Tickets are available online in advance for $50, and can also be purchased day-of at the front gate for $55. Reservations are encouraged, as there are a limited amount of tickets.
Join us for the 11th annual BrewFest at Mount Hope on the Grounds of Mount Hope Estate & Winery. Fill your sampling glass with beers from a variety of different breweries from across the country, while enjoying live music, various merchants, and complimentary food! Don't miss out on PA's premier craft brew festival!
Taking place on May 11, 2019, BrewFest is comprised of 2 four-hour sessions; 11AM-3PM and 4:30-8:30PM. Each admission grants you access to one session of the festival, and includes sampling, food and entertainment!
We are happy to welcome groups to the BrewFest at Mount Hope! Group Rates (15 or more) must be purchased prior to Friday, May 10. General Admission: $47 (Reg. $55). To take advantage of the group rate or to reserve special accommodations such as bus parking, please call 717-665-7021 ext. 148 or visit the Group Sales Page.
Please consider using the Pick Up, Drop Off lots of the Mount Hope Parking Lot to alleviate traffic congestion at the beginning and ending of each session. Brewfest will post a map of the designated area prior to the event and the parking crew will direct drivers to these areas.
Please Note: ALL ATTENDEES will be carded at the gate and must be over the age of 21 to enter BrewFest. NO ONE under the age of 21 will be admitted. This includes children, toddlers and infants. No refunds will be issued to patrons under the age of 21 attempting to enter the festival.
Single-Session Admission: Must choose 11AM-3PM OR 4:30-8:30PM
$50 Online / $55 At Gate
Click the links below to learn more about the breweries that served up a sampling of their hand-crafted ales and ciders during the 2018 BrewFest! Interested in having your brewery participate? Fill out the BrewFest Contact Form today! Please Note: Brewery Sign-Ups Close on April 19, 2019.
The BrewFest at Mount Hope welcomes top-notch entertainers to provide the perfect backdrop on three stages throughout the festival! The BrewFest lineup regularly includes musical performers and merchant demonstrators.
A fixture in Central PA's acoustic scene—lilting, almost jazzy folk songs
Canadian/American musician and actor playing tunes from his upcoming EP.
Ranging from driving blues and upbeat 50's rockabilly to soulful acoustic originals
Performing an array of ditties ranging from traditional folk and roots rock-n-roll
Specializing in singer/songwriters and folk/rock artists of 60's and 70's
An eclectic mix of songs—both well-known and obscure gems
Dragon's Breath Glass Booth, 12:00, 2:00, 5:30 & 7:30
Working with a furnace that can reach 2,000 degrees, the Dragon's Breath Glassworks team creates glass art right before your eyes. Stop by throughout the day for live demonstrations, or to purchase their hand-crafted wares.
Don't forget to pick up your official BrewFest merchandise during your visit to the grounds of Mount Hope Estate! Items will be available at various booths throughout the grounds of BrewFest and be sure to stop by the Mount Hope Wine Shop for even more beer related merchandise!
Commemorate your visit to the 2018 BrewFest at Mount Hope with the official T-Shirt featuring all of your favorite breweries appearing at the festival in a fun style on the back. $18.95 ($19.95 for 2X/3X)
Don't miss out on this unique combo—including the 2018 BrewFest t-shirt, logo'd hat and logo'd drawstring bag—Only $25 (Reg. over $37)!
Each general admission ticket receives a complimentary souvenir tasting glass. This is the only glass accepted to sample in during BrewFest. If you break your glass during the festival, replacement glasses will be available at Informistress or Royal Oui for $10.
BrewFest at Mount Hope welcomes a variety of merchants to the festival offering everything from food goods to beer merchandise. Throughout your day of beer tasting, check out a wide array of novelty tee shirts, unique hot sauces and marinades, flavorful cigars, re-purposed bottle crafts and more!
Interested in becoming a merchant at BrewFest? Learn more on the Merchant Inquiry Page!
Button Jewelry and Gifts
Massage, Reflexology, Reiki, and More
Custom Gemstone Jewelry
Rings, Necklaces, and Bracelets All for the Weary Traveler
Specialty Teas and Tea Related Gifts
Information Booth with PRF Related Gifts and Sundries
Hot Sauces, Hot Pepper Jams, Spice Rubs, Dried Powders, and Hot Pepper Seeds
PRF Related Gifts
You Buy It, You Break It!
Silver Jewelry
The BrewFest at Mount Hope offers guests a variety of food options throughout the festival grounds, for free! Enjoy a sampling of fan favorites, or try new exciting items, all included in your festival admission! View the food booth images below to view their menus, and check back closer to the event for a printable version. Please Note: Asterisk (*) Denotes Additional Cost Booths. All Menus Subject to Change.
Come support the Central PA Food Bank—Only $5 per Ticket or 3 for $10! Drawings at 2:30 and 8:00.
Purchase a raffle ticket and enter to win great prizes ranging from brewery swag, beer and gift cards to prizes provided by the local merchants and businesses below!
Please Note: Tickets and gift cards will be mailed if ticket holder is not present. Baskets, swag, and other prizes will be redrawn if ticket holder is not present.
If you have any other questions that have not been answered below, please contact our business offices at 717-665-7021, Monday through Friday, 9AM-4PM or visit our formal comment, question and feedback page to submit an inquiry.
2019 BrewFest at Mount Hope Volunteer Hours:
First Session: 11AM-3PM
Second Session: 4:30AM-8:30PM
First AND Second Sessions: 11AM-8:30PM
Volunteers will be placed into the following categories: Maintenance/Parking, Food & Beverage, Front Gate, and Raffle. All volunteers receive two complimentary 2019 PA Renaissance Faire tickets, and one free food voucher to any PRF owned stand.
All volunteers must be at least 21 years of age and will be asked to stay until all job duties have been completed. Volunteers will not be permitted to drink alcoholic beverages before or during the session. Limited number of volunteers accepted.
Physical requirements of volunteering include considerable standing and walking for up to 6 hours, lifting and carrying up to 15lbs, and navigating uneven terrain (hills, gravel, grass) Please be sure you can safely satisfy these requirements before volunteering.
