8 CITIES + 25k PEOPLE = ONE HECK OF A PARTY
PETERBOROUGH
2026 I❤️BEER FESTIVAL - May 2nd
We’re back, Peterborough! 🍻 The 3rd annual I❤︎BEER Festival hits the Healthy Planet Arena on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026. Come sip your way through the best Ontario beers, ciders, and spirits and dance like nobody’s watching. Local pride, local hops, and a day (or night) you won’t forget!
EVENT INFO
🍻 19+ Event: Come for the beer, stay for the vibes — please drink responsibly!
📍 Location: Healthy Planet Arena
🕑 One Day, Two Sessions: Pick your adventure — 12–5 PM or 5–10 PM.
🍏 Not a beer fan? No worries — enjoy Ontario ciders, spirits, and tasty drinks.
🚗 Designated Driver Tickets: $10 + tax at the door — keep your friends safe and happy.
🧥 Coat Check: No
🎟️ No refunds on tickets or tokens, but tickets & tokens are transferable.
2026 DRINK
Lake Of Bays Brewing Co • Latina Beer • Nickel Brook • Bond Brewing Company • Bobcaygeon Brewing Company • Ganaraska Brewing Company • 5 Paddles Brewing Co • Ace Hill • Bench Brewing Company • Boshkung Brewing Co. • Rice Lake Hard Cider • Junction 56 Distillery • Black Fly Booze
2026 FEATURES
Say Hi to Fred!
Meet Fred, our newly aquired inflatable octopus who knows how to party! Standing tall and spinning the hottest tracks, Fred draws crowds like a magnet. Whether you’re a die-hard festival-goer or just looking for the perfect Instagram moment, Fred makes every set unforgettable.
The BEER Hall
Tables galore — 30+ of them — surrounded by the buzz of festival energy. Whether you’re sipping, snacking, or just spectating, it’s the perfect place to relax, mingle, and eavesdrop on some very serious beer debates.
Classic Arcades
Classic arcade consoles await! Relive the glory days of SNES, NES, PlayStation, and Sega—because nothing says “festival fun” like trash-talking friends over a 16-bit showdown.
🍺 Beer Pong Arena
Where legends are made and cups disappear.
Grab a ball, grab a beer, and immediately realise you’re not as accurate as you thought. Challenge your friends, sink a few cups, miss a lot, and talk trash anyway. Open all festival long, bragging rights not guaranteed.
2026 FOOD+
Fiesta Empanada • Picante MX • Bitten • LeSher Kitchen • Food Works by Kajo • La Mesita • Chucky Habanero Hot Sauce
TOKENS
Every I Heart Festival uses a token based system for both food and drink. Digital Tokens can be purchased separately online using this LINK or physically at the event (Cash only at the event).
💵 Token Cost: $2.50 Each - Includes HST
🪙 Tokens are used for both Food and Drink
📏 Beer Sample Size: 5 Ounces
🍺 Most Beer Samples are 1 token (Speciality Beers & Spirits can be more)
🍴Food Ranges from 2 to 6 tokens depending on portion sizes,etc
TICKET INFO
➡️ All General Admission Tickets include admission to the Festival and an official 10 ounce I❤︎BEER sampling cup. Tokens can be purchased at the festival at the designated token tent or online.
🙋 Volunteer prior or during the event to get FREE Tickets and Tokens . Start times are flexible and the work is pretty easy. [APPLICATION FORM]
🚨 The Earlier you buy your admission ticket, the cheaper it is. Tickets start at just $9.99 for Session #1 and $14.99 for Session #2 (Plus HST and Ticket Fees) and slowly make their way up to our regular ticket price of $14.99/$19.99 (Plus HST and Ticket Fees)
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