Beer Fest Returns To Nassau Coliseum This Weekend

UNIONDALE, NY — After a COVID-induced delay, the Spring Craft Beer Festival is returning to Nassau Coliseum this weekend, featuring tons of breweries from Long Island and the greater New York area pouring some of their best brews, as well as tons of other fun activities.

The beer fest is scheduled for Saturday, March 26 from 2:30 to 6 p.m. at Nassau Coliseum. Tickets are on sale now. General admission tickets are $60 in advance and $70 at the door. Designated Driver tickets are also available for $15. You can purchase tickets by clicking here.

This years festival includes dozens of breweries, like local favorites Blue Point Brewing Co., Destination Unknown Beer Co., Great South Bay Brewery and more. There are also breweries from outside Long Island like Brewery Ommegang, Founders Brewing Co., Lagunitas Brewing Company and more.

In addition to tons of beers to sample, this year's festival also has an Instagram trail, axe throwing, a basketball toss and lots of backyard games.

The big draw this year is Arcade Alley: a free-to-play mini-arcade featuring dozens of games you can play with your friends.

Beer Fest this year has also partnered with the charity Kids Need More, which gives families coping with life-threatening illnesses a chance to enjoy normal, everyday activities.

Anyone under 21 is not permitted into the festival, even as a designated driver. A valid photo ID is required for entry.

For more information about the festival, or to purchase tickets, click here.