YGK Craft Beer Fest

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YGK Craft Beer Fest

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets Now on Sale!

Your summer starts here – tickets are now on sale to YGK Craft Beer Fest! Join us on Saturday, June 14, 2025 to kick off your Canadian summer!๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Kingston’s favourite beer festival returns with over 20 craft beverage vendors, local food trucks, and 15 artisan market stalls. Enjoy local craft beers, delicious food, live music, games, and shopping, all with scenic waterfront views until sunset! ๐Ÿป๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ”

๐ŸŽค Entertainment Lineup

Time Artist Social Channels
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM the winter in canada
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM The Sugar Pills
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Emilie Steele & The Deal
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM The New Hires
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Luella
6:45 PM – 7:45 PM Craig Cardiff

๐Ÿป Beverage Vendors

  • 1000 Islands Brewing Co.
  • Bergeron Estate Winery and Cider Co.
  • Black Fly Beverage
  • Bobcaygeon Brewing Co.
  • Broadhead Brewing Co.
  • Cameron’s Brewing Co.
  • CoCo Vodka/CoCo Rum
  • Cocktails the Fluid Experience
  • Daft Brewing Company Inc.
  • Dunrobin Distilleries
  • Fine Balance Brewing Company
  • Glory Days Brewing Company
  • Karbon Brewing Corp
  • Kick And Push Brewing Company
  • MacKinnon Brothers Brewing Co.
  • Orleans Brewing Co.
  • Perth Brewery
  • Prince Eddy’s Brewing Company
  • Riverhead Brewing Co.
  • SIP Niagara
  • Sip N Saddle
  • Skeleton Park Brewery
  • Slake Brewing
  • Something in the Water Brewing Co.
  • Spearhead Inc
  • The Local Brewery Inc

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Artisan Vendors

  • Candied by Kelly
  • Charleston Botanicals
  • EVR LVR
  • Firefly Creations
  • Grabbing Grapefruit
  • Itty Bitty Puppy Boutique
  • Maplescapes Farm
  • Naturesbeautycrystals
  • Nice Handmade House
  • Renewed Essentials
  • Stone Bridge Farm
  • Sunshine and Coffee Co.
  • The Cozy Company
  • Threads by Daynah
  • WTF! Whats the Freeze!!!!

๐Ÿ” Food Vendors

  • Cat House Chiangmai
  • El Patchos Tacos
  • Fryway
  • JP Weirdoughs
  • Kia Ora Pie Co.
  • Mio Gelato
  • Smoke’N’Barrel
  • Soup Chef
  • Thairific Cuisine Corporation

โ„น๏ธ Event Information

Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your time at Kingston’s premier beer festival.

๐Ÿ“… Event Details

  • Date and Time: Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Last entry is at 7:00 PM.
  • Location: Fort Henry, 1 Fort Henry Drive in Kingston, Ontario
  • Site map

๐ŸŽ’ What to Bring

✅ Sun protection: Sunglasses, hats, sunscreen

✅ Something to sit on: Lawn chairs, towels, blankets

✅ Reusable (empty) water bottles to fill at our water stations.

✅ Cash, debit, and credit cards

✅ Cell phone to take pictures and videos!

๐Ÿšซ What to Leave at Home

❌ For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, we ask that you:

❌ Do not bring outside food and drinks (including alcohol)

❌ Weapons

❌ Illegal substances

❌ Edibles

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets and Entry

Tickets for the YGK Craft Beer Fest are non-refundable and non-transferable. This is an all-ages event, so families are welcome! Guests aged 19 and over will need a wristband to drink. Children aged 0-4 can enter for free but still require a ticket. If youโ€™re not drinking, thereโ€™s still plenty to enjoy with non-alcoholic beverages, live music ๐ŸŽถ, delicious local eats ๐Ÿด, artisan vendors ๐Ÿ›๏ธ, and lawn games ๐Ÿ.

Have your ticket ready on your phone (or printed) for scanning. Buying a ticket on-site? Bring cash or card for payment. Government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Expect a quick security & bag check at the gate.

๐Ÿบ Beverage Tickets

Vendors pour 6 oz craft beer samples in exchange for 1 beverage ticket. Some premium drinks may require 2 tickets per sample. Beverage tickets are $3 each (HST included) and are non-refundable. Buy up to 10 tickets at a time ($30 = 10 samples).

Ticket sales close at 7:30 PM.

Last chance to redeem tickets: 7:45 PM.

๐Ÿšฌ Smoking Policy

Smoking is allowed only in designated areas. No food or drinks in the smoking/vaping zone. Non-compliance = immediate removal.

๐Ÿพ Pet Policy

Well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome to join the fun, so feel free to bring your furry friends along!

โ™ฟ Accessibility Information

Fort Henry is committed to providing an accessible environment for all guests. Please note that YGK Craft Beer Fest takes place on a hilly and grassy terrain. The venue offers accessible parking and restrooms. Additionally, pathways and event areas are designed to accommodate wheelchairs and mobility devices. Wheelchairs (limited quantity) are available upon request. If you require any specific accommodations or assistance, please contact the event organizers in advance to ensure your needs are met.

๐ŸŽ‰ We look forward to seeing you at the YGK Craft Beer Fest for a day of great beer, food, music, and community spirit. Cheers to a fantastic festival experience!


Dates & Times
June 14, 2025 12:00 pm - June 14, 2025 8:00 pm
Admissions
General Admission (19+ years) $20 + HST
Youth (5 - 18 years) $12 + HST
Children (0 - 4 years) Free
Military (with ID) $16 + HST
Youth Military (with ID) $9.60 + HST

Details

Date:
June 14
Time:
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Event Category:

Location

Fort Henry
1 Fort Henry Dr
Kingston, K7K 5G8
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