20TH ANNUAL CASK ALE FESTIVAL
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EST. 2005 BY VOLO
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20TH ANNUAL CASK ALE FESTIVAL • EST. 2005 BY VOLO •
20 Years of Cask Days
Cask Days is a celebration of cask-conditioned beer, naturally carbonated, unfiltered and served straight from the cask. Once tapped, it has only a few days to be enjoyed in its prime. We call them Cask Days.
Join us October 16–18, 2026, at 282 Campbell Ave., the future home of Bottega Volo’s second location. The 20th edition will feature 100+ casks from breweries across Canada, natural wine, great food and music. It all began on the patio of Bar Volo in 2005.
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, August 11th at 12pm EST on caskdays.com
HOW IT WORKS
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CASK AVAILABILITY
Cask ale waits for no one. Once tapped, each cask has only a few glorious days at its best—and when it’s gone, it’s gone. We’ll have just one cask of each beer, so if something special has caught your eye, book an earlier session and get to it before the crowd does.
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SERVINGS & GLASSWARE
Cask Days is a tasting journey, so every beer is poured in a 5 oz serving. Most pours cost one token, while specialty and stronger ales cost two. Your official Cask Days 2026 mug is included with your ticket and is yours to keep and reuse throughout the festival.
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FOOD & DRINK TOKENS
Tokens are your festival currency, good for cask ales and food at every session. Each token is worth $3.75 plus tax, and Session 1–4 tickets include 4x tokens to get you started. Need more? Tokens will be available for purchase at the event. Tokens are non-refundable.
Featuring cask-ales from…
ONTARIO All My Friends • Amsterdam • Badlands • Bellwoods • Beyond the Pale • Bickford • Black Lab • Blood Brothers • Bobcaygeon • Burdock • C’est What Durham • Clifford • Common Good • Conjure • Dominion City • Fairweather • Ferm Farm • Fine Balance • Godspeed • Granite • Great Lakes • Indie Alehouse • Left Field • Lovebird • Matron • McGrath • Muddy York • Nickel Brook • Paradise Grapevine • Rainhard • Revel Cider • Rorschach • Rouge River • Short Finger • Silversmith • Slake • Something in the Water • Steadfast • Third Moon • Tooth and Nail • Town • Two Loons • Volo • Wellington • Willibald •
QUEBEC • 5e Baron • Albion • Dieu du Ciel! • Dunham • Hopfenstark • Isle de Garde • Mellön • Messorem • WILLS • NOVA SCOTIA • Big Spruce • Boxing Rock • North • Propeller • Schoolhouse • Stillwell • Tatamagouche • ALBERTA • Ale Architect • Annex Ale Project • Bent Stick • Blind Enthusiasm • Blindman • Cabin • Dandy • The Establishment • BRITISH COLUMBIA • Four Winds • Luppolo • Slow Hand • Small Gods • Superflux • Temporal Artisan Ales
WHAT IS CASK ALE?
Before metal kegs, CO₂, and refrigeration, beer was served as cask-conditioned ale. Unlike most beer, cask ale continues fermenting in the cask until just before it's poured, creating its naturally gentle carbonation. Before serving, the cask is vented to release excess gas and the yeast settles to the bottom. The result is a beer that's lightly carbonated, served at cellar temperature, and exceptionally fresh, with vibrant flavour and character. Once tapped, a cask is best enjoyed within just a few days. We call those days, Cask Days.
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Cask Days is located at the Clock Factory, 282 Campbell Ave. (Dupont and Campbell), outside Unit 106 in the parking lot—the future home of Bottega Volo’s second location.
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Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to another guest. Admission is granted using the unique barcode on each ticket.
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The event space is accessible. However, please note that the washrooms are not wheelchair accessible.
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Cask Days runs rain or shine, with a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces. Some outdoor areas will be covered by tents, but we recommend dressing for the weather.
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Friday and Saturday are strictly 19+, and children are not permitted. Sunday is an all-ages, family-friendly session with a more relaxed atmosphere.
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Tickets will be available at the door if the session has not sold out. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance to guarantee admission.
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Your ticket includes admission to a four-hour session, a commemorative tasting glass, live entertainment, and access to more than 100 cask-conditioned ales. Food and drink tokens are included with Sessions 1–4 only.
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Each token costs $3.75 plus tax. Most 5 oz pours cost one token, while select specialty and higher-strength ales cost two. Food pricing will be available at the event.
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No. Cask Days will also feature a selection of cask cider, natural wines from Keep6 Imports, and a range of non-alcoholic beverages.
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We’ll have just one cask of each beer, so once it’s gone, it’s gone. If something special has caught your eye, book an earlier session for the best chance to try it.
Can’t find your question? E-mail us caskdays@barvolo.com
