FAQ’s

Is The Event Indoor or Outdoor?
The Brattleboro Brewers Festival will be an outdoor event held rain or shine in the field across from the Holiday Inn Express in Brattleboro Vermont.  We have several large tents (all beer will be under tents) in case of inclement weather.

What does general admission include?
You will pay one fee to get in. You will receive a souvenir six oz. tasting glass. You are welcome to sample 8 beers with your ticket.  Additional pour tickets will be available.  In addition, the admission to the festival includes the Friday and Saturday night Tap Tour Taxi Transportation.

What about high ABV beers?
A few of the unique beers at the event are above 10% ABV.  These beers will require 2 tickets and will be available one per guest.

Will Food be Available?
A great selection of local food will be available for purchase. Food does not come with the price of general admission.

Is there an age limit to get into the show?
No one under the age of 21 will be allowed entrance in the festival!  This includes designated drivers who must also be at least 21 years of age. NO children, toddlers, infants, strollers, or pets are permitted. No one will be admitted without a valid photo ID (no exceptions). Proper identification is the responsibility of the attendee. Failure to present proper, valid photo identification (driver’s license or passport) will result in denial of entry with no refund offered.

What is the admission charge for Designated Drivers?
Designated Drivers will pay the same general admission fee of $35.

Where is the event located?
Chickering Drive, Brattleboro Vermont, 05301.  Parking is in the former Home Depot parking lot and at The Brattleboro Bowl across from Home Depot parking lot. ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING ALONG CHICKERING DRIVE.

Is there public transportation available?
FREE taxi transportation will be provided both Friday and Saturday nights from 5 p.m. – 1 a.m. The taxi service’s phone number is on the back of the ticket to call. Complimentary taxi service is to tap tour locations listed on the Brattleboro Brewfest Tap Tour Map ONLY other than a direct ride home if necessary within 10 miles radius of Brattleboro.  Any trips beyond a 10-mile radius will be metered.

Festival Rules

  • 21+ Only. Must show valid photo I.D. for admission.
  • Don’t drink and drive!  Take our FREE transportation or designate a driver.
  • Promotional photos and video will be taken at the event and you grant permission for your likeness to be used.
  • Drink responsibly. Know your limits.
  • This is a sampling event, 4oz. pours only.
  • All attendees must be properly attired.
  • We reserve the right to check all bags.
  • No pets or children allowed.
  • No outside glassware or food permitted.
  • You get one souvenir glass for this event. Replacements $5.00 ea.
  • We reserve the right, at our discretion, to remove any individual(s) from the festival for behaving inappropriately, You will be escorted out by security and not allowed back in without a refund.
  • All exits are final. No alcohol permitted outside the event.