Entrance to the best party in the east end of the city! Once through the gates, you will get access to a variety of awesome craft breweries’ finest beer, fantastic food, great live music, and entertainment! And a free token at the gate so your first drink is on us!
There will be tokens available for purchase immediately when you enter the festival grounds. Each token is $2. We have debit/credit machines and ATMs on-site, but we recommend bringing cash to keep the lines moving quickly.
Beer vendors will have $2 (4oz), $4 (8oz) and $6 (14oz) options available. Other food and beverage vendors will also have a number of dishes and drinks available at different price/token points.
Yes, We are serving alcohol and therefore no one under the age of 19 will be allowed access to the festival grounds. No exceptions will be made for infants or children in carriers. And yes, you do need to bring ID if you want to get through the gates!
Yes – Whatever your reason for not drinking, we totally support it. Your ticket will grant you entry to the festival to enjoy the live music, great food and non-alcoholic beverage options.
The festival closes at 11:00pm. Last entry is at 10:00pm and last call will be at 10:30pm. You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay on festival grounds! We ask that you please be respectful of the businesses and residences in the area!
Yes! You will receive a wristband upon entry and you may come and go as you wish until 10pm. So make sure you keep your wristband on!
The City of Ottawa by-law does not allow smoking of any kind (including cannabis) inside the festival grounds. Please speak to any of our volunteers and they can help point out where to go smoke outside the festival grounds.
No, only service animals are permitted at the festival.
You can walk, opt for public transit, get a lift from a really great friend, or call a ride with our local ride partner iDeliver. But whatever you do, do not drink and drive!
Yes – There is limited parking and it’s available on a first-come, first-served basis. And if you don’t have a designated driver, it’s exactly where your car should stay until the next morning. Parked. Period. Actually, we would prefer if you took a cab, ride-share, bus or simply be dropped off!
Yes to all three! We accept debit, credit and have an ATM on-site. However, it’s best to bring cash to ensure all the lines move quickly!
You may request a refund for your ticket online up to seven days prior to the festival. Please check your confirmation email for details.
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The winner of the OCBF Homebrew Competition will have an opportunity to have their winning beer made and sold