Father’s Day Weekend 2012
Friday, June 15
4:00 – 9:00 pm
<21+ only>
Saturday, June 16
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
<All Ages>
Sunday, June 17
11:00 am – 6:00 pm
<All Ages>
King County’s Marymoor Park
6046 W Lake Sammamish Parkway NE
Redmond, WA
Rain or shine
Q. When is the Washington Brewers Festival?
A. The Washington Brewers Festival will be held during the Fathers Day Weekend- Friday, June 15, Saturday, June 16 and Sunday, June 17, 2012. The Festival will be open 4 – 9 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday.
The sales of admission and tasting tickets will stop at 8:15pm (Fri & Sat) and 5:15pm (Sun), and taps will close at 8:30pm (Fri & Sat) and 5:30pm (Sun). Please make your plans accordingly.
Q. Where will the Washington Brewers Festival be held?
A. The Festival is moving to King County’s Marymoor Park in 2012.
King County’s Mary Moore Park
6046 W Lake Sammamish Parkway NE
Redmond, WA
Q. How much is admission and what does it include?
A. On Friday admission is $15 at the door and advance (21+ only). Friday advance tickets are available online only. Friday admission includes a tasting cup and four tasting tokens. Admission for Saturday or Sunday is $25 at the door or $20 advance tickets, and includes a tasting cup and six tasting tokens. Additional tastes are $1.50 each. Tickets are good for one day only and non-refundable.
Designated driver admission is $5 and available at the gate only. Designated drivers will receive complimentary water or soda. Those under 21 are admitted free on Saturday and Sunday but must be accompanied by a parent.
You must be 21 or older with a valid photo ID to drink.
Q. Are advance tickets available?
A. Yes. Advance tickets are available at $15 for Friday and $20 for Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are good for one day only and non-refundable. Tickets to all 3 days are available online now. Tickets to Saturday and Sunday are also available at ticket outlets beginning in May.
Q. Is there a group discount?
A. Yes! If you buy 9 tickets you’ll get one free ($180 for 10 tickets- $20 saving!). Group discount package is available online for advance purchase only (not available at the ticket outlets or at the door). Group discount sales end on June 11.
Q. What if I want to go to the Festival on all 3 days? Is there a discount?
A. The Festival offers Weekend pass. Weekend passes are available at $40 and includes one ticket each to Friday, Saturday and Sunday and must be used by the same person. Weekend pass holders will be asked to wear a wristband throughout the weekend. Weekend passes are available online for advance purchase only (not available at the ticket outlets or at the door). Weekend pass sales end on June 8.
Q. What payment options are available?
A. We accept cash and credit cards (Visa and MasterCard), and there will be an ATM machine on site. For advance ticket purchase we accept credit cards online and cash and checks at ticket outlets.
Q. Is parking available on site?
A. Yes, Parking is available on-site at Marymoor Park for $5.00 cash.
Q. Do we need to pay for Disabled parking?
A. Disabled parking is available and there is a reserved disabled parking area close to the admission booth.
Q. Can we bring our kids?
A. Yes! On Saturday and Sunday the Festival is ALL AGES. Saint Edward State Park is an all-age venue and everyone including children is welcome in all areas of the Festival so you can enjoy the Fathers Day Weekend with your family while enjoying the beer. NOTE: those under 21 must be accompanied by a parent. The Festival is 21+ only on Friday.
Q. What can we bring to the Festival and what’s not allowed?
A. You are welcome to bring blankets, picnic, beach umbrellas and folding chairs. However, tents, large furniture, glass containers and outside alcohol are not allowed at the Festival. Thank you for your understanding!
Q. Is there a place to stay near the Festival?
A. Marriott Redmond Town Center, the festival’s hotel sponsor, is offering a special discount rate for the Washington Brewers Festival guests. Reservations required and based upon availability. Please mention “Washington Brewers Festival” when you make a reservation.
Marriott Redmond Town Center
7401 164th Avenue NE
Redmond, Washington 98052
Hotel Website
Q. Can we camp in the park overnight?
A. Camping is not allowed.
Q. Are dogs allowed?
A. Sorry, pets are not allowed at the Festival.
Q. What else can we expect besides beer?
A. The Festival will provide plenty of entertainment for everyone in the family all weekend long! There will be performances by local bands on the music stage, as well as the crowd-favorite, Brewers Keg Toss Contest in front of the stage on Saturday and Sunday. You can also browse a wide array of craft booths and youngsters can enjoy craft projects, face painting and bouncy toys in the Kids Playground (link to Kids Playground page).
Q. Are there alternative beverages available?
A. Yes, in addition to the great selection of beer there will be a Wine and Cider Tasting area featuring Washington wines and ciders. For those who are not old enough to drink and designated drivers the Rootbeer Garden will be serving premium craft rootbeer and other soda drinks by Washington breweries.
Q. Will there be food available during the Festival?
A. Yes, there will be about a dozen vendors offering delicious festival fare (3-4 select food vendors on Friday).
Q. What’s WABL and what do I get for joining?
A. WABL is the WAshington Beer Lovers Club and the members will receive many exclusive offers throughout the year, including an extra taste and special WABL tasting glass (GLASS, not plastic cup!) at the Washington Brewers Festival, plus the privilege to try a WABL Beer, a special beer brewed by Washington brewers for each Washington Beer Commission festival that is available EXCLUSIVELY to the WABL members. Annual membership fee is $25 and you can sign up online at www.washingtonbeer.com or also at the Festival. For more information please visit the web site.
