Brewer's Ball 2025

Brewers Ball is the ultimate celebration of Florida’s vibrant brewing community, bringing together homebrewers, professional brewers, industry professionals, and passionate beer lovers from across the state. Join us as we honor the champions of the Best Florida Beer Championships, presenting medals and trophies for the Professional Competition as well as announcing the Homebrewer & Homebrew Club of the Year.

Enjoy the full experience with food trucks serving up delicious bites (available for purchase), live music, and samples of each of the professional competition medal-winning beers from the Championships’ commercial competition!

Please note: Food is not included with your ticket. Feel free to bring a picnic or snacks. However; coolers are not allowed.

Location: River Tower Park, 401 E. Bird St., Tampa

Date: Sunday, March 2nd, 2025

Schedule of Events:

12:00 PM – Brewer's Access (Entry for Pro Brewers, Home Brewers, Judges, and Steward Ticket Holders)

1:00 PM – General Admission Access

1:15 PM – Welcome Toast

1:30 PM – Homebrew Club of the Year, Homebrewer of the Year Presentation

1:45 PM - Pro Competition Medal Presentation

3:00 PM – Best of Show Presentations (Time subject to change, as it will occur immediately at completion of Medal presentations)

4:40 PM – Last Call for Alcohol

5:00 PM - Exit the Park

Note that this year, we intentionally moved the Award Presentation schedule earlier, giving attendees more time to celebrate and sample the medal winning beers throughout the later part of the event.

FAQ:

Where is River Tower Park? Where is the festival entrance?

The park is located at 401 E. Bird St., Tampa, FL 33604. The festival gates are located on the north side of the park, with lines for General Admission adjacent to the festival gates. Follow signs for entry for General Admission.

What is the inclement weather policy?

Event is rain or shine. This is a city park, so covered space is limited. Bring rain gear, sunscreen or whatever else you need to be comfortable.

Where should I park?

PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE, if you must, free parking is available onsite. Look for parking attendants to guide you to the parking area once you arrive.

Are there discounted Designated Driver tickets available?

Designated drivers can still enjoy the music, NA offerings, and the Awards presentation by purchasing a $30 Designated Driver ticket.

Will there be food available for purchase?

Food trucks will be on site.

What am I permitted to bring into the festival?

To comply with City of Tampa regulations, outside glassware is not permitted at this year’s event. Each participant will receive a commemorative 2025 event cup to use and keep. Plastic or metal water bottles are allowed, and filling stations will be available. Please remember: no glass or Styrofoam will be allowed for entry.

Lawn chairs, picnic blankets, umbrellas: You may bring items for personal comfort as long as you can carry them on your person. Keep in mind that the irrigation runs the length of the park, so ground stakes are not permitted. You are responsible for removing anything that you bring into the park. You may bring a packed lunch if you like; however, coolers are not permitted.

Need additional information?

https://www.bestfloridabeer.org/brewers-ball

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