Mountaineer Brewfest 2025
- Ages 21+
Mountaineer Brewfest 2025 - A celebration of West Virginia’s finest craft and microbrews
Date and time
Location
Wheeling Heritage Port
12th St & Water St Wheeling, WV 26060Refund Policy
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
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
There are several parking lots near by including the Intermodal Center at 1400 Main St, Wheeling, Wv 26003. Street parking may also be available.
VIP entry is at 3:00pm General Admission entry is at 4:00pm Festival closes at 10:00pm Last call is at 9:30pm
Yes, 4 sample tickets will get your commemorative mug filled.
For 1 sample ticket you receive a 4oz sample
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.
Yes, 1 additional strip of 10 sample tickets may be purchased per person at our merchandise tent.
Yes, 4 sample tickets can be exchanged for one beer from our beer garden.
Yes, 2 beers permitted per purchase at the Beer Garden.
Yes, but you must first purchase an admission ticket at the dock gate and have a wristband to participate in the festival.
You must be 21 years of age to purchase tickets. No children permitted.
Tickets are not transferrable.
Ticket sales are nonrefundable.
No pets permitted except service animals.
Valid photo ID is required for admittance (no exceptions).
You must be 21 years of age to enter the Mountaineer Brewfest. No infants or children permitted.
This is a rain or shine event.
No large bags or coolers allowed, all bags and backpacks are subject to search.
No outside food or beverage permitted.
Food for purchase is available from local vendors.
Wheeling Heritage Port is a smoke free venue
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.
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.
www.mountaineerbrewfest.com