MANCHESTER, NH – There’s still time to purchase your ticket online (avoid the lines!) for this year’s Manchester Brewfest, featuring 100 unique, local, and regional craft beers to sample, as well as delicious, local foods and non-alcoholic beverages. The annual event benefits New Horizons of New Hampshire, an organization which provides hunger relief, emergency shelter, safe affordable housing and supportive services to those who are homeless or in need on their way to self-sufficiency.
This one-day festival takes place in Arms Park (next to Stark Brewing) along the Merrimack River in Manchester from noon to 5 p.m. Note that it is a 21+ event requiring positive ID to attend, so don’t forget your license, passport or non-driver’s ID. Event will be held rain or shine.
VIP hour, general admission and designated driver tickets are all still available to avoid the lines, or you can purchase tickets on-site the day of the event, cash or credit, while they last. Click here.
PRICES
VIP Pass $50 – 12 p.m. Entry
- Limited availability!
- Exclusive early access to beer tent
- Access to over 100 craft beers to taste
- Manchester Brewfest tasting glass
- Access to foods available for purchase
- Schmooze with brewers before the crowds
General Admission $40 – 1 p.m. Entry
- Access to over 100 craft beers to taste
- Access to foods available for purchase
Designated Drivers $15 – 1 p.m. Entry
- There is a discounted charge for individuals attending the Brewfest as designated drivers for attendees.
- Access to foods & non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase
All new for 2018: Cornhole Fundraising Challenge, run by the 603 Cornhole league.
Music
The Slakas
The Slakas are a 5 piece Nashua-based classic/modern rock, high energy cover band that has been playing local venues & events in the southern NH area for about 6 years. With Dave Thorp’s endless energy on the drums, Deb Lussier’s vocals, Rick Letourneau’s bass keeping the low end rhythm, Dave Mitchell smoking guitar leads & vocals and Chris Lussier multi tasking on rhythm guitar, harmonica, vocals & keyboard, the Slakas will get your feet moving and up on the dance floor!
Dan Cloutier
Worcester Magazine published a rave review of the album Blind Willie’s Lighthouse, saying, “Dan Cloutier’s latest CD is a beacon in the storm. It is an inspiring collection of original songs by Cloutier, chronicling his love of New England, depicted by stormy seas, crashing waves and seagoing captains, along with tales of love and faith. Cloutier’s gift for storytelling is apparent in the richness of his tales.”
Brewer Lineup
- Stark Brewing – Manchester, NH
- Samuel Adams – Boston, MA
- Woodstock – North Woodstock, NH
- Beara Irish Brewing – Portsmouth, NH
- Border Brew – Salem, NH
- Kettlehead Brewing Company – Tilton, NH
- The Outlaw Brewing Company – Winchester, NH
- Shipyard Brewing – Portland, ME
- Jack’s Abby – Framingham, MA
- Kona Brewing Co. – Kailua Kona, HI
- Martha’s Exchange – Nashua, NH
- Litherman’s Limited – Concord, NH
- Neighborhood Beer Co. – Exeter, NH
- Lord Hobo Brewing Company – Woburn, MA
- Angry Orchard – Walden, NY
- Newport Brewery – Newport, RI
- Millyard Brewing – Nashua, NH
- Tuckerman Brewing Company – Conway, NH
- Mighty Squirrel – Boston, MA
- Canterbury Aleworks – Canterbury, NH
- Ballast Point – California
- Lefty’s Brewing Company – Greenfield, MA
- Rising Tide Brewing – Portland, ME
- Ashuelot Brewing Company – Richmond, NH
- Cisco Brewers – Nantucket, MA
- 1766 Brewing Co. – Plymouth, NH
- Bad Lab Beer Co. – Somersworth, NH
- Bantam Cider Company – Somerville, MA
- Swift Current Brewing Co. – Manchester, NH
- The Traveler Beer Company – Burlington, VT
- Candia Road Brewing Company – Manchester, NH
Food and Vendors
- New England’s Tap House Grille – Hooksett, NH
- Somerset Grille – Hooksett, NH
- Twin’s Smokeshop – Londonderry, NH
- Granite State Growler Tours – North Hampton, NH
- Beer Wicks – Lowell, MA
- The Maine Brew Bus – Portland, ME
- Gunther’s Goodies – Manchester, NH
- Chez Rafiki’s – Lowell, MA
- Kettle to Keg – Pembroke, NH
- The Forking Awesome Food Truck – Goffstown, NH
- The Poutine Co. – Orchard Beach, ME
- American Flatbread – New England
- Flat Iron Catering Company – Rochester, NH
- Talk it up Tees – Litchfield, NH
- Squirrelcat Designs – Exeter, NH
- Hills Home Market – Hudson, MA
- The Smoothie Bus – Manchester, NH
- TrippHammer Blacksmith Shop – Saco, ME
- Orangetheory Fitness – Multiple Locations
- KBK Sports – Nashua, NH
- Manchvegas Brew Bus – Manchester, NH
- Messy Mike’s Barbecue & Catering, LLC – Derry, NH
- Smokin’ Tin Roof – Manchester, NH
- Loon Chocolate – NH
- LFOD Apparel – Portsmouth, NH
- Whole Foods – Mulitple Locations
- Newpro – Woburn, MA
For full details and FAQs please visit manchesterbrewfest.com
