All Tickets include: Commemorative sampling glass, Drink token for your first 12oz, Access to the entire event including live music, games, and activities, and complimentary shuttle bus to and from the brewery to downtown Guelph.

 

80’s Birthday Bash

Hop into the time machine and help kick off our anniversary weekend with a night full of retro fun, throwback tunes from the best cover bands, Beer Olympics, and classic Welly brews. Shoulder pads optional.

Friday September 5th, 6-11pm

Craft Beer Carnivale

Step right up! It's the Welly Craft Beer Carnivale featuring some fresh latin-inspired live music, live reptile show, a family-friendly science workshop, great food, and plenty of tasty local craft beer. This afternoon carnival-inspired fun has something for everyone!

Saturday September 6th, 12-5pm

Boots & Brews

It’s a Welly Boot Scoot ’n Boogie! Round up your crew and join us for a country-themed night of live music, dancing, and delicious craft beer.  Plus we’ll have an oyster bar, Beer Olympics, and plenty of surprises. Beer never broke our heart — but missing this party just might.

Saturday September 6th, 6-11pm

Designated Driver / Under 19 Tickets are $20 + HST and service charge and include: Access to the event and local bus shuttle but does not include a glass or any sample tokens. Children and anyone under 12 years of age will be admitted at no charge (accompanied by an adult) and do not require a ticket.

 

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GETTING HERE


FORTY happens at our brewery located at 950 Woodlawn Road West in Guelph. During the festival we will not have any parking available on site at the brewery but we will have a designated parking area near the brewery. We will also be running regular shuttle buses leaving from downtown Guelph throughout the event. Your ticket includes a shuttle bus to and from the brewery from downtown Guelph.

 

 

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Lordy, lordy, look who’s forty! Wellington Brewery is celebrating a huge milestone birthday, marking four incredible decades of craft beer and good times. 

To mark the occasion we’ll be hosting FORTY, an anniversary festival from September 5-6, 2025 at our brewery. Join us for a great big get-together with some incredible craft beer, live music, games, and plenty of surprises!