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

Hilo Yacht Club

77 Laehala St

Hilo, HI 96720

Get to know your way around the fest

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ALL ATTENDEES MUST BE 21+ AND BRING A VALID GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID

GENERAL ADMISSION $75:

Entrance to the venue at 2pm
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.
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.)
Free food sampling at food booths by local chefs
Live entertainment

VIP TICKETS INCLUDE THE ABOVE, PLUS:

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.
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.)
Access to the VIP Room, where you will find restrooms, seating, more music, and access to some special food and beers

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION

There is NO PARKING at the Hilo Yacht Club.
Parking is located at Afook Chinen Civic Center.
Free busses depart from the Afook Chinen Civic Center parking lot.
Your ticket will determine what time you may enter the event. (1pm VIP; 2pm General Admission)
For ride-shares and drop-off (Uber, Lyft), have driver take you to the HILO YACHT CLUB at 77 Laehala Street.

BUS LOADING TIMES:

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

This rate is avaialble from July 10th-15th.

For more information contact the Grand Naniloa Hotel sales team:

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