Upcoming Craft Beer Events
Festivals, tap takeovers, brewery tours, new releases, and more across Canada
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Okanagan Fest of Ale
Various Okanagan Breweries
The premier craft beer festival in the Okanagan Valley. Featuring 50+ BC breweries pouring their finest ales at the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre. Live music, food vendors, and exclusive brew previews.
Timmins Beerfest
Various Breweries
Northern Ontario's favourite craft beer gathering at the McIntyre Arena. Local and regional breweries showcase their best brews with food pairing and live entertainment.
Calgary International Beerfest
Various Breweries
Alberta's largest craft beer festival returns to the BMO Centre. 150+ breweries from across Canada and the world, plus local Alberta stars. Seminars, tasting flights, and brew competitions.
Farmhouse Fest
Various BC Breweries
Vancouver's dedicated celebration of farmhouse ales, saisons, and wild fermented beers at UBC Farm. An intimate gathering of craft enthusiasts and BC's top artisan brewers.
Muskoka 2/4 Beer Fest
Various Ontario Breweries
Celebrate the May long weekend the Muskoka way — surrounded by craft beer, live music, and cottage country vibes in downtown Huntsville. A beloved Ontario summer tradition.
Fort Langley Beer & Food Festival
Various BC Breweries
A charming craft beer and food festival in the historic village of Fort Langley. BC's best small breweries pair their creations with local farm-to-table cuisine in a stunning Fraser Valley setting.
Orléans Craft Beer Festival
Various Ontario Breweries
Bringing the best of Ottawa region craft brewing to the east end at Place d'Orléans. A family-friendly outdoor festival with 30+ breweries, food trucks, and live Canadian bands.
Newmarket Craft Beverage Festival
Various Ontario Producers
York Region's premier craft beverage showcase featuring beer, cider, wine, and spirits from Ontario artisan producers. Held at the Newmarket Community Centre with local food vendors.
Squamish Beer Festival
Various BC Breweries
The Sea-to-Sky corridor's own craft beer celebration set against the stunning backdrop of the Squamish Chief. BC breweries, local food, and the best mountain town atmosphere in Canada.
YGK Craft Beer Festival
Various Ontario Breweries
Kingston goes craft at Fort Henry National Historic Site. Enjoy 30+ Ontario breweries with panoramic views of Lake Ontario. A unique outdoor festival blending history and hops.
The London Beer Fest
Various Ontario Breweries
Western Ontario's biggest craft beer gathering fills downtown London for a weekend of incredible brews. 60+ breweries, local food vendors, and live music on multiple stages.
Vancouver Craft Beer Week Festival
Vancouver Craft Beer Week
The grand finale of Vancouver Craft Beer Week — a massive outdoor festival at Hastings Park. 80+ breweries, live music, food, and the buzziest craft beer crowd in BC.
Victoria Wingstock Beer Festival
Various Vancouver Island Breweries
Victoria's beloved pairing of craft beer and chicken wings returns to the Victoria Conference Centre. 25+ Island breweries plus wing competition teams vying for the golden drumstick.
Brewhalla North Vancouver
Various BC Breweries
The beloved waterfront beer hall experience comes to the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Dozens of BC taps, stunning harbour views, live music, and street food.
North on Tap
Various Northern Ontario Breweries
Temiskaming Shores celebrates Northern Ontario's growing craft scene at the waterfront. Local and regional breweries gather for a community festival with live bands and local food.
Toronto Festival of Beer
Various Canadian Breweries
Canada's largest craft beer festival returns to Bandshell Park at Exhibition Place. 150+ breweries, celebrity brewmasters, live headliners, and the full Toronto summer experience.
Cambridge Ribfest & Craft Beer Festival
Various Ontario Breweries
The best ribs in Waterloo Region meet the best craft beer at Riverside Park. A three-day community celebration with BBQ champions, 20+ craft breweries, and live entertainment.
Cowichan Beer & Food Festival
Various Cowichan Valley Breweries
Vancouver Island's Cowichan Valley hosts a farm-to-glass festival celebrating local breweries and agriculture. Sample Island craft beer paired with artisan food producers in a beautiful rural setting.
