Iowa Craft Brew Festival 2026

Join us for our 16th annual Iowa Craft Brew Festival and enjoy an afternoon of unlimited samples* from Iowa craft beverage producers of beer, cider, wine, distilled spirits, craft cocktails, kombucha, soda and more! Admission includes commemorative glass, games, food vendors and so much more. ICBF is THE event to kick off summer so meet your friends in beautiful Water Works Park to celebrate the best products Iowa has to offer. Visit iowacraftbrewfestival.com for all of the festival details!

• Saturday, June 6, 2026
• 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (VIP entry at Noon)
• Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
• 2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321

Tickets:

• General Admission $50
• VIP: $65 - 1 hour early entry at Noon - Limited tickets available
• Designated Driver - $20
• All tickets include a commemorative sampling glass
• All ticket holders must be 21 years of age or older
• Tickets are non-refundable

Event Details:

• Free Parking
• Free Bicycle Parking – A free bike valet will be provided.
• Water – Free water stations will be located throughout the park where you can fill your own reusable water bottle.
• Chairs & Blankets - Feel free to bring your own lawn chairs or blankets.
• Shade - There will be some shade tents available but plent of trees compliments of Mother Nature.

*Spirit samples are limited to the following: two (2) one half (1/2) oz samples per attendee, per vendor, per hour as dictated by Iowa Law.

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Host or Publisher Iowa Brewers Guild