Craft Beer Festival coming to Mississauga this summer
Published April 8, 2022 at 3:43 pm
After several cancellations the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mississauga’s first-ever Creative Craft Beer Festival is finally coming to town.
Tickets are now on sale for the two-day event, which takes place June 17-18 at the Small Arms Inspection Building on Lakeshore Rd. E. and is sponsored by Mississauga arts organization CreativeHub 1352.
Organizers say Mississauga’s “long-awaited” beer festival will feature more than 15 Ontario craft breweries and cideries, delicious food offerings and entertainment featuring local talent.
“Set against the unique backdrop of the Small Arms Inspection Building, a restored heritage treasure, this promises to be a memorable, thirst-quenching experience for craft beer lovers far and wide,” organizers say.
“This ambient open-concept space will be set up with mixed indoor and outdoor seating and large-format games to enhance your experience.”
Admission, which is $30, includes a souvenir sampling glass as well as two sample tokens. Additional tokens for food and beverages will be available for purchase at the event.
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The festival is divided into three sessions. It opens Friday, June 17 from 6 to 11 p.m., and continues Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and in the evening from 6 to 11 p.m.
The Small Arms Inspection Building is located at 1352 Lakeshore Rd. E.
Owned and operated by the City of Mississauga, it’s a 1940s building that is mid-restoration after being rescued from the wrecking ball.
Organizers say visitors to the festival “will be taken on the ultimate journey of craft beer and food discovery, exploring delicious festival brews, ciders and one-of-a-kind drinks, complemented perfectly by the very best in local street food.”
The bottom line, organizers say, is the two-day event promises to be plenty of fun with something for everyone.
Becky Seath, one of the organizers, said as the first event of its kind in Mississauga, this year’s festival promises to be special.
“Originally scheduled for 2020, the resilient team at CreativeHub 1352 has continued planning over the last 18 months and were determined to host this event as soon as it was safe to do so,” she said. “You can expect a wide variety of your favourite breweries, food options, live music and activities throughout the day. We’ve selected some of the finest brewers in southern Ontario, and each beer has a unique story.”
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