Mountaineer Brewfest 2025

  • Ages 21+

Mountaineer Brewfest 2025 - A celebration of West Virginia’s finest craft and microbrews

By Valley Groove Productions dba Mountaineer Brewfest

Date and time

Location

Wheeling Heritage Port

12th St & Water St Wheeling, WV 26060

Refund Policy

No refunds

Agenda

Mountaineer Brewfest Schedule 2025

3:00 PM

VIP Ticket Entry Opens

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

VIP Entertainment

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

WV Brewers Beer Judging - Wheeling Alers

4:00 PM

General Admission Entry Opens

4:00 PM - 4:30 AM (+1 day)

Opening Ceremonies


Festival Parade, Opening remarks, and tapping of the firkin

4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Smiley Ann's Photo Van

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Main Stage - 1st Set

Ledfoot Lover

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Main Stage - 2nd Set

Buckwild

8:00 PM - 8:30 PM

West Virginia Brewer Awards Presentation

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Main Stage - Headliner

The Dundies

10:00 PM

Festival Ends

About this event

  • Event lasts 7 hours
  • Ages 21+
  • No venue parking

The 11th annual Mountaineer Brewfest, brought to you by Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack, a celebration of West Virginia’s finest craft and microbrews, will be held Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Heritage Port in Wheeling, WV. Enjoy craft beer from the best breweries in West Virginia, local artisan food, and great entertainment! And the Mountaineer Brewfest has raised over $267,000 to date for local charities thru festival proceeds!

Early Bird tickets on sale June 1st thru July 31st, prices increase starting August 1st!

Only 2200 general admission tickets and 200 VIP tickets will be sold. General admission includes 10 samples, commemorative mug, and great entertainment. In addition to the general admission items, the VIP ticket features early festival entrance (3:00pm), special VIP only beers, special entertainment, a food voucher, 10 additional samples, and a commemorative VIP item. The "VIP + Thursday" ticket also includes an invitation to our Thursday beer & food pairing at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack. Designated Driver tickets are available for both GA and VIP. The Mountaineer Brewfest additionally features a Beer Garden with additional craft beers for purchase, local artisan food for purchase, and the best in entertainment! The festival hours are VIP entry 3:00pm, General Admission entry at 4:00pm, the festival ends at 10:00pm.

This is a rain or shine event.

Please Note:

  • You must be 21 years of Age to enter, no exceptions. Valid photo ID required for entry.
  • Wheeling Heritage Port is a smoke free venue
  • No pets permitted except service animals
  • No large bags or coolers allowed, all bags and backpacks are subject to search.
  • No outside food or beverage permitted.
  • Tickets are not transferable.
  • Ticket sales are nonrefundable

Please visit www.mountaineerbrewfest.com for more information.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I park?

There are several parking lots near by including the Intermodal Center at 1400 Main St, Wheeling, Wv 26003. Street parking may also be available.

What are the festival times?

VIP entry is at 3:00pm General Admission entry is at 4:00pm Festival closes at 10:00pm Last call is at 9:30pm

Can Brewers distribute beer in my commemorative mug?

Yes, 4 sample tickets will get your commemorative mug filled.

What is the sample size that the Brewers will distribute?

For 1 sample ticket you receive a 4oz sample

Can Brewers run out of beer?

Yes, while we attempt to anticipate the number of people in attendance, and alert the Brewers to expected capacity, some of these Craft Brewers are small production facilities and can only produce so much for our festival.

Can I buy extra sample tickets?

Yes, 1 additional strip of 10 sample tickets may be purchased per person at our merchandise tent.

Can I use my sample tickets at the Beer Garden?

Yes, 4 sample tickets can be exchanged for one beer from our beer garden.

Is there a limit to the number of beers purchased at a time at the beer garden?

Yes, 2 beers permitted per purchase at the Beer Garden.

What if I arrive by boat on the river, can I participate in the festival?

Yes, but you must first purchase an admission ticket at the dock gate and have a wristband to participate in the festival.

How old must you be to purchase tickets?

You must be 21 years of age to purchase tickets. No children permitted.

Are tickets transferrable?

Tickets are not transferrable.

Are tickets refundable?

Ticket sales are nonrefundable.

Are pets permitted?

No pets permitted except service animals.

Do I need a photo ID?

Valid photo ID is required for admittance (no exceptions).

Can I bring my children or infant?

You must be 21 years of age to enter the Mountaineer Brewfest. No infants or children permitted.

What happens if it rains?

This is a rain or shine event.

Can I bring a cooler or other items to the Mountaineer Brewfest?

No large bags or coolers allowed, all bags and backpacks are subject to search.

Can I bring my own food or beverages?

No outside food or beverage permitted.

Is food available at the Mountaineer Brewfest?

Food for purchase is available from local vendors.

Is smoking permitted at the Wheeling Heritage Port?

Wheeling Heritage Port is a smoke free venue

Are there any COVID-19 Restrictions?

There are no plans to impose restrictions on access to the festival, or to impose conditions such as mask or vaccine requirements. This is subject to change at any time, pending local, state, and federal guidelines.

Could the Mountaineer Brewfest be canceled due to COVID-19 Restrictions?

Valley Groove Productions dba Mountaineer Brewfest reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to postpone or cancel this event due to any Covid-19 Restrictions.

Where can I find more information?

www.mountaineerbrewfest.com

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