Octoberfest - October 8/9/10 Pearkes Arena - CANCELED!

[VicHockeyFan]

Victoria OctoberFest 2010

• Join us at Victoria, BC's indoors beer event! On October 8, 9 & 10th, 2010 at GR Pearkes Arena, we will be featuring 12oz pours from Various Craft Breweries, Cideries are a 8 oz pour and Wineries are a 6 oz pour.
  
• Added to this event are a multitude of other vendors ranging from an assortment of Restaurants showcasing their specialty foods, and other assorted types of vendors with items for display and sale.
  
• There will be entertainment all throughout Saturday and Sunday afternoon
  
• Live Bands will be playing on Friday and Saturday evening from 8 pm to midnight.

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Tickets will be on sale soon:
Saturday 11-6: $29.95
Sunday 11-6: $29.95
Included with your ticket is a souvenir OctoberFest Mug!

So is this this someone else's answer to the Great Canadian Beer Festival?

[pontcanna]

From the LiquorPlus Facebook page:

NOTICE: Octoberfest 2010 at Pearkes Arena has been cancelled by the organizers. If you bought your tickets at Liquor Plus, please return them to Liquor Plus and get a full refund. We will be unable to process refunds for other ticket outlets.

[Sparky]

^ Why? Are they worried about flying lacrosse balls?