LANCASTER, PA - The popular Lancaster Craft Beerfest returns to the City of Lancaster on Saturday, August 24 2024!

Tickets are on sale now for the big event happening in 3 weeks. Guests can choose from a Noon-3pm or 4pm-7pm session. Each session will have live music (explore the bands), over 30 breweries (check out the full list), and delicious food vendors (check out the lineup). There are also special designated driver tickets available. The event is 21+, nobody under the age of 21 can attend.

The first Lancaster Craft Beerfest started in 2013. And, after a hiatus that began in 2020, the team is excited to be back.

"After 4 years it's been fun to dive back into organizing the logistics of this event,” said Jonathan Yeager, Partner. “It's somewhat nostalgic, especially when going through old photos and documents going back 12 years. We're getting excited to see it all come together again."

Joycat Events, the organization that created and managed the beerfest for the last seven festivals, is now under the Decades Lancaster umbrella since ownership of both businesses are now combined.

“We love that this event has forged a business partnership from the desire to create fun experiences in Lancaster City,” said Chris Trendler, Partner. “Cheers!"

One of the main reasons the Lancaster Craft Beerfest was able to make a comeback was due to the support of an incredible lineup of sponsors and partners.

Presenting Sponsors are Decades and The Rotary Club of Lancaster Penn Square–the latter benefitting from a portion of ticket sales of the event.

“The Rotary Club of Lancaster Penn Square is excited to partner with Lancaster Craft Beerfest to bring this great event back to downtown Lancaster,” said Sherry Harry, President, Rotary Club of Lancaster Penn Square. “This fun event showcases many local businesses and proves to be a good time for all.”

The Lancaster Craft Beerfest is grateful for all sponsors of the event.

"We’re excited to support the Lancaster Craft Beerfest because of the opportunity it provides to bring people together and support the City of Lancaster,” said Mike Callahan, Chairman of the Board at

Benchmark Construction. “There’s nothing better to us than celebrating the city we’ve helped transform since 1985 through various construction projects.”

Both Benchmark Construction and The Restaurant Store are Event Sponsors to help bring the Lancaster Craft Beerfest back and better than ever.

"We are excited to sponsor the 2024 Lancaster Craft Beerfest and support our local breweries and our friends at Decades,” said Melissa Bachman, Marketing Director at The Restaurant Store. “Our community has an amazing food and beverage scene, and this event brings us together to help celebrate that."

Event Partners include STRAY, Building Character, RockHound Apparel, and Signarama. Brian Nguyen will be the Event Photographer for the festival.

Please reach out to beerfest@decadesbowl.com to set up any interviews, learn more, or ask questions. Learn more about the event at lancastercraftbeerfest.com.