GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – Tickets are on sale beginning Monday for the third annual Northeast Wisconsin Craft Beer Festival presented by Festival Foods.
More than 200 beers and 50 breweries will be available for unlimited sampling on Saturday, October 8 at Shopko Hall.
This year, officials are unveiling their “First Call” tickets. That allows you a one-hour exclusive experience that is limited to the first 300 people:
The “First Call” experience includes:
- Doors open at 5 p.m.
- One hour early entry to sample special edition selections before they run out
- Souvenir growler upon exit
- Chance to win private tap room experiences with brewmasters
Doors to the general public open at 6 p.m. and the festival runs until 9 p.m. You will receive a commemorative sampling glass and have access to light fare hors d’oeuvres.
Entertainment at the festival will include a Sam Adams’ stein hoisting competition and Bernie’s Polka Band.
Safety is a top priority, and officials say Uber and local taxi cab companies will be there to offer safe rides home from the event. Taxi service phone numbers will also be listed prominently in the festival directory.
Ticket pricing is as follows:
- First Call tickets (entry at 5 p.m.) will be $55 in advance, $60 at the door
- General Admission tickets (entry at 6 p.m.) will be $40 in advance, $45 at the door
- Designated Driver tickets will be $10 in advance, $15 at the door
