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Spring BeerFest TO starts this weekend! Tickets are now on sale, and cottage vibes are in the air! All that’s left to do is figure out are the deets… important stuff, like… how will I get there? Should I wear my flowy tank and khaki shorts or my jean jacket and summer dress with the flowers on it? Can I bring water? Will my backpack be okay? Where can I find my favourite beer? Let us help you with those answers so that you’re guaranteed to have your best Spring BeerFest TO yet! Below are the Top Tips on enjoying SBFTO…

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Location: Fort York: Garrison Common. HERE is a map.

Saturday & Sunday Hours:

• 12:00pm – Gates Open
• 6:30pm – Last Call
• 6:45pm – Taps Off
• 7:00pm – Closed

10 – What You Can Bring…

• Valid photo ID – This is a 19+ event (a photocopy of ID does not count). Valid ID includes: Drivers License, Passport, or Ontario Photo Card.
• Your Ticket. (Best to print it out and bring with you, unless you ordered a mobile ticket)
• Sunblock
• Sunglasses
• Hat
• Bags are restricted to small purses, totes and drawstring bags only. Bag size may not exceed 14” x 11” x 5” (35cm x 28cm x 12cm), or 30 linear inches (75cm) in total, and must have no more than one singular pocket or opening.
• Comfortable Shoes
• Cash
• TTC tokens / PRESTO card
• Mobile phone – to take selfies, call a cab, ‘Ubes’ or Lyft – Please enjoy responsibly, don’t drink and drive.
• Raincoat, Umbrella (check the weather before you leave home)
• Blanket

9 – What You Can’t Bring With You…

• Pets (We love them, but they can’t come with you)
• Children (We love them too, but they can’t come with you. This is a 19+ event)
• Any type of Water Bottle – We have FREE WATER available all weekend long through our festival Quench Buggy meant strictly for drinking. You don’t need to bring that fancy water bottle!
• Food
• Chairs
• Backpacks and bags with multiple pockets as well as Hydration packs are prohibited
• Coolers
• Large video cameras
• Selfie Sticks (seriously, are these things still a ‘thing’? lol)
• Cameras, other than for personal use
• Mobile phone charger (there is no place to plug it in)
• Water guns
• Your own glassware/bottles.

8- Should I Bring Cash?

Yep. We appreciate plastic just as much as the next person, but cash is king at the Festival. We have teams walking around (pictured) that will be selling tokens and they’ll only accept cash. We’re not saying empty your bank account, but be prepared if you want to move around quickly.  ATMs will be on site. Token Booth do accept Credit Card Payments, but we always reco cash for getting ‘er done quickly.

7 – How Do I Get Tokens?

Tokens are the onsite currency. 1 token = $1. Most samples onsite are 1 token for a 4oz pour. Some brewers charge more: imports and premium brands. There are dedicated booths that sell tokens, along with mobile token teams. They will be easy to spot.

6 – Can I Bring A Backpack?

The quick answer is no… Bags are restricted to small purses, totes and drawstring bags only. Bag size may not exceed 14” x 11” x 5” (35cm x 28cm x 12cm), or 30 linear inches (75cm) in total, and must have no more than one singular pocket or opening. We’ll be using metal detector wands and searching all small bags, totes, and drawstring bags at the gate – it’s not that we don’t trust you, it’s just how it goes! You’ve all been to events before and witnessed someone giving security a hard time over searching their belongings. The reason we do it is not because you’re a criminal, but because we want everyone to be safe and have a great time.

5 – What If I Want To Drive?

Don’t drive! It’s a Beer Festival and chances are you’ll be enjoying some beverages. Please enjoy the convenience of the TTC, a cab, an Ubes or even a Lyft. Yeah, we said Ubes. Just no drinking and driving whatsoever.  If you are the DD, here’s some parking info: we do not have designated parking for the festival. We recommend finding Pay Parking in Liberty Village or City Place, or just avoiding driving altogether, if that’s an option for you.

4 – Great Beer is Great Beer

There will be a bunch of different brews to try. HERE is the list of breweries that will be at #SBFTO 2019.

3 – Bring Your Appetite

The food purveyors we have this year are second to none. HERE are some of them!

2 – Game On!

Archery Tag. Bocce. Giant Jenga. Giant Chess. HERE is the full list with pics!

1 – Drink Water & Dress for the Weather

Seriously, stay hydrated. We will have a water station for you to rinse and refill. Just take your commemorative mug (which you get when you arrive), rinse it out and fill it up at a water station. And don’t forget to wear sunblock. Even if it is grey and cloudy. This is vital. Sunblock and water are soooooooo key!! It’s looking like clear skies and warm weather for both days with a slight chance of some scattered showers towards the very end of Sunday but hey that shouldn’t stop us! Even if it rains, we pour. Below is the weather forecast we pulled from The Weather Network:

Our crack team of researchers have determined the four pillars of an incredible cottage experience. They are: 1) Spending time with your friends. 2) Enjoying some good beer. 3) Eating lots of food. 4) Doing fun stuff.

We’d like to focus on the ‘Doing fun stuff’ part in this blog, but if you want to see what food and brews will be there, check HERE. So, since we are all about the cottage vibes, we will be filling Fort York: Garrison Common with games, games and more games. We’re also super stoked to welcome back the gang from Track & Field Bar, Bangarang Bar, and Archers Arena who will run some of their awesome games on-site like last year. It all goes down May 18 & 19!

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Without further ado, here’s a list of games:

Bocce: Our friends at Track & Field are bringing the bocce balls. Did you know the little white marker ball is called the pallino? *mind blown*

Archery Darts: This is where you can channel your inner Aria Stark and shoot some arrows at a giant dart board. Archers Arena are a bunch of legends for setting this up.

Giant Chess: “Pardon me Brad, may i suggest Bishop to Rook 4?” Put your giant brain to use with giant chess.

Giant Jenga: Is this the blockchain everyone keeps talking about? You take a block from the bottom and you put it on top. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.

Giant Connect 4: Come make a connection at #SBFTO. The name of the game is in the name of the game. You game?

Giant Beer Pong: Who amongst you will step up and be a beer pong legend? Check in with the SOBDL when you arrive to book your time to play!

Corn Hole: Bangarang Bar is bringing their cornhole masters to run this game. We suggest you start practicing your celebrations now. We are hoping that every time you toss a beanbag in the hole, you celly like there’s everyone watching… because chances are, a large amount of people will actually be watching you.

Kan Jam: This is one of our favourite outdoor games to play when we are away at the cottage. The way Kan Jam works is you place two kans at about 50 yards apart from each other while you and your teammate stand on opposite ends. One person throws a ‘flying disk’ in the direction of the can your teammate is standing next to, while your teammate attempts to hit the disk in to the kan. It’s scored up to 21. We know you’re going to pick this game up very quickly and who knows… by the time it’s all over, your team could officially be crowned the raining champs for SBFTO 2018.

This is a serious amount of games. We are really excited. BUT this could not be done without the help of a few key partners. With that said. whatchya waiting for?? Grab your tickets now and lock in your May Long Weekend plans:

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From the people who bring you Toronto’s Festival of Beer! Spring BeerFest TO IS NOW ON SALE and will happen May 19 & 20, 2018. There are two ticket types: General Admission tickets and Hoptimized tickets. You must be legal drinking age 19+ to purchase. Proper ID is required. We love children, but there are no children permitted on site. We also love pets, but unfortunately you need to leave your pet at home. This event happens rain or shine. This is an outdoor event. There are no refunds or exchanges. There will be be no refunds in the event of cancellation due to inclement weather. No in & out privileges. Please drink responsibly. Here are some common questions we get asked…

Where is Spring BeerFest TO?

Spring BeerFest TO happens at Fort York: Garrison Common. HERE is a map.

When is Spring BeerFest TO?

Saturday and Sunday of the May Two Four Weekend. Saturday May 19 and Sunday May 20, 2018.

What are the hours of Spring BeerFest TO?

1pm to 7pm on Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20. Hoptimized ticket purchasers will be allowed entry at Noon – an hour earlier than everyone else. Taps turn off at 6:30pm on both days.

Are tickets on sale now? (Hint: yes)

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What comes with a ticket?

General Admission tickets are $20 and come with entry to one day of the event and a commemorative sampling mug.

