Okanagan Spring Brewery's brewmaster Stefan Tobler with his daughter Kristina at Oktoblerfest at Wings Vernon (Submitted photo)

By Pete McIntyre

Okanagan Spring Brewery

Oktoblerfest drawing a crowd and good reviews

Oct 9, 2021 | 4:00 PM

The first annual Oktoblerfest in Vernon will certainly not be the last one.

The first time event is proving to be a hit, as well as a tribute to Okanagan Spring Brewery which got its start in Vernon in 1985. The co-founding Tobler family forms the unique part of the event’s name, with members of the family on hand for the four day celebration.

Friday had a capacity crowd at Wings Vernon, the venue for Oktoblerfest 2021. In attendance was some of the top brass from Sleeman Breweries, the Canadian parent of Okanagan Spring Brewery.

Todd Robinson, Director of Sales for B.C. for Sleeman Brewery, was impressed with the event. He attended the opening on Thursday.

“It is amazing to see the passion for the Okanagan Spring brand right here in Vernon – the home of Okanagan Spring Brewery. Our group will be behind this for many years to come. The Wings team have done an impressive job,” Robinson stated.

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“The average is commonplace and repetitive, not to mention we love to have events at Wings. This one just made so much sense,” said Katie Dahl of Wings Vernon. “Oktoblerfest is a brilliant idea and will grow to be a major annual event. Stefan is the absolute best in the beer business. We love it.”