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Beer and Cocktail Show
Tickets range from $14.00 - $20.00 and can be purchased in advance at www.thebeerandcocktailshow.com
May 24th Annual BBQ for The Gatehouse The Ontario Craft Brewers are big fans of giving back to their local communities and no where is this more evident than the Great Lake Brewery's May 24th BBQ fundraiser for The Gatehouse, a safe house for families, youths and adults whose lives have been affected by childhood abuse. This annual event will feature a live band at the brewery and 'pay what you can' BBQ with all donations going to The Gatehouse. If you can't make it to the brewery be sure to pick up some Great Lakes Brewery beer on the 24th as all sales of Great Lakes brands at the LCBO, Beer Store and brewery retail store will also be donated to The Gatehouse.
Mondiale du Biere - Montreal
The festival features beer tastings from around the world, beer making, workshops and more all complemented by entertainment and shows throughout. Located at the Windsor Station, downtown Montreal, the 15th edition of the Mondiale de la bière will be worth the trip for Ontario craft beer drinkers. With brewers from all five continents attending, more than 300 beers and nearly 85,000 guests this international event is sure to satisfy. Entry to the show is free and more information can be found at www.festivalmondialbiere.qc.ca
Luminato - Toronto's Festival of Arts and Creativity
Boogie down with the Ontario Craft Brewers as Mill Street Brewery joins some of North America's best dance bands during "Light On Your Feet". With free dance lessons every night between June 6th and 11th at Yonge-Dundas Square this is an event not to be missed. For more information on all the events taking place during Luminato visit www.luminato.com
NXNE
Mill Street Brewery will keep the party going at Yonge-Dundas Square with Toronto's annual gathering of music, film and artists, North by Northeast (or NXNE). Mill Street Brewery will be running a beer garden at the square with headlining acts like Bran Van 3000. Mill St. will also be sponsoring bands at clubs all over Toronto so be sure to check them out. For more information on NXNE visit www.nxne.com
Soundwaves: Jazz by the Lake Participating Brewers: Nickel Brook Beers, Black Oak Brewing Company, Cool Beer Brewing Company, County Durham Brewing Company, Granite Brewery, Great Lakes Brewery, Mill Street Brewery, Old Credit Brewing Co. Ltd., Wellington Brewery, Cameron's Brewing Company What better way to enjoy a warm summer evening than sampling nearly a dozen different Ontario Craft Beers while relaxing to the cool sounds of jazz? As a co-sponsor of this fundraiser for ST. Joseph's Hospital the Ontario Craft Brewers will be joined by local restaurants and wineries for an evening of great jazz for a good cause. For more information visit our blog at www.ontariobrewer.ca
Polo For Heart Running over three days in June Polo For Heart is the largest of four charity events held annually at the Toronto Polo Club. This year the Ontario Craft Brewers are proud to be a part of this wonderful event which offers an entertaining and unique experience in support of heart disease and stroke research. For the second (CONFIRM) year in a row Cameron's Brewing Co. will be the official beer for this event, which has raised over $3.5 million since its inception in 1979, Tickets can be had for as low as $15. For more information visit our blog at www.ontariobrewer.ca.
Ottawa Jazz Festival
Held from June 20 to July 1 the Beau's All Natural Brewing Co. will be the official beer supplier of this 10 night extravaganza. For more information visit www.ottawajazzfestival.com
Barrie Brews & BBQ Festival The Ontario Craft brewers know there isn't much that goes better with a nice cold beer than some smokin' hot BBQ. Great Lakes Brewery and Robert Simpson Brewing Co. will be on hand to wash down that delicious chicken and ribs as you enjoy the musical entertainment. This year's event runs from July 4th - 6th at Centennial Beach in Barrie. For more information visit our blog at at www.ontariobrewer.ca
Lake Ontario 300 Calling all water lovers! The Ontario Craft Brewers will be joining skippers, captains and first mates at the Lake Ontario 300 in Port Credit. The area's finest craft brewer, Old Credit Brewing Co. Ltd., is returning as the official sponsor of the festivities; which will include the pre-race party with loads of entertainment and the chance to mingle with the crews before they head out. To register for the Lake Ontario 300 visit www.lo300.org
KW Ribfest The Ontario Craft Brewers will be joining the 5th annual Downtown Kitchener Ribfest & Craft Beer Show, July 18th - 20th. The event combines the best in craft beer and BBQ allowing people to enjoy chicken and ribs with samples of delicious craft beer, all the while listening to live entertainment in a great atmosphere. Brick Brewing Co. will have samples of their beers on hand as professional teams from across North America will compete for the rights to best sauce, chicken and ribs. For more information visit our blog at www.ontariobrewer.ca
Beaches Jazz Festival
Celebrating its 20th anniversary The Beaches International Jazz Festival is a long time favourite of Toronto area residents. With over 1 million fans attending it is no surprise that the Ontario Craft Brewers will be in the crowd to quench the taste buds of Toronto jazz lovers. Located in Toronto's Distillery District Mill Street Brewery is an Eastside favourite and is happy to be the official beer supplier for the Woodbine Park and Kew Garden celebrations. For more information visit www.beachesjazz.com
Black Oak's New Brewery Opening
The brewery will celebrate with a grand opening in July to show off their new digs. Stay tuned to www.ontariobrewers.ca for up to date information on the grand opening.
