13th Annual Beer on the Bay

No matter what your age, please be prepared to show proper identification as proof of age in order to gain access to the festival. Valid ID includes a valid state driver license with a photo; a valid ID card issued by a state with photo, name, date of birth and physical description; a valid passport; or a valid United States military identification card. We are unable to accept any foreign driver’s license (with the exception of Canada). Note that the identification cannot be expired at the time of the festival.

No, no one under the age of 21 is permitted on festival grounds for Beer on the Bay. 

We do not offer DD ticket options any longer. Other options for a lift to and from the festival: 

• Lift
• Uber
• We'll have Care Cab Yellow Cab on site

Minors are not permitted at this event, even small children. Everyone inside the park during this event must be 21 years of age or older.

The one time fee includes admission, drinking mug, and unlimited sampling. VIP and General Admission prices differ for each of the two sessions. Tickets are only valid for the session listed on the ticket and are non-refundable.

There is parking at the entrance to Liberty Park. A FREE shuttle will be available as well from the Park'n Ride at Lincoln Avenue and West 12th Street, and the Intermodal Transportation Center at 2nd and Holland St. (Shuttle service will run appx. every 15 minutes; last pick up at Liberty Park will be 7:30PM)

The festival goes on rain or shine. Precautions will be taken in case of severe weather. 

The best way to locate the brewer and beer you would like to try is to check the map we will post to the Beer on the Bay webpage, and printed maps will be available near the main entrance at the festival.

Probably towards the end of each session. Why? Some beers appeal to the sampling appetites of many, therefore go faster. The brewers provide enough so the most number of people can try them.

Last call will be 30 minutes before the ending time of the ticketed session. Last pour will be 15 minutes before the ending time of the tickets session. No beer will be poured after last pour. Security will do a sweep of the festival grounds at the close of the ticketed session, asking you to leave.

Due to rules in place at the park by the Port Authority, we will use acrylic for safety reasons.

Yes, in designated areas.

There will be a number of food options available for sale the day of the event. Look for the trucks!

The only outside food permitted into the event are the ever popular pretzel necklaces. Bottled water will be available as well as soda's.

Animals are not allowed on the festival site except for ADA recognized service animals while performing their qualifying services. We reserve the right to ask you to confirm that your animal is indeed a service animal and ask what specific duties it performs. We reserve the right to deny entry to your service animal if you choose not to communicate that information.