12th Annual Mountaineer Brewfest

Start: Saturday, August 15, 2026 3:00PM
End: Saturday, August 15, 2026 10:00PM

The 12th Annual Mountaineer Brewfest is brought to you by Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack, a celebration of West Virginia’s finest craft and microbrews, will be held Saturday, August 15, 20256at the Heritage Port in Wheeling, WV, Early Bird tickets on sale June 1st thru July 31st, prices increase starting August 1st! Only 2200 general admission tickets and 200 VIP tickets will be sold. General admission includes 10 samples, commemorative mug, and great entertainment. In addition to the general admission items, the VIP ticket features early festival entrance (3:00pm), special VIP only beers, special entertainment, a food voucher, 10 additional samples, and a commemorative VIP item. The "VIP + Thursday" ticket also includes an invitation to our Thursday beer & food pairing at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack. Designated Driver tickets are available for both GA and VIP. The Mountaineer Brewfest additionally features a Beer Garden with additional craft beers for purchase, local artisan food for purchase, and the best in entertainment! The festival hours are VIP entry 3:00pm, General Admission entry at 4:00pm, the festival ends at 10:00pm. This is a rain or shine event.