Vermont Brewers Festival

 July 17 & 18, 2009, Waterfront Park, Burlington

 


 


































































































































































































































































































































































































The Vermont Brewers Festival
A New England tradition in its
17th Year!

Join us for the 17th Annual Vermont Brewers Festival on July 17th & 18th, 2009. The Festival features 37 craft brewers from Vermont, New York, New Hampshire, Mass, Maine, DE and to commemorate the 400th Anniversary of the European discovery of Lake Champlain by Samuel de Champlain, breweries from La Belle province, Quebec. This outdoor festival takes place in Burlington Waterfront Park with scenic views of Lake Champlain framed by the Adirondack Mountain Range.

Best Vermont Festival

Three Beer Tasting Sessions:

Session I Friday July 17, 2009 6-10PM
Session II Saturday July 18, 2009 12- 4PM
Session III Saturday July 18, 2009 6-10PM

Online ticket holders will be entitled 1/2 hour earlier admission to food and vendor area, Brewers will begin serving pouring at 6:00, 12:00PM- & 6:00PM

Buy Tickets

DIRECTIONS TO WATERFRONT PARK:

From Interestate 89, take Exit 14W. The exit ramp takes you onto Route 2 West, which is Main Street. Stay on Main Street through downtown Burlington to the end. Turn right on Lake Street. Look for the village of tents at the end of Lake Street.

Parking is available at College and Lake Streets, and in lots and garages throughout downtown Burlington.

Instead of driving:

Free Shuttle:
CCTA-College Street Shuttle- will be running until 9:00PM Friday and Saturday for a complete Schedule go to: COLLEGE STREET SHUTTLE

Cabs :
Let Green Cab be your designated driver. Taxi stand located at Festival entrance. (802)316-0700


Vermont Brewers Festival Proudly announces the partnership with

to be the First Bottled water free event in Vermont.

POLICIES

Beer Ticket and Tasting Policy: 15 Beer Tickets with General Admission

  • Each beer sample shall be limited to 3 ounces.
  • Tastings will only be poured into Official 2009 Souvenir Glass
  • < 8% ABV = 1 Ticket
  • > 8% ABV = 2 Tickets

Weather: Tickets sales are final, rain or shine. In case of severe weather, the Burlington Fire and/or Police departments may order the closing of the festival. No refunds will be given.

Pets: Dogs are allowed, but must be leashed at all times. Bring a pooper scooper and/or bag.

Smoking: No smoking inside tents. Smoking is allowed in the park, but please be courteous to non-smokers. Ash buckets will be located near the rest rooms.

Dress Code: Shoes required. Sunscreen and bug spray recommended.

Kids Tent: The Kids Tent is reserved for children and their guardians only.

Seating: Two large tented seating areas- on waterfront with Adirondack style chairs- second lounge seating in middle of festival or feel free to bring collapsible chairs for outdoor seating.

NO TENTS - Please

CELEBRATE RESPONSIBLY. DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE.