Saturday, August 5
Malt City Brewfest 2023
Get excited for the 2nd annual Malt City Brewfest in Manitowoc, WI! The event will be held on Saturday, August 5th, 2023.
When and where
Date and time
Saturday, August 5 · 2 – 5:30pm CDT
Location
Along the Manitowoc River 720 Quay Street Manitowoc, WI 54220
Refund Policy
About this event
- 3 hours 30 minutes
- Mobile eTicket
Briess Malt & Ingredients Co. is excited to announce the 2nd annual Malt City Brewfest! The event will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 2:00-5:30pm in downtown Manitowoc in the parking lot between the river and library. There will be over 30 craft brewers at the event serving some of their favorite beers. Musical guest will be Suzie and the Detonators. Food trucks will be offering ribs, brisket, burgers, pretzels, cheese curds and more.
- Unlimited sampling of 100+ unique beers and ciders
- Souvenir pint glass
- Live music – 2:15-5:15pm
- Local food trucks & vendors
Malt City Brewfest offers the perfect environment to explore new styles and find your next favorite brew. Proceeds will go to local charities, including Pink Heals of Manitowoc County (support for those battling any type of cancer) and Lakeshore Humane Society in Manitowoc.
Participating Breweries:
- 3 Sheeps Brewing
- Ahnapee Brewery
- Badger State Brewing
- Central Waters Brewing
- Craft Creek Brewing
- District 1 Brewing
- McFleshman’s Brewing
- Fifth Ward Brewing
- Fox River Brewing
- Foxtown Brewing
- Great Dane Pub & Brewing
- Haen’s Popple River Brewing
- Hillsboro Brewing
- Hinterland Brewery
- Kenosha Brewing
- Lakefront Brewery
- New Glarus Brewing
- PetSkull Brewing
- Point Brewery
- Rowlands Calumet Brewery
- Sabbatical Brewing
- Sand Creek Brewery
- South Shore Brewery
- Sprecher Brewing
- Stillmank Brewing
- Stone Arch Brewpub
- SwitchGear Brewing
- Titletown Brewing
- Wisconsin Brewing
- Zambaldi Beer
By entering the event grounds, you willingly give your permission for the Malt City Brewfest, Briess Malt and Brewfest Partners to capture your image via video and photography for its unrestricted use in all forms of media/marketing.
Frequently asked questions
Gates open at 1PM for VIP ticket holders and 2PM for General Admission.
2PM admission with endless sampling of 100+ beers though 5:30PM and a souvenir pint glass
1PM admission with endless sampling of 100+ beers though 5:30PM, souvenir pint glass, WI Hop Passport ($30 value), 16oz. collab can of beer made by three Manitowoc Breweries, Brewfest bucket hat, Brewfest beer holder, Briess Malted Milk Balls and Briess drawstring bag
Yes! Tickets will still be available for purchase on Eventbrite until 4:30PM on the day of the event. To lessen time in line, we recommend ordering them in advance.
Designated Drivers (DD) are more than welcome to attend Malt City Brewfest and can still enjoy a variety of other things that we offer. DD’s must be 21 years of age or older. DD tickets are $15 and include complimentary soda and water. DD will receive a commemorative event pint glass upon exiting.
Malt City Brewfest will have plenty of food from Food Trucks and non-alcoholic drinks available. Guests are not permitted to bring in their own food or drinks. Complimentary bottled water will be available to all attendees.
Allowed items: bags/purses/totes, chairs, sunscreen/sun protection.
Banned Items: Open liquid containers, noise makers/speakers, weapons, drugs/ illegal substances, pets (other than service animals).
Proceeds will benefit Pink Heals of Manitowoc County (support for those battling any type of cancer) and Lakeshore Humane Society in Manitowoc. People battling cancer, or who know someone who is, can sign the Pink Heals emergency vehicle.
Yes. Picnic tables will be set up in the event space. First-come, first-served.
Yes. Both will be available.
Manitowoc County Transit System is available for use, and you can plan your trip by visiting their website. A variety of local taxi and rideshare (Uber/Lyft) services are also available to prevent drinking and driving.
The event is open to all people 21 and older. No children or pets, other than service animals, are allowed into the event.
The event will take place rain or shine. In the event of rain, every effort will be made to cover portions of the event space. Sorry, no refunds.
You may e-mail [email protected] and a Briess Malt & Ingredients Team Member will reply back as soon as they are able.