Hoptimized tickets are $30 and get you in an hour early, 10 tokens, a commemorative sampling mug and a buffalo plaid #SBFTO buff that looks like this: 

How do I get to Spring BeerFest TO?

Transit or cab is the best way to get to the event. Please do not drive. HERE are the best routes direct from the source: the people at Fort York Garrison Common

Can I leave and come back in?

There are no in/out privileges.

What happens if it rains?

This is an outdoor event. Please come prepared. The event happens rain or shine. You can bring your rain gear. Make sure you bring a rain jacket and rain boots are probably not a bad idea either. Umbrellas are allowed.

Is there parking?

We highly recommend you do not drive, but understand that some designated drivers need to find parking. Fort York Garrison Common list THESE as the closet parking spots.

Can I cover Spring BeerFest TO as Media?

Please email dav@intelivents.com and put in your request.

Can I be a vendor at Spring BeerFest TO?

We are pretty full up this year, but we run many events throughout the year. Reach out to arizona@beerlicious.ca to see if there is a future fit!

Can I bring my children?

This is a 19+ event that includes beer. Although we love children, they will not be allowed on the grounds. This also means that we cannot allow babies in. This is tough for us, because babies are the best. No strollers, no babies, no children. We can only admit those who are 19+.

Can I bring my dog/cat/parrot/baby goat?

No pets with the exception of service animals and their human. You can, however, show us pictures of your pet when you are here.

Where do babies come from?

Storks.

Anything Else?

info@beerlicious.ca is our email address.

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Where do we start? In a nutshell, it’s a beer festival in the spring. We are the same people who run the legendary summer event, Toronto’s Festival of Beer. We’ve been doing beer festivals for a long time. Inspired by our fans who demanded more, we launched the spring version a few years ago. We called it Spring Sessions of Toronto’s Festival of Beer. That name was waaaaaaaay too long, so we just changed it to SpringBeerFestTO.

You can expect about 17 top notch breweries. Some you have heard of and some you haven’t. You can expect some super tasty food options. You can expect roasting marshmallows. You can expect games. You can expect a solid afternoon/evening out. Earlybird tickets are now on sale:

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General Admission tickets are $25 and come with entry to one day of the event and a commemorative sampling mug. Hoptimized tickets are $35 and get you in an hour early, 10 tokens, a commemorative sampling mug and a buffalo plaid #SBFTO buff that looks like this:

So, put it in your calendar… May 19th & 20th, 2018 is SpringBeerFestTO. (Formerly known as Spring Sessions) Celebrate great beer, tasty food and #CottageVibes during the Victoria Day Long Weekend. All the fixings of a cottage in the heart of the city. More info soon! Go ahead and give us a follow/like on the following:

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What a weekend! As we clean off our white sneakers and look back, a few things come to mind. Here’s a list of takeaways from a glorious weekend that included a little Saturday sun, a little Sunday rain and whole lotta cottage vibes…

The Trews Are Incredible: Seriously, Colin’s voice hitting those high notes in Highway of Heroes made me shed a tear.  And that encore. No words. Too good.

Rain Can’t Stop The Pouring: We had 18 brewers and thousands of attendees who powered through some serious sunshine on Saturday and some serious rain on Sunday.

Elliott Brood Are Cottage Vibes: These guys just have the perfect sound for a long weekend. I mean, the vibe on Saturday with the sun and the food and the brews and the people was unreal.

Roasting Marshmallows Is An Art: A 4pm each day, we sparked the fire pits and broke out the marshmallows. Roasting a marshmallow is a simple pleasure. Impossible not to smile when you crush a perfectly golden brown roast.

Soccer Darts Is Hard: We are thankful for Toronto Sport & Social Club for bringing some sporting activities to Spring Sessions. It was super cool to try soccer darts, but it also exposed a weakness in our footy game. Gotta get practicing. See you next year.

Bocce Is Perfect: There is no greater past time on earth. You can hold a brew in one hand and toss some bocce balls in the the other. It’s like there is balance in the force.

Pairs With Beer: Funny how things just pair so well with beer. Tiny Toms Donuts. Chimney Stax Mac n Cheese (with the beer cheese sauce), Smoke’s Poutine… we could go on.

All in all, a pretty solid May 2-4 Long Weekend. We hope you enjoyed yourself. Yes, we are doing it all again next year. Same time, same place.