EVENT LOCATION

EVENT LOCATION

Jamestown Beach Event Park

2205 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg

 

BREWERIES

BREWERIES

LIVE MUSIC

LIVE MUSIC

The Fuzz Band

Performing 1:15-4:45pm

The Fuzz Band, whose sound is a fusion of Funk, Jazz & Soul, met and formed while attending Hampton University. The nine-piece band is comprised of 3 vocalists, drums, percussion, keys, guitar, horns and bass, and was originally created as the house band for Fuzzy Wednesday, Virginia’s longest running open mic.  Locally, the band has won multiple awards including Best R&B artist, Best Live Performer, Best Album and Song of the Year.  Nationally, The Fuzz Band has been featured in the Hollywood Issue of Black Enterprise Magazine and has received nods in Rolling Stone for their 3 USO Tours to the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and England and in Spin Magazine for their Chrysler Jeep Campaign.  The band has also been reviewed and spotlighted on various online media outlets including OkPlayer, Afropunk and SoulTracks.

FOOD TRUCKS

FOOD TRUCKS

VIP EXPERIENCE

VIP EXPERIENCE

2024 continues with a vamped-up VIP Experience

VIP HOUR: 12-1 pm

This year we are continuing the dialed-up experience for our VIPs. You contributing to a GREAT cause (6 great causes in fact!) and you get VIP perks!

EARLY EVENT ENTRANCE

  • VIP Exclusive Parking

  • Exclusive VIP Hour: 12-1 pm

  • Skip the crowd and taste all 50+ beers before the general public enters the event

  • VIP musician performing on-stage

EXCLUSIVE VIP LOUNGE

  • Escape the crowds to a private covered VIP area with comfy seating, tables, chairs, and decor

  • VIP Exclusive Tastings

  • VIP Exclusive Bathrooms

  • VIP Exclusive Interactive Games

VIP GOODIES

  • VIP Exclusive Food Truck Ticket: pick a meal from one of our food vendors ($15 value)

  • VIP Exclusive Event Koozie

  • VIP Exclusive Event Bottle Opener

  • VIP Exclusive 10% off Event Merch

    MORE TO COME…

VIP BREWERIES

Zack Salsberry

Somewhere near the intersection of folk, jazz, and funk exists the music of Zack Salsberry - from sing-along radio classics to wry original tunes pushing the boundaries of well-established styles, there is always something unique to be heard during live performances. Zack will be performing solo on stage during the VIP hour exclusively for our VIP guests!

Zack Salsberry is a singer-songwriter from Newport News, VA who performs solo performances and fronts the Zack Salsberry Trio/ZS3.

  • After you complete your ticket order, you will be redirected to our secure checkout page. Here, you can download your acquired tickets in PDF format or store them in your digital wallet. A PDF ticket can be conveniently printed or saved on your smartphone, ready for scanning and entry at the event. Additionally, your purchased tickets are readily accessible under the tickets tab within your account, offering a user-friendly viewing experience.

    We highly recommend downloading your tickets BEFORE the event, as there is limited cell phone service on-site.

    ACCESS YOUR TICKET ACCOUNT

    1. In the top right corner click sign in

    2. Either login to an existing account create a new account and follow the prompts and instructions on-screen.

    3. If you created a new account, you will need to verify your new account via email.

    4. Within your account, you can access your tickets, download a PDF, add to your digital wallet, transfer, or upgrade tickets.

    If tickets are purchased, we send an email containing your tickets, allowing you to access and download your tickets at your convenience. Please make sure to check your email inbox and spam folder.

    If you are given comp tickets, we do NOT send an email and need to access your tickets via your account by following steps 1-3 above.

    TROUBLESHOOTING: follow these steps before asking for help:

    1. Search your email for “WILLIAMSBURG CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL”

    2. Search your email for “VIVENU”

    3. Check your spam folder

    If you still cannot find your tickets email info@williamsburgcraftbeerfest.com. There will be ticketing staff on-site at the festival entrance for additional help.

