
Events Details
A STYLISH EVENING OF LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING, GAMES OF CHANCE, SLOW SMOKED MEATS, BRASS JAZZ AND PREMIUM WHISKIES AND WINES.
Jaunting booth to booth, guests can sip and learn about premium whiskies or premium wines from far and wide. Fancy a thrilling game of chance? Running at 65km/h, thoroughbred racing is one of the most exciting sports on the planet and we’ll have live racing all day LONG. Place your bets and try your luck while you sip on premium whiskies and smoke fine cigars.
While you sample, enjoy the energetic sounds of our derby-style, horn band ‘Cooking with Brass” and dine on slow cooked, mouthwatering BBQ classics.
There are two ticket types: Wine and Whisky. Choose which of the two you’d like to sample as the ticket type dictates which you’ll be tasting at the event.
- DATE Friday August 11, 2023
- TICKETS Tuesday May 30 @ 10AM
- TICKET PRICES
$65 - $115
(plus fees) - VENUE Hasting Racecourse
- DOORS OPEN6PM


2023 Musical Artists
Cooking with Brass
Cookin’ With Brass will be bringing their derby-style horn band to inject a massive amount of musical energy into this special whisky tasting event.
Cookin’ with Brass plays a musical gumbo that nods respectfully to traditional New Orleans groups like The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Rebirth Brass Band. Their ecstatic stage shows are inspired by such great contemporary brass bands as Youngblood and Lucky Chops. Whisky Smoke is excited to welcome this new energy to create the perfect atmosphere for what Whisky Smoke should be.
2023 Food Vendors
Wooden Spoon Catering x Columbus Meats
Guests who purchase the “Dinner Add-On” will be able to enjoy the most delicious BBQ in the Lower Mainland from the Wooden Spoon and Columbus Meats colab.
Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available.
This “add-on’ seels quickly and sells-out. If you have your ticket and think you’ll be hungry, do not wait!
2022 Beverage Vendors ['23 Coming Soon]















2022 Sponsors ['23 Coming Soon]





FAQ's
Whisky Smoke will be taking place Hastings Racecourse located at 188 N Renfrew St., Vancouver V5K 3N8.
TICKET TIMES
6:00PM – 10:00PM (Entire Event)
6:00PM – 9:45PM (Dinner and Drinks Are Served)
TICKETS INCLUDE
Admission
12x Whisky Tastings (Whisky Ticket)
1x Whisky Cocktail (Whisky Ticket)
12x Wine Tastings (Wine Ticket)
1x Remy XO Cognac Tasting
1x Full Beer
1x Souvenir Tasting Glass
DINNER OPTION
Optional Catered Lunch: $30
(Meat & Vegetarian Options)
PRICING
EARLY BIRD 1 : $65
EARLY BIRD 2 : $75
REGULAR PRICE: $115
DINNER OPTION
Optional Catered Lunch: $30
(Meat & Vegetarian Options)
Yep! We will be soaking up the rays of sun or frolicking within the drops of rain.
We do not have a different ticket available for DDs. That said, we encourage designated drivers and have created an enjoyable event even without the parking of consuming alcohol.
If you would like to volunteer at this event, please contact us using the contact link.
As always, the security team will be on hand making sure all runs safe and smoothly at Whisky Smoke.
No backpacks will be allowed into the event.
Please read our Health and Safety Protocols for complete details.