Killington Brewfest
Music Roadtrip
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Date: {'content': {'value': '2026-09-20T12:00:00', 'schema': 'datetime'}, 'data_type': 'single'}
Description: Whet your whistle with a backdrop of Vermont's finest autumn foliage and enjoy live music, fabulous food offerings, and dozens of the finest craft beers, ciders, and seltzers in the region. Brewfest is one of Killington’s most distinctive annual celebrations. This event will once again be returning to the Pico Mountain Base Area to enjoy the best in craft beers and Vermont mountain views. NEW FOR THIS YEAR: People ages 20 & under will be allowed into the Brewfest venue with a valid ticket. Guests ages 16-20 will need to purchase a Designated Driver ticket, while those ages 15 & under will need to order a free Child Entry ticket. We will be checking IDs at the entrance to Brewfest, and alcohol will not be served to any guests under 21 years old. Ticketed guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets or lawn chairs into the venue. No outside food, drinks, backpacks, or pets will be allowed. Strollers are permitted in the venue for guests with young children. SCHEDULE SNAPSHOT Saturday, September 20th VIP Tasting Session: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. GA Tasting Session: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. TICKETS Early Bird GA tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. GA ticket pricing will adjust to regular tier after August 31 until the event is sold out. GA and VIP tickets include a commemorative drinking glass, 10-punch beer sampling card, dozens of brews to sample, and live music. An extra 5-punch sampling card will be available for purchase exclusively on-site. VIP Ticket Package (21 only) - Access to festival area 1 hour before the general public - Free commemorative gift - VIP lounge area with light fare, exclusive beers, and indoor bathrooms Please designate a driver and drink responsibly. Designated drivers will be able to receive a water or soft drink from one of the Food & Beverage locations. This will be a rain or shine event, and refund requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. TASTING SESSION DETAILS Since 1995, craft beer lovers have been flocking to the Green Mountains of Vermont to sample the finest brews in New England during the pinnacle of fall foliage. The event features around 40 breweries pouring dozens of craft beer styles, a vendor village, and live music. 2025 Participating Breweries: Anheuser-Busch, Citizen Cider, Foam Brewers, Harpoon, Lawson's, Long Trail, Mount Holly, Rutland Beer Works, Samuel Smith, Smuttynose, The Shed, Upper Pass, von Trapp & Weihenstephan. More breweries to be confirmed soon! 2025 Participating Vendors: AllieCaps, BirdieBlue, Benito's Hot Sauce, Enchanted Strands, Upstairs Alchemy, Waffle Cabin, & Wood-Z VT. More vendors to be confirmed soon! ENTERTAINMENT presented by Kona Big Wave The tasting session will be rocking with live music from start to finish. Stay tuned here for the Brewfest music lineup when it is announced! IMPORTANT INFORMATION Anyone who purchases a drinking ticket (GA or VIP) must be at least 21 years of age and a valid ID with proof of age is required. Brewfest staff may check your ID at any time during the festival. We reserve the right to deny alcohol to anyone and remove anyone from the property. - Beer samples will only be poured in 5-ounce, souvenir tasting glasses - Beers under 9% ABV: 4-ounce sample = 1 punch on your punch card - Beers over 9% ABV: 4-ounce sample = 2 punches on your punch card *In accordance with VT Law, participants will only be allowed to purchase a total of 15 beer samples* TRANSPORTATION We will once again be offering shuttle service during the event that will loop Pico Mountain, Killington Road, the Grand Hotel, and the condos on East Mountain Road from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. We will also have designated pick-up areas along Killington Road for patrons. If you aren't planning to use the shuttles, please designate a driver and drink responsibly. See below for a list of scheduled bus stops: - Killington Grand Hotel - The Lookout Tavern - Domenic's Pizzeria - The Wobbly Barn - Charity's 1887 Saloon - Pickle Barrel Nightclub - JAX Food & Games - The Foundry Venue Information - RE-ENTRY INTO BREWFEST IS PROHIBITED. Please bring everything you'll need for the afternoon (sunscreen, hats, jackets, etc.) with you into the venue when you first arrive. Bringing in your own blankets and/or lawn chairs is encouraged! - There will be a labeled smoking section inside of the venue. You will not be allowed to exit the venue to smoke if you plan on re-entering. Please refrain from smoking elsewhere in the venue. - For those who purchase General Admission tickets, the only bathrooms available in the venue will be porta-potties. VIP tickets include admission into the Pico Base Lodge, which has indoor bathrooms available. - No guests ages 20 & under will be allowed into the Pico Base Lodge during the event. VIP access (including Designated Drivers of VIP guests) is strictly for those aged 21 and over. - Besides our indoor VIP access, our entire venue will be outdoors. Plan on wearing proper footwear, especially if rain is in the forecast leading up to the event. - Shaded portions of the venue under tents will be available, though limited. - Food & non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase from our F&B locations in the venue and from certain vendors.
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Address: Pico Mountain, 81 Alpine Dr, Rutland, VT, United States