DC Beer Fest is an annual rain-or-shine event held at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. The festival features dozens of craft breweries with their fall seasonal beers. In addition to excellent brews, attendees can enjoy treats from food trucks, dueling pianos, live music from cover bands and DJs, lawn games, and more. The one-day festival takes place throughout the stadium's concourse at Centerfield Plaza, Budweiser Brew House, Bud Light Loft, and Budweiser Terrace.
Breweries
At the festival, visitors will be able to try drinks from the following breweries: Cabbose. DC Brau, Old Bust Head, Port City, Silver Brunch, Raven Beer, City State, Lost Rhino, First State, Honor Brewing, Olver Brewing Co., WestBrook, Oruing Fruit, Bold Rock, Dewey, Truovialle, Burnish, Pariach, Other Half, Saranac, Fat Orange Cat and so much more.
Breweries offer a wide selection of beers—from classic to experimental flavors, which will satisfy everyone's tastes. Beer enthusiasts have the opportunity to try new and unique brews from both established and up-and-coming breweries. For beer lovers, it's also a chance to interact with brewers and other members of the craft beer community.
Festival Hours and Tickets
DC Beer Fest offers more than 200 seasonal beers during two sessions: from noon to 3 pm and from 5 pm to 8 pm. All attendees must be over 21 years of age. General Admission is $50. It includes unlimited tastings from 80 breweries, live music, entry to the dueling piano bar, and food trucks. VIP Admission is $90. It includes tasting glasses, DC Beer Fest hats and allows attendees to access the warning track and dugouts, batting cages against live pitching, and commemorative festival T-Shirt. Tickets are non-refundable.
Pet Policy, Parking and Location
DC Beer Fest doesn't allow pets. Parking is available at Lot C for $25 (carbon copy), near the metro station. Nationals Park is a 40- to 40,000-person venue that welcomes guests year-round, regardless of the season. When Nationals Park is not hosting games, guests can visit exclusive spaces such as the field, dugouts, and clubhouse. Nationals Park is 55,000+ square feet in 14 indoor spaces and 250,000+ square feet in 8 outdoor spaces.
DC Beer Fest offers a unique on-field experience with plenty of things to try and do at the famous baseball stadium, located along the Anacostia River in the Navy Yard neighborhood. The stadium is home to Major League Baseball's Washington Nationals.
