Snallygaster Beer Festival

Those in the know, know: Snallygaster is the District’s biggest & beastliest beer festival, bar none. And on October 12, 2024 the merry monster makes its triumphant return to DC for its 12th year as a rollicking tribute to the wonderful world of craft beer. Festival goers can expect a mind-boggling selection of no fewer than 450 highly sought-after draft beers, casks, gravity kegs and bottle pours from 175+ of the finest American and international producers set against a backdrop of local food trucks and two stages of live music.

Brought to you by the minds behind DC’s Bluejacket, ChurchKey, The Sovereign, Shelter and more, this is far and away the biggest event of the year for beer geeks of every stripe.The best way to stay abreast of the beast?

What's Snally?

Snallygaster is Washington DC's beastliest beer festival – a rollicking salute to the planet's finest craft beer. For one day and one day only, we’ll unleash no fewer than 450 of the most sought-after, small batch and rare craft beers & ciders from 175 producers against a backdrop of the best of the best in food trucks, live music, fun and games. Far and away the biggest event of the year for beer geeks of every stripe. And yes, this is absolutely a family-friendly affair, so grab the kids and come out for a day full of fun in downtown DC.

Music Schedule:

6th St. Stage

12:30-1:30pm
DJ Themsee (Reggae+Dub)

1:30-2:30pm
Dim Wizard (Power Pop)

2:30-3:30pm
DJ Brainpat(90's Hip Hop)

3:30-4:30pm  
Massie (Pop Rock)

4:30-5:30pm
DJ Themsee (Funk+Soul+Go-Go)

Capitol Stage

1:30-2:30pm
Gaywife (Electronic + Pop Experimental)

2:30-3:30pm
The Pietasters (SKA + Soul)

3:30-4:30pm
DJ Trini (Classic Hip Hop)

4:30-5:30pm
Trouble Funk (Go-Go)

Tickets:

Basilisk Pass
VIP Early Entry / 150 Bucks
From Noon Until 6
Unlimited Beer, wine, cocktail Tastings
Commemorative tasting glass
Access to VIP amenities

Kraken Pass
General Admission / 75 Bucks
From 2 Until 6
Unlimited Beer, wine, cocktail Tastings
Commemorative tasting glass
Access to General Amenities

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