2009
Washington Brewers Festival
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 19th, Saturday, June 20th and Sunday, June 21st, 2009. 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 $25 at the door or $20
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 for Friday and $20 for Saturday
and Sunday. Tickets are good for one day only and non-refundable. Tickets to
all 3 days are available online now and tickets
to Saturday and Sunday will be available at ticket
outlets beginning May 1st.
Q. Is there a group discount?
A.Yes! If you buy 9 tickets you’ll get one free ($180 for 10 tickets-
$20 saving!). Group discount package is available online for
advance purchase only (not available at the ticket outlets or at the door). Group
discount sales end on June 12th
Q. What if I want to go to the Festival on all 3 days? Is there a discount?
A.The Festival offers Weekend Pass. Weekend passes are available at $35 and
includes one ticket each to Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Weekend pass holders
will be asked to wear a wristband throughout the weekend. Weekend passes are
available online for advance purchase only (not
available at the ticket outlets or at the door). Weekend pass sales end on June
12th.
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. 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. 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. 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. Can we camp in the park overnight?
A.Unfortunately per Washington State Law overnight camping is not allowed
in Saint Edward State Park.
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 (link to Entertainment
page) 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.
Q. Will there be food available during the Festival?
A.Yes, there will be about a dozen of vendors offering delicious festival
fare (3-4 select food vendors on Friday).
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.