Beer Fest at Frazier FAQ

TIME & LOCATION

When is it?

Saturday, July 27, 2024
VIP Admission, 4–8 p.m.
General Admission, 5–8 p.m.

Where is it?

Frazier History Museum
829 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202

This year’s beer fest will take place in front of the museum, on Main Street between Eighth and Ninth; and on the side of the museum, on Ninth between Main and Washington. The Frazier Museum and our Gateway Garden, which extends from Main to Washington on the east side of the museum, will host the Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. VIP experience. Traffic will be rerouted so the festival can occupy the whole block.

Where can I park?

There will be no public parking in the Frazier’s lot (located at Ninth & Washington) that day. However, there are parking garages and surface lots in the immediate surrounding area. Please check out this Downtown Louisville parking map to review your options.

Guests are also encouraged to carpool or rideshare. Please ride responsibly.

Where is the point of entry?

There will be two points of entry, one located at Eighth and Main Streets and a second located at Ninth and Washington Streets. VIP ticketholders may enter starting at 4 p.m. GA ticketholders may enter starting at 5 p.m.

Will there be road closures?

Yes, Main Street will be closed (between Eighth and Ninth) and Ninth Street will be closed (between Main and Washington).

TICKETS & ADMISSION

Where can I purchase tickets?

Go to fraziermuseum.org/beer-fest.

How much is a ticket?

Find current pricing for General Admission, VIP, and Designated Driver tickets here.

Can I buy a ticket the day of?

Yes! However, we strongly encourage everyone purchase their tickets in advance for faster entry or in case of a sellout.

Can I bring my child?

This is an adults-only event. No one under age 21—including babies, toddlers, or children—is permitted.

Where is my ticket?

The ticket is in your email inbox. When you purchased the ticket, you received an email from our ticketing platform, On Tap Tix. Each ticket has a QR code that appears near the bottom of the email. (If you purchased multiple tickets, there will be multiple QR codes in the same email.) Please have that email open on your phone when you approach the beer fest entrance so we can scan it.

If you can't find your ticket, please provide a volunteer your name and ID so they can manually check you in.

Do I need my ID?

Please also have your valid ID readily available for age verification.

What am I allowed to bring?

There are a few rules:

•  No outside food or drink.

• No large bags or backpacks. (Small bags only.)

• No umbrellas. (Ponchos only.)

• No pets.

Louisville Water encourages guests to bring an empty, transparent water bottle. If you do, you can fill it up at the Louisville Water refill station. The station also provides paper cups. Frazier staff will check your bottle at entry points to ensure it enters the beer fest empty.

What if it rains?

Summer Beer Fest at Frazier is a rain or shine event!

Where do the proceeds go?

Proceeds from beer fest ticket sales support the museum’s exhibitions and educational programs, including free or reduced admission for Title 1 students; Frazier Weekly, the “Let’s Talk: Bridging the Divide” series; summer, fall, and winter camps; guided tours, guest engagements, and Stories in Mind, which brings the Frazier into long-term care communities. Learn more about our mission and our many efforts to support our community here.

I bought tickets and can no longer attend. What are my options?

Unfortunately, tickets are non-refundable, but they can be transferred to a friend. Please email us at info@fraziermuseum.org if you need your tickets transferred.

I saw tickets for sale from someone I don’t know on social media. Is this legit?

No! Only buy your tickets through the Summer Beer Fest at Frazier ticketing page found here. if you are unsure if a ticket is legitimate then contact us ASAP at info@fraziermuseum.org.

ABOUT THE BEER FEST

Will the Frazier History Museum be open during the fest?

The museum will be closed to the public on July 27. However, beer fest VIP ticketholders will have access to the museum during beer fest hours.

Will the Frazier History Museum gift shop be open during the festival?

Yes! We have lots of Kentucky, beer, and Bourbon-related gifts that will be available for purchase.

What’s on tap?

This year, we will have more than 200 specialty beers—many of which will be available exclusively to festivalgoers who purchased VIP tickets. On tap will be a wide variety of craft and specialty beers brewed by local, regional, and out-of-state breweries. In addition to the selection of standard craft and specialty beers, festivalgoers will have access to a selection of gluten-free/gluten-reduced beers, low-calorie IPAs, hard ciders, spiked seltzers, RTDs, wines, and kombuchas.

