The event
THE FESTIVAL IS BACK, 100% OUTDOORS & INCLUDES FIZZFEST
August 8, 9 & 10, 2024
Back for 2023
FIZZFEST is your chance to taste a range of pre-mixed cocktails, sodas and seltzers.
Music
THURSDAY EVENING, FRIDAY EVENING, SATURDAY AFTERNOON, SATURDAY EVENING
Canadian DJ/ Producer Jason O'Grady better known as Karate Kactus
returns to the festival this year. His sound is said to be the perfect blend of good vibes and electro energy.
Food
A festival of this proportion would not be complete without some spectacular munchies. Halifax is not just known for its great beer, it's also known for its vibrant culinary scene. This year we are excited to bring locally-inspired food from a mix of restaurants to serve up some of the finest food the region has to offer. .
Asado Wood Fired Grill
Asado is pleased to attend this years Halifax Seaport Beerfest! Serving up their famous BBQ Chicken & Kansas City-Style Pork Side Ribs. Accompanied with Alberta Beef Brisket Sandwiches, Oktoberfest Sausages and a host of house made sauces and sides. See you there!
Smokinstein Food Truck
Smokinstein Food Truck is one of Halifax's newest food trucks, locally sourced menu with a smoked food theme. Available for events, weddings and more!
Location
This year’s festival will be held outside in the open air parking lot at the entrance to the Halifax Seaport, 1209 Marginal Rd, Halifax NS B3H 4P7.
Charitable partner
The Halifax Seaport Beer festival is committed to giving back. Each year, Seaport Cider & Beerfest donates a portion of the net proceeds to various local, regional & national charities.
Adsum for Women and Children
FAQ
Festival entry, all your festival samples, souvenir mug, music and a great time! *Excludes any food or merchandise available for purchase inside the festival.
VIP Ticket includes Souvenir Glass, all your samples and access to the festival floor a full hour early. Attendees can interact with brewers and special guests and enjoy access to limited and specialty products in addition to all regular offerings.
About 2 weeks before the fest…..it takes a long time to “pull” together
Sorry, this is a 19+ event and we’re not set up for pets.
Food is NOT included with the ticket; however, there will be great beer-friendly food for sale from food trucks and local restaurants on site.
Even with the best planning, breweries and distilleries can occasionally run out of very limited or popular product. As well, some smaller producers are unable to attend all four sessions and these are noted on the drink list where possible. Luckily, with more than 300 unique brands to choose from you’ll never go thirsty!
Absolutely! We couldn’t make the festival happen without the support of our volunteers. If you’re interested in lending a hand, please see the Volunteer page for details.
Unfortunately, no. The festival has a strict no re-entry policy, so please plan accordingly.
A designated smoking and vaping area is located in the venue.
All Festival guests are expected to drink responsibly and ensure they have a safe way home. Any guest who is intoxicated before entering the event may be denied entry. Any guest found intoxicated within the event will be refused further service and asked by management to leave the venue without refund and may be subject to further consequences.
This is a 19+ event. All attendees must carry a valid ID as they may be asked to produce it for verification. A valid ID is a driver’s license, government-issued photo ID or passport.
All bags will be subject to inspection to ensure the safety of our customers.
The festival loves designated drivers! The fee is $20 at the gate, and you get a DD wrist band. Leave a piece of ID with our team, which you can collect when you return to have your DD band removed. We’ll have non-alcoholic beers, ciders, and Kombucha for you to enjoy!