Brewers Guild WinterFest

DETAILS

Feb 07, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Location(s):

West Pavilion

Event Details

Join the Indiana Brewers Guild for our 17th annual Winterfest nonprofit fundraiser on February 7, 2026 from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Indiana State Fairgrounds West Pavilion in Indianapolis! Support local vendors & enjoy games while sampling over 300 beers, cider, craft cocktails & alt beverages all crafted by your favorite Hoosiers! Please review festival info below as well as our FAQs and remember to drink responsibly.

TICKET TYPES: Click here to get tickets now!
New! VIP Ticket – Enter at 1pm & receive a taster glass to enjoy first dibs on beers from 75+ participating Hoosier breweries and guests, with a smaller crowd size and shorter lines. VIP guests will also receive a 2-pack of limited-edition Drink Indiana Beer winter glassware, a specially-crafted snack mix, a dedicated entrance line, dedicated restrooms, seating to take a rest, an event-branded bag with brewery swag, and the opportunity to win one of two special prize packs valued at $200.

Early Entry – Enter at 1pm & receive a taster glass to enjoy first dibs on beers from 75+ participating Hoosier breweries and guests, with a smaller crowd size and shorter lines. Early Entry guests will also receive a limited edition Winterfest pint glass upon exit.

General Admission – Enter at 2 p.m. and receive a taster glass good for unlimited 3 oz. pours of local beer, cider and craft cocktails.

Designated Drivers – Enter anytime & enjoy unlimited water, soda, and limited samples of NA beverages from our vendors. (We’re bringing more to our DD ticket in 2026!)

No refunds or exchanges. This is an all-weather (rain, snow, sleet, or shine) event.

PARKING

There is an $10 facility charge per vehicle for events at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center. Cash and credit cards are accepted.

It is recommended that you plan your trip before you leave home and allow extra time for unanticipated delays due to traffic congestion, road construction, etc. Always follow traffic safety precautions when traveling to and from events.

Main entrances include:

Gate 1 on 38th Street
Gate 2 on 42nd Street
Gate 5 on Fall Creek Parkway

Gate 6 on Fall Creek Parkway is CLOSED until May 2026.

For up to the minute traffic conditions we recommend using WAZE. For more information on parking please visit our Directions & Parking page.