{"id":53887,"date":"2025-12-05T14:15:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T21:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/?p=53887"},"modified":"2025-12-05T14:15:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T21:15:07","slug":"vancouvers-biggest-sober-tasting-event-returns-free-spirit-non-alcoholic-festival-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/vancouvers-biggest-sober-tasting-event-returns-free-spirit-non-alcoholic-festival-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Vancouver\u2019s Biggest Sober Tasting Event Returns | Free Spirit Non-Alcoholic Festival 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"234\"><strong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"234\">Free Spirit Returns with 50+ Non-Alcoholic Makers<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"547\">Dry January may be on the horizon, but Vancouver\u2019s alcohol-free scene is celebrating early. <strong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"343\">Free Spirit<\/strong>, the city\u2019s largest tasting event dedicated to non-alcoholic wine, beer, spirits, and cocktails, returns to <strong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"469\">Heritage Hall<\/strong> on <strong data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"501\">Monday, December 8, 2025<\/strong> \u2014 and this year\u2019s edition is its biggest yet.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"547\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"53888\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/vancouvers-biggest-sober-tasting-event-returns-free-spirit-non-alcoholic-festival-2025\/free-spirit-logo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Free-Spirit-Logo.jpg?fit=424%2C353&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"424,353\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"free spirit logo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Free-Spirit-Logo.jpg?fit=424%2C353&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53888\" title=\"free spirit logo\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Free-Spirit-Logo.jpg?resize=424%2C353&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"free spirit logo\" width=\"424\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Free-Spirit-Logo.jpg?w=424&amp;ssl=1 424w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Free-Spirit-Logo.jpg?resize=300%2C250&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Free-Spirit-Logo.jpg?resize=360%2C300&amp;ssl=1 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"931\">Organized by acclaimed BC sommelier <strong data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"600\">Kurtis Kolt<\/strong>, Free Spirit has quickly become a must-attend night for the sober-curious, zero-proof enthusiasts, and anyone looking for thoughtful, flavour-driven alternatives for the holiday season. Kolt notes that this upcoming event will feature <em data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"844\">double<\/em> the number of producers compared to its first sold-out tasting held earlier this year.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"976\"><strong data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"976\">Why Free Spirit Is a Must-Visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1251\">\u201cThe drinks category enjoyed by those doing Dry January, the sober-curious, and the rest of us continues to grow,\u201d says Kolt. \u201cThis event offers a chance to discover the perfect pour for holiday parties, cozy nights at home, alcohol-free months, and festive hostess gifts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1443\">With more than <strong data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1284\">50 producers<\/strong> from BC and around the world, attendees can explore a wide spectrum of innovative zero-proof beverages \u2014 all poured under one historic roof in Mount Pleasant.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1443\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"53891\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/vancouvers-biggest-sober-tasting-event-returns-free-spirit-non-alcoholic-festival-2025\/x0lp5j35y1151aye4yts9zca7b0b\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/x0lp5j35y1151aye4yts9zca7b0b.jpg?fit=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,533\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"x0lp5j35y1151aye4yts9zca7b0b\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/x0lp5j35y1151aye4yts9zca7b0b.jpg?fit=788%2C525&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium_large wp-image-53891\" title=\"x0lp5j35y1151aye4yts9zca7b0b\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/x0lp5j35y1151aye4yts9zca7b0b.jpg?resize=768%2C512&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"x0lp5j35y1151aye4yts9zca7b0b\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/x0lp5j35y1151aye4yts9zca7b0b.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/x0lp5j35y1151aye4yts9zca7b0b.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/x0lp5j35y1151aye4yts9zca7b0b.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/x0lp5j35y1151aye4yts9zca7b0b.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1474\"><strong data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1474\">What You\u2019ll Taste<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1598\">This year\u2019s lineup spans sparkling wines, brewed alternatives, complex cocktails, and artisanal sodas. Highlights include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"2007\">\n<li data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1636\">\n<p data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1636\"><strong data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1613\">Glimmer<\/strong> sparkling Chardonnay<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1690\">\n<p data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1690\"><strong data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1656\">Creek &amp; Gully<\/strong> artisan sodas (Okanagan Valley)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1752\">\n<p data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1752\"><strong data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1706\">Sea Cider<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1731\">Phillips Brewing<\/strong> (Vancouver Island)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1908\">\n<p data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1908\">International producers including <strong data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1812\">Domaine Des Grottes<\/strong> (France), <strong data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1842\">Edenvale Winery<\/strong> (Australia), and Italy\u2019s <strong data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1890\">Colibri, Cipriani,<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1906\">Bottega<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"2007\">\n<p data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"2007\">Vancouver favourites such as <strong data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1949\">Nonny<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1978\">Strange Fellows Brewing<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2007\">Edna\u2019s Cocktail Co.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2105\">Plus: an <strong data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2048\">on-site pop-up bottle shop<\/strong> by Mocktails makes it easy to bring home new favourites.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2132\"><strong data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2132\">Event Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2300\"><strong data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2146\">&#x1f4c5; When:<\/strong> Monday, December 8, 2025<br data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2174\"><strong data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2185\">&#x23f0; Time:<\/strong> 6:30 pm \u2013 8:30 pm<br data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2206\"><strong data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2219\">&#x1f4cd; Where:<\/strong> Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St., Vancouver<br data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2262\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-glossy fasc-rounded-medium\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freespiritvancouver.com\/\">&#x1f4b5; Tickets: $48 \u2014 available online<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Free Spirit Returns with 50+ Non-Alcoholic Makers Dry January may be on the horizon, but Vancouver\u2019s alcohol-free scene is celebrating early. 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