Burgers & Brews 2026

Don’t miss the ultimate summer food and drink experience at Burgers & Brews 2026, now bigger and better than ever at our new home, the Indian River County Fairgrounds!

With more space, better flow, expanded parking, and room for even more vendors, entertainment, and activities, this upgraded venue means more to taste, more to explore, and more fun for everyone.

Join us for a full day of bold flavors, live entertainment, and community celebration.

🍔 General Admission: FREE ENTRY

Enjoy the festival atmosphere, live music, and family-friendly fun at no cost. Bring your friends, bring your family, and enjoy the energy of our largest event yet.

🍔 Slider Tasting Punch Card: $25/Advance - $30/At the Event

Taste your way through the Best Burger in Indian River County Competition with five (5) mouthwatering sliders. Secure your ticket in advance for $25 or purchase on-site for $30.

🍺 Craft Beer Tasting Punch Card: $15/Advance - $20/At the Event

Sample ten (10) craft beers from some of Florida’s finest breweries. Purchase in advance for $15 or at the event for $20.

🍔/🍺 Combo Slider Tasting Punch Card & Beer Tasting Punch Card: $40/advance and $50/day of

Get the best of both worlds with sliders + beer tastings in one package (21+ for alcohol). This package includes a Slider Tasting Punch Card for five (5) delicious sliders from the burger competition, plus a Brew Tasting Punch Card for ten (10) beer tasters from your choice of breweries. Cheers to great burgers and brews!

🌟 VIP Access Pass: $200
Take your experience to the next level with:

✔ Air-conditioned VIP lounge
✔ A Slider Tasting Punch Card (includes 5 sliders from your choice of participants)
✔ A Craft Beer Sampling Punch Card (includes 10 beer tasters from your choice of
breweries)
✔ Complimentary drinks (2)
✔ Private restrooms & VIP amenities

Exciting Competitions & Featured Events

Best Burger in IRC Competition
Pie Eating Contest
Flip Cup Contest
Classic Car & Jeep Club Show
Live Music by East Harbor Band
Kid Zone
Vendors

Support a Great Cause

Proceeds from select event features benefit United Against Poverty of Indian River County, helping local families achieve economic self-sufficiency.

Sponsorship opportunities are now available! For information email [email protected] or call 772-770-0740 ext. 204.

Sign up to volunteer on the unitedagainstpoverty website, social media, and in person at the UP Center.

Info: Enjoy five (5) delicious sliders from participating restaurant with your Slider Punch Card. (pre-purchase online or day of the event at the sales tent) Each card includes a voting token, so don’t forget to visit the People’s Choice Voting Tent (located at the front of the Burger Competition) to vote for your favorite restaurant. Voting closes promptly at 2:30 PM. Awards are given on the stage at 3:00PM

Info: If you're interested in competing in the Apple Pie Eating Contest, be at the main stage at 2:15pm. Contest begins at 2:30pm.

Info: Join us for the first-ever Flip Cup Contest at Burgers & Brews! Contestants will race against each other in a fun and fast-paced competition. To participate, contestants must show no signs of inebriation prior to the contest. The challenge begins with drinking a beer, followed by flipping the cup like in the classic flip cup game. Then, it’s time for a second drink and a flip, until the first person to finish and flip the fourth cup wins the contest! It’s a thrilling event you won’t want to miss—get ready to cheer on the competitors!

Info: Join us at the Main Stage for the Car Show Awards Ceremony at 3:00 PM! The top three vehicles, based on points, will be honored with the Outstanding Vehicle Award. In addition, festivalgoers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite car in the People’s Choice Award. Don’t miss this exciting moment to see which cars take home the coveted titles!

Info: Get ready for the most exciting part of the festival—the 2026 Judges Choice Award and People’s Choice Award! Join us at the Main Stage for the highly anticipated ceremony where winners will earn the title of “Indian River’s Best Burger.” The winning chefs will receive a trophy to proudly display in their restaurant for a year, along with bragging rights as the top burger makers in the county! In addition, they will receive a plaque to showcase at their location for years to come.

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