S aint John’s Trade and Convention Centre will again host this year’s upcoming Saint John Beer Fest, which is an annual celebration of community, entertainment, and industry. The Saint John Beer Fest offered a carnival-like experience with games, live performances, and a variety of bottomless beers, ciders, seltzers, and other ready-to-drink creations to sample. This year’s event sees the addition of a Saint John Beer Fest weekend warm-up event on Friday, with the addition of the Craft Crawl—a self-guided tour of 4 local bars and breweries, each serving up a 12 oz craft beer, kicking off two days of East Coast Hospitality and sampling in Uptown Saint John.
Tickets for the Craft Crawl only are $20 or $15 when bundled as an add-on with your Saint John Beer Fest ticket. • Pick up your Craft Crawl passport at Picaroons General Store anytime after 12 PM on Friday • Start your crawl at Picaroons General Store with your first 12-oz beer and sticker. Remember to collect a sticker at every stop. • Then you can visit the remaining participating locations at your own pace and enjoy an amazing night in Uptown Saint John with fellow craft beer and spirit enthusiasts. • Once your passport is full, make sure to snap a photo and send it to hello. ingoodco@gmail.com so you can enter for a chance to win a $100 Uptown Saint John Gift Card.
On Saturday, it is time to get ready for Saint John’s Biggest Beer Night of the year, offering: • 40+ vendors of Beer, Wine, Spirits, and more from New Brunswick and beyond • Incredible performers with unique talents • Proceeds go to support affordable housing We recommend going with the VIP experience. It allows you to enjoy an extra hour of access before general admission to skip the crowds and enjoy the extra time to chat with vendors, sample, and experience the fun activities, but unfortunately, they do sell out quickly. The VIP Tables options give you an extra hour and an exclusive 10-person table for your group’s home base, perfect for gathering, relaxing, and making the most of the event!
On Saturday, November 15th, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, festivalgoers immersed themselves in a lively atmosphere filled with the rich aromas of hops and malt. The event offered an extensive selection of adult beverages, featuring local vendors and spotlighting many ciders, seltzers, and other ready-to-drink concoctions alongside their traditional and craft beers. So, whether you are a true beer enthusiast, craft spirit aficionado, or just craft-curious, there’s a flavour for every palate with over 40 vendors so you can enjoy bottomless samples from the best in the business, from New Brunswick and beyond, like one of my personal favorites and Saint John Beer Fest presenting sponsor Picaroons Brewing. Picaroons Brewing’s main brewing facility is located along the Saint John River in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Their Roundhouse Patio offers one of the best
THERE ARE FOUR TICKET OPTIONS FOR THIS YEAR’S SAINT JOHN BEER FEST
GENERAL ADMISSION CAD $86.04
(CAD $5.82 Fee Incl. | CAD$11.22 HST incl.) Access to the festival and unlimited beverage samples from 4-7PM.
VIP ADMISSION CAD $110.54
(CA$7.12 Fee incl. | CAD $14.42 HST incl.) Access to the festival and unlimited beverage samples from 3-7PM.
VIP TABLE CA$982.57
(CAD $53.41 Fee incl. | CAD $128.16 HST incl.) 10 VIP tickets for the price of 9—and your group gets a reserved table in a prime location.
DESIGNATED DRIVER CAD$26.02
(incl. CA$2.63 Fee incl. | CA$3.39 HST incl.) Not drinking but want to get in on the fun? Not a problem! Enjoy full access to the festival (minus the alcohol) at a reduced rate
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