VAN CITY
Headed into Harvest Haus, we recognize there may be some things you're still interested, wondering or curious about. We're here to share all of our insider knowledge and how to gain the most out of your Harvest Haus experience!
**PRE-PURCHASE Gülden**
Gülden (G) is the event’s token and is used to purchase all beverages.
It is strongly recommended to pre-purchase your tokens ahead of time.
This makes your Harvest Haus experience way better.
Gülden are $2 each, plus tax.
There is a small reload fee each time you purchase more G.
Drinks are usually about 5-7G each.
ALERT
Alcoholic beverages are only available by using the festival Gülden.
Food is only available by using credit/debit cards at the culinary booths.
There are no refunds on Gülden.
FIND YOUR VIP TABLE
O’zapft is! If ya got yourself a golden table ticket, klickety-click the button below to peep the biergarten map!
Our gemütlich table corral is fenced tighter than a bratwurst on a bun — only fine folks with table tickets can march on in!
THE FOOD MENU
Food is only available for purchase via credit/debit. Gülden is not accepted at the food booths.
Ein Prosit! Give the button below a good ol’ click to stumble into our Digital Oktoberfest Bier Hall platform!
Inside you’ll find the wurst-tacular menu — stuffed with hearty german fare, tasty treats and plenty to pair and be washed down with your steins.
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Harvest Haus is taking place at the impressive PNE Forum in Vancouver. It is located at 2901 E. Hastings. The entrance tent be at the SOUTH DOOR, facing Hastings.
Get your finest Lederhosen or Dirndl ready - All guests attending are encouraged to fully immerse themselves in the event, and dress is the best way to do so! If you don’t have traditional outfits of your own, do not stress. Dress as you can and you’ll be fine in street clothes if you can’t find the festive attire.
Think you’ve got what it takes to be named best dressed of the Harvest Haus Halle? Tag us on Instagram @harvesthaus to win 6 tickets to next year’s Harvest Haus
We recommend taxi or public transit transportation to the event. The closest public transit stops to the PNE Forum are:
Here are public transit options to reach the PNE Forum / PNE Grounds (2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver) via TransLink:
🚍 Bus options
These buses serve stops very close to the PNE Forum / PNE grounds:
14 Hastings / UBC — stops on E Hastings near Renfrew (≈ 3 min walk)
16 29th Avenue Station / Arbutus — stops at Renfrew & Hastings
R5 Hastings St RapidBus — along Hastings corridor, stops near Renfrew & Hastings
4 Powell / Downtown / UBC — has stop a bit further, ~10 min walking distance via Eton / Renfrew
N35 (Nightbus) — night service along Hastings / Renfrew
Also, during the PNE Fair, there is a special PNE bus (16 PNE Special) that runs between 29th Avenue SkyTrain Station, Renfrew Station, and Pacific Coliseum / PNE grounds every ~15 minutes.
🚆 SkyTrain options
You can combine SkyTrain + walking or bus for part of the trip. The closest SkyTrain stations are:
Rupert Station (Millennium Line) — about a 10 min walk to PNE grounds
Commercial-Broadway Station (Expo / Millennium interchange) — about 22 min walk
You also might transfer to a bus from a nearby SkyTrain station (e.g. from 29th Avenue Station) and take the 16 PNE Special or other connecting bus.
🚆 + 🚍 Combined / transfer strategies
Depending on where you’re starting, you might:
Ride SkyTrain to 29th Avenue Station (Expo Line), then transfer to bus 16 or 16 PNE Special to Hastings / Renfrew
Ride SkyTrain to Renfrew Station (Millennium Line), and walk / take a short connecting bus to the PNE grounds
Use bus + SkyTrain combinations, e.g. take a bus along Hastings or another corridor, then get off near Renfrew / Hastings and walk in.
DURING HARVEST HAUS
Last Gülden is sold at 11:00PM, which is last call. Pouring stops at 11:15PM sharp.
Doors will open at 6PM.
There is a free pre-check at 5:30pm. This is for those who want to get first access to the beers, platform, free seats, bars, etc. You can get scanned in, get your stein and be ready to enter the moment the doors open at 6pm.
We encourage all guests to arrive as early as possible. There are many details and theatrical moments throughout the entire time that you will not want to miss, including the official keg tapping. Beyond this, for those not in VIP table area, we recommend arriving as soon as doors open to grab a space at our standing bars.
Harvest Haus is a 19+ event. You must be ready to show two pieces of ID to enter the Halle. One government issued and a 2nd with your name and signature.
The entrance to Harvest Haus is located on the South doors of the PNE Forum (2901 E. Hastings).
In proper tradition, all guests must drink from our custom-created ceramic steins. Each guest will receive one upon entering and can take it home, if they wish. Don’t break it… they are $12 to replace at the Guest Services.
The most important part of Harvest Haus is that you have FUN. We’ll have the traditional German inspired band, DJ and the Burgermeister to lead you through all the autumn traditions, including the traditional keg tapping, and exciting Bavarian games to play with all your friends at the long table.
Chanting, PROST-ing, and dancing is highly encouraged and greatly celebrated at all Harvest Haus sittings.
Share all of your experiences and follow along with all the exciting Harvest moments with us through @harvesthaus on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, or our hashtag #HarvestHaus
TICKETING FAQ
Please contact Ticketleader.ca (info@ticketleader.ca) for any questions or issues about your tickets. There will be a will call open until 9pm each night - located at the south doors of the PNE Fourm.