Rhode Island Brew Fest

Join us on January 25, 2025 for this celebration of American craft brewers and sample from 50+ breweries and over 200 styles of beer. The event will have two sessions from 1:00 – 4:00 PM and 5:30 – 8:30 PM. All beverage samples are included in your ticket, access to food vendors and much more. Every attendee will receive a custom glass as they exit the festival.

Ticket Information

What Does My Ticket Include?

All General Admission tickets include entry to one of the 3-hour festival sessions with unlimited beer sampling and a branded pint glass. Designated Driver tickets include entry to the festival, non-alcoholic beverage(s), snacks and a branded pint glass.

The Rhode Island Fest is a private, ticketed, 21+ event. No one without a ticket or under the legal age will be admitted, including minors, children, infants and babies.

Session One is 100% SOLD OUT.

BUY TICKETS

Ticket Fees	General Admission	Designated Driver
Thru January 25	$60	$20
At the Gate	$70	$30

The Nitty Gritty Details

The Festival has two ticketed sessions.
First Session: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Second Session: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
This is a 21+ event. No one under the age of 21 will be admitted. No exceptions.
ID’s are checked at the entrance.
Each ticket has a unique barcode that can only be used once.
Please print your tickets or have the barcode ready on your smartphones.
Check in will begin a 1/2 hour before the doors open.
Additional tickets will NOT be available for sale at the door.
We love dogs too, but sorry, NO DOGS allowed in the festival.
All attendees are handed a plastic sampling cup upon ENTERING the event.
All attendees will pick up a commemorative glass as they EXIT the event.
Event merchandise and shirts will be available for sale on site.

Parking

Parking is available directly onsite at the Arts Center and the surrounding lots on a first-come, first-served basis (map).

Transportation

We ask that you please prepare accordingly and enjoy the Rhode Island Brew Fest safely by designating a driver, using ride shares or calling a taxi in advance.

Extreme Weather Policy

Our events are held rain, snow or shine. However, there is always the potential for extreme or severe winter weather conditions. Event organizers will do as much as we can to ensure the experience is as safe as possible. In the event of severe weather, the event may be delayed as officials consult public safety officers. If there is more than a short delay, if conditions persist, or the forecast calls for extreme weather, we reserve the right to alter or cancel the event. We do not schedule “rain dates”. Any decision to cancel an event is done as an absolute last resort and is made collectively with local risk management, police, fire & rescue, and medical personnel as appropriate. In such situations, there will be NO REFUNDS as registrants accept any such risk of their entry free when purchasing tickets.

Please check the website, our Facebook page, and your email before the festival for any changes or cancellations.

Location

WaterFire Arts Center

Our home since 2019, the Rhode Island Brew Fest is held in the beautiful Main Hall at The WaterFire Arts Center at 475 Valley Street in Providence.

Partners

2025 Breweries

2025 Breweries to be announced on a rolling basis. The Rhode Island Brew Fest provides all-samples-included tastings from all attending breweries. We are proud to purchase all beer directly from the breweries in order to support the craft brew industry. Cheers!

Many more to come!