Beerfest tickets on sale April 1

Tickets for Up North Beerfest go on sale Tuesday, April 1.

The two-day event features Premier Beer Night Friday, June 13, and the main events Saturday, June 14 at Hi-Pines Campground in Eagle River.

Premier Beer Night features a sampling of special brews from up to 15 participating breweries that will only be available that evening. This VIP, red-carpet event goes from 6 to 8 p.m. and includes a sampling glass, heavy hors d’oeuvres and musical entertainment.

The main event on Saturday goes from 2 to 6 p.m. and includes up to 30 breweries from Wisconsin and the Midwest. Festivalgoers will be given a sampling glass for their 2- to 3-ounce pours, a beer guide to find breweries at the festival and live music. Food is available for purchase from the Eagle River Veterans Resource Center.

Many of the breweries will be recognizable, from Eagle River’s very own Tribute Brewing Co. to Leinenkugel’s. But there are opportunities to try beers from lesser-known brewers like Haen’s Popple River Brewing and Third Space Brewing.

The Eagle River Chamber of Commerce urges attendees to make a transportation plan before coming to the event Friday or Saturday. Designated drivers are free to attend if accompanying a paid admission for the Saturday event. While parking is available on the grounds, overnight lodging partners are providing free shuttle transportation to and from Hi-Pines Campground before, during and after the events.

No children, pets, or carry-ins are allowed to the event. Smoking is not allowed under the tented sampling areas.

There are three ways to purchase tickets beginning April 1. Tickets to both events can be bought online. Tickets to the Saturday event can be purchased via mail or at the following Eagle River locations: Trig’s Cellar 70 (Liquor Department), Tribute Brewing Company and the Eagle River Chamber and Visitors Center office. All ticket sales are final.

For more information, contact the Eagle River Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center at 800-359-6315 or visit eagleriver.org.