Ticket Sales + Saturday Live Entertainment Announced

We are excited to announce that tickets are officially on sale for the 12th Annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest on October 11^th & 12th, 2019. Presented by The Village of Baytowne Wharf, this year’s weekend long events will have even more ways for you to enjoy your favorite brew.

On Friday, October 11th, our Beer From Around Here event is back! Join us for an intimate evening and a pre- grand tasting party! This night will be filled with samplings of local brews and food from our merchants, and live music on the lawn! Limited Number of tickets available. All the fun is form 6-8pm.

We also are bringing back our VIP party on Saturday, October 12th, which happens right before the main event!  VIP ticket holders will have an all-inclusive package this year with a tasty lunch at Slick Lips Seafood & Oyster House, exclusive beer not at the festival, and the option to skip the lines and walk right in to the main event! We do have a limited amount of tickets for this event, so don't wait to purchase! 1-2pm

Our main on Saturday October 12th from 2-6pmevent will feature more than 200 domestic and international craft beers available for sampling. Brewery representatives will be available at the event, offering an opportunity to learn about the different types of lagers and ales from a variety of styles. Live entertainment will be also featured during the festival with Luke Langford Band from 2-4pm, and then The Shakedown from 4:30-6:30pm.  

Mark your calendars and we hope to see you out for our 12^th Annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival.

Ticket information:

Friday Beer From Around Here Ticket:
Tickets are $40
**Tickets include admission to Friday night's event only 6-8pm**
Beer Tasting Glass | Rain or Shine No Refunds
Please drink responsibly

Saturday VIP Ticket (included Main Event Craft Beer Tasting Tickets):
Tickets are $65 in advance and $75 the day of sales
**VIP Tickets include admission to BOTH VIP Party and the Beer Tasting from 2-6p**
1pm- 2pm VIP Party with food provided and no waiting in lines!
Beer Tasting Glass | Rain or Shine No Refunds
Please drink responsibly

Saturday General Admission | Main Event Craft Beer Tasting Tickets:
Tickets are $35 in advance and 435 the day of sales 
**Tickets include admission to the Saturday Beer Tasting event from 2-6p only**
Beer Tasting Glass  | Rain or Shine No Refunds
Please drink responsibly

Baytowne Beer Fest Raises More Than $5,000 for Local Charities

The 10th Annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival announced today the organization donated $5,500 to three deserving local charities. The proceeds are from the two-day event, held this past fall at The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center received a $3,000 donation, Sandestin Foundation for Kids received a $1,500 check, and the Fisher House of the Emerald Coast was presented with a $1,000 check.

The two day festival saw almost 2,500 festival goers, welcomed 61 tents of local and regional beers,  and provided live music by The Forrest Williams Band, The Modern Eldorados and The Moon Lagoons.

The 11^th Annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival is set for October 12, & 13, 2018. Chief sponsors of the Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival include Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Visit South Walton, Vie Magazine, SoWal.com, Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, Good Grit, Waste Management Services, Sunbelt Rentals, 850 Magazine and Emerald Coast Magazine.

10th Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival, Oct. 13-14

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, the #1 resort on Florida’s Emerald Coast, and The Village of Baytowne Wharf announced plans today for the 10^th Annual Baytowne Beer Festival on Oct. 13-14. With the boom of interest in craft brewing, the Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival promises to be more popular than ever.

Known as the “Best Beer Fest on the Emerald Coast,” the festival will have opportunities to discover and sample specialty beers from around the country. The charming Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin is the perfect backdrop for fun-in-the-sun during the traditionally beautiful month of October.

The Baytowne Beer Festival is the largest beer event in Northwest Florida. This year’s event will feature a wide range of beers varying in strength and style. From light pale ales and rich dark stouts to a number of bottled and yet-to-be-released fall beers – beer aficionados and novices will be able to savor the best in sudsy selections.

Friday, October 13

Beer From Around Here will take place in the Village Events Plaza from 6-8 p.m. Sample local breweries like Destin Brewery, Props Brewery, Fairhope Brewing Company, Idyll Hounds and Grayton Beer, taste appetizers from merchants in the Village, and enjoy live music by the Forrest Williams Band.

