Hosted by the Friends of Washington Crossing Park
 

Washington Crossing Brewfest

Join us for Brewfest 2024

Attend the first, and best, beer festival of the season in Bucks County, PA! Taking place at Washington Crossing Historic Park for its 13th year, Brewfest is on Saturday, May 4 from 12:30 to 4:30 PM. 

This year, we have expanded upon our wide selection of IPA’s, allowing you to sample a variety of beer and brewed malt beverages - including hard ciders, kombuchas, seltzers, spiked teas, and others throughout the day. Your ticket includes a souvenir sampling cup and two-ounce pours from a variety of craft and commercial breweries. 

Hear live music from First Highland Watch, a rock and roll bagpipe band, as well as the park’s Fife and Drum Corps. Eat mouthwatering food from vendors in a beautiful wooded setting overlooking the Delaware River. This is a volunteer run event and all proceeds help the Friends of Washington Crossing Park educate the public, promote history, and preserve the park for future generations.

Early Bird tickets go on sale from February 7 to 14 at a discounted price of $45. After that, General Admission is $55, plus a limited number of $17.76 Designated Driver tickets. Want to bring a group? Skip the online fees by purchasing your tickets in person at the Washington Crossing Visitor Center from February 15 to April 15. Get your tickets in advance, as the event is expected to sell out!

If you have questions, please email info@washingtoncrossingpark.org.

 
 
 

About

At the Washington Crossing Brewfest, you’ll get to taste more than 100 different beverages from dozens of local, regional, and nationally-known breweries.

Time and time again, our attendees say the unique location is their favorite part of the day. This isn’t your typical parking lot brewfest—instead, you’ll enjoy a picturesque location in a natural wooded environment.

This Brewfest is hosted by and benefits the non-profit Friends of Washington Crossing Park. Every dollar collected helps the Friends educate the public, promote the historic events that took place in Bucks County in 1776, and preserve the park’s colonial-era buildings and artifacts.

 

Previous Attendees Say…

So many breweries, with multiple offerings. The setting is beautiful, several food choices and more than enough facilities. Live music was excellent and fitting for the event. Plenty of parking and lots of nice, fun people attending. Worth the wait to get in! We have attended this event several years in a row and have always had a great time. Highly recommended! Stephen D.

The site was an enjoyable venue. The number of beverages to sample was immense and the food vendors were numerable. The price of everything was definitely doable. Jeanette B.

Such a fun day! Everyone is always in a good mood and it is a fun activity to do with friends while also learning about new beers and breweries. A highlight of spring! Barbara B.

 
 

TICKETS

 

Thank you to our sponsors

 

If you would like to become a sponsor, please email kmanning@friendswcp.org.

 
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Participating Breweries

 

*Breweries and beverages are subject to change without notice.*

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VENDOR INFORMATION

 

Food & Beverage Vendors

  • All breweries and food vendors interested in participating at Brewfest should contact Katherine Manning at kmanning@friendswcp.org before March 15.

  • Washington Crossing Brewfest is a beer and malt beverage-only event. Wine and spirits are not served or sampled.

 

Other Vendors

Vendors who fall outside the categories of food, beer, and malt beverages are not accepted for Washington Crossing Brewfests. This includes:

  • Products: Crafts, merchandise, T-shirts, mobile apps, etc.

  • Entertainers: Bands, artists, etc.

  • Not-for-profit organizations

Thank you in advance for your understanding!

 
 
 

EVENT RULES

 

Entry & Exit

  • Brewfest will be held rain or shine. If it rains, tents will be provided.

  • Tickets are required for all attendees.

  • All attendees must be 21 years old or older. Infants/babies/toddlers/children/teens are not permitted.

  • All attendees must show a valid photo ID for admission.

  • All attendees must be properly dressed, shirts and shoes are required. Feel free to dress in Colonial attire!

  • We reserve the right to check all bags at the gate.

  • Promotional photos and video will be taken at the event. By attending, you grant permission for your likeness to be used.

 
 

What to Bring

You may bring:

  • Pretzel necklaces

  • Purses

  • Rain jackets

  • Umbrellas

You may not bring:

  • Chairs or tents of any size

  • Outside glassware, water bottles, food, or beverages

  • Pets

  • Weapons or firearms

 
 

Tasting

  • This is a sampling event. All pours are 2 ounces only.

  • All attendees get one free souvenir glass for sampling; replacements are $5.

  • No alcohol is permitted outside the event grounds.

