Party on Main Street! Summer Beer Fest to bring 200+ brews to downtown Louisville
A party is coming to Main Street in July.
Summer Beer Fest will be back again in 2023 in downtown Louisville, with more than 200 beers to choose from —depending on the ticket you buy. It's a block party-style event to be held in front of the Frazier History Museum on Main Street, with beers, food, live music, retail and a fun zone with games and activities.
“We’ve created a new tradition on Main Street celebrating the rich brewing history in Kentucky,” Andy Treinen, president of the Frazier History Museum, said. “As we add our signature touches, it’ll get bigger and better every year. We’re so excited to bring folks to the heart of downtown Louisville for something special to enjoy.”
Proceeds from the event, now in its third year, will go to the museum's exhibitions and education programs, including Frazier Weekly, the “Let’s Talk: Bridging the Divide” series, guided tours, guest engagements, and Stories in Mind, which brings the Frazier into long-term care communities.
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Here is what you need to know about the event:
When is Summer Beer Fest?
The festival will be on July 29, a Saturday.
What time is Summer Beer Fest?
People with VIP tickets can get into the festival at 4 p.m. and general admission holders can enter at 5 p.m. The event ends at 8 p.m. for everybody.
Where is Summer Beer Fest?
The festival will be spread in various areas: in front of the museum, on Main Street between Eighth Street and Ninth Street and on the side of the museum, on Ninth Street between Main and Washington streets.
The VIP garden experience will be at the Frazier’s Gateway Garden, which extends from Main Street to Washington Street on the east side of the museum.
How much do tickets cost?
Early bird tickets: Available until April 25 for $50 (general admission) and $80 (VIP).
General sale tickets: Available starting on April 26 for $55 (general admission) and $85 (VIP).
Designated Driver tickets: There will be a $10 ticket for people who do not want to drink, but want to attend the event. These tickets are available any time.
Tickets can be purchased at the Frazier History Museum website.
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What does the VIP ticket include?
Early access.
Access to the Frazier’s Gateway Garden and exclusive additional beers.
Indoor access to museum exhibits.
Indoor bathrooms and air conditioning.
What beers will be on tap?
The full list of beers will be announced later, but a release from the museum said there will be brews from 80 different local, regional, and out-of-state breweries. There will also be gluten-free and gluten-reduced beers, low-calorie IPAs, hard ciders and spiked seltzers.
VIP ticket holders will get to taste exclusive beers.
Where can I park?
Parking is available in the parking lot behind the museum.
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This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Summer Beer Fest 2023: What to know about upcoming Louisville festival
