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Because Brrr • Feb 27+28, 2026 • Bridgeworks, Hamilton ON
Because Beer • July 10+11, 2026 • Pier 4 Park, Hamilton ON
Because Beer • Oct 2+3, 2026 • Riverside Park, Guelph ON
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Escape the cold this February 27 & 28 - Because Brrr is Back! Join us at Bridgeworks for frosty brews, delicious food, a free retro arcade and live music!

It's going to be great way to stave off those winter blues -- get you tickets now at becausebeer.ca!
December 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Introducing... THE BECAUSE BEER SEASON PASS!
SIX DAYS, THREE FESTIVAL, ONE LOW PRICE 🍻 Available now while they last - don't miss out on a second of the action in 2026, and get your season pass for all Because Beer events in 2026! Get yours today at becausebeer.ca/tickets
November 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
It may be Autumn but the Summer weather is staying for this weekend! Forecast calls for ice cold beers, rock & roll, warm breezes and cooler nights.

Don't miss out on one of the last outdoor festivals of the year - get your tickets today at becausebeer.ca!
September 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Only a few more days! Here's the schedule for this Saturday at Riverside Park. Can't wait to raise a glass with you all this weekend - if you haven't bought your tickets yet it's not too late. Available now at becausebeer.ca 🍻
September 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Guelph’s own Sleeman Brewing is bringing the best vibes to Because Beer on October 4th! 🍻 Don’t miss the chance to enjoy their iconic brews and check out the Sleeman Arcade - with free to play retro arcade games at the festival! Tickets on sale now at becausebeer.ca
September 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Big, bold flavours are coming to Because Beer Guelph on October 4th with Clifford Brewing! 🍺 Known for their award-winning Clifford Porter and craft classics, they’ll be serving up Hamilton pride in the Royal City. Tickets at becausebeer.ca!
September 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome Black Fly Beverage Co. to Because Beer Guelph on October 4th! 🍹 Known for their bold, all-Canadian ready-to-drink cocktails, they’ll be mixing up the flavour and fun at our first year in Guelph. Get your tickets today at becausebeer.ca!
September 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Get ready to raise a glass with Rock and Union Spirits at Because Beer Guelph on October 4th! 🥃 They’ll be bringing their smooth, small-batch spirits to the festival for you to sip and savour. Don't miss out - get your tickets now at becausebeer.ca!
September 23, 2025 at 5:03 PM
We couldn’t host our first Guelph edition of Because Beer without including hometown favourites Royal City Brewing! On October 4th, they’ll be serving up the bold, flavourful brews that have made them a true hometown staple. Get your tickets today at becausebeer.ca!
September 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
We're proud to have two Georgian Bay favourites joining us at Because Beer Guelph on October 4th - Blue Mountain Brewing Co. and Thornbury Craft! 🍎🍺 From crisp ciders to small-batch brews, they’re bringing a true taste of the Bay to our first year in Guelph. Tickets on sale now at becausebeer.ca!
September 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Galt's own Farm League Brewing is joining us at Because Beer on October 4th, bringing their fresh, local pours to the festival taps. Come raise a glass with them and celebrate the first year of Because Beer in Guelph! Tickets on sale now at becausebeer.ca 🍻
September 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The taps are ready — here’s who’s pouring at Because Beer Guelph! Join us at Riverside Park on October 4th for craft beer, ciders, boozy drinks + live music 🍻 Tickets on sale at becausebeer.ca
September 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Legends of modern rock, Toronto duo Death From Above 1979, are heading to Guelph to headline Because Beer! Their stage performance is not one to miss. Tickets for Because Beer this Oct 4 are on sale now - including our 4-pack and 6-pack ticket bundle deals. Head to becausebeer.ca to get yours today!
September 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Channeling these long weekend vibes as we say goodbye to Summer 2025 ☀️

At least we've planned something amazing to be the highlight of your Fall! Because Beer Guelph is this October 4th (That's only 5 weeks away!)

Tickets are on sale now - get yours today at becausebeer.ca!
August 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Hamilton's favourite party band Born in the Eighties play the best of the 80s, 90s, 2000s and beyond! As a staple of the Hamilton festival it only makes sense they'd join us in Guelph on October 4th for the first ever Because Beer Guelph! Get your tickets today at becausebeer.ca 🍻
August 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Lauren Ash is unfiltered, unguarded, and louder than ever. Known to many for her standout performances as Dina on Superstore and Lexi on Not Dead Yet, she makes her festival debut at Because Beer Guelph this October 4th! Tickets are on sale now at becausebeer.ca!
August 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The long weekend may be over, but that just means it's time to start planning your Fall weekends! Mark Oct 4th in your calendars for the Because Beer Guelph - feat local breweries, food, games & music from Death From Above 1979, Hollerado, Lauren Ash & Born in the Eighties! Tix at becausebeer.ca 🍻
August 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Introducing the FIRST EVER Because Beer Guelph 🍻 coming to Riverside Park on Oct 4 featuring Death From Above 1979, Hollerado, Lauren Ash & Born in the Eighties.
We’ll be showcasing some of the best brewers in Ontario as well as food trucks, games & more - tickets on sale now at becausebeer.ca!
July 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM