When is Beerfest at the 2025 Kentucky State Fair? More about the festival favorite

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Beerfest, a fan favorite where attendees will be able to sample beers from several local breweries, is back at the 2025 Kentucky State Fair. The event is one of many taking place at the Kentucky Exposition Center now through Aug. 24.

The State Fair includes dozens of entertainment acts, including the Texas Roadhouse Free Concert featuring Blue Öyster Cult, Sawyer Brown and Sister Sledge. It also features the best in Kentucky livestock, crowning the Five-Gaited World’s Grand Champion at the World’s Championship Horse Show, award winning blue ribbon exhibitions, loads of your favorite fair food, a Latin Festival, and much more.

Here's what to know about Beerfest and the Kentucky State Fair.

When is 2025 Beerfest at the Kentucky State Fair?

Beerfest takes places from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23. Tickets cost $30 online or $35 at the door and include fair admission, parking and a souvenir glass. Attendees will be able to sample beer from around a dozen local vendors and there will be live music and photo opportunities at the event.

Tickets are limited and participants must be 21+ with a valid ID.

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Where is Beerfest taking place?

Beerfest is taking place at the Kentucky Exposition Center, which is located at 937 Phillips Lane in Louisville.

Where do I park for Beerfest at the Kentucky State Fair?

Parking for the Kentucky State Fair will be in Parking Lot A at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

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How much are tickets for the 2025 Kentucky State Fair?

Daily admission is $12 and parking is $10. Visit kystatefair.org/tickets for details. Beerfest tickets will include daily admission on Aug. 23.

Thrill Ville wristbands, which have to be purchased separately, cost $35.

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Reporter Kirby Adams contributed. Reach Marina Johnson at [email protected].

This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Beerfest is taking place at the 2025 Kentucky State Fair. Learn more

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