival, creative food and drink pairings, an extravagant cocktail mixing competition and more. Throughout the festival, chefs and bartenders from more than 20 local bars and restaurants will create food and drink pairings that showcase local ingredients, inspired by Spring Après in Banff and Lake Louise.
Kicking off the festival on April 19 and 20 is the MADE WITH LOVE festival on Bear Street, an exciting outdoor event that elevates the experience of food and beverage pairings with 20 tasting stations, live entertainment and music. Guests will tour various stations and purchase coupons to enjoy food and cocktails from participating local bars and restaurants. Also on the opening weekend is the MADE WITH LOVE Cocktail Competition, which will showcase Banff’s top chefs and bartenders duking it out to take home a trophy and cash prize of $5,000.
Participating venues include:
Anejo, Banff Ave Brew Co., Block Kitchen + Bar, Brazen, Coyotes Southwestern Grill, Downtown Sally, Elk & Oarsman, Farm & Fire, Frankie D’s Donuts, Hello Sunshine, Juniper Bistro, Larkspur Lounge, La Terrazza Ristorante Italiano, Maclab Bistro, Nourish Bistro, Park Distillery Restaurant + Bar, Shoku Izakaya, St. James’s Gate, Sudden Sally and more!
Partners featured in the festival include:
Bridgeland Distillery, The Dubh Glas Distillery, Park Distillery, Wild Life Distillery and Fairlee.
To purchase tickets, book accommodations and learn more about the festival, visit MADE WITH LOVE Banff.
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