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BrewHa Festival


BrewHa Festival, hosted by the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, showcases a variety of local and regional culinary offerings including a wide selection of craft beer, cooler, wine and seltzer tastings, delicious food options, artisan flavours & music.

BrewHa Festival offers 2 sessions:

Friday, July 5: 4 pm – 9 pm and Saturday, July 6: 4 pm – 9 pm

Tickets include entry, a commemorative sample glass, and 4 sample tokens. Tickets are available exclusively on our website at www.brewhafestival.com. Additional sample tokens are available online with ticket purchase or at the BrewHa tent for $2.50 each.

Free wifi on site provided by Tbaytel. Hashtag: #BrewHa2024

Show your BrewHa Festival day ticket QR code for a free ride to/from the festival on Thunder Bay Transit.

New This Year!

Token Package

Add 10 extra tokens to your ticket order and pick up your tokens at the door. Each ticket includes 4 sample tokens, this add-on allows you to purchase 10 extra tokens now so that you can skip the token line at the festival. This option is only available online at the time of ticket purchase. Additional tokens can also be purchased in-person at Brew Ha on the day of your session.

Beer Pairing Event

New this year, The Pairing Pavilion!

Running from 5:30 – 6:30 pm each day, the Pairing Pavilion presents a Beer Pairing Event: A journey through Beer and Cheese. We’ll talk about how food and beer can complement or contrast food flavours. Tickets to the Beer Pairing Event are $25 each, presented in partnership with the Cheese Encounter and Sleeping Giant Brewery.

Your ticket includes:

  • A seat at the Pairing Pavilion
  • 3 beer samples
  • 3 cheese samples
  • Educational programming

This event starts at 5:30 pm sharp. Please plan to be on-site by 5:00 pm to allow time to get through security, check in, pick up your tokens and get a seat at the Pavilion.

Add the Beer Pairing Event ticket to your BrewHa ticket today!

This option is only available online at the time of your ticket purchase. No refunds. Limited to 50 tickets per session.

The Rules: This event is 19+ (no exceptions). Pets are not permitted (no one wants to step on your dog after a few samples). There is no smoking in the festival area, please exit to the parking lot to smoke or vape. No liquids or outside food are permitted through the gates, but please feel free to bring an empty bottle as we have a water station to keep you hydrated. Tickets are non-refundable.

You may be recorded/photographed for future promo videos/advertisements.

Need more information? Visit our Website!

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

• Delta Hotels Thunder Bay for 259 CAD – 269 CAD per night

Book your group rate for BrewHa Festival Room Block 2024

Location:

Marina Park

Registration Link:

Go to – Registration Link

Cost:

$40

Contact Name:

John Drindak

Tacos Y Cervezas


Category:

Arts and Heritage
Food and Drink
Fundraising and Charity
Tourism

Details:

Thunder Bay’s BIGGEST and MOST POPULAR CINCO DE MAYO Event is BACK!!

Often imitated NEVER duplicated.

Join us as your favorite event returns for it’s 6th instalment.

Come on out for ➡️➡️
🍻Ice Cold Cervezas
🌮Delicious Tacos
💃🕺Spicey Latin Music and Dancing
AND Our World Famous Tequila BAR!🍹🏖

✈️REMEMBER your ticket not only gets you in the door to partake in this incredible evening of fun BUT you are also entered for a chance to WIN a trip to MEXICO! 🇲🇽

**(Trip is in the form of a $2,000 travel voucher, can be used at your preference)**

As ALWAYS this event is in Support of NEW HOPE DOG Rescue. 🐶

Location:

Canadian Lakehead Exhibition – Coliseum Building

For more info, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tacos-y-cervezas-6-tickets-879478312307?aff=oddtdtcreator

Shamrock Shakedown


Are you ready to shake your shamrock? Join us Friday March the 15th for our annual Shamrock Shakedown! 🍀

Treat yourself to plenty of craft beers, including our seasonal St. Patrick’s brews. With $6 pints, Shoot ’til you miss, Cornhole, & DJ Etherial Sounds spinning the beats you’re sure to have a magical St. Paddy’s 🍻

Entry by donation in support of Roots Community Food Centre.

This is a 19+ event.

