Craft Bliss: A Symphony of Sips

YAS! DRINKS FEST

Craft Beer · Spirits · Cider · Wine · RTD & Non-Alcoholic

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026 📍 Yarmouth International Airport (CYQI)

Welcome

Welcome to the YAS! Drinks Fest

Welcome to Southwest Nova Scotia's premier craft beverage festival. The annual Yarmouth & Acadian Shores (YAS) Drinks Fest celebrates everything craft beverages — including beer, wine, cider, spirits, RTD, non-alcoholic & more! Join us for Canada's only fly-in drinks fest, held right on the tarmac at the Yarmouth International Airport.

Delicious Drinks

Local craft beer, cider, wine, spirits, RTDs and non-alcoholic options.

DJ Curated Music

A curated soundtrack to keep the energy flowing all night.

Live Bands

Live performances throughout the evening.

Delectable Bites & Eats

Great food to pair with every pour.

Choose your experience

Sessions

Choose your experience. Two ways to enjoy the fest.

VIP

5:00 PM – 1:00 AM

$125 / ticket

•Early admission and late exit
•12 Sample Tickets
•Private VIP Area
•Direct Band Access
•Private Washrooms

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General Admission

6:00 PM – 12:00 AM

$75 / ticket

•8 Sample Tickets
•Food available for purchase
•Public Seating
•Public washrooms

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The Region

Yarmouth & Acadian Shores

Southwest Nova Scotia's Yarmouth & Acadian Shores region is a place of working harbours, Acadian heritage, lighthouses and warm hospitality. It's the perfect backdrop for Canada's only fly-in drinks fest — come for the pours, stay for the coastline.

Explore the region

The Venue

The YAS! Drinks Fest takes place at the Yarmouth International Airport (CYQI), in the Main Terminal Building. The festival features both indoor and outdoor areas, with the outdoor section partially covered by an overhang.

Venue details

Who's pouring