Because Beer Craft Beer Festival returns to Pier 4 Park for two days of craft beer, cider, cocktails, food vendors, arcade games, and live music on Hamilton's west harbour waterfront. The 2026 vendor roster includes 40+ featured breweries, cideries, distilleries and beverage vendors from Hamilton, across Ontario, and beyond.

Friday features Dwayne Gretzky, Born in the Eighties, and Wing Night (The Band). Saturday features Big Wreck, Death From Above 1979, The Flatliners, Superstar Crush, and The Jailbirds.

Weekend passes include a tasting cup, four sampling tokens, and two-day access; single-day passes include a tasting cup and two sampling tokens. Because Beer is a licensed 19+ event, with government-issued photo ID required for entry.