Sip, Run, Repeat: By The Sea Beer Festival Weekend in St. Andrews

By The Sea Beer Festival - Weekend Pass brings two days of craft beer, live music, and a coastal fun run to St. Andrews, New Brunswick. Located at Kingsbrae Garden (220 King Street) and threading past the Algonquin Resort to the Saint Andrews Brewing Company, this weekend pairs horticultural splendor with seaside views and small-batch brews. Saturday opens with a walkable beer trail through meticulously planted beds, sculpted topiary, and winding paths that reveal tasting stations tucked between perennials and evergreens. From Kingsbrae guests move on to KIRA, where additional brewery stations and a headline performance by The Artificially Hip bring a nightclub-sized energy to the evening. Sunday’s relaxed 3 km Beer Run starts back at Kingsbrae, runs along coastal streets and waterfront boardwalks, pauses for tastes at the Algonquin Resort and finishes on the patio of the Saint Andrews Brewing Company. Whether you jog, walk, or stroll, the route is social and scenic, designed for enjoyment more than speed. The setting is what makes this weekend stand out: Kingsbrae’s formal beds sit a short walk from the granite coastline of Passamaquoddy Bay, where salt-streaked ledges and tidal marshes frame the view. Look for resident seals hauled out on rocks, bald eagles riding thermals, and migrating shorebirds in spring and fall. The festival spotlights New Brunswick’s craft brewing scene, from small experimental batches to classic ales, and the Beer Run links those breweries to the town’s walkable waterfront geography. Practical details matter: this is a 19+ event; valid government-issued ID required. Tickets are non-refundable, and organizers state the weekend proceeds rain or shine with contingency locations announced if weather turns hazardous. Bring sturdy shoes, a refillable water bottle, and a lightweight rain layer; pace yourself between tastings and use designated tasting cups to keep portions measured. Locals value the festival because it redirects visitor energy into established cultural places, supports small breweries, and showcases a town with Loyalist-era roots on Passamaquoddy Bay. For photographers, golden hour frames on the Kingsbrae paths, ocean light near the Algonquin, and candid shots of live music at KIRA make memorable images. If you want a weekend that combines horticulture, coastal scenery, community brewing, and low-key fitness, this By The Sea Beer Festival Weekend Pass delivers a distinct St. Andrews experience that feels local and celebratory. Plan to arrive early on Saturday to explore quieter corners of the gardens, sample opening pours, and chat with brewers. Weekend accommodation options in town range from boutique inns near the waterfront to self-catered cottages, making it easy to base an extended weekend and leave the car parked while you walk and taste. Respect local staff guidance, follow posted limits, and savor the small-batch creativity that defines this seaside beer weekend. Enjoy