Touchdown Kelowna · Beer Crew 2026

Pour the Pints.
Power the Party.

Two Games · Five Breweries · One Unforgettable Weekend

The BC Lions are bringing CFL football to Kelowna this summer — and we're hiring the crew that pours the beer for 17,500+ fans at the Apple Bowl. Front of house, back of house, all day, full hustle.

27 JUN
vs Calgary Stampeders
Saturday · 4:00 PM PT
04 JUL
vs Edmonton Elks
Saturday · 4:00 PM PT
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The Gig

A Festival-Scale
Beer Operation.

Touchdown Kelowna is a nine-day festival anchored by two regular-season BC Lions home games at the Apple Bowl, 1555 Burtch Road in Kelowna. The stadium has been expanded to 17,500+ seats. Both games are sold out or close to it.

Five Kelowna breweries — Copper, Red Bird, Vice & Virtue, Kelowna Beer Institute, and BNA — are pouring local beer to a stadium full of football fans. We need a sharp, hospitality-minded crew to make it happen.

17,500+
Fans per game
2
Game days
5
Breweries to represent
$60M
Regional economic impact

What You're Signing Up For

  • Two shifts — June 27 & July 4, 2026
  • 8+ hours each — be prepared for long days
  • Apple Bowl — 1555 Burtch Road, Kelowna
  • Hourly + shared tips — every crew area participates
  • Both shifts mandatory — no single-day applications
The Brands You'll Represent

Five of Kelowna's Best.

Every tent at the Apple Bowl pours all five breweries. You'll rep the whole lineup — not just one brand. Pour with pride.

Copper Brewing Co.
Copper Brewing
Red Bird Brewing
Red Bird Brewing
Vice & Virtue Brewing
Vice & Virtue
Kelowna Beer Institute
Kelowna Beer Institute
BNA Brewing Co.
BNA Brewing

Cans only — no kegs. Every tent stocks every brewery. We'll run a crash course on the lineup before doors open.

Crew Areas

Where You Might Work.

We're building a flexible crew of pourers, leads, runners, and prep support. Tell us where you're strongest; final assignments are made by event leads based on experience and event needs.

Beer Server

Hourly + shared tips

Pouring, ringing in orders, ID checks, customer interaction. You move fast, smile under pressure, and know how to handle a busy line.

Shift Lead

Hourly + shared tips

Running a station, training pourers, keeping the line moving, and making decisions on the fly. Hospitality leadership experience required.

Bar Runner

Hourly + shared tips

Restocking cans, ice, garbage runs, problem-solving. The crew that makes the front of house look easy. Heavy lifting required — cases of cans move fast.

Setup & Prep

Hourly + shared tips

Early call times may be well before gates open. Bar build-outs, can stocking, signage, getting every tent game-ready before doors open. Strong attention to detail.

Before You Apply

What You Need.

BC liquor service rules apply. Read this before submitting — it saves everyone time.

Required

Serving It Right Certificate

BC's mandatory responsible-beverage-service certificate. You must hold a valid SIR card at time of application. Don't have one? Get certified at responsibleservicebc.gov.bc.ca — it's online and takes a few hours.

Required

19+ & Legal to Work in Canada

You must be at least 19 years of age and authorized to work in Canada. Government-issued ID required at orientation.

Required

Available Both Game Days

You must be available for both June 27 and July 4. Single-day applications will not be considered.

Nice to Have

Hospitality Experience

Worked a bar, brewery, restaurant, or large event before? Tell us. Volume experience is a big plus. Required for Shift Lead.

Nice to Have

Own Transportation

Plan your own transportation to the Apple Bowl in Kelowna. Game-day traffic and parking will be heavy.

Nice to Have

Know the Beer

Familiarity with any of the five participating breweries (Copper, Red Bird, Vice & Virtue, KBI, BNA) helps you sell with conviction. We'll run a crash course on every beer being poured before doors open.

Ready to Pour?

Drop your details below. Those that make it to the next step will be contacted. Game day is closer than you think.

Open Application Form

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centralokbrewers@gmail.com