To celebrate 10 years of producing fine craft beer in cottage country, Bobcaygeon Brewing Company is brewing up something special. On April 26, the locally owned brewery is throwing a beer garden party featuring live music, pie, and, of course, no shortage of beer — including some brand-new brews.
In 2015, the company was founded from a passion for craft beer and the dream of bringing a micro brewery to Kawartha Lakes, where co-founder and president Richard Wood has been a lifelong cottager. A decade later, what began as a small-scale wholesale producer is now a recognizable regional brand symbolic of summer afternoons spent on the dock.
Bobcaygeon Brewing Company will be celebrating its 10 years of success with a week of fun-filled events culminating in the “Bobcaygeon Turns Ten!” party on Saturday, April 26.
Taking place at the Peterborough taproom (4-649 The Parkway), the daylong party will feature pie courtesy of Peterborough’s Kia Ora Pie Co. and live music from singer-songwriter James Higgins and cover artist TJ Shirk.
Perhaps best of all, Bobcaygeon Brewing Company will be launching four new beers during the event. Three of the four beers were made in collaboration with Ontario-based breweries Daft Brewing in Kingston, Focal Brewing Co. in Hastings, and Dune Hopper Brewing Co. in Prince Edward County.
“We’re grateful for all the support that we’ve received from the community over ten years,” says Wood. “We’re looking forward to celebrating with everybody on April 26 and giving them a taste of what we’ve been brewing.”
With the purchase of a $15 ticket, you will get a 10-oz glass (yours to keep) and two drink tokens, with each token getting you a 5-oz pour. Additional drink tokens are available at a cost of $2.50 per pour. Designated drivers can get entry to the party free of charge.
Tickets for the “Bobcaygeon Turns Ten!” party can be purchased at the door or in advance online at www.bobcaygeonbrewing.ca/products/bobcaygeon-turns-ten.
Because one party just wouldn’t be enough to celebrate 10 years, Bobcaygeon Brewing Company is hosting five more events throughout the week leading up to and following Saturday’s party.
- Tuesday, April 22, 5:30 p.m. – Get a multi-course Brewers Dinner in partnership with Peterborough’s Love You, Mean It. Each course — which includes showstoppers like scallops, filet of beef, and chocolate s’mores, among others — is expertly paired with one of Bobcaygeon Brewing Company’s variety of more than 20 brews. The pairing is priced at $100 per person.
- Wednesday, April 23, 6 p.m. – Bobcaygeon-themed trivia night at the taproom.
- Thursday, April 24, 6 p.m. – Cornhole tournament and $5 pizza at the taproom.
- Friday, April 25 – Bobcaygeon Brewing Company will take over McThirsty’s Pint in downtown Peterborough, where new and familiar beers will be on tap.
- Saturday, April 26 – The big all-day birthday bash — Bobcaygeon Turns Ten! — at 649 The Parkway.
- Sunday, April 27 – Brunch at the brewery will include breakfast from Kia Ora Pie and beer mimosas.
For more information about Bobcaygeon Brewing Company and its lineup of brews, visit www.bobcaygeonbrewing.ca.
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