Raise a glass to

The brewers

2026

Time to Get Thirsty!

~ Beverage Tokens: $8 each or 2 for $15 ~

Sale of beverage tokens will stop at:

Friday and Saturday 9:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:00 p.m.

Last Call:

Friday and Saturday 9:30 p.m.
Sunday 8:30 p.m.

There’s passion behind every brew.

The Esquimalt Ribfest is proud to partner with these brewers in 2026.

Mark Anthony Wine & Peller Estates

Fundraiser for Blau Syndrome
Serving BC VQA Wines
Friday & Saturday – Gray Monk
select wines from Gray Monk and Good Natured
Sunday – Peller Estates Wines

Lighthouse Brewing Company

Starting a craft brewery in 1998 was, by necessity, a labor of love. The demand for hand-made, small-batch beer was not what it is today. But those first kegs of our Race Rocks Ale we proudly delivered to local pubs and restaurants found a market that was receptive to flavourful, locally brewed ales back when bland, generic beers ruled. It turns out we were onto something. Though our lineup of beers has grown, the way we brew all of them—always keeping quality and consistency in everything we do—remains the same. That artisanal spirit that Lighthouse was founded on continues today: brew excellent craft beer every day.

Hoyne Brewing

Victoria’s original craft brewery. We aspire to make beer that matters…thoughtful, flavorful, and built for real conversations. We don’t chase trends or cut corners on quality and character because we believe good beer brings people together. Bring your appetite and an open mind; we’ll bring the beer.

Driftwood Brewery

Distinct and local, at Driftwood Brewery, we aspire to create a unique profile in every beer we make. And, from the moment we sold our first keg, we’ve upheld a commitment to never cut corners on quality, character or style.

Strait and Narrow

The Strait & Narrow Pacific Coast Cocktails are crafted with custom spirits, made by our in-house distiller and blended with natural flavours, sparkling water, and a hint of cane sugar.

Merridale Cider

More Orchard in Every Glass! Merridale ciders are farm-crafted in Cowichan using just apples and yeast for pure, orchard-fresh taste. No added sulphites or preservatives, and naturally gluten-free.

Howl Brewing

Our focus is small batch high quality craft beer made from BC grown ingredients. Our ever changing menu is often dictated by what is available locally. Being a small brewery, customers can look forward to trying beer styles that are obsolete, beer that showcases local farms, traditional styles, as well as learn about beer from the staff.

Phillips Brewing

Pair your world-class BBQ with cold, local craft beer from Victoria’s own Phillips Brewing! Known for bold flavors and legendary brews like Blue Rock, Electric Unicorn, and Tilt Lager, Phillips is bringing serious craft quality to this year’s RibFest. Head over to the beverage tent and raise a glass to local craft!

Drink Local. Enjoy RibFest.