Rain or Shine event. No refunds under any circumstances
21 and older. No children, toddlers or babies in strollers
THE EXPERIENCE:
The South Loop Beer & Cider Fest will consist of one-afternoon session from 4:00 - 7:30 pm (3 pm entry for VIP Guests). It will offer an impressive array of beer and hard ciders from Illinois and beyond. In addition to the sampling of craft beers, attendees can purchase food and enjoy live music and other craft beer-centric activities. The festival beneficiary is the Chicago Women's Park and Gardens.
- Rain or Shine event. No refunds under any circumstance
Participating Breweries/Cideries/Mead Makers
- Hopvine Brewing Company-Aurora IL
- Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery-Orland Park IL
- Tighthead Brewing Company-Mundelein IL
- Baderbrau Tap & Kitchen Chicago IL
- One Trick Pony Brewery-Lansing IL
- Wild Blossom Meadery-Chicago IL
- Banging Gavel Brews-Orland Park IL
- Illuminated Brew Works LLC-Chicago IL
- Banging Gavel Brews-Orland Park IL
- Burnt City Brewing Co.-Chicago IL
- Like Minds Brewing-Chicago IL
- Miskatonic Brewing Company-Darien IL
- Oak Park Brewing-Oak Park IL
- Hopothesis Beer Co.-Chicago IL
- Right Bee Cider-Chicago IL
- Byway Brewing Company-Hammond IN
- Lagunitas Brewing Company-Chicago IL
- Twisted Hippo-Chicago IL
- Vice District Brewing-Chicago IL
- Rushford Meadery and Winery-Omro WI
- Ferro Farms-Chicago IL
- Ale Asylum Madison WI
- Uncle John's Cider St Johns MI
- Aleman Brewing Company-Chicago IL
- Cider Brothers-Chicago IL
- Noon Whistle Brewing Co.-Lombard IL
- Mad Mouse Brewery-Chicago IL
- Myths and Legends-Westmont IL
- North Shore Cider Company-Evanston IL
- Old Town Abbey-Chicago IL
- Alter Brewing Company-Downers Grove IL
- Virtue Cider-Chicago IL
TICKETS:
Beginning May 13th at noon, attendees can purchase tickets online, selecting from: VIP, General Admission or Designated Driver Tickets.
VIP-$79: VIP ticket holders receive: 1 hour early admission into the festival, 35 Sampling Tokens, Commemorative Stein, Historic Tours of the Clark and Glessner Houses, Access to Private VIP Garden which includes: Light Appetizers, Rare Beer and Cider, and Private Restrooms.
VIP Designated Driver-$30 1-hr Early Admission, unlimited soda, water and complimentary snacks
General Admission-$49: 3 ½ hour session, Includes commemorative sampling pint glass, 25 Beer/Cider sampling tokens
Designated Driver-$15: unlimited soda, water and complimentary snacks
FAQs
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
21 and older. No children, toddlers or babies in strollers
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
We encourage you to use public transportation or UBER. Public parking is available at McCormick place
What can/can't I bring to the event?
- Can: Bottled Water, snacks
- Can't: Cans, bottles, firearms, lawn chairs, pets
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Info@BrewFestPartners.com
Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
Yes
Can I update my registration information?
Yes
