BrewFest
Saturday, July 19, 2025
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Fort Hunter Park | 5300 N. Front Street | Harrisburg, PA 17110
Join us as we welcome over 50 craft beers to the 13th Annual Dauphin County BrewFest!
Taste craft beer, listen to great music, taste gourmet foods, and learn how to brew beer yourself!
Set along the Susquehanna River in front of the Fort Hunter Mansion, this event is not to be missed!
Doors open at 3:00 PM but we will start scanning tickets and IDs at 2:00 PM
Get your tickets in advance as we always sell out.
Tickets:
$40 in advance
$50 Day of Event (limited number at 10:00 AM online)
$15 Designated Driver (no sampling with this ticket type)
Presenting Sponsor:
Event Sponsor:
2025 Entertainers
3:00 – 4:00 pm Hank the Buffalo
4:30 – 5:30 pm Whiskey Sunday
6:00 – 7:00 pm Shine Delphi
Supporting Sponsors:
Media Sponsors:
2025 BREWERS
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2025 Food & Event Vendors
717 Tacos | Braised and Confused | Central Wedge Cheese Shop |Dauphin County Human Resources | Derby Dash Kettle Corn |Dimms Original Spice Company | Dr. Doug's Blues & Q Sauces|Friends of Fort Hunter | Gio's Smokin' Grill & Sweet Treats | Gnaw Jaw | K2 Creamery | Hit The Angles 360 Media | Mad Dash Grilled Cheese |Members 1st Federal Credit Union | Monkey Business | Old West Smoke | Perry Pizza Co. | Poured in PA (GK Visual) |Reign and Taijs Lemonade | Renewal by Andersen of Central PA |Special T Cakes & More | Terrarium Therapy | Well Fed Sweets |
Visit Hershey & Harrisburg Brew Barons Beer Trail
Interested in becoming a brewery partner or vendor at this year's event?
Contact: Nancy Gates | Assistant Program Manager | 717-599-5188, ext. 2113 | nlgates@dauphincounty.gov
All brewer, food vendor, and regular vendor spots are full for this year. We're happy to add you to the list for 2025.
Additional Questions
1.) What is the fee to attend the event and what is included in the cost of the ticket? 2025 ticket pricing is $40 in advance, $50 Day of Event (limited number at 10:00 AM online), $15 Designated Driver (no sampling with this ticket type). Our guests will enjoy the afternoon sampling of over 50 craft beers from local and statewide breweries. We also provide non-alcoholic beverages and snack items for our guests during your visit to the festival. Children are permitted, but not encouraged as there are no children's activities at this festival.
2.) Where can I purchase tickets? Is there a fee for online ticket sales?
If you’d like to purchase your tickets in person, please visit:
Dauphin County Parks & Recreation Office – Tavern Building
100 Fort Hunter Road
Harrisburg PA 17110
(717) 599-5188
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
We encourage guests to bring a blanket or chair to sit on for the stage performances. Small lunch-size coolers are ok but you cannot bring any outside liquids with you. We do provide water and snacks for you at the event free of charge. We also do not allow strollers.
4.) What types of food vendors are at the Festival?
We have several food vendors who offer lots of different types of food. Ranging from BBQ, sandwiches, kettle corn, and more! We will have a little bit of everything available.
5.) What types of amenities do you have at the Festival?
Parking is available for all guests and is free of charge. Please look for all the well-marked signage. Our parking attendants will direct you to where to park at Fort Hunter Park. We do have several handicap-accessible parking spots available. If you need special assistance, please notify one of our parking attendants.
Restrooms are available near the rear of the event.
First Aid – We take the health and wellness of our guests seriously. An EMT is on-site during the event at all times. The EMT will be parked near the restrooms.
Information Booth – If you would like any information during your visit regarding upcoming events, where to eat, where to stay etc., please visit our helpful volunteers at the Information Booth located near the entrance of the Festival.
Security will be seen throughout the event to make sure your experience is as enjoyable as possible.
Food trucks and other food vendors will have food available for purchase at the event.
6.) What happens if it rains?
Our event is held rain or shine.
7.) Can we bring our dogs?
While we LOVE dogs ourselves and think that they are part of the family, we ask that you leave Fido at home during this event.
8.) We are traveling from outside Harrisburg. What other resources can help me plan my trip?
We recommend the Visit Hershey & Harrisburg website where you can find accommodations, restaurants, and other attractions in the area. It's a great place to visit!
9.) If you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to email us at dcprevents@dauphincounty.gov or call our office at 717-599-5188, ext. 0.