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SaINT John’s Biggest Beer Night of the year
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40+ vendors of Beer, wine, Spirits and more
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Incredible performers with unique talents
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proceeds go to support affordable housing
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Saturday november 15
VIP
3-7pm
General
Admission
4-7pm
Saint John Trade &
Convention Centre
Tickets
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General Admission
Access to the festival and unlimited beverage samples from 4-7PM
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VIP Admission
Access to the festival and unlimited beverage samples from 3-7PM
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VIP Table
10 VIP tickets for the price of 9—and your group gets a reserved table in a prime location
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Designated Driver
Not drinking? Not a problem! Enjoy full access to the festival (minus the alcohol) at a reduced rate
New this year!
We’re kicking things off with a Craft Crawl—a self-guided tour of 4 local bars and breweries, each serving up a 12 oz craft beer. Collect a sticker at every stop and you can enter to win a $100 Uptown Saint John gift card.
Tickets:
$20
$15
Add-on when bundled with your Beer Fest ticket
Craft Crawl only
How it works:
Pick up your passport at Picaroons General Store anytime after 12 PM Friday
Start your crawl there with your first 12 oz beer and sticker
Visit the remaining participating locations at your own pace
Once your passport is full, snap a photo and send it to hello.ingoodco@gmail.com for your chance to win
Latest
Sponsors
Thanks to our generous sponsors for helping us put on a fun, safe and successful event
Vendors
Enjoy bottomless samples from the best in the business, from New Brunswick and beyond
HouSing Alternatives
Our Community Partner
We’re proud to partner with Housing Alternatives, whose mandate is to add to the housing supply and provide housing related services, so as to improve the quality of life for people of low to moderate income in New Brunswick.
Proceeds from Saint John Beer Fest 2025 will go to support their work.
FAQs
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Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre.
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VIP Entry: 3:00 p.m.
General Admission: 4:00 p.m.
The event ends at 7:00 p.m.
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Unlimited beverage samples
A Saint John Beer Fest 2025 sample glass, to use during the event and to take home after
Carnival-style games and cozy corners
Snacks and sweet treats
Live DJ and entertainment
Proceeds go to support Housing Alternatives
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Not for the main experience: Your ticket includes bottomless samples of beer, wine, cider, spirits, and more. You don’t need to pay for any drinks from our vendors.
Some optional experiences may have a cost—for example, there will be professional tattoo artists providing flash tattoos on-site, if that’s your jam!
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Tickets are available on Eventbrite—here’s another link!
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It’s one ticket per person. You may feel ‘as one’ with your partner (congrats!) but each guest requires their own ticket.
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Yes! But not a banquet. While full meals aren’t served, there will be copious popcorn and other carnival-inspired snacks.
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A VIP table includes 10 VIP tickets, but you only pay the price of 9.
Your group also gets a reserved table in a prime location near the action.
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We’re kicking things off the night before with a self-guided Craft Crawl on Friday, November 14.
Here’s what it includes:
A Craft Crawl Passport
1 included drink at four participating Uptown Saint John bars
Tickets are $20 on their own or just $15 when bundled with your Beer Fest ticket.
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Yes, and affordable! You can book a stay with our sponsor Delta Saint John—just a one minute walk away—at a reduced rate exclusively for Saint John Beer Fest attendees. Get a room for just $149 per night when you use this link!
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Yes. Parking is available at Market Square and Peel Plaza, both within close walking distance of the venue.
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Tickets are non-refundable, but you can give your ticket away to somebody else!
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Of course! We offer Designated Driver tickets at a reduced price. These include access to the event, snacks, and entertainment—just without alcohol.
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Yes, Saint John Beer Fest is a 19+ event. Everyone will be required to show valid government-issued photo ID upon entry. No exceptions.
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No, sorry, only human animals are permitted at the festival venue!