About
Join us on Saturday, March 26th at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT for our fourth annual CT Craft Beer Fest presented by the CT Brewers Guild! We will have 60+ of CT's best breweries pouring the freshest beer out there! As our event continues to grow, we're excited to share that we're adding an additional 20+ vendors from across the state, including artists, clothing lines, boutique stores, and more! Once again we'll be throughout the entire Oakdale Theatre, plus enjoying the outdoor space (weather permitting).
Tickets
We have VIP and General Admission Sessions available and there will only be a limited amount of tickets available per session. This was a SOLD OUT event last year, so BUY EARLY to celebrate the booming craft beer scene by sampling beer from 60+ of our very own CT breweries. All VIP & GA guests will receive a commemorative tasting glass with a sample of a collaboration beer brewed by the Board of Directors of the CT Brewers Guild upon entrance! VIP tickets will get you early entrance one hour before GA into the festival where you’ll be able to sample exclusive vintage, barrel aged and special brews not available during general admission.
VIP tickets grant you access to the event either from 12pm - 4pm or 5:30pm – 9:30pm. With only 500 VIP tickets available for each session, take advantage of this extra hour to chat in a small setting with the brew masters themselves, your fellow beer enthusiasts, and be the first to purchase CT Brewers Guild merchandise.
All proceeds generated from the festival go to the CT Brewers Guild, an organization by brewers and for brewers, to help further the goals of the Craft Beer movement in CT. Learn more about our association.
Getting there safely
We've partnered with Lyft to provide responsible transportation to our Fest. We will share the ridecode with you via email the week of the event. Maximum discount is 50% off 1 ride up to $10. Subject to Lyft terms.
Food Trucks & Vendors will be on-site and our full vendor list will be announced shortly, plus concessions with Warm Pretzels, Beverages and more will be available for purchase!
Live music.
Free on-site parking.
'Brew Crew' Volunteers
We are looking for a handful of volunteers to assist with the event. Please fill out the Brew Crew Volunteer Form
Media Inquiries
All media requests need to be submitted to phil@connecticut.beer and approved prior to the event for attendance.
Rules and Guidelines
**MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO ATTEND & CONSUME ALCOHOL** **NO KIDS OR ANIMALS ALLOWED. SERVICE ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED** **NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR ALCOHOL/BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED ON PREMISE. PRETZEL NECKLACES ARE NOT PERMITTED**
Refund Policy
**ALL TICKETS ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE**If the event is postponed due to COVID-19 or other health-related risks, state or federal regulations or mandates, your ticket will be valid for the postponed date.**
COVID GUIDELINES
We will no longer be requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for entry to the event! In order to continue providing a safe environment, our staff will continue to use caution and pour beer directly from cans/pitchers, limiting the amount of touching between glassware. Between sessions from 4pm - 5:30pm, the Oakdale staff and crew will still be doing a deep clean of the building including bathrooms, trash receptacles, entrances, booth spaces, and sanitizing and cleaning all high touch surfaces.
Bag Policy
Approved bag sizes include:
- Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC tote bag not exceeding 12” x 6” x 12”
- Small, clutch-style bag not exceeding 4.5” x 6.5” with or without handle / strap
- One gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc style) or smaller
PARTICIPATING BREWERIES, FOOD TRUCKS, AND VENDORS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!