Breweries and beverage vendors include:

Against the Grain, Aksaha Brewing, Apocalypse Brew Works, Awry Brewing, Bluegrass Brewing Co., Blue Stallion Brewing Co., Country Boy Brewing, Dreaming Creek Brewery, Elixir Kombucha (non-alcoholic), Falls City Brewing (VIP only), Goodwood Brewing & Spirits, Gravely Brewing Co., Hometown Brewing Co., Last Stop Brewing, Lexington Brewing & Distilling, Mile Wide Beer Company, Mirror Twin Brewing, Noble Funk Brewing (VIP only), Old 502 Winery (wines), River Forge Brewery, Sig Luscher Brewery, TEN20 Craft Brewery, Trellis Brewing Co., Versailles Brewing Company, West Sixth Brewery, and Yancey’s Gastropub & Brewery. Full brewery list coming soon.

Will there be food?

Yes! Food vendors will include Bearno’s, Lou Diggity’s No Doubt, the Misfit Lou, and Sunergos Coffee serving cold brews. In the VIP area, RK Bluegrass will sell food.

What about snacks and giveaways?

Stop by our membership table (outside the museum shop) to get in on all the fun! We will have snack necklaces for sale (members get one free!). Members will receive a discount on the dunking booth (where you could win Louder than Life and Bourbon & Beyond tickets), and will also have a chance to win 2 tickets to our upcoming Town Branch Bourbon Masters Series program.

Not a member? Become one now or at the Beer Fest to join in on the fun!

Will there be music?

Yes! The Hot Sauce Brass Band will roam the street performing! Brass Band of Louisville will perform a set from the Republic Bank stage above the museum’s front entrance. Brass Band of Louisville will perform “the Chicken Dance” at 6 p.m., inviting all in attendance to join! They’ll also perform a rendition of the 1982 Hazel Miller hit “Look What We Can Do, Louisville.”

What does a Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. VIP Garden Ticket get me?

A VIP Ticket gets you: early access, indoor access to museum exhibitions, indoor bathrooms (and air conditioning!), and access to the Frazier’s Gateway Garden and exclusive additional beers.

What’s in the Fun Zone?

Located at Ninth and Main Streets, the Fun Zone will feature games and activities such as cornhole, Puttshack, and a dunk tank! The festivalgoer who dunks the most wins tickets to Bourbon and Beyond or Louder than Life! McCoy & Hiestand will offer a beer pong activation, as well. Vendor Shady Rays will sell sunglasses.

Where can I sit?

Watson’s will furnish the GA and VIP tents with furniture for festivalgoers to lounge on!

Where can I cool off?

There will be an air-conditioned TARC bus parked on Ninth Street for festivalgoers to cool off in! There will be an additional “cool Kentucky” experience on Ninth Street, too!

What time does it end?

It ends at 8 p.m.

ABOUT EVERYTHING ELSE

Who should I contact for additional information?

For more info about this year’s beer fest, contact the Frazier's admissions desk at (502) 753-5663.

Who are the sponsors?

We thank our sponsors Bob Hook Chevrolet, Blue Oval SK, Republic Bank, Louisville Downtown Partnership (LDP), Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co., McCoy & Hiestand, Louisville Tourism, Louisville Public Media, Puttshack, Chase Marketing, Watson's, Kentucky Guild of Brewers, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, Danny Wimmer Presents (Bourbon & Beyond, Louder Than Life), Louisville Water, Ale-8-One, and SummitMedia.

Who do I contact if I’m interested in being a sponsor or vendor for Summer Beer Fest at Frazier?

Please contact landerson@fraziermuseum.org if you are interested in being a sponsor or vendor.

Who do I contact if I’m interested in being a volunteer for Summer Beer Fest at Frazier?

Contact info@fraziermuseum.org. if you’re interested in volunteering at Summer Beer Fest at Frazier.

Who do I contact if my band is interested in playing at Summer Beer Fest at Frazier?

Contact info@fraziermuseum.org. if you’re interested in performing at Summer Beer Fest at Frazier.