  • ACCESS YOUR TICKET ACCOUNT

    1. In the top right corner click “sign in”

    2. Either login to an existing account create a new account and follow the prompts and instructions on-screen. Please note that if you create a new account you will need to verify your email address.

    3. Within your account, you can access your tickets, and download, transfer, or upgrade tickets.

    4. If you PURCHASED a ticket, navigate to orders > transfer.

    5. If you received a ticket, navigate to tickets > transfer.

  • If tickets are available, you may up upgrade your ticket.

    ACCESS YOUR TICKET ACCOUNT

    1. In the top right corner click sign in

    2. Either login to an existing account create a new account and follow the prompts and instructions on-screen. Please note that if you create a new account you will need to verify your email address.

    3. Within your account, you can access your tickets, and download, add to your digital wallet, transfer, or upgrade tickets.

    4. If you purchased a ticket, navigate to orders > upgrade.

    5. If you received a ticket, navigate to tickets > upgrade.

  • Yes! You can absolutely print your ticket and bring the physical ticket for entrance.

  • NO

    Unless of cancellation or postponement. All tickets are transferrable.

  • YES kids are welcome!

    Kids 12 & under (ages 0-12)
    FREE
    TICKET REQUIRED

    Kids Over 12 (ages 13-17)
    NO ALCOHOL TICKET REQUIRED

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  • We made an informed decision on the committee to increase the price of the No Alcohol ticket for several reasons. Included with entry to the event is access to live music, local food trucks, non-alcoholic beverages, and sponsorship vendors, plus a chance to hang out for the day with friends and family in a curated experience.

  • YES! You are correct. VIPs get in 1 hour early at 12pm NOON to the festival. The 1pm event time on your ticket is an error for VIPs and is entry time for GA.

  • NO

    There are several non-beer options:
    • Ciders
    • Spiked Tea
    • Hard Lemonade
    • Canned Cocktails (VIP only)

    Check your handout for their locations in the festival

  • YES

    We have Hydrations Stations located at various spots in the festival.

    There is also access to purchase non-alcoholic beverages at the event.

  • NO

    Unfortunately we cannot allow chairs or coolers into the event. No acceptions.

  • NO

  • NO. If you leave the venue you may not re-enter the festival.

  • YES!

    The Fuzz Band will be playing from 1:15-2:45 pm, (30-minute set break) and 3:15-4:45 pm

    If you have VIP tickets, the VIP Acoustic Duo Sam Radecki & David Guywill be playing from 12-1pm

    LAWN GAMES this year include:
    • Cornhole
    • Jenka
    • Giant Beer Pong
    • Connect-4

  • The event is RAIN OR SHINE. A large portion of the festival is tented.

  • NO

    Only certified service animals may enter the festival with their companion.

  • YES

  • YES

    You may enter the festival with an EMPTY water bottle and fill it up at the Hydration Station.

  • When entering the venue off Jamestown Road, you will be directed to park by our volunteers. There is parking to the left and right.

    LEFT: VIP and handicapped

    RIGHT: GA

    NOTE: your vehicle may stay overnight at the venue. All vehicles must be picked up by noon on Sunday, April 28th.

  • YES! We encourage safety.

    Vehicles may stay overnight at the venue. All vehicles must be picked up by noon on Sunday, April 28th.

  • We encourage safety for all attendees. If driving is not an option here are some transportation options:

    WATA Bus Stop
    Located across the street from the venue on Jamestown Road.
    Route 6: Stop 1303, Colonial Pkwy (at The Settlement)
    11:26 12:26 1:26 2:26 3:26 4:26 5:26

    Historic Taxi
    (757) 258-7755

    Triangle Taxi
    (757) 221-0000

    Lyft (schedule ahead!)
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    Uber (schedule ahead!)
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FAQS

FAQS