Hilo Brewfest Info
Designed for a perfect afternoon, the Hilo Brewfest has become one of Hilo’s favorite festivals. Check out all of the important info below!
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Of course it goes without saying (but we will anyway), you must be 21+ to attend. Please bring valid government issued photo ID.
Brewfest Hours
July 12, 2025
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VIP Hours- 1:00pm-5:15pm
General Admission - 2:00pm-5:15pm
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Brewfest Site Map
Location
Hilo Yacht Club
77 Laehala St
Hilo, HI 96720
Get to know your way around the fest
Ticket Info
ALL ATTENDEES MUST BE 21+ AND BRING A VALID GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID
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GENERAL ADMISSION $75:
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Entrance to the venue at 2pm
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Transportation to/from Hilo Yacht Club – General Admission ticket holders can start getting on the buses at 1:00 pm. Busses depart from the Afook Chinen Parking Lot.
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8 four-ounce sample pours (NOTE: DO NOT TEAR OFF THE DRINK TABS YOURSELF! Tabs must be detached by our beer tenders. If you remove a tab on your own, it will NOT BE HONORED.)
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Free food sampling at food booths by local chefs
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Live entertainment
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VIP TICKETS INCLUDE THE ABOVE, PLUS:
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You can enter the venue at 1 pm (one hour before the normal opening time) – VIP ticket holders can start getting on the buses at 12:00 pm.
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2 additional sample pours (NOTE: DO NOT TEAR OFF THE DRINK TABS YOURSELF! Tabs must be detached by our beer tenders. If you remove a tab on your own, it will NOT BE HONORED.)
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Access to the VIP Room, where you will find restrooms, seating, more music, and access to some special food and beers
Getting There and Parking
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
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There is NO PARKING at the Hilo Yacht Club.
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Parking is located at Afook Chinen Civic Center.
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Free busses depart from the Afook Chinen Civic Center parking lot.
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Your ticket will determine what time you may enter the event. (1pm VIP; 2pm General Admission)
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For ride-shares and drop-off (Uber, Lyft), have driver take you to the HILO YACHT CLUB at 77 Laehala Street.
BUS LOADING TIMES:
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12:00 PM: VIP ticket holders
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1:00 PM: General Admission
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Busses to depart every 15 minutes

Special Hotel Rates
A special room rate bundle is available at the Grand Naniloa Hotel for Hilo Brewfest attendees.
Standard rooms starting at $209 per night, plus tax.
Upgrade to Ocean View for $249 or Oceanfront for $299.
Packages include:
-Overnight Valet Parking
-Free shuttle to/from Hilo Brewfest
-Resort fee included in package price
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This rate is avaialble from July 10th-15th.
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For more information contact the Grand Naniloa Hotel sales team: