DC Beer Fest brings over 200 craft beers and 80 breweries to Nationals Park this weekend
A Russian River Brewing Company customer takes a sip of the newly released Pliny the Younger triple IPA beer on February 7, 2014 in Santa Rosa, California. Hundreds of people lined up hours before the opening of Russian River Brewing Co. to taste the
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Craft beer enthusiasts can raise a glass this weekend as the biannual DC Beer Fest returns to Nationals Park.
Timeline:
The festival takes place on Saturday, featuring more than 200 seasonal craft brews from over 80 breweries. In addition to unlimited beer tastings, attendees will have access to live music, a dueling piano bar, and options from popular local food trucks.
The festival is split into two separate sessions:
- Session 1: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Session 2: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
General admission tickets cost $55 and include unlimited beer samples along with access to all entertainment areas. Food from the trucks is sold separately.
The event is strictly 21 and older, and all guests must present valid identification to enter. The festival will take place rain or shine, and Nationals Park remains a non-smoking facility. All ticket sales are final.
What's next:
Tickets are currently available online through the Washington Nationals website. Because capacity is limited for each time slot, attendees are encouraged to secure tickets in advance.
The Source: This article was written using event and ticketing information provided by the Washington Nationals and DC Beer Fest.