The Iowa Craft Brew Festival returns to Des Moines in June. Here's how to get tickets.

All things from Iowa brewers takes center stage in June when the Iowa Craft Brew Festival returns.

The Iowa Brewers Guild holds its festival on Saturday, June 1, from noon to 4 p.m. at Water Works Park's Lauridsen Amphitheater in Des Moines.

This year brings some newcomers to the festival. Look for Paha Cider Co. in Waverly, Field Day Brewing Co. out of North Liberty, Late Harvest Brewery out of Sioux Center, and The Busted Cup Brewhouse in Burlington to make their first appearance at the festival.

Noreen Otto, the executive director of the Iowa Brewers Guild, said that the organization is encouraging vendors to bring non-alcoholic brews as well as ciders to the event.

“No matter what style of craft beverage is your favorite, we have something for you to sip as you kick off the Iowa summer,” she said in a news release.

For 2024, the event features a new layout and a silent disco.

Other brewers already signed up include Flix Brewhouse, Lua Brewing, Lion Bridge Brewing, Fenceline Beer Lab, Brightside Aleworks, Second State Brewing, Iowa Brewing Co., Tellurian Brewing, House Divided Brewing, Backpocket Brewing, Fishback & Stephenson Cider, Wise-I Brewing, Front Street Brewery, Franklin Street Brewing, Wilson’s Orchard & Farm, Convergence Ciderworks, Lake Time Brewing, Titonka Brewing Co., Pivo Brewing, Reunion Brewery, Peace Tree Brewing, West O Beer, Dimensional Brewing, Singlespeed Brewing, and more.

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Tickets go on sale on Feb. 9 and include unlimited samples, a commemorative tasting glass, and access to the festival grounds. The guild plans to have yard games, shade tents and food trucks on hand as well. Tickets start at $45 for general admission and $65 for early admission VIP tickets at iowacraftbrewfestival.com.

“No matter what style of craft beverage is your favorite, we have something for you to sip as you kick off the Iowa summer,” Otto said in a news release.

Susan Stapleton is the entertainment editor and dining reporter at The Des Moines Register. Follow her on FacebookX, or Instagram, or drop her a line at [email protected].

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