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Whip City BREWFEST 2024!
The annual Whip City Brewfest features unlimited beer tastings from local craft breweries, vendors, food trucks, live music, raffles, and more. All proceeds benefit Amelia Park Children's Museum, to help operate and maintain their facilities in Westfield and continue to bring fresh exhibits and programs to the young children of our community.
Special thanks and recognition go out to our venue hosts, The City of Westfield and our headline sponsor
TICKETS are available in advance online
General Admission tickets provide admission from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Special VIP early-admission tickets holders are allowed entry at 12pm, available only in advance. General Admission tickets will also be sold at the door, as capacity permits. See Ticket link below for additional details.
VIP TICKET HOLDERS will be admitted one hour early, for much smaller crowds, better access to brewery vendors, and exclusive VIP-only goodie bag.
All attendees will receive a commemorative tasting glass (first 500), and unlimited tastings from the breweries participating.
Tickets are 21+. Valid ticket and ID required for entry. Infants under 1 year of age accompanying a ticketholder are exempt. Event organizer retains right to deny or revoke entry.
VIP Admission 12-5PM
in advance ONLY through eventbrite
VIPs only from 12-1 for smaller crowds and better opportunity to talk with the brewery reps
General Admission 1-5PM
in advance through eventbrite/at the door (if capacity permits)
Designated Driver
$20
Must be 21+ · Valid ID Required
2024 Participants
HEADLINE SPONSOR
DOUBLE IPA LEVEL SPONSORS
GLASS SPONSOR
VIP EXPERIENCE SPONSOR
bARREL sTOUT LEVEL sPONSORS
dROP THE mIC lEVEL SPONSOR
ICE SPONSORS
SITE SPONSOR
BREWERIES
Highlighting Breweries from across New England and up to 100 unique pours.
VENDORS
ADDITIONAL SPONSORS
MUSICAL ACTS
Brewery registration
Yes! We would like to register as a Participating Brewery in the Whip City Brewfest, a charitable event supporting the Amelia Park Children’s Museum.
For this event, Breweries generously agree to donate their beer for tastings in support of the Brewfest and the Museum. We encourage Breweries to send a representative to serve and promote their products, but if unable to do so, we will provide a volunteer to pour your beer using your equipment. (We anticipate 600+ attendees, based on previous Brewfest experience).
Please DOWNLOAD AND complete the form here.
VENDOR registration
Yes! We would like to register as a Vendor at the Whip City Brewfest, a charitable event supporting the Amelia Park Children’s Museum.
Vendors are provided a 10x10 spot to set up their own tent, outside the tasting tent for a pre-paid fee of $50 payable to Amelia Park Children’s Museum. Vendors are encouraged to donate a portion of their proceeds to the Museum. Space is limited. First come, first served.
Online vendor form here. Full for 2024!
SPONSOR FORM
Sponsor the Whip City Brewfest- a fundraiser in benefit of the Amelia Park Children’s Museum’s. Please download and complete the form below with your sponsorship choice. Your contribution is tax deductible (APCM is a 501(c)(3) charity, Tax ID 04-3271875).
view sponsor form and signup Online
Or DOWNLOAD AND complete the form here.
Event
Date: Saturday, June 1st, 2024
Set-up: 10:00 am
Time: 12:00 to 5:00 (VIP 12:00-1:00)
Venue: 12 Central St, Westfield, MA 01085 - Central St. Lot
Please enter the staging area from Washington St.
Fees
Brewers: No fee, with donation of beer
Vendors: $50. Contact us to discuss in-kind options.
One six-foot table will be provided per Brewery/Vendor. Table placement will be determined at the discretion of the Brewfest Committee. BYO chair.
Details
Setup will take place from 10:00 to 11:30. All Brewers and Vendors must be on site by 11:00 at the latest. Setup staging area is behind the Westfield News Group building, off Central Street.
Power and water is not available on site, with limited exceptions.
Ice will be provided to keep the beer cold, while supplies last. Breweries must provide their own cold plate / jockey box equipment.
Each table should be staffed for the full event (12:00 to 5:00). Volunteers available. Brewery table staff will receive tasting passes (4 maximum - names MUST be provided in advance).Breweries seeking a volunteer to serve their beer, with their equipment, should contact us at least two weeks in advance.
Brewers will be given space under the main tent. Other vendors will be provided a table outside the tent. Vendors may provide their own tent/table set-up.
All Vendors are reminded that the weather is unpredictable, and you should plan accordingly in case of rain or cool weather.
Brewers and Vendors agree to provide at least two weeks’ notice to the Brewfest Committee in the event of canceling their participation in the Brewfest.
Please direct questions to Whipcitybrewfest@gmail.com.
Contact Us
We’d love to hear from you. Please use this form for event questions, comments, and volunteer opportunities