LAKE COUNTY BEER FEST
- Saturday, February 21, 2026 -
The 11th Annual Lake County Beer Fest returns Saturday, February 21, 2026, with a Fire & Ice twist! 🔥 Sip with the saints or party with the sinners…
Get ready for a night of bold flavors and big fun at the Lake County Fairgrounds! The event features local, regional, and national breweries, distilleries, and wineries sampling specialty and seasonal beers, plus music, food, games, and entertainment.
This year’s theme is Fire & Ice 🔥❄️ — are you fire, or are you ice? Devil or angel? Come dressed to match your vibe and join us for an unforgettable evening of craft beverages and fiery fun!
aDMISSION
Discounted General Admission: $50 thru December // $55 thru January // $60 thru February
All attendees, including designated drivers, must be 21 or older. No infants or babies allowed.
Food and retail vendor merchandise is not included in the admission price.
All tickets are non-refundable.
VIP Admission: 4pm - 9pm
Price: $80, Advance/Online ONLY!
VIP admission includes a souvenir sampling glass, and 25 beverage samples plus an added hour from 4:00pm-5:00pm with specialty beer poured during the first hour. VIPs also have access to the VIP area with seating & snacks for the entire event. Only 100 VIP tickets will be sold.
VIP ticketholders that arrive after 5:00pm will not receive a refund for missing the VIP admission period from 4:00pm-5:00pm.
Access to FREE entertainment - including Axe Throwing, Giant Beer Pong, Corn Hole, Costume Contest, and more!
General Admission:
5pm - 9pm
Price: BUY EARLY & SAVE! $50 thru December // $55 thru January // $60 thru February
Includes access from 5-9pm, a souvenir sampling glass, and 25 beverage samples
Access to FREE entertainment - including Axe Throwing, Giant Beer Pong, Corn Hole, Costume Contest, and more!
2026 Beverage Partners
List coming soon!
2026 FOOD PARTNERS
List coming soon!
2026 RETAIL PARTNERS
List coming soon!
festival vendor information
For more information on how to be a vendor, sponsor or volunteer at the Lake County Beer Fest, click the links below:
