Visitors FAQ
Q: How old must I be to attend the Food & Drink Fest?
A: All people attending the Food & Drink Fest must be 19 years of age or older, as alcohol is being served, your Id may be checked at the door. No children or babies please.
Q: Is there parking within close proximity to the Hamilton Convention Centre?
A: Parking is conveniently available in several areas around the Hamilton Convention Centre. All parking areas have either meter parking or parking attendants, so please don't forget your change! Note: Special Event parking rates ($5.00) will be available at the Convention Centre underground lot, Friday from 5-9 pm, Saturday from 12-9 pm and Sunday 12-6 pm.
If you are not driving, it is easy to get to the Hamilton Convention Centre by public transit and taxis. (Directions)
Q: Where can I purchase entrance tickets?
A: Tickets are $12 each and can be purchased at the door. - $2.00 off coupons can be found in The Hamilton Spectator or at local LCBO outlets in the month of March. If you are going to buy tickets at the door, please bring the $2.00 Off coupon with you and ID!
Note: For group tickets rates (ten or more people), please contact Beau Monde Productions for more details (Contact Us)
Q: What are "Sample Tickets"?
A: "Sample Tickets" are the sample tickets you purchase and give to the food and drink, exhibitors in exchange for some delicious food and/or beverage samples. For your convenience, there are three main stations at the show to purchase your Sample Tickets
A: Sample tickets can be purchased at the show in groups of :
$10 you get (12) Sample Tickets
$20 you get (25) Sample Tickets
Q: On average, how many "Sample Tickets" will samples of food, beer, wine or spirits be?
A: Food & Drink samples will range between 1 and 5 Sample Tickets. The amount of "Sample Tickets" each iteam will cost will be set by the exhibitor selling the sample
Q: Will there be some free samples?
A: Yes, some of the exhibitors will be handing out some great free samples.
Enjoy the Show... Please don't drink and drive.
