Americus Hot Glass Craft Beer Festival 2025

Get ready to raise a glass once again – the Americus Hot Glass Craft Beer Festival is back on Saturday, April 5, from 2 PM – 6 PM in Downtown Americus! 🍻🔥

As an attendee, you will witness an event where craft beer meets fiery creativity! This year, we’re turning up the heat with an all-new upgraded VIP experience!

🔥 NEW & IMPROVED VIP EXPERIENCE 🔥

✅ Bigger VIP tent space – More room to relax and enjoy!

✅ Unlimited Fresh food cooked on-site – Available from 1 PM – 6 PM 🍽️

✅ Unlimited craft beer tastings 🍺

✅ Exclusive VIP restrooms 🚻

✅ Specialty drinks just for VIPs 🍹

✅ Custom handblown glass souvenir 🏺

✅ Early access to the festival – Enter at 1 PM! ⏳

✅ Front-row views of live glassblowing demonstrations 🔥

🎟 VIP & General Admission tickets are on sale now! If VIP isn’t your style, our General Admission tickets still offer an incredible experience, including:

🍺 12 tasting tickets to sample craft beers
🍔 Access to food trucks with delicious eats
🔥 Live glassblowing demonstrations
🥂 Commemorative festival glass to take home

Whether you go VIP or General Admission, this is one festival you don’t want to miss!

👉 Reserve your tickets today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/americus-hot-glass-craft-beer-festival-2025-tickets-1071400209869?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawIAt7lleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUVzsuZm2CeD_Yjph-4BuJ1gTNgUUN6v__B1jJQRu5TSXa73Khb3IO7nCQ_aem_C4TT80yJM3NKUdSa1tO8Bg

Shout out to our Presenting Sponsor, Citizens Bank of Americus!

See you on April 5th for another round of fire and flavor!

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On April 5, 2025, Americus Main Street will host its annual craft beer festival, Hot Glass Craft Beer. Tapping Americus’ rich history of artisan glass blowing and combining it with Georgia’s innovative craft brewing culture, Hot Glass Craft Beer means to bring these two artisan worlds together in one epic event. This event will feature at least 20 regional breweries with three to four different beers from each.

The increasing demand for craft beer and the rich artisan history provides a perfect backdrop for establishing a truly unforgettable event, the uniqueness of which is guaranteed to draw beer enthusiasts, artists, and the curious alike from all over the southwest Georgia region. Our goal for this event is to encourage the continued growth of the local craft beer movement, highlight Americus’ rich history of artisan glassblowing and showcase Americus as an artisan destination.

For more information:www.hotglasscraftbeer.com

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Those planning to taste beers are required to be 21+ years of age at the time of admission. Children under the age of 17 are permitted free of charge with the price of a paid adult ticket and must be accompanied by a parent. Anyone 18+ year of age at the time of admission may purchase a general admission ticket without beer tastings, however if you are caught drinking any alcohol during the event, you will be removed immediately from the premises and possibly banned for life.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Parking is available in the downtown area. Parking options will be posted on this site closer to the date of the event. The trolley will be running throughout the day around downtown and to/from area hotels to transport for the festival.

What can I bring into the event?

No pets. No outside food or drinks. No backpacks. No angry people. Strollers are okay, but they must have a baby or child in them. Those carrying in outside adult food or beverages instead of a child may be confiscated.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

229-924-4411 ext. 247 or qwillis@americusga.gov

What's the refund policy?

NO REFUNDS. Event runs rain or shine.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

You should bring your printed ticket to the event, however we will have a scanner to scan tickets on mobile devices and printed tickets. Cell service may not be perfect, so having a printed ticket will be preferred

Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?

YES, your tickets are transferable

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

Yes, the name on the ticket does not have to match your name on your drivers license as tickets are transferable. Although, we do recommend keeping your tickets secure to avoid copies being made. All tickets will be scanned to prevent extra stress coming to the event and fraudulent tickets.

What if it rains or snows?

The event will run rain or shine. If it snows, you will get one free tasting with beer entry ticket.

Is smoking allowed?

Only in designated areas. If you are smoking outside of designated areas you may be asked to leave event premises. Please dispose of butts in waste bins; we will be watching.