The top 10 beer festivals in Toronto this summer

Beer festivals in Toronto this summer pour out into parks, forests, giant patios and hotels during the warmest months of the year. Find new and returning events showcasing the latest and greatest Ontario craft brews.

Events you might want to check out:

Toronto Craft Beer Festival (June 23 @ Ontario Place)
Sip local craft brews as you stare out at Lake Ontario. This fest gives you that opportunity with all kinds of beer, cider, food and activities.
Brew & BBQ (June 24 @ Canada's Wonderland)
Surround yourself with suds and barbecue as well as roller coasters to wash it all down. This beer festival is free with park admission.
Brewer's Backyard: Lester P. Beerson Day (July 1 @ Evergreen Brickworks)
Learn about, try and meet the people behind some of the best new beers in Ontario all while surrounded by peaceful forest trails at the Brickworks.
Off-The-Island Lady Beer Fest (July 8 @ Henderson Brewing Co)
Lady Beer Fest relocated its planned Island retreat to Henderson's Brewing where it'll not only take over the entire brewery, but the parking lot too.
Summer Craft Beer Festival (July 13 @ Liberty Village Market Galleria)
This is a pay-as-you-go beer fest with no tokens or strange sanctioned zones. Head here straight after work to drink up.
12 Beers of Summer (July 28 @ Gladstone Hotel)
Hawaiian shirts and tropical gear are encouraged as you guzzle beer from 12 local breweries. Your ticket includes an all-you-can-taste snack menu.
Toronto's Festival of Beer (July 28-30 @ Bandshell Park; Exhibition Place)
This over-the-top summer sampling event returns to Bandshell Park at Exhibition Place with live music and over 300 types of beer.
Roundhouse Craft Beer Fest (August 11-13 @ Steam Whistle Pilsner)
There will be over 40 breweries, three bands per day, food trucks and human-sized beer pong at this downtown event.
Leslieville Beerfest (August 26 @ Dundas Street East)
This festival shuts down Dundas, from Logan to Carlaw, for a neighbourhood street party.
Toronto Beer Week (September 15-23 @ Multiple Venues)
TBW isn't just a single festival, but rather a collective series of 100-plus events over nine days at venues across Toronto. Stay tuned for the lineup.

by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO