Wheaton Brew Fest
Cheers to 8 years!
Join us for the best party in Wheaton–unique brews, live entertainment and fun for craft beer lovers!
Wheaton, Illinois’ annual outdoor craft beer fest takes place in Memorial Park, features unique brews, live entertainment, and food from some of Wheaton’s favorite restaurants.
A portion of proceeds benefits CASA.
See Wheaton Brew Fest 2017 slideshow.
For the latest festival news and giveaways…
Ticket Pricing
Ticket prices increase on the day of the event, August 4, 2018.
DD = Designated Driver
VIP
Admission
- Ticket Price on 8/4: $100
DD VIP
Admission
- Ticket Price on 8/4: $55
General
Admission
- Ticket Price on 8/4: $60
DD General
Admission
- Ticket Price on 8/4: $30
THIS IS A 21 & OVER EVENT. No one under 21 is permitted to enter the fest. This includes infants in strollers or carriers. Due to the nature of the event, pets or animals are also not permitted.
*Pricing is valid through 8/3/2018 and does not include online servicing fees which are assessed by the ticket processing company not the event. Ticket prices on the day of the event (8/4/2018) increase.
†Commemorative pint glasses may be picked up at the event.
**In accordance with the Illinois Liquor Commission Guidelines only the equivalent of 2 beverages can be distributed to a brew fest participant at one time. All guests will receive their initial 16 taste card on arrival. Once card is complete, participant may return to a merchandise tent to obtain the 2nd tasting card at no additional charge. The Wheaton Brew Fest reserves the right to refuse additional tastings to individuals exhibiting signs of over-intoxication in accordance with the Illinois Liquor Commission Rules and Guidelines.
TICKET HOTLINE: 919-653-0444 or toll free at 800-514-3849 x1
TICKET EMAIL SUPPORT: support@etix.com
Ticket sales for this event are handled by ETix. If you have issues with using their online site please use the phone number or email address above for assistance. If you prefer to purchase tickets by phone you may also use this number, although please be aware, additional fees above and beyond online service fees will be assessed.
SUPPORT HOURS: Monday- Saturday (9 A.M.-8 P.M. ESD Sunday (12 P.M.- 8 P.M. ESD)
Breweries
Coming soon.
Are you a brewery interested in being a part of the fest? Please have your distributor contact Brian Whitkanack at bwhitkanack@wheatonparks.org.
2018 Sponsors
For information on sponsorship or business vendor opportunities please contact Kristina Nemetz at knemetz@wheatonparks.org or 630-510-5064.
Park Policy
Dogs will not be allowed in Memorial Park during Wheaton Brew Fest.
No one under 21 is allowed into the park during the event. No exceptions.
Transportation
Drink responsibly! Transportation for this event is listed below.
Metra:
Union Pacific/ West Line
Located two blocks south of Wheaton Brew Fest. Metra Website >
Cab Companies:
| 303 Taxi Wheaton | Citizen’s Taxi | Wheaton Taxi |
| 630-303-0303 | 630-510-3980 | 630-344-9599 |
Entertainment
This fest features live entertainment. Event entertainment for 2018 has been booked, but we are always seeking new fun musicians to accompany our fest. Feel free to submit your media kit here.
Interested in volunteering at this event?
Please check back for ways to get involved!