Craft beer meets 1812 history at Old Fort Erie's first History on Tap
By Niagara Local · · 1 min read
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On Saturday, October 24th, Niagara Parks and Niagara College pair Teaching Brewery samples with history-themed food inside Old Fort Erie.
Here's a new way to spend an autumn evening in Fort Erie. Niagara Parks and Niagara College are hosting the first History on Tap at Old Fort Erie on Saturday, October 24th, 2026, from 7 to 10 p.m.
What's on the menu
five 4-ounce samples from Niagara College's Teaching Brewery, plus a cider from its Teaching Winery
five history-themed food pairings from Niagara Parks chefs
admission to Old Fort Erie itself
Around Old Fort Erie, costumed interpreters bring the War of 1812 to life, with live Celtic rock and black-powder demonstrations.
Good to know
Tickets are $90 per person, and History on Tap is for guests 19 and older. Parking is free at the Old Fort Erie Welcome Centre. It's the first year for History on Tap, so check with Niagara Parks for tickets before you plan your night.
It's a nice reminder that some of Niagara's best experiences come from local partners working together: a historic site, a college training the region's next brewers and chefs, and an evening that shows off both.
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