Who says the fair weather is at an end? The Collingwood Brewery is sailing straight along with its last big outdoor event of the season, building on momentum achieved with this summer’s Summer Concert Series. It’s pushing the envelope for outdoor entertainment at The Collingwood Brewery Beer Garden, now a go-to entertainment hub in southern Georgian Bay.

When: Noon to 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12

Where: The Collingwood Brewery Beer Garden, 10 Sandford Fleming Drive, Collingwood

Cost: $20

Tickets: TheCollingwoodBrewery.com

A festival atmosphere

With live music, a vendor marketplace, delectable food-truck eats and eight local breweries and cideries participating, it’s going to be a lively affair. Guests pay $20 admission, which includes three drink tokens and a take-home 8oz glass. More sample- and pint-size drinks are available for sale. Since each drinks purveyor offers many different quaffs, there’s lots of variety to choose from. Warming stations will keep you toasty!

Participating breweries/cideries

The Collingwood Brewery, Black Bellows Brewing, Side Launch Brewing, Northwinds Brewery, Thornbury Craft, Duntroon Cyder House, Ardiel Cider House, Duxbury Cider

A Saturday Lunch or Dinner destination

From Pulled Pork Hoagies to Brandied Apple Cubanas, Chicken Caesar Tots and Wedgie Poutine, Strake Sandwich Co. provides hearty fare that’s perfect for beer and cider sampling in autumn weather.