Muskoka 2/4 Craft Beer Festival May 16
- Muskoka 2/4 Craft Beer Festival organizers said the Huntsville event will run this May 16 and include breweries, live music and attractions. - The festival guide lists participating breweries and a schedule for May 16, with tickets, family‑friendly programming promoted on the event website online. - The Muskoka event is set for May 16 in Huntsville, Ontario, with brewery lineups published online. (muskokaregion.com)
1/ The Muskoka 2/4 Craft Beer Festival returns to Huntsville, Ontario, on May 16, 2026, organizers announced. Named after the Canada Day weekend (May 24), this one-day event celebrates craft beer with tastings from Ontario breweries, live music, and family activities at Muskoka Bay Park. 2/ Huntsville, a lakeside town 215 km north of Toronto in the Muskoka region, hosts the festival at the 7-hectare Muskoka Bay Park. The park features waterfront views of Fairy Lake, food trucks, and vendor booths—making it a staple for summer tourism in cottage country. 3/ Expect 20+ breweries pouring samples, per the event guide. Confirmed participants include Muskoka Brewery (home turf), Railway City Brewing, and Collective Arts. Tastings run 12-7 p.m., with a full lineup and tasting glass included in tickets. 4/ Tickets cost $45 in advance ($55 at the gate) for adults 19+. Family-friendly zones offer non-alcoholic drinks, kids' games, and live bands from noon onward—no beer access for under-19s. 5/ Schedule highlights: Brewery tastings open at noon, followed by music stages with local acts like The Muskoka Roots Collective. Food trucks serve poutine, tacos, and BBQ to pair with beers; attractions include stein-holding contests and a homebrew showcase. 6/ Organizers emphasize responsible drinking: Designated drivers get free entry, plus shuttle services from local hotels. The event supports Huntsville Hospital Foundation, donating a portion of proceeds—past festivals raised over $50,000 combined. 7/ Buy tickets online now to avoid lines; gates open at 11:30 a.m. on May 16. Rain or shine—check the site for weather updates and full brewery lists as they're finalized.
