Schedule
Saturday, August 23rd
3:00 – 8:00pm
Location
31st Street Park
Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Tickets
Each tasting ticket includes a commemorative beer glass, unlimited tastings, and live music from two bands. Three local food trucks will be onsite. Tickets from $40.
NEW in 2025: Step into our Seaside Saloon – we’ve gone country! Wear your best cowboy/girl boots and hats for a chance to win prizes.
NEW in 2025: Zero Proof Options – are you interested in non-alcoholic beer and seltzers? We have fun new offerings just for you!
Presented By
Cheers to Craft Beers!
Taste from more than 60 beers from 30 breweries, enjoy live music from two live bands, food for purchase from 3 local food trucks, and more!
NEW in 2025! Step into our Seaside Saloon – this year’s Coastal Craft Beer Festival has gone country – wear your best cowboy/girl boots and hats for a chance to win prizes.
NEW in 2025! Zero Proof Options – are you interested in non-alcoholic beer and seltzers? We have fun new offerings just for you!
Quick Links
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2025 Featured Breweries
Alewerks Brewing Company
Back Bay Brewing Co.
Bell’s Brewing
Blakes Hard Cider
Bold Mariner Brewing
Bold Rock Hard Cider
Cape Charles Brewing
Cigar City Brewing
Commonwealth Brewing
Devil’s Backbone Brewing
Go Brewing NA
Golden Road Brewing
Heavy Seas Brewing
Kona Brewing
Lagunitas Brewing
Legend Brewing
McKenzie’s Cidery
New Belgium Brewing
New Realm Brewing Company
Shock Top
Smartmouth Brewing Company
Southern Tier Brewing
St. George Brewing Company
Starr Hill Brewing
Triple Crossing Beer
Victory Brewing
Young Veterans Brewing
Featured Beer
In honor of the Neptune Festival’s 50th Anniversary, we bring you a limited edition collaboration with Back Bay Brewing and New Realm Brewing! Come out to Neptune’s Coastal Craft Beer Festival to taste this special beer – a Golden Ale brewed with peach and lemon for that perfect summer vibe.
Live Music
3:00-5:00pm – Buckshot Duo
5:30-8:00pm – Anthony Rosano and The Conqueroos
Important Event Info
- Event will be held Rain or Shine.
- Tickets are required for entry into this event. No refunds will be issued.
- Ticket Check-In Tent and Reserved Table Check-In Tent will be located on the Boardwalk.
- MUST BE AGE 21+ TO ATTEND THIS EVENT. No one under the age of 21 (including children in carriers or strollers)will be permitted into the event. Photo ID will be checked for proof of age.
- No pets or emotional support animals are permitted; however, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, service animals are permitted.
- No wagons, beach carts, or wheeled coolers will be permitted. Small bags and shoulder-strapped coolers are permitted.
- No personal tables or large/patio style umbrellas permitted. Personal rain umbrellas are permitted.
- Chairs and blankets are permitted.
- Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted.
- All bags/coolers will be inspected at the gate.
- No personal speakers permitted
- No weapons permitted
Volunteer with us!
Ready to help out at the Coastal Craft Beer Festival? If you decide to join us, you’ll receive a free Volunteer event t-shirt and guaranteed good times!
Other Neptune Events
We’ve got events happening from May to October, and we hope that you can join us for all of them!
