If you're a beer lover in the McCall area, you won't want to miss Destination:Beer, the annual beer festival taking place this weekend. With dozens of breweries from across the region in attendance, this is the perfect opportunity to sample some of the finest craft beers around and connect with other beer enthusiasts.
What is Destination:Beer?
Destination:Beer is an annual beer festival that takes place during the McCall Winter Carnival. This year's event will be held on Saturday, February 25th from 2pm to 6pm at the McCall Area Chamber of Commerce parking lot.
The festival is a celebration of all things beer, featuring breweries from all over the region showcasing their best brews. In addition to beer, there will be food vendors, live music, and a friendly, laid-back atmosphere that makes Destination:Beer one of the most anticipated events of the year for many beer enthusiasts in the McCall area.
What Breweries Will Be in Attendance?
There will be over a dozen breweries in attendance at Destination:Beer, each showcasing their own unique lineup of beers. Some of the breweries that will be at the festival include:
- Bombastic Brewing
- Edge Brewing
- Grand Teton Brewing
- Lost Grove Brewing
- Mad Swede Brewing
- Moscow Brewing
- Mother Earth Brew Co.
- Payette Brewing
- Spring Creek Brewing
- Trickster's Brewing
- Western Collective
- White Dog Brewing
- Woodland Empire Ale Craft
With so many breweries in attendance, there will be plenty of new and exciting beers to sample. Whether you're a fan of IPAs, stouts, sours, or something in between, you're sure to find something that will satisfy your taste buds at Destination:Beer.
Where Can I Stay?
If you're coming from out of town to attend Destination:Beer, there are plenty of hotel and lodging options in the McCall area. Some of the closest hotels to the festival include:
- Hotel McCall (next to the venue): 866.800.1183
- Rustic Inn (.5 miles): 208.634.7671
- Third Street Inn (.5 miles): 208.634.6300
- Scandia Inn (.5 miles): 208.634.7394
- Holiday Inn Express (.8 miles): 208.634.4700
- Best Western Plus (1.1 miles): 208.634.2230
- Shore Lodge (1.2 miles): 800.657.6464
- McCall Super 8 (1.4 miles): 208.634.4637
There are also plenty of home and condo rentals available through companies like InIdaho Rentals and Vacasa Rentals, so you can find the perfect place to perfect place to enjoy great beer while surrounded by the natural beauty of Idaho's mountains, such as InIdaho Rentals and Vacasa Rentals if you prefer a more private and independent lodging experience.
Event Information
Now that you know where to stay during your visit, let's dive into the event details for Destination:Beer at McCall Winter Carnival Brewfest. This year's event will take place on February 26, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Depot Park in McCall, Idaho. Tickets are available for purchase online at the event website or at the door on the day of the event.
General admission tickets include entry to the event, a commemorative tasting glass, and unlimited beer samples from participating breweries. VIP tickets are also available, which include early entry to the event, access to a VIP lounge with exclusive beer offerings and snacks, and a swag bag filled with brewery merchandise.
Participating Breweries
There are over a dozen breweries participating in this year's Destination:Beer event, including local favorites and breweries from around the region. Here are just a few of the participating breweries:
- Bombastic Brewing
- Edge Brewing
- Grand Teton
- Lost Grove Brewing
- Mad Swede Brewing
- Moscow Brewing
- Mother Earth Brew Co.
- Payette Brewing
- Spring Creek
- Trickster's Brewing
- Western Collective
- White Dog Brewing
- Woodland Empire
Be sure to check out each brewery's booth to try their unique beers and chat with the brewers themselves. You never know what new and exciting brews you might discover at Destination:Beer.
Food and Entertainment
In addition to unlimited beer samples, there will also be plenty of food and entertainment at Destination:Beer. Local food vendors will be selling a variety of tasty snacks and meals to pair with your beer samples. There will also be live music and other entertainment throughout the event, making it a fun and lively atmosphere for all attendees.
Getting There
Depot Park, where Destination:Beer is being held, is located in the heart of McCall. If you are driving to the event, there is plenty of street parking available nearby, as well as several public parking lots throughout the downtown area.
If you prefer to use public transportation, there are several taxi and shuttle services available in McCall. The McCall Transit Authority also operates several bus routes throughout the city, including a stop near Depot Park.
Don't Miss Out on Destination:Beer
Whether you are a local McCall resident or visiting from out of town, Destination:Beer is an event you won't want to miss. With unlimited beer samples, delicious food, and live entertainment, it's the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance to save money and secure your spot at this popular beer festival.
And don't forget, you can find all the event information and purchase tickets on the BISTRO BUDDY Event Directory at https://bistrobuddy.com/local-search/event/destination-beer-mccall-winter-carnival-brewfest. See you at Destination:Beer!
