Because Beer Guelph 2026

Because Beer Guelph brings the Sonic Unyon Concerts craft-beer festival brand to Guelph's Riverside Park on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The event is the smaller, autumn sibling to the marquee Because Beer summer festival at Hamilton's Pier 4 Park. Expect 20+ Ontario breweries, cideries and distilleries, food vendors, and live music on a park stage. All events are strictly 19+ with valid ID; no children, no pets (service dogs excepted), and no re-entry. Tickets are sold via Tixr — check the Because Beer official site for the ticket-onsale window.