Killington Brewfest
Vermont Beer Festival with Live Music & Fall Foliage Views
Join us this fall for the 30th anniversary of Killington Brewfest! This beloved tradition returns with everything you have come to know and love with the new addition of more family-friendly elements, all set against the vibrant backdrop of peak foliage in the Green Mountains. Spend the day enjoying a wide selection of craft beer tastings, live music, local vendors, and activities for all ages.
It is the perfect place to sip, connect, and take in the best of the season in Killington.
This event will continue to be hosted at the Pico Mountain Base Area.
Tickets
Early Bird GA tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. GA ticket pricing will adjust to regular tier after August 31 until the event is sold out. GA and VIP tickets include a commemorative drinking glass, 10-punch beer sampling card, dozens of brews to sample, and live music. An extra 5-punch sampling card will be available for purchase exclusively on-site.
VIP Ticket Package (21+ only)
- Access to festival area 1 hour before the general public
- Free commemorative gift
- VIP lounge area with light fare, exclusive beers, and indoor bathrooms
| Ticket Type | Through August 31, 2026 | September 1, 2026 & Later |
|---|---|---|
| General Admission | $75 | $86 |
| VIP | $99 | $99 |
| Designated Driver | $15 | $15 |
| Child Entry Ticket (ages 15 & under) | Free | Free |
Prices listed do not include applicable taxes and fees.
People ages 20 and under will be allowed into the venue with a valid ticket. We will be checking IDs at the entrance, and alcohol will not be served to any guests under 21 years old.
Ticketed guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets or lawn chairs into the venue. No outside food, drinks, backpacks, or pets will be allowed. Strollers are permitted in the venue for guests with young children.
Please designate a driver and drink responsibly. Designated drivers will be able to receive a water or soft drink from one of the Food & Beverage locations. This will be a rain or shine event, and refund requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
*Please be advised that fraudulent websites and sellers have created fake tickets for this event in the past. To protect yourself:
- Always buy tickets directly via killington.com or picomountain.com and double check that you are purchasing through FareHarbor, our sole ticket provider for this event.
- We will not honor any tickets bought anywhere else online, and you will not be able to enter the event.
- We are unable to refund any transactions made from 3rd party or ticket reseller websites.
Schedule
Saturday, September 26th:
- VIP Tasting Session: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- GA Tasting Session: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tasting Session
Since 1995, craft beer lovers have been flocking to the Green Mountains of Vermont to sample the finest brews in New England during the pinnacle of fall foliage. The event features a vendor village, love music, and an array of breweries pouring dozens of craft beers, ciders, seltzers, and non-alcoholic options.
Beer samples will only be poured in 5-ounce, souvenir tasting glasses.
- Beers under 9% ABV: 4-ounce sample = 1 punch on your punch card
- Beers over 9% ABV: 4-ounce sample = 2 punches on your punch card
2026 Participating Breweries:
Black Flannel Brewing, Champlain Orchards, Cold Hollow Hard Cider, Fiddlehead Brewing Company, Long Trail Brewing Company, Rutland Beer Works, Stowe Cider, Switchback Brewing, von Trapp Brewing, Zero Gravity, and more.
Breweries are still being finalized. More than 100 beers and other tasting options will be available.
2026 Participating Vendors:
AllieCaps, Benitos Hot Sauce, Birdie Blue, Chimera Meats, Elements Aligned, Enchanted Strands, Fox Glove Farm Gifts, Spirit of VT Woodworks, Vermont Farmstead Cheese Company, Waffle Cabin, and Wood Z Art.
Entertainment Presented by Kona Big Wave
Get ready for an unforgettable experience with Terrafunk. Terrafunk is an exceptional, female-led psychedelic soul group based in New England, bringing infectious grooves and an electric atmosphere to stages across New England. Active since 2013, this seven-piece powerhouse seamlessly draws from the past sixty years of musical influence to blend funky rhythms, soulful melodies, and elements of psychedelic soul. Built on tight horn lines and undeniable stage presence, Terrafunk delivers high-energy live shows across clubs, festivals, and events with one core mission: A preoccupation and dedication to the preservation of the motion of hips.
Transportation
We will once again be offering shuttle service during the event that will loop Pico Mountain, Killington Road, the Grand Hotel, and the condos on East Mountain Road. We will also have designated pick-up areas along Killington Road for patrons. If you aren't planning to use the shuttles, please designate a driver and drink responsibly.
Current Killington Road pick-up locations include Charity's, Domenic's, Inn at Long Trail, Jax, Pickle Barrel, The Foundry, The Lookout Tavern, and The Wobbly Barn. Additional pick-up locations will be available soon.
Venue Information
- Bringing in your own blankets and/or lawn chairs is encouraged!
- Besides our indoor VIP access, our entire venue will be outdoors. Plan on wearing proper footwear, especially if rain is in the forecast leading up to the event.
- Shaded portions of the venue under tents will be available, though limited.
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase from our food and beverage locations in the venue and from certain vendors.
- RE-ENTRY INTO BREWFEST IS PROHIBITED. Please bring everything you'll need for the afternoon (sunscreen, hats, jackets, etc.) with you into the venue when you first arrive.
- There will be a labeled smoking section inside of the venue. You will not be allowed to exit the venue to smoke if you plan on re-entering. Please refrain from smoking elsewhere in the venue.
- For those who purchase General Admission tickets, the only bathrooms available in the venue will be porta-potties. VIP tickets include admission into the Pico Base Lodge, which has indoor bathrooms available.
- No guests ages 20 & under will be allowed into the Pico Base Lodge during the event. VIP access (including Designated Drivers of VIP guests) is strictly for those aged 21 and over.