What to Expect at the Arizona Craft Beer Awards & Festival

Matthew JohnsonOctober 18, 2022
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Our venue, Heritage at Sportsman’s Park, has shaded seating areas and a gorgeous VIP area for VIP ticket holders.

Come celebrate the best of Arizona beer at the inaugural AZ Craft Beer Awards & Festival!

PHOENIX magazine, in partnership with the Arizona Craft Brewer’s Guild, is proud to present the AZ Craft Beer Awards, recognizing the best in Arizona brewing! The Festival, held on October 22, 2022, will be the celebration of these awards, bringing the beer community together so we can all enjoy the best Arizona has to offer!

BUY TICKETS HERE

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When:

Saturday, October 22, 2022

EARLY ENTRY – VIP Entrance: 12:00 PM

General Admission Entrance: 1:00 PM

Last Call: 4:30 PM

Event Ends at 5:00 PM

Where:

Heritage at Sportsman’s Park
9600 W Sportsmans Park South
Glendale, AZ 85305

The AZ Craft Beer Awards & Festival will take place on the western lawn of the Cardinals Stadium, in Glendale. There will be plenty of parking available in the W4 and W2 parking lots. The entrance into the event will be on the east side of the lawn, across the street from Gate 1 of the stadium.

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VIP Admission $80:

  • Early Entrance at 12:00 PM
  • Access to the shaded VIP Patio on the second floor of the Heritage at Sportsman’s Park building
  • 20 Drink Tickets
  • Commemorative Sample Cup
  • VIP Designated Driver ($30) ticket excludes drink tickets and commemorative cup

General Admission $50:

  • Entrance at 1:00 PM
  • 15 Drink Tickets
  • Commemorative Sample Cup
  • General Admission Designated Driver ($20) ticket excludes drink tickets and commemorative cup

A portion of the proceeds will go to our charity partner, The Joy Bus

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PARTICIPATING BREWERIES & FOOD VENDORS

Bone Haus Brewing
Bone Haus Brewing
Huss Brewing
Huss Brewing
O.H.S.O. Brewery
O.H.S.O. Brewery
8-Bit Aleworks
8-Bit Aleworks
College Street Brewhouse
College Street Brewhouse
Dragoon Brewing
Dragoon Brewing
Front Pourch Brewing
Front Pourch Brewing
Four Peaks Brewing
Four Peaks Brewing
Grand Avenue Brewing
Grand Avenue Brewing
Grand Canyon Brewing
Grand Canyon Brewing
Greenwood Brewing
Greenwood Brewing
Lazy G Brewhouse
Lazy G Brewhouse
LOOK Brewing Co.
LOOK Brewing Co.
Mudshark Brewery
Mudshark Brewery
Old Ellsworth
Old Ellsworth
Peoria Artisan Brewery
Peoria Artisan Brewery
PHX Beer Co.
PHX Beer Co.
Ranch Hand Brewing
Ranch Hand Brewing
Saddle Mountain Brewing Co.
Saddle Mountain Brewing Co.
Schilling Hard Cider
Schilling Hard Cider
Simple Machine Brewing Co.
Simple Machine Brewing Co.
Six Byrd Cider
Six Byrd Cider
That Brewery
That Brewery
Walter Station Brewery
Walter Station Brewery
WCKD Brewery
WCKD Brewery
Wren House Brewing
Wren House Brewing
Mother Road Brewing
Mother Road Brewing
Superstition Meadery
Superstition Meadery
AZ Lemonade Stand
AZ Lemonade Stand
Bet MGM Sportsbook
Bet MGM Sportsbook
Bro's Seafood
Bro's Seafood
Butt Rubz Jerky
Butt Rubz Jerky
Gyro Bros
Gyro Bros
Primitive Glass
Primitive Glass
Waterbird Spirits
Waterbird Spirits
Lumberjaxes
Lumberjaxes
Smokey Blues
Smokey Blues
Tap That AZ Podcast
Tap That AZ Podcast
Crescent Crown Distributing
Crescent Crown Distributing
Arizona Craft Brewer's Guild
Arizona Craft Brewer's Guild

Important Information:

VIP Entrance

VIP ticket holders and VIP designated drivers will be allowed entry into the event as early as 11:30am, although beer won’t start pouring until 12:00pm. General Admission entry will begin at 1:00pm

Bag Policy

This event will have a clear bag policy. All bags must be clear so that we can see what is inside. Bags are subject to search on entry. If you bring a bag that isn’t clear, you will not be allowed entry into the event.

Outside Food

Absolutely no outside food will be allowed. The only exception is pretzel-necklaces. Don’t worry, we will have quality nosh available at the festival for purchase.

Water Bottles

Empty water bottles and sealed water bottles will be permitted. There will be water available to refill your water bottles.

ID Check

All attendees will be required to show a valid ID upon entry to the event. No one under the age of 21 will be permitted to enter the event.

Pets

We’re sorry, but no pets will be allowed at this event.

NO Weapons

Weapons of any kind will not be allowed inside the event.

Refunds

This is a rain or shine event! If there might be rain, come prepared. There will be no refunds given.

Use Common Sense!

We’re all here to have a good time and drink good beer. If you have doubts about something you’re doing or bringing, play it safe and don’t do it or bring it.

If you have any questions or concerns, email us at events@citieswestmedia.com

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