Beerhurst at Deerhurst Craft Beer Festival

Deerhurst Resort trades its usual refined atmosphere for “Draft Weekend” energy March 6-8, 2026, when the 6th annual Beerhurst-at-Deerhurst Craft Beer Festival transforms the Peninsula Lake property into Muskoka’s premier craft beer celebration. This year’s sports-themed edition encourages guests to rep favorite team jerseys while sampling from 6+ Ontario breweries including Trestle Brewing Company, Quayle’s Brewery, Thornbury Craft Co., Blue Mountain Brewing Co., Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery, and Boshkung Brewing Co., with additional brewers to be announced.

The weekend builds strategically: Friday’s Welcome Party eases guests into festival mode with live entertainment and fan-zone atmosphere, followed by Saturday afternoon’s Beer Skate on Deerhurst’s refrigerated rink—a distinctly Canadian experience pairing skating with craft beer sampling. The main event, Saturday’s Beerhurst Festival (7-10:30 PM), features brewer meet-and-greets, festival food, and unlimited sampling with your souvenir glass, culminating in The Blue Stones live concert (9-10:30 PM). This JUNO Award-nominated rock duo delivers explosive energy from their third album “Pretty Monster,” with crowd favorites like “Shakin’ Off the Rust” and “Pretty Monster.”

The Two-Night Draft Weekend Package includes accommodations, two “Brews & Bites” tasting tickets per adult, souvenir sampling glass, Friday Welcome Party access, Saturday Beer Skate admission, full festival entry, and concert access—essentially an all-inclusive weekend. Day passes and individual event tickets also available at deerhurstresort.com. Founded in 1896, Deerhurst spans 760 acres on Peninsula Lake, with winter activities extending beyond Beerhurst: the Maple Lawn Ice Rink, 250-metre waterfront skating trail (weather permitting), cross-country ski trails, and snowshoe paths provide daytime options. On-site dining at Drift Kitchen + Bar emphasizes locally-sourced Canadian cuisine, while Maple Pub & Patio and Compass Grill & Lounge offer casual alternatives. For an exceptional pre-festival dinner, drive 15 minutes to 3 Guys and a Stove (143 Highway 60 East, Huntsville), a 15+ year institution serving upscale comfort food in a log cabin with glowing fireplace—their Caribbean and Southeast Asian-influenced menu includes 12+ vegetarian options.

Beerhurst represents shoulder-season Muskoka at its best: resort amenities, craft beer culture, live music, and the relaxed atmosphere of cottage country without summer’s crowds. It’s part beer festival, part resort weekend, entirely Muskoka.