Tickets are on sale now. Back by popular demand, the holiday-themed festival will once again host an Ugly Sweater Pageant where individual attendees or groups can compete for valuable prizes. A sell-out is expected. Info and tickets at www.ValleyForgeBeerFest.com
New this year, select wineries join the lineup of beer and cider to fill the Expo Center, serving up samples of their signature best-sellers and seasonal creations. Some of the best food trucks from the Philadelphia area, including Stuffed Buns, Have A Ball, Roasted Liberties, Grilly Cheese, will be onsite vending various food options—tasty treats that pair perfectly with beer, cider, and wine.
Ticket options: VIP and General Admission. The VIP ticket affords attendees advantages not available to the General Admission (GA) ticket buyers, including an additional 30-minute of festival time, VIP express ticket processing lane, access to a VIP-only lounge area with unique beers poured in the VIP area only, a souvenir Belgian-style glass taster, gated seating area, VIP-only restrooms, and of course unlimited beer, cider, and wine sampling. General Admission ticket buyers get unlimited beer, cider, wine sampling, and a souvenir tasting cup.
The Valley Forge Beer & Cider Festival (www.ValleyForgeBeerFest.com ) will have two sessions, an afternoon and an evening session. Afternoon session times: VIP (12:00-4:00pm), GA (12:30-4:00pm); evening session times: VIP (6:00-10:00pm), GA (6:30-10:00pm). A limited number of tickets will be sold. Once the event sells out, no additional tickets will be available for purchase. A sell-out is expected. Advance purchase is strongly recommended for guaranteed admission. Tickets are $65 (VIP) or $50 (GA) when purchased in advance at the event website www.ValleyForgeBeerFest.com. Designated driver tickets are $15 each. No one under 21, including designated drivers, will be admitted, and all attendees must show a valid photo ID for entry.
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center is located at 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA, 19456. The event takes place in Hall C, and the Expo Center offers free onsite parking.