Spring Beerfest IV March 28 Offers Unlimited Local Beer Sampling, Raffles

Musikfest Café at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks will stage Spring Beerfest IV on March 28, offering unlimited sampling from more than 25 local breweries, on-site raffles with exclusive brewery prizes, and a charitable component that directs a portion of raffle proceeds to Habitat for Humanity. The festival is presented by ArtsQuest in partnership with the Lehigh Valley Brewers’ Guild, and the Lehigh Valley Homebrewers are also slated to participate.

Tickets are on sale through ArtsQuest and the event is limited to attendees 21 and older. ArtsQuest says general admission is split into two sessions and warns that ticket prices will increase on March 21. VIP access includes early entry to the first hour at 1 p.m., one complimentary raffle ticket for an exclusive ArtsQuest raffle, and a limited-edition collectible from the Lehigh Valley Brewers’ Guild as part of the VIP package.

Breweries confirmed in media listings and past rosters span the regional scene, with names including Allegheny Creek Brewing Co., Birthright Brewing Co., Brü Daddy’s Brewing Co., Fegley’s Brew Works, Lost Tavern Brewing, Weyerbacher Brewing Co., Yergey Brewing, Funk Brewing Co., Hawk Mountain Brewery, Colony Meadery, Red Balloon Cider, Rising River Brewing Co., Retriever Brewing Co., and Two Rivers Brewing Co. ArtsQuest’s announcement emphasizes “more than 25 local breweries” without publishing a single finalized roster in the release; a final participant list is expected from the organizer ahead of the event.

Josh Divers, Board President of the Lehigh Valley Brewers’ Guild, said, “Spring Beerfest is a celebration of the creativity and collaboration that defines the Lehigh Valley craft beer community. It’s an opportunity for local breweries to come together, showcase what makes this region special, and connect directly with the people who support us year-round. We’re proud to partner with ArtsQuest to keep growing this event each year.” Nicholas Michael, ArtsQuest Director of Corporate Partnerships, added, “I’m incredibly proud of the partnership ArtsQuest has built with the Lehigh Valley Brewers’ Guild and how Spring Beerfest has grown into a signature community event. Working to showcase the talented brewers in the area brings together the community in a shared admiration for their craft and proves that they are, indeed, a headline act. Adding the likes of the talented folks from the Lehigh Valley Homebrewers only solidifies the Valley as an amazing hub for fresh craft beer.”

Earlier coverage of Spring Beerfest’s debut and past editions listed food vendors such as a Boar’s Head hot dog and bratwurst cart, charcuterie, hummus and fruit cups from Levy Restaurants, and offerings from ArtsQuest’s Palette & Pour kitchen, and gave historical session times of 2–4 p.m. and 5–7 p.m. Price tiers reported in past coverage showed general admission at $34/$39 and VIP at $49/$54, with a previous promotional code HAPPYSPRING; ArtsQuest’s current release does not publish specific price points, so attendees should note the March 21 advance pricing deadline.

Now in its fourth consecutive year since the 2023 debut, Spring Beerfest has positioned itself as a signature regional craft beer event at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015. With unlimited sampling, VIP collectibles, and raffles that benefit Habitat for Humanity, the festival combines tasting room variety with a community-minded fundraiser; buy tickets through ArtsQuest and confirm session times and the finalized brewery roster before you go.