2026 Yankee Homecoming Kick Off Party and Brewfest

The Yankee Homecoming Kick Off Party will be held on Saturday July 25, 2026 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm along the beautiful shoreline of the Merrimack River, and will once again serve a fundraiser for this year’s festivities: ALL proceeds will go back to Yankee Homecoming Fireworks.

Kick Off Party will take place rain or shine at Cashman Park (Baseball Field - Sally Snyder Way) in Newburyport, MA 01950.

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• Over 21 Admission includes entry and access to over 20 booths sampling beer, cider, malt beverage or mocktails (while supplies last for mocktail samples)
• Under 21 Admission gets access to our many kid games along with large inflatable obstacle course
• Food is not included but is available for purchase
• Live music

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

• Valid ID Required --
• Accepted Forms of Identification Include - A Valid Driver’s License, State Issued Picture Identification, Passport or Military ID
• Ticket admits one to the event
• Ticket Sales are final – No refunds / exchanges. No re-entry
• Event is Rain or Shine outside
• No smoking on the premises
• General admission festival-style, feel free to bring a blanket or a chair. No tents
• No outside food or beverage allowed (alcoholic or non-alcoholic).
• Bags or purses larger than 5'' are subject to search.
• Cash and Credit

• Once admitted, you are free to sample any of the booths offering beer, cider, malt beverages or mocktails utilizing your 10 tickets
• Samples are poured in a provided 5oz sampler cup
• If you don’t enjoy the sample, ask the brewer to dump it—no biggie
• Please sample responsibly
• Any persons visibly intoxicated or under the influence will be ejected
• PLEASE DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE

This fundraiser has sold out in advance for several years and we once again do not expect any tickets to be available for sale at the gate.

Please contact [email protected] with any questions and we look forward to seeing you!

This year's current line-up:

• check back soon for a list of this years beverage line up

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