Mountaineer Brewfest 2026
About this Event
The 12th annual Mountaineer Brewfest, brought to you by Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack, a celebration of West Virginia’s finest craft and microbrews, will be held Saturday, August 15, 2026 at the Heritage Port in Wheeling, WV. Enjoy craft beer from the best breweries in West Virginia, local artisan food, and great entertainment! And the Mountaineer Brewfest has raised over $320,000 to date for local charities thru festival proceeds!
Early Bird tickets on sale June 1st thru July 31st, prices increase starting August 1st!
Only 2200 general admission tickets and 200 VIP tickets will be sold. General admission includes 10 samples, commemorative mug, and great entertainment. In addition to the general admission items, the VIP ticket features early festival entrance (3:00pm), special VIP only beers, special entertainment, a food voucher, 10 additional samples, and a commemorative VIP item. The "VIP + Thursday" ticket also includes an invitation to our Thursday beer & food pairing at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack. Designated Driver tickets are available for both GA and VIP. The Mountaineer Brewfest additionally features a Beer Garden with additional craft beers for purchase, local artisan food for purchase, and the best in entertainment! The festival hours are VIP entry 3:00pm, General Admission entry at 4:00pm, the festival ends at 10:00pm.
This is a rain or shine event.
Please Note:
- You must be 21 years of Age to enter, no exceptions. Valid photo ID required for entry.
- Wheeling Heritage Port is a smoke free venue
- No pets permitted except service animals
- No large bags or coolers allowed, all bags and backpacks are subject to search.
- No tents/canopies or chairs allowed.
- No outside food or beverage permitted.
- Tickets are not transferable.
- Ticket sales are nonrefundable
Please visit www.mountaineerbrewfest.com for more information.
Agenda
🕑: 03:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Mountaineer Brewfest Schedule 2026
🕑: 03:00 PM
VIP Ticket Entry Opens
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
VIP Entertainment
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
WV Brewers Beer Judging - Wheeling Alers
🕑: 04:00 PM
General Admission Entry Opens
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 AM
Opening Ceremonies
Info: Festival Parade, Opening remarks, and tapping of the firkin
🕑: 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Smiley Ann's Photo Van
🕑: 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Main Stage - 1st Set
Host: The Train Jumpers
🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Main Stage - 2nd Set
Host: North to Nashville
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
West Virginia Brewer Awards Presentation
🕑: 08:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Main Stage - Headliner
Host: Pulse
🕑: 10:00 PM
Festival Ends
Where is it happening?
USD 17.85 to USD 90.20
