About this Event
Experience one of the best views on Cape Ann with a cold beer in your hand this September. Located next to the beach on the historic Stage Fort Park in Gloucester, sample hundreds of beers, ciders, and meads brewed by close to 40 Commonwealth breweries. Benefiting the Cape Ann Community Foundation, there is only one session on Saturday, September 22nd, 2024 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Featuring Live Music, local food, vendors, non-alcoholic drinks, and more.
Presented by the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and NEXTGEN Young Professionals.
Full list of Breweries and Partners will be updated online at: BlackburnBrewFest.com
Blackburn Brew Fest is a 21+ event.
No one under the legal age will be admitted, including children, infants and babies. No pets allowed.
Rain Date
The event will move from Saturday September 21 to Sunday September 22 in the event of rain on Saturday and nice weather forecasted on Sunday. In the event both dates are rainy, we will stick with Saturday September 21st.
Extreme Weather Policy
The festival is rain or shine. In the event of extreme severe weather in the forecast, the festival may be cancelled or consultation by public safety officials. There are no refunds in the event of an extreme weather cancellation.
Registration Policy
Tickets are non-refundable. In the event that you cannot attend after purchasing, you are welcome to give the tickets to another age appropriate adult or sell them. Blackburn Brew Fest is not responsible for private transactions or ticket resales.
Onsite Safety
All patrons are subject to search upon entry of the brew festival grounds. Please note all items that are confiscated or voluntarily surrendered WILL NOT be held or returned.
List of prohibited items:
- Drugs, drug paraphernalia or illegal substances of any kind
- Cigarettes, Cigars, Lighters or Tobacco of any kind – Blackburn Brew Fest is a No Smoking Festival.
- Outside food
- Backpacks (bags can be no larger than 12” x 12”)
- Weapons of any kind (or anything deemed a weapon by security)
- Cans, canteens, flasks, glass bottles
- Any container of liquid other than 1 factory sealed bottle of water (plastic only)
- Pets (only approved service dogs)
- Bicycles, scooters, personal motorized vehicles
- Musical instruments
- Walkie Talkies
- Sleeping bags and tarps (no overnight camping)
- Umbrellas
- Totem poles or flag sticks
- Fake IDs – they will be confiscated and your wristband will be cut without refund.
Event Venue
Stage Fort Park, 26 Hough Avenue, Gloucester, United States
USD 10.00 to USD 60.00