For more info, please visit: https://sleepinggiantbrewing.ca/event/shamrock-shakedown-2/

Masquerade Ball: The Story Behind the Mask


You are invited to an enchanting evening of elegance and philanthropy at the inaugural “The Story Behind The Mask” Masquerade Ball in support of the Alzheimer Society of Thunder Bay.

Join us for a night of intrigue and splendor as we come together to make a difference. Your presence will help raise vital funds for the Alzheimer Society’s mission to support families in our community affected by Alzheimer’s.

Indulge yourself with a three-course dinner, champagne and cocktails crafted by the Tomlin, a wine-pull and silent auction featuring exclusive items generously donated to aid our cause.

Prepare to be swept away by the enchanting melodies of live music by Nancy Freeborn and the Morning Light Acoustic Quartet, who will play from 9:00 pm until 1:00 am.

Select the perfect mask to help add mystery and intrigue to the night by bidding on one of our amazing, hand-crafted and painted original mask from Venice. All items are available here: https://www.32auctions.com/StoryBehindTheMask

We look forward to welcoming you to this memorable evening in support of the Alzheimer Society.

100% of all proceeds go to the Alzheimer’s Society
To make a contribution to the cause click HERE

Dress Code: Black Tie & Mask

For more info, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-story-behind-the-mask-gala-dinner-for-the-alzheimer-society-tickets-680903218857?aff=oddtdtcreator

Art Opening Reception | Aanikoobidoon: Stringing Together Past, Present, and Future.


Address:

Goods & Co. Market
251 Red River Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 1A7
View on Google Maps

Category:

  • Arts and Heritage
  • Tourism

Details:

Join us for a joyous opening reception event at Co.Lab gallery located downtown Thunder Bay. Enjoy art, food, music, friends, and bead-worthy mocktails and cocktails.

Aanikoobidoon is the act of stringing things together. For generations, our Anishinaabeg ancestors have strung beads together, developing their own unique techniques, styles, and designs to adorn themselves and their loved ones. This exhibit brings together 11 artists from First Nation communities across Northern Ontario including: Meagan Anishinabie, Cher Chapman, Ocean Cherneski, Shannon Gustafson, Anna Fern Kakegamic, Bess LeGarde, Mary Magiskan, Jean Marshall, Leanna Marshall, Nicole Richmond, and Melissa Twance.

Co. Lab Gallery at Goods & Co. Market

Location:

Goods & Co. Market

Cost:

Free

For more info, please visit: https://theag.ca/aanikoobijiganag-beading-symposium/

Sober Social and Dance


Address:

Oliver Road Community Centre
563 Oliver Rd. Thunder Bay ON
View on Google Maps

Category:

  • Concerts, Music and Dance
  • Food and Drink
  • Tourism

Details:

Thunder Bay’s Joy Committee Presents:

Sober Social & Dance

18+

Scent Free

$5

Location:

Oliver Road Community Centre

Cost:

$5

For more info, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/ORCCThunderBay

Slovak Legion Spaghetti & Meatball Takeout Fundraiser


Takeout Menu:

  • Spaghetti & 5 meatballs — $15
  • Ravioli & 3 meatballs — $15
  • 10 Meatballs — $15
  • Litre of Sauce — $14
  • Perogies by the Dozen — $7
  • Apple Pie or Homemade Cheesecake — $5
  • Salads — $6
  • 7″ Chicken Pot Pie — $7

Gluten free available for $15 per order…MUST pre-order by calling 807-623-3354

*While supplies last.
**Please bring your own containers.

Takeout: Please enter by Side (Bar) Door for this Takeout, Cash, Debit, and Credit Card payment accepted. Thank you.

Takeout Times run from 12 to 5pm.

Thank you for supporting the Slovak Legion.


Slovak Legion 807-623-3354 Ext 1 or 2
801 Atlantic Avenue, Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 2T3

Slovak Legion just over the Pacific bridge to your left or use the Main Street Bridge.

Alternative Directions to the Slovak Legion, 801 Atlantic Avenue, using Main Street Bridge:

  1. Go to the corner of the Harbour Expressway and Fort William Road and proceed down Main Street over the Main Street Bridge.
  2. Go to the end and turn turn right onto 110th Ave/Island Dr.
  3. Watch for the Slovak Legion sign and turn. Your delicious Takeout is waiting for you.
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