# Event Details - **Event Name**: Mountaineer Brewfest 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Get ready to taste the best craft brews at Mountaineer Brewfest 2026, West Virginia's premier craft beer festival!About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/da37cf90-974e-11f1-aeb9-85abe4888be8-rimg-w1200-h264-dc486848-gmir.png The 12th annual Mountaineer Brewfest, brought to you by Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack, a celebration of West Virginia’s finest craft and microbrews, will be held Saturday, August 15, 2026 at the Heritage Port in Wheeling, WV. Enjoy craft beer from the best breweries in West Virginia, local artisan food, and great entertainment! And the Mountaineer Brewfest has raised over $320,000 to date for local charities thru festival proceeds!Early Bird tickets on sale June 1st thru July 31st, prices increase starting August 1st!Only 2200 general admission tickets and 200 VIP tickets will be sold. General admission includes 10 samples, commemorative mug, and great entertainment. In addition to the general admission items, the VIP ticket features early festival entrance (3:00pm), special VIP only beers, special entertainment, a food voucher, 10 additional samples, and a commemorative VIP item. The "VIP + Thursday" ticket also includes an invitation to our Thursday beer & food pairing at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack. Designated Driver tickets are available for both GA and VIP. The Mountaineer Brewfest additionally features a Beer Garden with additional craft beers for purchase, local artisan food for purchase, and the best in entertainment! The festival hours are VIP entry 3:00pm, General Admission entry at 4:00pm, the festival ends at 10:00pm.This is a rain or shine event. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/da49a9e0-974e-11f1-aeb9-85abe4888be8-rimg-w1110-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Please Note:You must be 21 years of Age to enter, no exceptions. Valid photo ID required for entry.Wheeling Heritage Port is a smoke free venueNo pets permitted except service animalsNo large bags or coolers allowed, all bags and backpacks are subject to search.No tents/canopies or chairs allowed.No outside food or beverage permitted.Tickets are not transferable.Ticket sales are nonrefundablePlease visit www.mountaineerbrewfest.com for more information.https://youtu.be/nW2NukPqxWQ?si=RZsuy7dj4U50d1yL https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/da637370-974e-11f1-aeb9-85abe4888be8-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/da7c79b0-974e-11f1-aeb9-85abe4888be8-rimg-w1200-h675-dcc8d8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/da8d4290-974e-11f1-aeb9-85abe4888be8-rimg-w1200-h675-dcb8b8b8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/da9f9210-974e-11f1-aeb9-85abe4888be8-rimg-w1110-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/dab4a0b0-974e-11f1-aeb9-85abe4888be8-rimg-w1109-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/dac71740-974e-11f1-aeb9-85abe4888be8-rimg-w1109-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/dadbd7c0-974e-11f1-aeb9-85abe4888be8-rimg-w1109-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/daeec380-974e-11f1-aeb9-85abe4888be8-rimg-w740-h740-dc486848-gmir.png Agenda?: 03:00 PM - 10:00 PMMountaineer Brewfest Schedule 2026?: 03:00 PMVIP Ticket Entry Opens?: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PMVIP Entertainment ?: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PMWV Brewers Beer Judging - Wheeling Alers?: 04:00 PMGeneral Admission Entry Opens?: 04:00 PM - 04:30 AMOpening CeremoniesInfo: Festival Parade, Opening remarks, and tapping of the firkin?: 04:00 PM - 09:00 PMSmiley Ann's Photo Van?: 04:30 PM - 06:00 PMMain Stage - 1st SetHost: The Train Jumpers?: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PMMain Stage - 2nd SetHost: North to Nashville?: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PMWest Virginia Brewer Awards Presentation?: 08:30 PM - 10:00 PMMain Stage - HeadlinerHost: Pulse?: 10:00 PMFestival Ends - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wheeling/mountaineer-brewfest-2026/100001977045616660 - **Event Categories**: festivals, nonprofit, beer-festivals, charities, parades - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 3 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 21+ - Duration: 7 hours - Location: Wheeling Heritage Port - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.85, max: 90.2, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Wheeling - **state**: WV - **country**: United States - **location**: Wheeling Heritage Port - **lat**: 40.067156 - **long**: -80.72455339999999 - **full address**: Wheeling Heritage Port, 12th St & Water St,, Wheeling, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Mountaineer Brewfest 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f8cea840c5cb4a41dce383048e3550ddea95b2b8a02393aacb046c93b93158cf-rimg-w1200-h660-dc191514-gmir.jpg?v=1770200260 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Mountaineer Brewfest 2026 being held? - **A:** Mountaineer Brewfest 2026 takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Wheeling Heritage Port, 12th St & Water St,, Wheeling, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Mountaineer Brewfest 2026? - **A:** Mountaineer Brewfest 2026 is strictly for guests aged 21 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 21 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Mountaineer Brewfest 2026? - **A:** Mountaineer Brewfest 2026 is organized by Valley Groove Productions dba Mountaineer Brewfest. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Mountaineer Brewfest 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wheeling, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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