Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When is the Washington Brewers Festival?
A. The Washington Brewers Festival will be held during the Fathers Day Weekend-
Friday, June 13th, Saturday, June 14th and Sunday, June 15th, 2008. The Festival
will be open 5 – 9 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Saturday
and Sunday.
The sales of admission and tasting tickets will stop at 8:15pm (Fri) and
7:15pm (Sat & Sun), and taps will close at 8:30pm (Fri) and 7:30pm (Sat & Sun).
Please make your plans accordingly.
Q. Where will the Washington Brewers Festival be held?
A. The Festival is returning to Saint Edward State Park in Kenmore, WA.
Saint Edward State Park
14445 Juanita Dr. NE
Kenmore, WA 98028
Click here for directions.
Q. How much is admission and what does it include?
A. On Friday admission is $15 at the door and advance (21+ only). Friday advance
tickets are available online only. Friday admission includes a tasting cup and
four tasting tokens. Admission for Saturday or Sunday is $20 at the door or $15
advance tickets, and includes a tasting cup and six tasting tokens. Additional
tastes are $1.50 each. Tickets are good for one day only and non-refundable.
Designated driver admission is $8 and available at the gate only. Designated
drivers will receive complimentary water or soda. Those under 21 are admitted
free on Saturday and Sunday but must be accompanied by a parent.
You must be 21 or older with a valid photo ID to drink.
Q. Are advance tickets available?
A. Yes. Advance tickets are available at $15.
Tickets to all 3 days are available online now and tickets to Saturday and Sunday
will be available at ticket outlets beginning
May 1st.
Tickets are good for one day only and non-refundable.
Q. Is there a group discount?
A. Yes! If you buy 9 tickets you’ll get one free ($135 for 10 tickets-
$15 saving!). Group discount package is available online for advance purchase
only (not available at the ticket outlets or at the door).
Q. What payment options are available?
A. We accept cash and credit cards (Visa and MasterCard), and there will be
an ATM machine during the Festival. For advance ticket purchase we accept credit
cards online and cash and checks at ticket outlets.
Q. What can we bring
to the Festival and what’s
not allowed?
A. You are welcome to bring blankets, picnic, beach umbrellas and folding chairs.
However, tents, large furniture, glass containers and outside alcohol are not
allowed at the Festival.
Thank you for your understanding!
Q. Can we bring our kids?
A. Yes! On Saturday and Sunday the Festival is ALL AGES. Saint Edward State
Park is an all-age venue and everyone including children are welcome in all areas
of the Festival so you can enjoy the Fathers Day Weekend with your family while
enjoying the beer. NOTE: those under 21 must be accompanied by a parent. The
Festival is 21+ only on Friday.
Q. Is parking available on site?
A. Yes, ample FREE parking is available in the Park. In addition to driving
and parking in the Park, there are a few other options available:
- Drive to Kenmore P & R (7346 NE Bothell Way), park your car there and take
a FREE shuttle bus to the Park
- Take public transportation- Metro bus 234 (Saturday only), 331 or Sound Transit
522, to Kenmore P & R and take a FREE shuttle bus to the Park.
If you decide to drive to the Park we strongly encourage you to carpool and designate
a driver.
More information on how to get there on Directions page.
Q. Is there a place to stay near the Festival?
A. Residence Inn, the Festival’s Hotel Sponsor, is offering a special
discount rate for the Washington Brewers Festival guests. Reservations required
and based upon availability. Please mention “Washington Brewers Festival” when
you make a reservation.
Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle/Bothell
11920 NE 195th St
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 485-3030
www.residenceinnbothell.com
Q. Are dogs allowed?
A. Sorry, pets are not allowed at the Festival.
Q. What else can we except besides beer?
A. The Festival will provide plenty of entertainment for everyone in the family all weekend long! There
will be performances by local bands on the music stage, as well as the crowd-favorite,
Brewers Keg Toss Contest in front of the stage at 2:30pm on Saturday and Sunday.
You can also browse a wide array of craft booths and youngsters can enjoy craft
projects, face painting and bouncy toys in the Kids Playground.
Q. Are there alternative beverages available?
A. Yes, in addition to the great selection of beer there will be a small Wine
and Cider Tasting area featuring Washington wines and ciders. For those who are
not old enough to drink and designated drivers the Rootbeer Garden will be serving
premium craft rootbeer and other soda drinks by Washington breweries and Jones
Soda.
Q. Will there be food available during the Festival?
A. Yes, there will be close to a dozen of vendors offering delicious festival
fare.
Q. What’s WABL and
what do I get for joining?
A. WABL is the WAshington Beer Lovers Club and the members will receive many
exclusive offers throughout the year, including an extra taste and special WABL
tasting glass (GLASS, not plastic cup!) at the Washington Brewers Festival, plus
the privilege to try a WABL Beer, a special beer brewed by Washington brewers
for each Washington Beer Commission festival that is available EXCLUSIVELY to
the WABL members. Annual membership fee is $25 and you can sign up online at
www.washingtonbeer.com or also at the Festival. For more information please visit
the web site.
