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Raise a Glass to Summer: The Muskoka 2/4 Craft Beer Festival Returns to Huntsville
Mark your calendars, craft beer enthusiasts! The highly anticipated Muskoka 2/4 Craft Beer Festival is set to transform River Mill Park in Huntsville into a beer lover's paradise on Saturday, May 17, 2025. From 11am to 6pm, this vibrant celebration kicks off the Victoria Day long weekend with a perfect blend of exceptional craft brews, live music, and delicious food.
A Riverside Celebration of Craft Beer
The Muskoka 2/4 Craft Beer Festival offers a great way to kick off the summer season along the picturesque Muskoka River in downtown Huntsville. This isn't just any beer festival – it's a complete sensory experience where craft beer culture meets Muskoka's natural beauty. With over 50 flavourful craft beers from across Ontario available for sampling, beer connoisseurs and curious newcomers alike will find plenty to tantalize their taste buds.
Featured Breweries
This year's festival showcases an impressive lineup of Ontario's finest craft breweries, including:
- Canvas Brewing Co.
- Lake of Bays Brewery
- Blue Lobster
- Bobcaygeon Brewery
- Carlsberg Canada
- Coldstream Clear Peach Iced Tea
- Founders Original
- The George Brewery
- Quayles Brewery
- Thornbury Craft Co
- Trestle Brewery
From established Festival favourites to exciting newcomers, these breweries represent the diverse and innovative spirit of Ontario's craft beer scene.
Feast on Flavour
What pairs better with craft beer than amazing food? This year's food vendors offer something for every craving:
- DiDi Grill – classic hamburgers & hot dogs
- Irv and Co. – featuring a huge selection including smoked meat sandwich, smash burger, Irv's cheesesteak, lobster roll, chicken wings, classic poutine & fries
- Perogi Me! – serving up comfort food favourites
- Sugar Nuts Mini Donuts – for those with a sweet tooth
All-Day Entertainment
The festival features an impressive lineup of local musical talent providing the soundtrack to your beer-sampling adventure:
- 11:00-11:45am: Tina Turley & New Boots
- 12:00-12:45pm: Sean Cotton
- 1:00-1:45pm: Tobin Spring
- 2:00-2:45pm: Tonic Lane
- 3:00-3:45pm: Cam Galloway
- 4:00-4:45pm: After School Detention - Jeremy Waterhouse
- 5:00-6:00pm: Blackstock
There's something truly magical about experiencing live music on the Saturday of a long weekend along the shores of the Muskoka River. As the afternoon sun casts a golden glow across the water, the melodies of talented local artists fill the air, creating the perfect backdrop for sipping craft beer with friends. River Mill Park, with its gentle slopes and riverside vista, enhances every note while festival-goers relax on blankets or dance on the grass. This combination of Muskoka's natural beauty, the excitement of the season's first long weekend, and the universal language of music creates an atmosphere that simply can't be replicated.
Beerfest Luau Afterparty
Not ready for the festivities to end when the festival closes? Head over to Canvas Brewing Co. at 5pm for the official Beerfest Luau Afterparty! Keep the celebration going with tropical cocktails and participate in fun games throughout the evening. Don your most festive Hawaiian shirt for a chance to win prizes in the Hawaiian shirt contest. As a special treat, enjoy Tap Takeovers featuring select breweries from the festival, giving you another opportunity to sample your favourites or try something you might have missed. This luau-themed afterparty is the perfect bridge between the daytime festival and your evening in Huntsville!
Make It a Weekend Getaway
Why rush home after a day of craft beer exploration? Turn your festival experience into a memorable Victoria Day long weekend by booking an overnight stay in Huntsville. The town offers accommodations for every preference and budget, from lakeside resort to full-service hotels. Wake up Sunday morning to explore Huntsville's scenic trails, browse the local shops, or simply relax by the water. Many accommodations are filling quickly for the holiday weekend, so be sure to secure your reservation soon to experience all that Muskoka has to offer during this perfect spring gateway to summer.
Tickets
Advance Tickets for the 2025 Muskoka 2/4 Craft Beer Festival are available for $20 and include 3 Beer Coupons! Get your advance tickets at eventbrite.ca.