The first Burlington Beer Festival is coming to the Burlington waterfront July 18 to 20.

Attendees will be able to sample and learn about new offerings from more than two-dozen Ontario craft breweries, including limited edition beers not sold at the LCBO or The Beer Store.

Visitors can speak to the brewers directly and learn the difference between lagers, ales and stouts. There also will be food and live music all weekend long.

The festival is open to people aged 19-plus (ID required) and will take place rain or shine.

A park pass is for the people who don't plan on drinking. However, if you buy a park pass you can always purchase drink samples later.

Tickets are available at the gate. They also can be purchased at www.burlingtonbeerfest.com/tickets or via the festival box office at 4391 Harvester Rd., Unit 5A.

For more information, email info@burlingtonbeerfest.com, visit the website www.burlingtonbeerfest.com or call 905-634-1010.