- What are the different price levels of tickets, and what is included with each type of ticket?
- What is the difference between the two sessions?
- Will there be a fee for parking?
- Your Tickets page states that this is a "family-friendly" event, but there will be a lot of people walking around drinking beer. Is it really ok to bring kids?
- Can I set up a vendor table at the Brewfest and sell
(t-shirts/mugs/food/etc.)?
- Can people with beer-only tickets buy food by the plate?
- Do DDs get free food?
1. What are the different price levels of tickets, and what is included with each type of ticket?
There are two tiers of ticket pricing. Tier One covers beer only. It's $26 in advance or $34 at the gate and includes 2 oz samples with 200+ beers to choose from, including some brews you'll only find at the MCBF.
Tier Two is $36 in advance or $44 at the gate and includes everything in Tier One, PLUS unlimited access to food offerings from a variety of Birmingham's independent restaurants, like The Mills at Five Points and The J. Clyde. The complete list of participating restaurants will be available on the Food page of this website once participants are confirmed.
All ticket prices this year include a facility fee for the first time that goes to the Sloss Furnaces Foundation. And although "at the gate" prices are listed, last year the event sold out in advance and no tickets were available at the gate. We expect a similar situation this year, so get your tickets early.
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2. What is the difference between the two sessions?
The music line-up and the time of day. And there may some slight differences in some special beer tappings, though the beer selection will be exceptional at both sessions. The quantity of beer will be the same at both sessions.
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3. Will there be a fee for parking?
The normal parking fee at Sloss is $5. That pays for parking staff and security to keep your vehicle safe.
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4. Your Tickets page states that this is a "family-friendly" event, but there will be a lot of people walking around drinking beer. Is it really ok to bring kids?
Absolutely. People who appreciate quality beer are responsible drinkers and the atmosphere at the event is great. Parents have brought kids in previous years with no complaints. Though we recommend the Saturday afternoon session as the most family-friendly. Note that no one under the age of 21 will be admitted unless accompanied buy a legal guardian.
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5. Can I set up a vendor table at the Brewfest and sell
(t-shirts/mugs/food/etc.)?
We have a limited amount of space for 3rd party vendors. If you're interested, click here for an application.
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6. Can people with beer-only tickets buy food by the plate?
Yes. There will be standard festival type food as well as pizza on sale in the main beer area for any attendee to purchase, including beer-only ticket holders and DDs.
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7. Do DDs get free food?
DDs will get three free tickets good for three sample portions of food from the food court featuring all the vendors listed on the food page of this site. Any DD interested in sampling more than three portions of food in the food court may buy a wristband for $7 good for unlimited samples in the food court.
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