What are the times for each session?
Session #1 - Friday September 5th, 6-11pm
Session #2 - Saturday September 6th, 12-5pm
Session #3 - Saturday September 6th, 6-11pm
What is included with my ticket?
Tickets for each session of Forty Fest will include entry to the event which will include live music, brewery tours, beer olympics, and games. Each ticket (excluding Designated Driver tickets) will also include: 12oz commemorative FORTY sampling glass, 1 x 12oz drink token, and shuttle bus to/from the brewery and downtown Guelph.
What happens if it rains?
FORTY will happen rain or shine. The event is primarily outside under tents, so there will be coverage in the event that it rains. We will also have an indoor bar and sampling area open. That being said, we strongly suggest anyone attending the event dress appropriately for the weather.
Can I bring my kids?
Absolutely! The weekend festivities are open to people of all ages. This year we are offering a Designated Driver / Under 19 Ticket, which includes access to the event but does not include a sampling glass or any tokens. Anyone attending under 19 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 12 years of age will be admitted at no charge.
I’m the Designated Driver, do I need a ticket?
Yes, this year we are offering a Designated Driver / Under 19 Ticket option, which includes access to the event but does not include a sampling glass or any tokens. With this ticket you will not be served any alcohol.
Where can I park?
During the event there will be no parking on-site at the brewery. We will have a designated parking area near the brewery. We will also be running shuttle buses to and from downtown Guelph. We strongly encourage everyone to utilize the shuttle bus to and from downtown Guelph.
Will your brewery retail store be open?
Yes! Our brewery retail store will be open throughout the event however we will not have parking at the brewery. If you are just coming for our retail store you will have to access the store by parking in the event parking lot near the brewery and walking over.
How much does beer cost?
Your ticket to the event includes your sampling glass and 1 x 12oz drink token. Additional drink tokens are $6 / 12oz token (including tax).
What beer options will be available?
We will be serving a wide variety of fan-favourite Welly classics, unique small-batch brews, seasonal specialties, as well as some collaborations and guest taps from our brewery friends. Each session will have a core lineup as well as a rotating lineup. We will have 14 draft lines and 6-8 features on cask, so there will be plenty of exciting beers to choose from.
Will there be food?
We will have 2 food vendors at each session. They will be serving a wide variety of food styles including vegetarian options.
Will this event be cash only?
No, while it’s always great to bring cash, we will also accept credit or debit payments for drink tokens and merch. Please note that we will not have an ATM on site.
Can I attend more than one session?
There are individual tickets for each session, so you’ll need a ticket for each individual session.
Do I need to buy advance tickets or can I get them at the event?
Yes, we strongly recommend that you get your tickets in advance since we have sold out in advance in the past.
Will you have non-alcoholic drinks available?
Yes, we will have water stations set up. Guests can bring their own reusable water containers or use their Forty Fest glass for water. We will also have Sparkling Hop Water for sale. Our food truck vendors will also have some non-alcoholic beverage options.
Will you have other alcoholic options that aren’t beer?
Of course. We will have cider available as well as ready-to-drink options.
Are dogs allowed?
Sorry but we are unable to allow dogs at Forty Fest (with the exception of service dogs of course).
