Kanata Craft Beer Festival

09/13/2026

🍺 NEED CANS? WE HAVE EMPTIES! ♻️

Are you a charity, community group, or raising money for a good cause? We’ve got a whole lot of empty cans looking for a new purpose! 🙌

Come and get them and turn those empties into fundraising dollars for your organization or cause. 💰❤️

📅 Pick-up tomorrow ONLY
📩 Send us a message to arrange!

Let’s keep the good vibes going long after the festival ends! 🍻♻️

09/12/2026

LET’S GO! 🙌

It’s going to be a beautiful day at the Kanata Craft Beer Festival Come check out all the beer, food, & music. We’re onstage from 630-8

09/12/2026

🚗 PLANNING TO DRIVE TO THE KANATA CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL?

We’ve got you covered! 🍻

📍 Limited parking is available on-site at 400 March Rd.

Additional parking can be found at:
➡️ 411 Legget Dr.
➡️ BlackBerry QNX – 1001 Farrar Rd.

🍺 Be the designated driver! Your friends will thank you. 🙌 Please plan ahead and never drink and drive. Make sure everyone has a safe way home!

Allow a little extra time to park, then come join us for great craft beer, delicious food, live music and an awesome Kanata crowd!

See you soon, Kanata! 🍻🎶

09/12/2026

🍻 KANATA, YOU ARE AWESOME! 🍻

What a night! You showed up, brought the energy, filled the festival grounds with smiles, laughter and good vibes — and we couldn’t have asked for a better crowd. ❤️

And guess what? We get to do it all again today! 🎉

Day 2 is ready for you with incredible craft beer, spirits, great food and live music all afternoon and evening.

🎟️ Gates open at 2 PM!
📍 400 March Rd., Kanata, ON

Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and bring that same amazing energy. Kanata, let’s make Day 2 just as unforgettable! 🍺🎶

Need last minute tickets? Grab them here 👉https://events.frontdoorplus.com/event/1935

See you soon!!!!

09/11/2026

The 2026 Kanata Craft Beer Festival starts TODAY — and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Take a moment to read through and don’t forget to share with your crew!

Key Reminders for All Guests - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

📅 Event is Rain or Shine - Rain or shine we celebrate, but this weekend is all crisp fall air! Dress warmly and enjoy!

🧒 This is a 19+ Event - For everyone's safety, no minors, no babies, no exceptions. Please have your ID ready at the gate.

🐾 No Pets Allowed - Registered service animals only!

🍺 Tokens Are Your Currency! Tokens are $2 each and can be used at all Ankhor events. PLEASE NOTE: Food, distillery and wine prices vary.

Leftover tokens from past years? Bring them — they still work!

💧 Hydration Station - Stay hydrated and drink lots of water throughout the day. Feel free to bring your reusable water bottle.

🚗 Parking Available - Festival parking is available. Watch for signs to the designated lots.

🚫 Absolutely no drinking and driving! Please plan a safe ride home.

🎟️ Ticket Info - Tickets are available online and must be shown at the gate, either printed or digital. Avoid scams — only buy from the official ticket provider:

👉TICKETS: https://events.frontdoorplus.com/event/1935

❤️ Respect the Space and Each Other - Be kind to our volunteers, staff, and vendors. Treat others with respect and help keep the grounds clean by using the trash and recycling bins.

🚬 No Smoking Inside the Event - There will be designated smoking areas outside the front entrance. Please use them respectfully.

🎤 Live Music All Festival Long! - Get ready for an epic lineup of live entertainment! See the full schedule here: https://ankhorevents.ca/kanata-craft-beer-festival

⏰Last Call/Final Pour - There is NO RE-ENTRY after the token booth closes! Please take note:

Token booth closes at 10pm. Last call at the taps is 10:30pm. No additional service past 10:45pm.

Have more questions or concerns? Email our team at [email protected] or reach out here!

See you soon Kanata!

