Craft Beverage Festival
Celebrate craft beverage producers at our Craft Beverage Festival Saturday, Sept. 12 at Grafton Winery The Vineyards in Grafton. The Craft Beverage Festival is the perfect time to discover the craftsmanship that goes in to each and every signature pour. This year, local restaurants will showcase great dishes, alongside local makers. This event highlights the best the area has to offer in the craft beverage -- and food -- world. So grab your friends -- and a drink -- and have a great time!
Purchase Tickets Here!
Craft Beverage Festival, Saturday, Sept. 12, at Grafton Winery, the Vineyards!
Tickets are available now. Click here to secure your place.
Tickets are $65 in advance for those who want to enjoy the full VIP experience from Noon to 5 p.m.. There are a limited number of VIP tickets available so get yours now! These tickets are only available with advance purchase.
General admission tickets are $45 per person in advance and $50 at the door. Doors open at 1 p.m. for general admission. Designated Driver tickets are $25 per person in advance and $30 at the door.
Craft Beverage Participants
Meet the makers:
- Grafton Winery The Vineyards
- Old Bakery Beer
- Eckert's Country Store & Farm
- Mississippi Culture
- Red Rooster Brew Werks
- Duke Original Sodas
- Black Bird Bakery
- Bella Milano
- Bluff City Grill
- Byrdies Food Truck
- Pink Elephant Mother Road Fudge N Candy Shop
- Good News Brewing
- Roasterz
- Goshen Coffee
- Edwardsville Philly Pretzel Co.
- Prairie Oak Craft Distillery
- PressHouse
- Delmar Public House
Live Music by American Jackals
And There's More!
All ticket holders will receive a free commemorative glass, plate for food, micro bouquet and a menu highlighting the drink and food samples available.
VIP ticket holders will receive Wine Tote Goodie Bag filled with a bottle of Grafton Winery wine, a jar of Eckert's Apple Butter Jam, coupons from participating vendors, a Great Rivers & Routes Bottle Opener; an option walk through of the wine room; an option coffee tasting session and 'first dibs' on all samples. Plus the commemorative glass, micro bouquet and menu.
During Craft Beverage Festival, enjoy drink mixing demos; a coffee roasting session; learn how to make the perfect espresso martini; have your picture drawn by on-site caricature artists; play yard games and take part in the Beer Stein Holding Contest (competition for both men and women).