Burgers & Brews 2025

Don't miss out on the ultimate food and drink experience at Burgers & Brews 2025!
Join us for a day of delicious flavors, exciting entertainment, and community fun under the beautiful oak trees at Riverside Park, presented by United Against Poverty.

🍔 General Admission: FREE ENTRY

Experience the festival vibes, live music, and family-friendly atmosphere without any cost! Enjoy the event and soak in the lively ambiance with your friends and family.

🍔 Slider Tasting Punch Card: $25/Advance - $30/At the Event

Taste your way through the Best Burger in Indian River County Competition with a Slider Tasting Punch Card, featuring five (5) mouth-watering sliders. Secure your ticket in advance for $25 or purchase on-site for $30.

🍺 Craft Beer Tasting Punch Card: $10/Advance - $15/At the Event

Discover the rich flavors of Florida’s finest craft beers with our Beer Tasting Punch Card! Each card includes five (5) beer tasters, allowing you to sample a variety of refreshing brews. Purchase in advance for $10 or at the event for $15.

🍔/🍺 Combo Slider Tasting Punch Card & Unlimited Beer Tasting Wristband: $40/advance and $45/Day of event.

Enjoy the best of both worlds with this exclusive ticket, the only option that grants unlimited beer tasting. This package includes a Slider Tasting Punch Card for five (5) delicious sliders from the burger competition, plus a Brew Tasting Wristband (21+ only), giving you access to unlimited samples of craft beer. Cheers to great burgers and endless brews!

🌟 VIP Access Pass: $150

Elevate your Burgers & Brews experience with an exclusive VIP Access Pass! Enjoy:
✔ Air-cooled seating
✔ A Slider Tasting Punch Card (includes 5 sliders from your choice of participants)
✔ A Craft Beer Sampling Wristband (unlimited tasters)
✔ Private restrooms & VIP amenities

Exciting Competitions & Featured Events

Best Burger in IRC Competition
Pie Eating Contest
Beer Chugging Contest
Classic Car & Jeep Club Show
Live Music
Kid Zone
Vendors

Support a Great Cause

All proceeds from the Best Burger Contest, VIP Lounge, event t-shirts, and beverage sales support United Against Poverty of Indian River County, helping individuals and families overcome poverty and achieve economic self-sufficiency.

Sponsorship opportunities are now available! For information email [email protected] or call 772-770-0740 ext. 204.

Sign up to volunteer on the unitedagainstpoverty website, social media, and in person at the UP Center.

Info: Enjoy five (5) delicious sliders from participating restaurant tents with your Slider Punch Card. Each card includes a voting token, so don’t forget to visit the People’s Choice Voting Tent (located near the VIP tent, across from the Judges' tent) to vote for your favorite restaurant. Voting closes promptly at 2:45 PM.

Info: If you're interested in competing in the Apple Pie Eating Contest, be at the main stage at 2:15pm.

Info: Join us for the first-ever Beer Chugging Contest at Burgers & Brews! Contestants will race against each other in a fun and fast-paced competition. To participate, contestants must show no signs of inebriation prior to the contest. The challenge begins with chugging one beer, followed by flipping the cup like in the classic flip cup game. Then, it’s time for a second beer chug, and the first person to flip their cup after the second drink wins the contest! It’s a thrilling event you won’t want to miss—get ready to cheer on the competitors!

Info: Join us at the Main Stage for the Car Show Awards Ceremony at 3:00 PM! The top three vehicles, based on points, will be honored with the Outstanding Vehicle Award. In addition, festivalgoers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite car in the People’s Choice Award. Don’t miss this exciting moment to see which cars take home the coveted titles!

Info: Get ready for the most exciting part of the festival—the 2025 Judges Choice Award and People’s Choice Award! Join us at the Main Stage for the highly anticipated ceremony where winners will earn the title of “Indian River’s Best Burger.” The winning chefs will receive a trophy to proudly display in their restaurant for a year, along with bragging rights as the top burger makers in the county! In addition, they will receive a plaque to showcase at their location for years to come.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Riverside Park, 3280 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, United States