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Because Beer Craft Beer Festival Returns to Hamilton this July!
Because Beer Craft Beer Festival will return to Hamilton this summer, featuring performances from Billy Talent, Tokyo Police Club, and PUP.

Because Beer Craft Beer Festival returns to Hamilton’s Pier 4 Park for an unforgettable weekend of summer fun on July 12th, 13th, and 14th, 2024. Nestled on the city’s scenic west harbour waterfront, just a short stroll from the West Harbour GO Station, Because Beer offers a unique opportunity to sample hundreds of craft beers and ciders from dozens of top craft beer and cider makers, chat with brewers, and enjoy hours of fun.
Enjoy dozens of top craft breweries and cideries from across Ontario, performances from amazing musical artists, delicious food, summer fun, and more!
We promised you a big reveal and here it is: we're hosting the BIGGEST Because Beer yet! Feat performances from Billy Talent, Tokyo Police Club, PUP, Cancer Bats, Dizzy, NOBRO & more! We hit Pier 4 Park July 12-14 for the festival of the summer.
Tix at https://t.co/epBgZ8riM4! pic.twitter.com/IylGyCYVfM
— Because Beer (@BecauseBeerCA) March 19, 2024
Festival-goers can also take in a great music stage as well as delicious fare served by specialty food vendors. Presented by Sonic Unyon, the all-star lineup announced today features headliners Billy Talent, Tokyo Police Club, and PUP. Performers include Cancer Bats, Dizzy, NOBRO, Chastity, Cuff the Duke, Daniel Romano’s Outfit, Born in The Eighties, Status/Non-Status, and more. Buy your Tickets here!
Because Beer takes place Friday, July 12th (from 4 pm to midnight), Saturday, July 13th (from 4 pm to midnight), and Sunday, July 14th (from 2 pm to 10 pm).
Weekend Pass includes one (1) tasting cup and six (6) four-ounce sampling tokens.
Single-Day Pass includes one (1) tasting cup and two (2) four-ounce sampling tokens.
Daily VIP and Hotel Room add-ons are also available at checkout but do not include a festival ticket. Additional sampling tokens will be available to purchase onsite.
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