2023 Ephrata Brewfest

2023 Ephrata Brewfest

The Ephrata Brewfest is an annual event benefiting the Ephrata Public Library, the Ephrata Recreation Center & Mainspring of Ephrata, and features over 20 brewers & distilleries from the local area & beyond.
June 24th, 2023
1pm-4pm

About Ephrata Brewfest

Where can I get tickets for Brewfest?

Ephrata Brewfest tickets are on sale NOW, and can be purchased online – here

OR at these locations during normal business hours,

Ephrata Public Library

Ephrata Recreation Center

Mainspring of Ephrata

 

What is the cost of admission?

Admission to Ephrata Brewfest 2022 is $40 per person.

Designated driver tickets are available for $10.

 

What does the price of admission include?

Included in your regular admission price (NOT Designated Driver tickets) is your wristband, which gets you free samples from all of our breweries, a sampling mug, and access to the entire Whistle Stop Plaza and all entertainment. Bottled water is also provided free of charge. The admission price does not include food, which will be available for purchase.

 

May I bring my 15-year-old nephew if he doesn’t drink?

No one under the age of 21 will be admitted into Ephrata Brewfest. All attendees must present a valid photo ID at the front gate.

 

Can I get a discount ticket if I’m a designed driver?

Yes! We appreciate the role designated drivers play and we do offer a Designated Driver ticket for $10. Special amenities are provided for designated drivers.

Where can I park on the day of Brewfest?

There is public parking available at several locations.

  • Locust St parking (near Reformed Presbyterian Church)
  • Franklin St parking lot
  • Ephrata Borough office parking lot
  • Behind Ephrata National Bank located at 31 E Main St.
  • Various street parking
    • Along East & West Main St
    • East & West Locust St
    • East & West Franklin St
    • North Church St
    • Fulton St near the Ephrata VFW
    • Various lots along the following:
      • Suger Alley (near W Franklin & S Church Sts)
      • Rose Alley (behind ENB drive-thru, The Brossman Building, Bethany Church & The New Main)
      • Hunter Alley (near Ephrata VFW & W Franklin St parking lot)
  • Hampton Inn & Applebee’s parking lots

Just to name a few!

U.S. Steinholding Competition

Ephrata Brewfest 2022 will feature an official competition with the U.S. Steinholding Association. The competition will be held at 2 p.m.. on June 25, 2022, as part of Ephrata Brewfest. The entry fee is $20 per person.

To participate, when purchasing your Brewfest tickets, select either Male Steinholding or Female Steinholding to pay your entry fee and register for the stein holding competition. Your entry fee includes an official U.S. Steinholding competition mug and 1 liter of beer to fill it!

​All participants must purchase entry to Ephrata Brewfest and be over 21 years of age.

Official Steinholding Rules

Click here for a complete list of Brewers