Upcoming beer festivals in the area
Published 6:45 pm Saturday, April 18, 2015
RiteCare Beer Festival
April 25, Seattle Scottish Rite Masonic Center
The RiteCare Beer Festival features more than 12 breweries showcasing their beers, food, prizes and live music. Advance tickets are $30 or $35 at the door. Admission includes seven tastes, lunch and a commemorative glass. ritecarewa.org
Bacon and Beer Classic
May 2, Safeco Field
The Bacon and Beer Classic, a national beer event hosted inside baseball parks, will have 44 breweries on hand, including Snohomish County breweries Diamond Knot, American Brewing and Justice Brewing, and six cideries that will be pairing drinks with bacon-inspired dishes. General admission tickets are $59 or VIP tickets, which include early admission and exclusive access to warning track and duguouts, are $99. Admission includes souvenir glass, food and beer. www.baconandbeerclassic.com
Aloha Brewfest
May 30, Mobius Hall, UW-Bothell campus
The third annual Aloha Brewfest features 17 breweries brewing beers with an aloha spirit, including Big E Ales, Diamond Knot and SnoTown Brewery. Maui musician Willie Kahaial’l (aka Willie K) will perform. Advance tickets are $40, or $50 at the door. Admission includes souvenir tasting glass and seven tasting tokens.
Washington Brewers Festival
June 19, 20, 21, Marymoor Park, Redmond
The largest craft beer festival in the state offers more than 100 Washington breweries pouring over 350 different beers over three days. The festival also has wine and cider tastings, food, music and all-ages activities. Tickets are $20 for Friday and $25 for Saturday and Sunday. Admission includes a souvenir tasting glass and six tasting tokens. washingtonbeer.com/festivals
Seattle International Beerfest
July 10, 11, 12, Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion
Seattle International Beerfest specializes in rare, hard-to-find beers and ciders from around the world. There will be live music, food and all-ages activities. General admission tickets are $25 and a Big Deal pass is $45. Admission includes festival glass and 10 tasting tokens (general) or 40 tasting tokens (Big Deal). www.seattlebeerfest.com
Bremerton Summer Brewfest
July 18, Downtown Bremerton
Summer Brewfest features 30 Washington breweries pouring more than 70 different craft beers. This year’s theme is randalls, which are double-chamber filters that connect to a tap of your favorite beer and fill with flavor-enhancing ingredients. Ticket information will be announced soon. washingtonbeer.com/festivals
Everett Craft Beer Festival
Aug. 15, Downtown Everett
The third annual Everett Craft Beer Festival features 30 Washington breweries pouring more than 100 beers. There will be live music and food trucks. Advance tickets are $20, or $25 at the door. Admission includes souvenir tasting glass and six tasting tokens. washingtonbeer.com/festivals
Inland Northwest Craft Beer Festival
Oct. 2, 3, Avista Stadium, Spokane
The Inland Northwest Craft Beer Festival features 30 craft breweries pouring more than 100 beers. There will be live music, food and, to commemorate America’s other favorite pastime, baseball-themed fun. Ticket information will be announced soon. washingtonbeer.com/festivals
Bothell Beer Festival
Oct. 17, Downtown Bothell
Come enjoy the best of Bothell beer at the second annual Bothell Beer Festival. There will be live music and food. Ticket information will be announced soon. www.explorebothell.com
Snohomish Brewfest
Oct. 23, 24, Snohomish Events Center
The fifth annual Snohomish Brewfest features some of the best beer from Snohomish County, including Snohomish breweries SnoTown Brewery and Mt. Pilchuck Brewery. General admission tickets are $30 or VIP tickets, which include admission to all three sessions, are $50. Admission includes a souvenir glass and five tasting tokens (10 for VIP). www.snohobrewfest.com
South Sound Craft Beer Festival
October, Union Station, Tacoma
The second annual South Sound Craft Beer Festival will feature 24 Washington breweries pouring 50-plus IPAs during two tasting sessions. Specific date and tickets to be announced. washingtonbeer.com/festivals
