Midwest Brewers Fest

09/01/2017

Exclusive Offer - $10 off of Gold Pass to Naperville Firkin Beer Fest for Friends of the Midwest Brewers Fest (MWBF)

We are excited to announce that the MWBF is partnering this year with BrewFest Partners to sponsor the Gold Pass ticket for the inaugural Saturday, September 9, 2017 Naperville Firkin Beer Fest at CityGate Centre from 3PM to 6:30PM.

Each General Admission guest will receive 18 sampling tickets to enjoy 30+ one-of-a-kind casks being served alongside some of the best craft beers from within Illinois and throughout the Midwest. There will be 60 craft beers and hard ciders from which to choose. Guests will also be able to enjoy cuisine from some of the best local food trucks.

In addition, each guest will also receive the following with the purchase of the upgraded MWBF Gold Pass: One Hour Early Entry (2PM instead of 3PM), Exclusive Firkin Fest Tastings, Commemorative Glass, $5.00 Merchandise Voucher and Ticket to the Bacon Bar

As a past MWBF ticket buyer, we are able to offer the Gold Pass to you at a discounted price of $55.00 per ticket (plus fees) which is only $6.00 over the price of a General Admission ticket.

To buy your MWBF Gold Pass ticket(s) and receive your discount, please click on the link below:

Hey Craft Beer Fans! We invite you to the inaugural Naperville Firkin Beer Fest! The festival will include 30+ one-of-a-kind firkin's alongside some of the best traditional craft brews from breweries around Illinois and throughout the Midwest. Over 60 craft beers & hard ciders to choose from! Enjoy…

08/15/2017

https://www.nctv17.com/news/finding-out-about-firkins/

The first ever Naperville Firkin Fest is coming in September, so we set out to learn what exactly a firkin is.

06/17/2017

salutes our friends at Flesk Brewing on the Grand Opening of their taproom in Barrington, Illinois

03/19/2017

Grand Opening weekend for Mikerphone Brewing. A few miles off of I290 in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, this is a must stop for those hitting the I355/I290/Rt. 53 corridor of breweries

12/12/2016

Congratulations to Metal Monkey Brewing for their first Barrel Aged bottle release! We're proud to have been a part of their story. If you haven't been there yet, this is one heck of a time to visit.

11/09/2016

The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild is putting on it's annual Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beers , and they're looking for volunteers to fill some spots Saturday afternoon/evening. For volunteering, you get FREE general admission to the Friday session of this sold out festival. For more information email [email protected].

The Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer is North America’s largest and most prestigious barrel-aged beer festival and competition. Now in its 23rd year, will be back in-person in Chicago, IL on November 7+8, 2025 at Credit Union 1 Arena.

10/10/2016

Thank you to everyone that attended the October 8th MWBF. We are happy to announce that our guests used their sampling tickets to vote 3Floyds Brewery as our Gold Medal winner. Imperial Oak Brewing and Blue Nose Brewery took home the Silver and Bronze Medals, respectively.