Because Beer

Categories: Breweries, Downtown Hamilton, Events, Festivals, Food/Drink, Music, Outdoor Adventure, Parks, Top Event, Various

July 10, 2026

Get your brew-loving friends together for this waterfront craft beer festival, a favourite among craft beer enthusiasts and casual beer drinkers.

• Spend the weekend sampling hundreds of craft beers and ciders from some of Ontario’s finest breweries.
• Throughout the weekend, enjoy live music from Dwayne Gretzky, Born in the Eighties, Big Wreck, Death From Above 1979, The Flatliners, Superstar Crush,and more.
• The scenic bayfront at Pier 4 Park is the perfect location to indulge in delicious eats and cheers to the summer.
• Both single-day and weekend passes are available for purchase.

WHILE YOU'RE HERE

• Plan your visit with our Downtown Guide, packed with things to see, do, and eat before and after the festival.
• Visit our Accommodations Guide for all your overnight needs.
• Check out our Getting Here and Getting Around tips for a seamless trip.
• GO trains now run every hour between Toronto's Union Station and Hamilton's West Harbour Station, a short walk or bus ride to the downtown core.