Date idea: Columbus Winter Beerfest

TBA for 2025

The annual Columbus Winter Beerfest returns to the Greater Columbus Convention Center on January 20, 2024. This is a splurge event, but if you are a beer lover, it will be worth it!

Tickets make a great holiday gift too!

flight of beer samples with snacks on table

Assorted Beers in a Flight Ready for Tasting

This delicious and boozy event will have over 150 local and craft brews, as well as new craft wineries and distilleries!

There are 2 sessions to choose from:

Saturday afternoon: 12:00PM – 4:30PM
Saturday evening: 6:30PM – 11:00PM

Columbus Winter Beerfest Tickets

Regular admission

Regular admission for the tasting is $45-$50 if purchase in advance. You will get 25 tasting tickets, each good for the samples of your choice, plus a 5 oz. tasting cup (that’s a lot of ounces).

Designated drive admission

Bring a DD – designated drivers get in for $25 (must be 21 or over) and get unlimited water or soft drinks, plus a $5 food voucher.

Early admission

You can also choose early admission for $50-$55, and you’ll get in the door an hour early. Plus you’ll get an 8 oz. souvenir glass for your samples. These will sell out, so get yours now! They are on sale for $50 through Christmas (unless they sell out!).

Connoisseur Package

If your standards are high, you choose the Connoisseur Package for $85-$90, which includes VIP Early Admission benefits, Special Souvenir Glass, and Access into the Connoisseur Reception Area, appetizers, premium beer, and more.

Click here to purchase your tickets for Columbus Winter Beerfest!

This was a really fun event, and I think the VIP was worth it when I went a few years ago because you could try the most popular samples before the event gets more crowded.

Some of the lines get long fast, so head try your top picks before it gets too busy! Plus you’ll have a chance to snag a table for your group to congregate around.