Beer lovers, rejoice: More than 200 brands of beer—stouts, pale ales, lagers, and more—are available for quaffing at Toronto's Festival of Beer, Canada's largest beer-tasting event. The 12th annual festival will be held August 10 through 12 at historic Fort York. There's also southern-style barbecue; a grilling tent; and live jazz, blues, country, and R&B music acts. Advance tickets are $21 for Friday or Sunday and $26 for Saturday, or pay $26 for Friday or Sunday and $31 for Saturday at the gate.

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