Craft Beer Festival and Pig Roast An evening dedicated to sampling a selection of Ontario's finest craft breweries, complimented by a hog roast presented by Niagara Specialty Meats at the beautiful Hart House at the University of Toronto. The Ontario Craft Breweries will showcase a sampling of their finest ales and lagers while guests speak with brewmasters and learn the secrets of local brewing. With Mill Street Brewery and Wellington Brewery on hand, this mid-summer event is sure to satisfy.
Todmorden Mills Beer Tasting Attracting inquisitive adults with an interest in local, organic and artisinal foods, wines and beers, the Todmorden Mills Craft Beer Tasting will host several Ontario Craft Brewers as they examine Ontario's brewing history. Built in 1820, the original brewery at Todmorden Mills was one of Canada's original breweries and continues to be an important part of the area's cultural development with art galleries and theatre on site. For more information visit our blog at www.ontariobrewer.ca
Cameron's 11th Anniversary Party
For more information contact Mike Laba 905-849-8282 or visit www.cameronsbrewing.com
Rodeo at the CNE Over its 129 year history, the CNE has grown to be the largest annual fair in Canada and the fifth largest in North America, attracting approximately 1.25 million visitors each year. This year be sure to stop by the CNE Rodeo where Ontario Craft Beer will saddle up some western fun. Great Lakes Brewery will be serving up its Golden Horseshoe as the official beer sponsor of the 11 events taking place throughout the province. Although the EX is the biggest event of the year, visit www.ontariobrewers.ca to find out when Great Lakes and the rodeo will come to your town.
Black Creek Brewsfest A number of Ontario Craft Brewers are excited to be a part of the one-of-a-kind festival at the Black Creek Pioneer Village in Stoney Creek. The Black Creek Brews Fest will proudly celebrate Ontario's brewing heritage by featuring today's craft breweries. Guests can discover and enjoy locally produced craft beer, food, drink and music while experts on brewing host workshops, tastings and demonstrations. For more information visit our blog at at www.ontariobrewer.ca
TASTE...a celebration of regional cuisine Join the Ontario Craft Brewers and 'Taste the County' as we celebrate of the wealth of local food, wine and beer available in Prince Edward County. This annual one-day culinary event features regional chefs, gifted growers, wonderful winemakers and the best beers, cider and cuisine Prince Edward County has to offer. Barley Days Brewery, located in Picton, will be on hand to wrap up the summer in style.
For more information visit www.tastecelebration.ca
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The Ontario Craft Brewers will be celebrating Victoria Day weekend at the largest Beer and Cocktail Show in Canada at Downsview Park. The 2008 Beer and Cocktail Show will include beers from The Robert Simpson Brewing Co. in Barrie and the Mill Street Brewery in Toronto. The show promises to be the party that defines the summer of 2008, and will without a doubt be an unforgettable experience. With exciting entertainment ranging from the long awaited fashion/bikini contest, unforgettable live performances, interactive shows, tips and recipes for cooking with beer and an incredible world of beer and spirits all under one roof.
The annual Mondiale de la bière is the largest international beer festival in North America and celebrates the culture of beer and reclaiming beer's noble heritage. This year the Ontario Craft Brewers are proud to be represented at the festival by Beau's All Natural Brewing Co. from Vankleek Hill, ON.
This summer the Ontario Craft Brewers will be mingling with Canada's artistic crowd at Luminato - Toronto's Festival of Arts and Creativity. This year's program encompasses a broad spectrum of creative expression including music, dance, theatre, film, literature, visual arts and lectures.
Our capital's premier music event, the Ottawa International Jazz Festival, is known to present some of the most dynamic jazz artists on the scene today and this year they'll be combining sweet music with delicious Ontario Craft Beer. Such artists as Tony Bennett, Bela Fleck and Harry Conick Jr. have graced the stage in past years and this year's line up of over 80 musical events stands to continue this tradition.
After 7 years in Burlington, one of the Ontario Craft Brewers' most popular breweries is moving shop. Black Oak Brewing Company will be heading to 75 Horner Ave. in Etobicoke this summer to expand production of their Pale Ale and Nut Brown Ales.
Cameron's Brewing Company is celebrating another year of creating exceptional craft beer and inviting everyone to come and join in the fun. For the second year in a row, Cameron's Brewing Company is having a day full of festivities with brewery tours, tasting and fabulous food throughout the day followed by live music, dancing and beer sampling throughout the evening.