Craft Beer Festivals
With tons of great festivals and events season after season, Québec City is hopping all year round. And with so many festivals dedicated to our talented craft brewers, you could even say it’s all about the hops! So grab a buddy, grab a pint, and get tasting!
Étienne Dionne
1Le Festibière de Québec
With ten sudsy years under its belt, Festibière de Québec is now firmly established as one of Québec’s biggest beer gatherings of the year. Thousands of people descend on Bassin Louise in the city’s Old Port for the festival, which lasts a full four days and four nights and draws around a hundred different microbreweries from around the province. Craft beer, live music, food trucks, presentations, entertainment, and giant games are all part of the fabulous beer‑tasting experience that is Festibière de Québec. Mid-August
- La Commission B
2Commission B
The founders of the Grands Bois microbrewery invite you to the heart of their hometown, Saint-Casimir, to experience La Commission B. Combining an original and authentic music lineup, this festival is the perfect opportunity to enjoy exceptional beers from Quebec, all while maintaining an intimate atmosphere thanks to its location and the welcoming, warm-hearted people. Around fifteen microbreweries gather to offer their best brews. Mid-June.
- Jay Kearney
3Foire brassicole du quartier Saint-Sauveur
The neighbourhood of Saint‑Sauveur teams up with Griendel craft brewery to give beer lovers one last chance to get together before winter hits. This is a weekend for relaxing beside the wood‑fired kettle, dancing, enjoying tasty dishes prepared by local restaurants, and sampling delicious craft beers. A great excuse to get your friends out and have a good time. The Foire brassicole du quartier Saint-Sauveur usually held in early September.
