FAQs & Festival Rules

FAQs

Is there an age limit to get into the show?
No one under the age of 21 will be allowed entrance in the festival! This includes designated drivers who must also be at least 21 years of age. NO children, toddlers, infants, strollers, or pets are permitted. No one will be admitted without a valid photo ID (no exceptions). Proper identification is the responsibility of the attendee. Failure to present proper, valid photo identification (driver’s license or passport) will result in denial of entry with no refund offered.

How do I buy tickets for this event?
Both Sessions I and II are SOLD OUT. There will be NO TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT THE DOOR! Be sure to sign up for our e-mail list to get advanced notice of ticket sales for next year.

I have a ticket for Session 1, can I use it to go to Session 2 instead? OR I have a ticket for Session 2, can I use it to go to Session 1 instead?
NO. You are only permitted to use the ticket you purchased for the session you purchased. The scanners are programmed with the ticket number and will reject your ticket if it is for the wrong session.

Is The Event Indoor or Outdoor?
The Philadelphia Beer Festival will be an indoor event at the Philadelphia Cruise Terminal in the Philadelphia Naval Yard. There is also a fenced in outdoor area for smokers (smoking is only permitted in this area).

What does admission include?
You will pay one fee to get in. You will receive a souvenir six oz. tasting glass with a two ounce pour line. You are welcome to sample any beer being poured ny the brewers.

Will Food be Available?
Feast Your Eyes, Inc. will have food for purchase. Food does not come with the price of admission

What is the rate for the Designator Drivers?
Designated Drivers will be charged $10 dollars per ticket

How does the Designated Driver ticket work?
The designated driver pays $10 to get in. The designated driver does not receive a wristband and are not permitted to sample any beer. They receive a free bottle of water and are able to enjoy all the activities of the festival except the beer sampling. Any designated driver ticket holder who breaks the designated driver rule will be immediately removed from the festival.

If I buy one ticket am I allowed to go to both sessions?
A ticket can only be used once for the session purchased.

Is there a coat check?
Yes, there is a coat check.

What hotels are in the area?
Courtyard by Marriott, 8900 Bartram Ave., Philly, 215-365-2200.
Hampton Inn, 8600 Bartram Ave., Philly, 215-966-1300.
Fairfield Inn, 8800 Bartram Ave., Philly, 215-365-2254.
Embassy Suites, 9000 Bartran Ave., Philly, 215-796-6008.

I’m having trouble printing out my tickets, what do I do?
FOR TICKET HOLDERS ONLY: If you already have tickets and are in need of customer service regarding your ticket purchase, please call 1-877-772-5425.

What time do the doors open for each session?
Doors open at 12:00 pm for Session I (Session begins at 12:30 pm).
Doors open at 5:30 PM for Session 2 (Session begins at 6PM).

Where is the Philadelphia Navy Yard located?
The Philadelphia Cruise Terminal is located at 5100 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19112.

Is there taxi service available to and from the Navy Yard?
Yes, it is recommended that all attendees take advantage of public transportation for the festival. Here are the phone numbers for a few of the area taxicab companies:
All City Taxi: (215) 467-6666 
PHL Taxi: (215) 232-2000 
Victory Radio Dispatch: (215) 225-5000
Crescent Cab: (215) 365-3500

How do I get to the Philadelphia Navy Yard?
Complimentary bus shuttle service will be available to festival attendees from the Broad & Pattison SEPTA station to the Philadelphia Cruise Terminal venue. Shuttles from Broad & Pattison will begin at 11:00 AM and run continuously through 2:00 PM for Session 1. They will begin again at 5:00 PM and run continuously through 8:00 PM for Session 2. The return shuttles back to Broad & Pattison will begin at 3:00 PM and run through 4:30 PM for Session 1 and again from 9:00 PM through 10:30 PM for Session 2. For more info about transportation, click on the transportation link.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible.

Is there parking at the Navy Yard?
Yes, there is limited parking at the venue. We encourage people to use mass transit.

Festival Rules

• 21+ Only. Must show valid photo I.D. for admission.
• Don’t drink and drive! Take mass transit or designate a driver.
• Promotional photos and video will be taken at the event and you grant permission for your likeness to be used.
• Drink responsibly, Know your limits!
• This is a sampling event, 2oz. pours only!
• All attendees must be properly attired.
• We reserve the right to check all bags
• No pets or children allowed.
• No outside glassware or food permitted.
• You get one souvenir glass for this event. Replacements $5.00 ea.
• We reserve the right, at our discretion, to remove any individual(s) from the festival for behaving inappropriately, You will be escorted out by security and not allowed back in!
• All exits are final. No alcohol permitted outside the event.

Thank you for your cooperation.