Saturday, October 14

The Saturday VIP event will feature exclusive beer tastings, TimberCreek Distillery bourbon, and delicious featured menu items from Marlin Grill from 1-2 p.m. This ticket is all inclusive for Saturday's events and guests receive express entry into the grand tasting.

During Saturday’s Grand Tasting from 2-6 p.m., the Village will transform into a taster’s paradise with tents and nearly 200 domestic and international beers from more than 40 on-site craft brewers. New craft beers and different selections from past years will be featured. Plus, enjoy live music by The Modern Eldorados and The Moon Lagoons. A sample of the brewing companies featured at this year’s festival includes: Idyll Hounds, Grayton Beer Company, Destin Brewery, Props, 3^rd Planet Brewery, New Belgium, Back Forty, 3 Daughters, Pensacola Bay Brewery, Shipyard Brewing Company, SweetWater, Abita, Sierra Nevada, Fairhope Brewing Company and many more. Brewery representatives will be available to discuss the different types of lagers and ales, teaching about the variety of styles. 

Saturday’s Craft Beer Tasting tickets are on sale for a reduced price of $30 per person until Oct. 14, VIP tickets are on sale for $60 and Beer From Around Here tickets are on sale for $40. Tickets can be purchased the day of the event for $35 and special pricing for groups is also available. Tickets are also available for purchase at the Sandestin Welcome Center’s front desk. Guests are advised to purchase tickets early, for the event has sold out in past years. All ticketholders will be provided a Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival tasting glass for sampling.

The Baytowne Beer Festival is a pitcher perfect reason for a South Walton getaway, and special discounted accommodation packages are available with savings of more than $50 which includes a pair of tickets to Saturday’s event. Enjoy the convenience of accommodations just steps away or a convenient complimentary tram ride away from the festival at Sandestin. Call 844.614.BEER or visit Sandestin.com/beer for pricing (mention code: BEER17).

Special Ticket Pricing Untapped for the Best Beer Fest on the Coast The Baytowne Beer Festival at Sandestin this October 14-15

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, the #1 Resort on Florida’s Emerald Coast, and The Village of Baytowne Wharf announced early bird ticket pricing for the ninth annual Baytowne Beer Festival on October 14-15.

For the first 100 ticket purchasers, the special price for the grand tasting on Saturday, October 15 is only $25, a savings of $10.

Saturday’s beer tasting tickets are on sale for a reduced price of $30 per person and VIP tickets are on sale for $60 until October 14. Tickets can be purchased the day of the event for $35 and VIP tickets will increase to $65 day of the event. Tickets are also available for purchase at the Sandestin Welcome Center’s front desk and special pricing for groups is available. Guests are advised to purchase tickets early, as both events have sold out in previous years. All ticketholders will be provided a Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival tasting glass for sampling. Online booking fees apply.

With the boom of interest in craft brewing, the Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort this fall promises to be more popular than ever. Additional announcements including more events, beer lists, and other updates will also be released in the coming months.

The Baytowne Beer Festival is a pitcher perfect reason for a South Walton getaway, and special discounted accommodation packages are available with savings of more than $50 which includes a pair of tickets to Saturday’s event. Enjoy the convenience of accommodations just steps away or a complimentary tram ride away from the festival at Sandestin. Call 866.91.BEACH or visit sandestin.com/beer for pricing (mention code: BEER16).

Beer Listing!

Interested to hear what beers we will be having at the 8th Annual Baytowne Beer Festival? We have some old favorites returning, and then brand new breweries too! Here's an updated listing to get your palattes ready for everything from light pale ales to rich dark stouts:

• ABC
• Abita
• Angry Orchard
• Ayinger
• Back Forty
• Bell's Beer
• Brew Hub
• Cigar City
• Chimay
• Coney Island Root Beer
• Covington
• Destin Brewery
• Dogfish Head
• Good People
• Green's
• Grayton Brewery
• Harpoon
• Highland
• Idyll Hounds
• Lagunitas
• Lazy Magnolia
• Magic Hat
• Miller Coors
• New Belgium
• NIVOL
• Nola Brewing
• Oskar Blues
• Oyster City Brewing
• Rogue
• Sam Adams
• Samuel Smith
• Small Town Brewery
• Shiner
• Shipyard/Seadog
• Sierra Nevada
• Stone
• Straight to Ale
• Sweetwater
• Terrapin
• Traveler Beer Project
• Westmalle