 
 

Behavior

  • We reserve the right, at our discretion, to remove any individual(s) from the Brewfest for inappropriate behavior. You will be escorted out by security and not be allowed back in.

  • Don’t drink and drive! Designate a driver or arrange a rideshare.

  • All exits are final. Once you leave the Brewfest grounds, you may not re-enter.

  • Attendees being picked up or dropped off by friends or a ride-sharing service should do so only at the designated pick-up points on site. Please follow posted signs.

  • Attendees may not walk through private property or along River Road when arriving or leaving the event. Bowman’s Tavern is NOT a drop-off/pick-up location and has a zero tolerance policy about serving anyone visibly intoxicated.

 
 

Frequently asked questions

Q: What makes Washington Crossing Spring Brewfest different from other beer festivals?

A: Most brewfests offer expensive VIP tickets that allow you to sample unique or special beers. In contrast, our brewfests tap beer and malt beverages throughout the day for everyone, at no extra charge. Here are some other reasons our brewfest is unique:

• More than 100 beers from dozens of breweries

• Beautiful wooded setting overlooking the Delaware River

• Mouthwatering food vendors

• All proceeds benefit the Friends of Washington Crossing Park

• Special commemorative glasses


Q: Where is the Washington Crossing Brewfest held?

A: The Brewfest is held in Washington Crossing, located in scenic Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA) preserves the site where General George Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776 and marched to Trenton, NJ. The address is 1638 River Rd, New Hope, PA 18938.

The Brewfest is located right next to the Delaware River in a shaded, wooded landscape. It is in the upper part of the park, behind the historic Thompson Neely House and Farmstead. This is across River Road from Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, which is located 2.5 miles from the center of New Hope, Pennsylvania, and 4.5 miles from the four-way stop sign in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania.

Click here for a map and the GPS address

Q: What happens if it rains?

A: This is a rain or shine event. Extra tenting will be provided if the forecast calls for rain. Guests are also encouraged to dress for the weather.


Q: Do I need to bring a photo ID?

A: Pennsylvania state law stipulates that everyone who enters the Brewfest must present a valid photo ID. We will check all IDs at the gate, even if you appear to be over the age of 21.

Q. Do I need to bring my ticket?

A: Yes, please bring your tickets with you and have them ready to scan as you enter. Electronic or hard copy is fine.


Q: I just found out I can't attend, but I've already purchased a ticket. How do I get a refund?

A: Tickets are nonrefundable. This means that refunds will not be granted for any reason. However, you may pass your ticket on to a third party as long as that person is 21 or older and can provide a valid photo ID. The name on the ticket does not have to match the name on the guest's photo ID.


Q: I can't find the email that contains my ticket. Can you resend them?

A: You can retrieve your missing tickets here by entering the email you used to purchase them. If you’ve done this and you still don’t have your tickets, you may have entered your email address incorrectly. Please contact us at info@washingtoncrossingpark.org to resolve this.


Q: Can I buy beverages?

A: This is a sampling event only - no additional alcoholic beverages will be sold. Attendees will receive 2-ounce pours of many different kinds of beer and malt beverages. Non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased from food vendors.


Q: How can I get involved as a food vendor or participating brewery?

A: Breweries and food vendors interested in participating should check the Vendor Information page or email Katherine Manning at kmanning@washingtoncrossingpark.org for more information.


Q: Can I re-enter the Brewfest area once I’ve left?

A: No. Once you have left the grounds, re-entry is not allowed. Bathrooms, water, and food are available on-site. There is no ATM, most vendors take cash, card, or Venmo.

Q: What are my transportation options?

A: Attendees being picked up or dropped off by friends or a ride-sharing service should do so only at the designated pick-up points on site. Attendees may not walk through private property or along River Road when arriving or leaving the event. Bowman’s Tavern is NOT a drop-off/pick-up location and has a zero tolerance policy about serving anyone visibly intoxicated.

Q: Where can I park?

A: Parking will be clearly marked near the Brewfest site. Please designate a driver (a limited number of DD tickets are available for each event). Cars cannot be left overnight after the event.

Q: Is the event wheelchair accessible?

A: There is an accessible parking area close to the event entrance and accessible portable bathrooms on site. The area where Brewfest is held is dirt, but overall flat and maintained.

Q: Is smoking permitted?

A: Vaping and cigarettes are permitted, but cigars and drug use are prohibited. Please be respectful of other attendees when smoking.

 

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