It is somewhat apropos that during the month of love, Toronto serves up the ultimate festival for craft beer lovers! That’s right! The highly anticipated cold-weather celebration of craft beverages will return to Roundhouse Park on Saturday, February 21, 2026, inviting fans to bundle up, raise a glass and embrace winter together.
Hosted by Steam Whistle Brewing, the beloved outdoor winter celebration will once again gather more than 40 of Ontario’s top craft breweries, wineries, distilleries, cideries and non-alcoholic producers for a one-of-a-kind winter tasting experience in downtown Toronto.
Early entry starts at 11:00 a.m., with the festival open from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This alpine-inspired festival invites attendees to bundle up, embrace the après-ski spirit and enjoy a day of great beverages, comfort food, dancing and cozy winter fun – retro ski gear encouraged.
“There’s nothing like celebrating Canadian winter with great craft beverages, a DJ spinning tunes and hundreds of people wearing neon one-piece ski suits,” says Greg Taylor, CEO of Steam Whistle Brewing. “This festival is a highlight of the season every year — and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back in 2026.”
2026 Festival Highlights Include:
40+ craft beverage vendors from across Ontario
Live DJ & all-day après-ski dance party
Cozy indoor warming zones and winter-themed lounge spaces
Outdoor campfires perfect for warming up and hanging out
Food stations featuring local culinary vendors
Photo station & retro ski costume contest with prizes
Fun winter games and activities throughout the park
Guests are encouraged to dress in their best vintage ski gear, with prizes awarded for standout looks.
Tickets for the Winter Craft Beer Festival are now on sale by clicking here or visiting steamwhistle.ca/pages/wcbf.
To learn more, please visit steamwhistle.ca, or follow Steam Whistle on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.
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