The Great Alaska Craft Beer Festival, set against the backdrop of the Chilkat Mountains, brings together over 25 breweries, cideries, and distributors from across Alaska and the Yukon. The event is hosted by the Southeast Alaska State Fair and draws visitors from across Alaska and beyond.
Have a hankering for some quality craft brews? then get yourself to Haines for this long-running festival established in 1992. Taps are pulled promptly at 5 pm Alaska Time. You can purchase tickets online HERE. The Gourmet Dinner held on Friday, May 22 is already sold out, but you can still purchase Tasting Tickets for Saturday, May 23 as follows:
- Connoisseur Tasting Ticket for early entry on Saturday, May 23 from Noon to 5 pm;
$75 USD - General Admission Tasting Ticket for Saturday, May 23 from 1:00 pm to 5 pm;
$55 USD
More than 1,700 beer and cider lovers sample craft brews at this popular event, poured by brewery representatives. Live music, food vendors, and games complete the festive atmosphere.
The Alaska Craft Beer Festival is held at the Southeast Alaska State Fairgrounds, a 42-acre site often referred to as Dalton City – 1918 Haines Hwy (279 Fair Dr., Haines).
Photo Credit: Haines Tourist Bureau