Nanaimo Summertime Beer Festival
Various Vancouver Island Breweries
Nanaimo celebrates mid-Island craft culture at the waterfront museum grounds. 25+ Vancouver Island breweries, local food trucks, and live music make this a must-attend summer stop.
Paris Drinks Festival
Various Ontario Craft Producers
The quaint town of Paris, Ontario transforms into a craft beverage destination. Local breweries, cideries, wineries, and distilleries showcase in the beautiful downtown core.
Great Canadian Beer Festival
Various Canadian Breweries
One of Canada's oldest and most prestigious craft beer festivals returns to Royal Athletic Park. 60+ breweries from coast to coast, education seminars, and judging for the Growler Awards.
Whistler Village Beer Festival
Various Breweries
Seven days of craft beer in one of the world's most spectacular mountain settings. Tap takeovers, brewmaster dinners, guided tastings, and the legendary Grand Tasting event.
Kanata Craft Beer Festival
Various Ontario Breweries
Ottawa's west-end community gathers at Kanata Centrum for a weekend of local and regional craft beer. Family-friendly with a dedicated sober driver experience and zero-proof options.
Cowichan Exhibition Beer Garden
Various Vancouver Island Breweries
The Cowichan Valley's historic agricultural fair adds a craft beer component. Local Island breweries pour alongside prize livestock, fair food, and the best of Cowichan Valley produce.
Brewery & the Beast
Various Victoria Breweries
Victoria's ultimate whole-animal feast meets craft beer. Top Island chefs and brewmasters collaborate on a farm-to-table dining experience at the Colwood fields — tickets sell out every year.
Mondial de la Bière Montréal
International Breweries
The legendary Montréal beer festival at the Palais des congrès. 600+ beers from 100+ breweries across 25 countries — the largest international craft beer gathering in Canada.
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest
K-W Region Breweries
Canada's greatest Bavarian festival fills Kitchener-Waterloo with oompah bands, sausage, pretzels, and steins of craft lager. The biggest Oktoberfest outside of Munich runs three weeks.
BC Craft Beer Month
BC Craft Breweries
Every October, BC celebrates its world-class craft brewing industry province-wide. Participating breweries host special releases, tap takeovers, tours, and events throughout the month.
Canada Beer Cup Awards Gala
Canadian Competition Breweries
The most prestigious craft beer competition in Canada crowns its champions at the BMO Centre in Calgary. Tickets include unlimited sampling from medal-winning breweries across all categories.
BC Brewers Conference
BC Craft Breweries
The annual gathering of BC's craft brewing industry at the River Market in New Westminster. Education sessions, supplier showcases, awards, and critical industry discussions.
Brewhalla Cloverdale
Various BC Breweries
The popular Brewhalla format — great BC taps, excellent food, live music — comes to the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey. A perfect fall afternoon with dozens of rotating BC craft handles.
North Shore Beer Festival
Various Lower Mainland Breweries
The Shipyards in North Vancouver hosts its annual craft beer celebration. A local favourite featuring the best of BC's Lower Mainland brewing scene with stunning Burrard Inlet views.
Kiwanis AleFest Prince George
Various Northern BC Breweries
Northern BC's beloved winter beer festival returns to CN Centre in Prince George. Local and regional breweries pour their warming winter ales to benefit Kiwanis community programs.
Central Vancouver Island Passport Trail
Cowichan Valley Breweries
Explore the Cowichan Valley and Ladysmith craft scene on the BC Ale Trail. Pick up your passport, visit participating breweries, and collect stamps for exclusive rewards.
Victoria Beer Week
Various Victoria Breweries
Nine days of the most diverse craft beer programming in Western Canada. Tap takeovers, rare bottle shares, brewmaster dinners, educational panels, and the legendary pub crawl through Victoria's historic neighbourhoods.
Sunshine Coast Beer Festival
Various Sunshine Coast Breweries
Gibsons Public Market hosts the Sunshine Coast's first dedicated craft beer festival. Featuring BC coastal breweries with stunning Howe Sound views and local artisan food from the market vendors.
Hosting a Craft Beer Event?
Add your festival, tap takeover, brewery tour, or release party to our calendar. Community members and brewery owners can both post events — they're reviewed within 24–48 hours.