09/10/2026

📍 YOUR KANATA CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL GUIDE IS HERE! 🍺🎶

We’re officially LESS THAN A DAY AWAY! 🤯🍻

Before you head our way tomorrow, take a peek at the map and get the lay of the land! You’ll find your favourite breweries, distilleries, food vendors, music, and everything you need for a great day (or night!) at the festival.

🎟️ Got your tickets? You’re ready to go.
🍺 Haven’t got yours yet? There’s still time! Grab them here 👉https://events.frontdoorplus.com/event/1935

Text your crew, plan your route, and get ready to sip, savour and celebrate local!

Kanata Craft Beer Festival starts TOMORROW! 🍻

09/09/2026

Great beer deserves great food, and we’re bringing some seriously delicious options to the Kanata Craft Beer Festival!

🌭Northern Bites - Canadian comfort food with a twist keeping you fueled all festival long— Canadian comfort food with a twist keeping you fueled all festival long!

🌮El Patchos Tacos - Authentic Mexican-inspired flavours and delicious eats that pair perfectly with a cold craft beer!

🥟Delights by Mama - Handmade Argentine and Colombian empanadas packed with authentic Latin flavours, with options for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal guests.

🍺 Great beer. 🎶 Live music. 🌮 Incredible food.
What more could you ask for?

📅 September 11–12, 2026
📍 400 March Rd., Kanata, ON

Grab your tickets here 👉 https://events.frontdoorplus.com/event/1935

09/08/2026

🚨🍻 LAST CALL, KANATA! WE NEED YOU! 🍻🚨

We’re only a few days away from the Kanata Craft Beer Festival — and we still have a few volunteer spots to fill!

The festival doesn’t happen without our amazing volunteer crew, and we need a few more people to jump in and help us make it happen! 🙌

Whether you can help with guest services, green team, setup, teardown or keeping the festival running smoothly, there’s a spot for you.

🍺 Great people
🎶 Great music
🙌 Great vibes
❤️ An even better reason to get involved

Grab a friend, pick a shift and join the crew behind the festival!

📅 September 11 & 12
📍 400 March Road, Kanata, ON

⏰The festival is almost here — don’t wait!

👉 Sign up to volunteer TODAY! 🚨https://forms.office.com/r/c6juh19UBw

09/08/2026

🍹 It’s not all about beer!

The Kanata Craft Beer Festival is bringing an incredible lineup of spirits and ready-to-drink favourites to the party. Whether you like your drinks neat, on the rocks, or ready to pour, we’ve got something for you!

SFR Distillery — Ottawa’s own small-batch craft distillery, creating premium whisky, gin, vodka and liqueurs with bold flavours and clean finishes.

Dunrobin Distilleries — Proudly Canadian and rooted in Eastern Ontario, Dunrobin crafts award-winning whisky, gin, vodka, rum and innovative spirits that blend tradition with creativity.

Wolfhead Distillery — Amherstburg’s award-winning craft distillery, pushing the boundaries of Canadian spirits with unique flavours, innovation and plenty of attitude. 🐺

Founder's Original — Premium ready-to-drink cocktails made for convenience without compromising on flavour, with favourites like Bourbon Sour, Gin Bramble, Tequila Paloma and Vodka Mule.

Black Fly Beverage Company — Ontario’s pioneering craft spirit beverage company, known for its premium mixed drinks made with quality ingredients, real juices and a signature “not too sweet” approach.

Beer, spirits, cocktails, food, live music and two days of festival fun! There’s plenty to discover!

🍻 September 11–12, 2026
📍 400 March Rd., Kanata, Ontario

Need tickets? Grab them here 👉https://events.frontdoorplus.com/event/1935

09/07/2026

🏢 A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR VENUE SPONSOR — KRP PROPERTIES! 🍻

We’re raising a glass to KRP Properties for helping make the Kanata Craft Beer Festival possible! 🙌

As our valued Venue Sponsor, KRP Properties has played an important role in bringing our festival to life and creating a space where our community can come together to enjoy great craft beer, delicious food, live music, and an unforgettable weekend. 🍺🎶

We’re incredibly grateful for your support of local events and the Kanata community. Thank you, KRP Properties, for being part of the KCBF family! ❤️