Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog.
The big daddy just got bigger. The three-day Washington Brewers Festival is the state’s largest beer event of the year, with dozens of breweries serving hundreds of beers to thousands of festivalgoers. This year, the annual Fathers Day brewfest is getting even bigger. In all, 88 of Washington’s breweries will pour more than 300 different beers at the event (the list of breweries is below).
Once again, Marymoor Park will host the festival, which takes place Friday June 13 through Sunday June 15 (Fathers Day weekend). Tickets are already on sale. Proceeds from this event benefit the Washington Beer Commission. Operating as a commission within the Washington State Department of Agriculture, the Washington Beer Commission is the only official organization of its kind in the nation and is tasked with promoting Washington-brewed beers and the state’s 200+ breweries.
2014 WASHINGTON BREWERS FESTIVAL
The Festival kicks off on Friday, June 13, from 4pm to 9:30pm, with more than 70 of breweries pouring beer for the 21+ crowd. Kids are welcome for the rest of the weekend, but Friday night is for grownups only.
All 88 breweries will there on Saturday and Sunday pouring more than 300 locally brewed craft beers Along with all the great beer, there will also be live music, great food from local food trucks, and fun stuff for the kids.
We’ll have the list of beers in the coming weeks. In the meantime, here is the 2014 Washington Brewers Festival brewery lineup, as well as all the festival details.
7 Seas Brewing Gig Harbor
Airways Brewing Kent
Alpine Brewing Oroville
American Brewing Edmonds
Amnesia Brewing Washoughal
Anacortes Brewery Anacortes
Backwoods Brewing Carson
Bainbridge Island Brewing Bainbridge Island
Bale Breaker Brewing Yakima
Bellevue Brewing Bellevue
Big Al Brewing Seattle
Big Time Brewery Seattle
Black Raven Brewing Redmond
Boundary Bay Brewery Bellingham
Brickyard Brewing Woodinville
Chuckanut Brewery Bellingahm
Der Blokken Bremerton
Diamond Knot Brewery Mukilteo
Dick’s Brewing Centralia
Duvall Springs Brewing Duvall
E9 brewery Tacoma
Elliott Bay Brewing Burien
Elysian Brewing Seattle
Fish Brewing Olympia
Foggy Noggin Brewing Bothell
Fremont Brewing Seattle
Gallaghers Where U Brew Edmonds
Geaux Brewing Bellevue
Georgetown Brewing Seattle
Gordon Biersch Brewery Seattle
Hale’s Ales Seattle
Harmon Brewing Tacoma
Heathen Brewing Vancouver
Hi-Fi Brewing Redmond
Hilliard’s Beer Seattle
Hood Canal Brewery Kingston
Ice Harbor Brewing Kennewick
Iron Goat Brewing Spokane
Iron Horse Brewery Ellensburg
Island Hoppin’ Brewery Eastsound
Issaquah Brewhouse Issaquah
Justice Brewing Everett
Kulshan Brewing Co Bellingham
Laht Neppur Brewing Waitsburg
Lantern Brewing Seattle
Lazy Boy Brewing Everett
Mac & Jack Brewing Redmond
Machine House Brewery Seattle
Maritime Pacific Brewing Seattle
McMenamin’s Mill Creek
Naked City Brewery Seattle
New Belgium Brewing Seattle
No-Li Brewhouse Spokane
North Sound Brewery Mount Vernon
Northwest Brewing Pacific
NW Peaks Brewery Seattle
Odin Brewing Seattle
Old Schoolhouse Brewery Winthrop
Orlison Brewing Airway Heights
Paradise Creek Brewery Pullman
Peddler Brewing Seattle
Pike Breweries Seattle
Pyramid Brewery Seattle
Rainy Daze Brewing Silverdaie
Ram Restaurant & Brewery Seattle
Ramblin’ Road Spokane
Redhook Brewery Woodinville
Reuben’s Brews Seattle
Riverport Brewing Clarkston
Roslyn Brewing Roslyn
Salish Sea Brewing Edmonds
Schooner EXACT Seattle
Scuttlebutt Brewing Everett
Seapine Brewing Seattle
Silver City Brewery Bremerton
Skookum Brewery Arlington
Snipes Mountain Brewing Yakima
Snoqualmie Falls Brewing Snoqualmie
Sound Brewery Poulsbo
Stoup Brewing Seattle
Strong Arm Brewing Renton
Triplehorn Brewing Woodinville
Twelve Bar Brews Woodinville
Twelve String Brewing Spokane Valley
Two Beers Brewing Seattle
Valholl Brewing Poulsbo
Wingman Brewers Tacoma
Yakima Craft Brewing Yakima
DATES
Friday, June 13, 4 – 9:30pm- 21-and-over only
Saturday, June 14, 11am – 9pm- All ages
Sunday, June 15, 11am – 6pm- All ages
LOCATION
King County’s Marymoor Park
6046 W Lake Sammamish Parkway NE, Redmond, WA
There is a $5 on-site parking fee each day. Carpooling is strongly encouraged. Metro Bus service is available from Seattle to within a mile of the venue.
ADMISSION
Friday – 21+ only
$20 advance tickets ($25 online after May 31) or $25 at the door
Admission includes a tasting cup and 6 tasting tokens.
Advance tickets are available online and at local outlets
Saturday & Sunday
$20 advance tickets ($25 online after May 31) or $25 at the door
Admission includes a tasting cup and 6 tasting tokens
Advance tickets are available online and at local outlets
All Ages. Those under 21 admitted free (must be accompanied by a parent)
Designated Drivers
Designated driver admission is $5 and available at the gate only. It includes complimentary water, root beer and the entertainment.
BEERS
The Festival is a celebration of world class beer brewed here in Washington, offering a great variety of craft beer including many NW style hoppy beers, refreshing summer seasonal brews and many hard-to-find rarities. Friday, select Washington breweries will be open (70+ breweries) with many offering Friday-exclusive beers. Saturday and Sunday will feature the full 88 brewery lineup with more than 300 different beers on tap.
KIDS
In addition to the spectacular beer selection for dads the Festival offers many activities for the young ones including bouncy toys and a kids’ craft tent where they can make Fathers Day cards and gifts. In addition, Washington Beer’s own root beer garden will serve up premium craft root beer brewed by local breweries.
CIDER/WINE
This year’s Cider & Wine Tasting Tent will feature Seattle Cider, Sky River mead and a nice selection of wine on tap from Vessel Wine.
LIVE MUSIC
Friday night “headliner” to be announced soon!
Over the weekend you’ll hear everything from funk, alt-country rock to blues. Similar to the beer selection the Festival’s music lineup features an eclectic blend of the Northwest musical talents.
FOOD
Fantastic offerings including locally renowned Skillet, Where ya at Matt, and other favorite food trucks making for delicious pairings with Washington Beer!