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!
TICKETS
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TICKETS •
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.
Friday
September 5th, 6-11pm
Saturday
September 6th, 12-5pm
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.
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
SESSION 1
The Mixtape
Jesse T & Mandippal have teamed up as a new live music project: The Mixtape! The Mixtape is serving you the best 90’s & 00’s throwbacks and Top 40 covers.
Vox Confidential
Kitchener’s best espionage garage rock band!
Born in the Eighties
Kicking it since 2011, Born In The Eighties is a Hamilton, Ontario-based party band that melds the best of '80s dance party hits with memorable '90s pop, rap and RnB classics and the occasional '00s club banger for good measure.
Food : Session 1
Los Rolling Tacos
SESSION 2
Reptile Show
Reptile Shows by Massasauga Imports – an interactive experience with live reptiles and amphibians. Come meet these fascinating cold-blooded animals and learn about their unique qualities and environmental adaptations!
Conexion Latina
Conexión Latina is a high-energy Latin music band, founded in 2020 in Waterloo, ON, bringing together talented musicians from across Latin America and Canada. From Cuban salsa all the way to Colombian cumbia, our infectious rhythms are guaranteed to get your hips moving.
D’eve Archer
The soulful and exciting D’Eve Archer bring a fresh take on classic R&B!
Food : Session 2&3
Madra Mara Oysters
SESSION 3
Neko Fakes
This unique Neko Case cover band is the indie cover band of your dreams - vibe with them and let them take you back in time!
Fellow Camper
Fellow Camper is a folk duo who sing in a close, two-part harmony style, drawing inspiration from Canadian folk pioneers who graced the stages of Toronto’s Yorkville music scene in the 60s and 70s. Combine that with a modern sensibility, and you’ve got Fellow Camper.
Chris Clark
Emerging artist, Chris Clark, hails from the rural heartland of Ontario. Born and raised in the small town of Elora, Chris’ roots are deeply embedded in a community known for its rich musical heritage. Growing up farming, Chris’ love for country music blossomed in the most authentic settings—whether it was in the barn singing along to an old AM radio or cruising the back roads to country dances.
Food : Session 2&3
The Serial Giller
