Craft Beer Festivals

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

If you’re going to beat the February chill, you’ll need to circle back to the Grand Marché de Québec (Québec City's public market) for a cozy winter pint or two. Here, it’s all about full‑bodied beers with slightly stronger flavours and, for the most part, a higher alcohol content. Falling right in the middle of the Québec Winter Carnival, the Winter Warmer is an event unlike any other, with folk singers, a festive, laid‑back vibe, and kegs of beer brewed specially for the event and tapped over the course of the evening. If you like a good imperial stout, barley wine, or Belgian‑style dubbel or tripel, this is going to be your new happy place. The Winter Warmer usually held in early February.

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.

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.