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!
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
VIP Hours- 1:00pm-5:15pm
General Admission - 2:00pm-5:15pm
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
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
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
