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Welcome to the 15th Annual Utah Beer Festival, the largest beer event in Utah, held over the weekend of August 16 and 17 at The Gateway in Salt Lake City (12 South Rio Grande Street).
The festival features over 200 beers and ciders to sample from more than 50 local, regional, and international breweries, including high-point ABV options. All beers are poured into 5 oz sample mugs, with the price of each sample varying by type.
General event hours:
- Saturday, August 16: 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Sunday, August 17: 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Early Beer Drinker, VIP, and Weekend ticket holders are entitled to 1-hour early entry each day (2:00 pm on Saturday and 12:00 pm on Sunday).
Tickets:
- General Admission: includes a 10-sample punch pass and a 5 oz mug (entry at 3:00 pm Saturday, 1:00 pm Sunday).
- General Admission Weekend: comes with a 16-sample punch pass and early entry.
- Early Admission: includes all general admission benefits plus 1-hour early entry.
- VIP: includes all Early Admission benefits, access to a designated hospitality area at Flanker Kitchen & Sporting Club, exclusive beer samples, food samples from multiple vendors, a free merch shirt, and free entry to Dreamscapes during the festival. VIP Weekend passes are also available.
Main Stage Music Schedule:
- Saturday, August 16 — 4:00 pm: Glitter Bombs
- Saturday, August 16 — 5:30 pm: Master Kennedy
- Saturday, August 16 — 7:15 pm: Utah County Swillers
- Sunday, August 17 — 2:00 pm: Grimwood
- Sunday, August 17 — 3:30 pm: Mountain Country Band
- Sunday, August 17 — 5:15 pm: Brazuca Band
The event is partnered with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.