Event Information

THREE WEEKENDS, THREE FESTIVALS, ONE LOW PRICE – IN LIMITED QUANTITIES, FOR A VERY LIMITED TIME!

Enjoy three weekends of craft beer! Sample six incredible days of craft beer, live music, food trucks and fun for one low price — roughly 30% off Early Bird pricing — that gets you two days each of Because Brrr Craft Beer Sessions, Because Beer Hamilton, and Because Beer Guelph.

Because Brrr takes place Fri Feb 27 & Sat Feb 28, 2026 at Bridgeworks, Hamilton. 

Because Beer Hamilton takes place Fri July 11 & Sat July 12, 2026 in Pier 4 Park.  

Because Beer Guelph takes place Fri Oct 2 and Sat Oct 3, 2026 in Riverside Park.  

Each pass includes one (1) Because Beer sampling cup per festival.

Each pass includes four (4) sampling tokens per festival.

Wherever it's happening, Because Beer offers a unique opportunity to sample craft beers and ciders from craft beer and cider makers, take in a great music stage, nosh at specialty food vendors, and enjoy hours of fun!

For more info, please visit becausebeer.ca.

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  • ALL SALES FINAL • NO REFUNDS • NO EXCHANGES

  • RAIN OR SHINE • NO SMOKING/VAPING ONSITE • NO IN & OUT 

Bag Policy & Permitted/Prohibited Items

Ticket prices subject to third-party service charges for ticket processing, credit card and facility fees. Rain or shine. No smoking/vaping permitted within festival grounds. No in & out privileges. No babies. No pets; certified and active service dogs are only animals allowed on festival grounds. Because Beer is a licensed 19+ event. Government-issued photo ID required for entry.  Vendor and artist lineup subject to change. All sales final; No refunds. Please enjoy responsibly and don’t drink and drive. 

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