Let There Be Light Beer Festival

Let There Be Light: A Festival of Light Beer

Join us on Saturday, August 23, 2025, for Let There Be Light, a beer festival celebrating all things crushable, crisp, and lower ABV - hosted by Wise I Brewing Company!

The party kicks off at the Olson Cultural Events Center (right across from the brewery) and features 20+ incredible breweries from across Iowa, all pouring their finest light beers. A selection of food trucks will also be available to keep you going throughout the day! The fest wraps at 3:30 with an after party across the street at Wise I to keep the good times rolling! Come be a part of the very first beer festival in Le Mars, Iowa.

Details

• Saturday, August 23, 2025
• VIP: Noon - 3:30 p.m.
• General Admission: 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Olson Cultural Event Center
• 33 1st Street NE, Le Mars, IA 51031

Tickets

• General Admission: $35 ($45 day of event)
• VIP: $55 - 1 hour early entry at Noon - Limited tickets available
• Designated Driver - $15
• All tickets include a commemorative sampling glass
• All ticket holders must be 21 years of age or older

Group Tickets: Looking for a unique team outing? Planning a company event?

• Groups of 10-20: $30.50 each

Event Details

• Free Parking
• Food Trucks: The Roadhouse & La Trailita
• Water – Free water stations will be located throughout the event
• Proceeds benefitting the Le Mars Rotary Club and the Iowa Brewers Guild
• Day of Tickets – General Admission tickets are $45 at the door
• Pets – Only service dogs are permitted in the festival

Also check out other Festivals in Le Mars, Food & Drink events in Le Mars.