Tickets on Sale March 17 for Maui Brewers Festival in May

The 7th annual Maui Brewers Festival will return to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on Saturday, May 16, from 4 to 7 p.m. Photo courtesy Aubrey Hord.

By Maui Now Staff

The 7th annual Maui Brewers Festival will return to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on Saturday, May 16, from 4 to 7 p.m. The summer kick-off festival and fundraiser will feature specialty and craft beers from local and mainland breweries, delicious pūpū offerings from Maui’s top chefs, live entertainment and prize giveaways.

Thirty-seven breweries will be pouring this year, with about 24 restaurants and caterers serving sweet and savory foods. The selected breweries have been chosen for their excellence in creating quality craft beers with flavor and local ingredients. Alcohol-free options will be available, including water, coffee drinks and locally-made root beer.

Tickets are $60 in advance, and go on sale Tuesday, March 17, at 10 a.m. at The MACC Box Office. Tickets at the door will be $70. Designated driver tickets are available for $50 in advance, $60 at the door and exclude alcohol. Special “VIP Happy Hour” tickets will be available for $110, granting early access to the event from 2:30 to 4 p.m., and access to the “rare beer tasting area,”which will feature beers that can’t be purchased in-store.

Call 242-SHOW (7469) for advance tickets, or visit The MACC online and click on May 16 on the calendar.

The Maui Brew Fest is open to adults ages 21 and over, and all entrants must provide a valid photo ID for proof of age.