Las Vegas: Festival of Beer Returns for Annual Celebration of Craft Beer, Community, Culture

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Category: Las Vegas

Published on Friday, 15 March 2024 15:17

Written by A&E Contributing Editor

The premier craft beer festival in Las Vegas, Great Vegas Festival of Beer returns to the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center for its 12th annual celebration of craft beer and culture on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

Tickets are available for purchase here starting at $50, with a limited number of early pricing and VIP packages still available. 

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"This is the festival's 12th year in Downtown Las Vegas, emphasizing our commitment to bringing the Las Vegas community together over a vast selection of beers paired with food from top local chefs," said Brian Chapin, founder of Motley Brews. "Fans of craft brews, IPA newcomers and great food can expect to see some of their favorites as well as discover new ones." 

Created by Motley Brews, which produces festivals that bring communities together to celebrate craft beer and culture, Great Vegas Festival of Beer was founded in 2011. All ticket packages include unlimited tasting opportunities of more than 300 brews from 60 different breweries, including local favorites such as Big Dog's Brewing Company, CraftHaus Brewery, Mojave Brewing Company, Neon Desert Brewing and more. 

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General admission tickets are available for $50 per person and also include access to the festival's entertainment experiences from 3 - 7 p.m. Early entry tickets start at $60 and limited VIP packages are still available for $130 and include early access to the VIP Lounge where exclusive beers, cocktails and chef-inspired dishes are available as well as the GVFB snifter and a private birdseye view of the festival. All attendees must be 21 years of age or older.

In addition to the fantastic brew options, the festival will feature food from some of the most talented culinary artists in the Las Vegas Valley, including stations from Fast Eddie's Burgers, popular among the Vegas food truck scene for its classic burgers and fries tossed with a house-made garlic jalapeno rub;  Empanadas 702, serving traditional Argentine empanadas made from family recipes and the highest quality ingredients; and Greek Delights, a popular food truck serving classic Greek fare such a gyros, Baklava and more. The VIP Pavilion will feature high-end fare from four outstanding chefs including Stephen Hopcraft of STK Las Vegas, Brian Howard of Half Bird Chicken & Beer, Sunsana Rodriguez of Tacotarian, Sin City Wise Guys and Keya Clark of Untouchable Taste.

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Attendees can also take their talents to the dancefloor to participate in the Topgolf silent disco, grab the mic and belt out their favorite tunes with Motley karaoke, or put on their best sleuth hats and participate in the Motley society scavenger hunt.

More information about the Great Vegas Festival of Beer is available at greatvegasbeer.com, as well as on Facebook.  More information about Motley Brews is available at motleybrews.com, as well as on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

About the Great Vegas Festival of Beer: 

Produced by Motley Brews, Great Vegas Festival of Beer was founded in 2011. Held at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, the Great Vegas Festival of Beer is Las Vegas' premier celebration of "backyard'' craft beer by local and guest breweries and popular culinary artists. The festival offers more than 300 beers from over 60 breweries as well as some of the city's favorite food offerings. Tickets are available to purchase here. More information about the Great Vegas Festival of Beer is available at greatvegasbeer.com, as well as on Facebook.

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About Motley Brews

Founded in 2011 by Brian Chapin, Motley Brews is a team of event professionals and craft beer enthusiasts dedicated to producing top-notch festivals, bringing communities together to celebrate craft beer and culture. Together, they have produced the Great Vegas Festival of Beer and the Downtown Brew Festival, both celebrating more than a decade of beer, cuisine and community. Motley Brews is deeply invested in the growth of breweries and businesses through local charities and collaborators. More information about Motley Brews is available at motleybrews.com, as well as on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.