Medina Beer Fest set for May 9 at fairgrounds

Raise your glass at Main Street Medina’s Beer Fest on May 9.

Cheers to community support, fine craftsmanship and robust flavors as the highly anticipated Medina Beer Fest returns May 9, bringing together an exciting mix of breweries, distilleries and wineries from across the region. Attendees can sample a wide variety of locally and nationally crafted beverages while enjoying a vibrant atmosphere filled with live entertainment and a diverse lineup of food trucks offering something for every taste. The event promises to be a celebration of both tradition and innovation, making it a must-attend experience for beverage enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.

Sample brews from 24 local breweries, in addition to tastings from six local wineries and six distilleries, at the 13th annual Main Street Medina Beer Fest, title sponsored by Acme Fresh Market, on Saturday, May 9 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at the Medina County Fairgrounds Community Center, 735 Lafayette Road, Medina. Participants can also enjoy rides on the Medina Bee Cycle, cigars from Cigars a la Cart, “mocktails” provided by Pickleback’s Bar & Lounge and the Medina County Convention & Visitors Bureau, photos from Social Lights Photo Booth, food trucks, games and prizes.

Tickets are available online and include:

• Platinum tickets – $100 – Package includes 20 tasting tickets for beer, wine or liquor, a swag bag, commemorative tasting glass, early entry at 4:30 p.m. and access to the exclusive Grab N Go Tasting Lounge. Enjoy tastings that are not available on the general floor and a charcuterie cup.

• VIP tickets – $75 – Package includes 15 tasting tickets for beer, wine or liquor, a Medina Beer Fest swag bag, commemorative tasting glass and early entry at 4:30 p.m.

• General admission tickets – $50 – Package includes 10 tasting tickets for beer, wine or liquor, a commemorative tasting glass and entry at 5:30 p.m.

• Designated driver – $20 – Package includes two featured “mocktails” provided by Pickleback’s Bar, unlimited soda and water, a commemorative drink cup and entry at 5:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. if accompanied by a VIP or platinum ticket holder).

Tickets are limited and sell out quickly. No one under 21 will be permitted to enter. A valid government ID will be required from all attendees at the door. Plenty of free parking is available onsite. For a full list of participating breweries and wineries, visit MedinaBeerFest.com.

Participating breweries include: Aeonian Brewing Co., Blue Heron Brewery, Brighten Brew, Broadview Brewing Company, Butcher and the Brewer, Collision Bend Brewing Company, Dankhouse Brewing Co., Eleventhree Brewing Company, Fat Head’s Brewery, Forest City Brewery, Great Lakes Brewing Co., Hoppin’ Frog, Ignite Brewing Co., JAFG Wooster Brewery, Mad Brewing Co., Market Garden Brewery, Medina Brewing Co., Rhetoric Brewing Co., Rhinegeist, Schnitz Ale Brewery, Thirsty Dog Brewing Co., Two Friends Brewing, Unplugged Brewing Co. and Wrecking Crew Brew Works. Participating distilleries include Cleveland Whiskey, Echo Spirits Distilling, Minglewood Distillery, Ohio Shine Co., Seven Brothers Distilling Co. and Towpath Distillery. Participating wineries are D & D Meadery, Das Weinhaus, Feisty Mead, La Famiglia Winery, Lincoln Way Vineyards and White Timbers Winery.

Participants can enjoy a variety of food specialties from food trucks including The Snackerie Charcuterie, Circles on the Square, Moonstone Coffee Works, East Coast Konz, Swine BBQ and Wholly Frioles.

The Medina Beer Fest supports Main Street Medina’s mission to lead the effort for historic preservation, economic sustainability and continued evolution of the Historic and South Town districts as the heart of the Medina community.