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Brewfest in
downtown westfield

Saturday, June 5, 2027

To benefit AMELIA PARK CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

 

Whip City BREWFEST 2027!

The annual Whip City Brewfest features unlimited beer tastings from local craft breweries, vendors, food trucks, live music, raffles, and more. All proceeds benefit Amelia Park Children's Museum, to help operate and maintain their facilities in Westfield and continue to bring fresh exhibits and programs to the young children of our community.

Special thanks and recognition go out to our venue hosts, The City of Westfield and our headline sponsor, Tin Bridge Brewing Company.

TICKETS are available in advance online. Tickets will only be available at the door if capacity allows.

General Admission tickets provide admission from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Special VIP early-admission tickets holders are allowed entry at 12pm, available only in advance.  General Admission tickets will also be sold at the door, as capacity permits.  See Ticket link below for additional details.

VIP TICKET HOLDERS will be admitted one hour early, for much smaller crowds, better access to brewery vendors, and exclusive VIP-only goodie bag.

All attendees will receive a commemorative tasting glass (first 500), and unlimited tastings from the breweries participating.

Event

Date: Saturday, June 5, 2027

Set-up: 10:00 am

Time: 12:00 to 5:00 (VIP 12:00-1:00)

Venue: 12 Central St, Westfield, MA 01085 - Central St. Lot

Please enter the staging area from Washington St.


Fees

Brewers: No fee, with donation of beer

Vendors: $50. Contact us to discuss in-kind options.

One six-foot table will be provided per Brewery/Vendor. Table placement will be determined at the discretion of the Brewfest Committee. BYO chair.


Details

Setup will take place from 10:00 to 11:30. All Brewers and Vendors must be on site by 11:00 at the latest. Setup staging area is behind the Westfield News Group building, off Central Street.

Power and water is not available on site, with limited exceptions.

Ice will be provided to keep the beer cold, while supplies last. Breweries must provide their own cold plate / jockey box equipment.

Each table should be staffed for the full event (12:00 to 5:00). Volunteers available. Brewery table staff will receive tasting passes (4 maximum - names MUST be provided in advance).Breweries seeking a volunteer to serve their beer, with their equipment, should contact us at least two weeks in advance.

Brewers will be given space under the main tent. Other vendors will be provided a table outside the tent. Vendors may provide their own tent/table set-up.

All Vendors are reminded that the weather is unpredictable, and you should plan accordingly in case of rain or cool weather.

Brewers and Vendors agree to provide at least two weeks’ notice to the Brewfest Committee in the event of canceling their participation in the Brewfest.

Please direct questions to Whipcitybrewfest@gmail.com.

 

VOLUNTEER

Volunteer for Whip City Brewfest 2027

Many hands are needed to bring the Brewfest to the community. Whether you have a couple of hours or the whole day, your help would be greatly appreciated.

Where else can you have so much fun for such a worthy cause as supporting Amelia Park Children’s Museum?

Volunteer opportunities

  • Set-up

  • Break-down

  • Runners

  • Door

  • Beer servers

  • Raffle booth

Please email Whipcitybrewfest@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering.

 

2026 Brewers

 
 
 
 
 
 

 2026 Sponsors

HEADLINE SPONSOR


DOUBLE IPA LEVEL SPONSORS


GLASS SPONSOR


VIP EXPERIENCE SPONSOR


Site Sponsors


THE BARREL STOUT SPONSOR

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DROP THE MIC SPONSORS


CHILL OUT SPONSORS


THE BEER ENTHUSIAST SPONSORS

Westfield HousingAuthority


2026 BANDS

2026 VENDORS

 

Contact Us

We’d love to hear from you. Please use this form for event questions, comments, and volunteer opportunities