***12noon, July 21st*** Apologies to everyone who has been waiting for updates on the fest. Now that we are only 10 days away, I suppose it's
as good a time as any to get whatever info we have out to you (Joe from VT: thanks for lighting a fire under me this weekend!).


Click here for a list of attending breweries and importers


The schedule is set, so here's what will be going down:


Friday July 31st:



12PM Brewery tours start and store opens. Reserved campsites open.
6PM Tours end for the day.
7PM Brewery store closes for the day.
7-10PM VIP DINNER
7PM Music by the Horseshoe Lounge Playboys.
7:30PM Michel Moortgat speaks at VIP dinner.
10:30PM MOVIE: "Across the Universe" Plays.
11PM Bonfire.


Saturday, August 1st:



7AM Breakfast on sale. Complimentary for VIP ticket holders.
10AM Breakfast closes.
10AM Roger Savoy/Hennessy Homebrew Emporium: all-grain brewing demo.
NOON Food vendors open.
NOON Silent auction for VIP tickets to next year’s fest. Proceeds to go to Cooperstown Food Bank.
2PM Beer tasting begins.
2-4PM Music by Panhandle.
4PM Slow Brew:Tour De Belgique presentation by Chris Brauweraerts, co-founder Brasserie Achouffe.
4PM Hot air ballon rides (tethered).
4:30-6PM Music by Headcase.
7-10:30PM Music by Jeremy Wallace.
7PM Store/tours close.
10PM Food vendors close.
11PM Movie "Across the Universe" plays.
11PM Bonfire.


Looks pretty chock'full'o'fun to me!


FAQ's: Every year brings new and unforeseen questions, but here's a few that typically come up:



ARE DOGS ALLOWED? Yes! Please keep your pups on a leash or closely observed if you want to throw the frisbee, or similar activities.

CAN WE HAVE CAMPFIRES? Yes, with caveats: Fires can only be lit in designated fire-rings. These will be dispersed throughout the camping areas, as will firewood. Please respect this, and we get REALLY mad when brewery or event property is burned.

CAN WE BBQ? Yes. If you bring a grill to contain it, save me a burger!

WHERE DO WE PARK? In the gargantuan field directly adjacent to the brewery grounds to the south. The parking area leads to the event entrance. IF you are camping, you will need to portage your gear from this lot. Sorry, but it's only a couple hundred yards, tops. NO CARS WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARK ON THE BREWERY GROUNDS.

HOW DO I STAY FEELING FRESH AND CLEAN? There will be a shower truck on-site. Private stalls, cleaned throughout the weekend, open all-day, all-night.

DO I NEED TO FEAR FOR MY SAFETY? No. Aside from the superlative level of sophistication and maturity of our clientele, we have a professional
security team hired for the weekend. If you run into any miscreants, seek out a PEACE KEEPER, or someone in a STAFF shirt will find one for you.
There will also be an EMT on-duty in a clearly marked tent for the duration of the festival.

IS THERE AN ATM ON-SITE? Sorry, no. And the closest ones are about 3 miles away. Please plan to bring cash for food vendors, hot-air ballon rides, and the Ommegang-Duvel cash-bar that opens after the tasting session. The brewery store accepts credit cards.

IS IT REALLY "UNLIMITED" SAMPLING FROM 2-6? Not exactly. In compliance with NY State Liquor Authority rules, attendees are given a set number of tasting tickets at the beginning of the event. As these run out, you are allowed more, as long as you are not displaying signs of intoxication when requesting these. This will be monitored by a TIPS certified employee.



Any further questions? Please contact Tara, Event Director, at tara@ommegang.com.



Admission details:


VIP tickets $185- Includes camping Friday and Saturday night, VIP dinner with beer pairings, music, a 750ml bottle of the coveted N'Ice Chouffe and a Chouffe Gnome hat, guest speakers, free taxi service (for the those not camping), and much merriment. Saturday breakfast. Admission to beer tasting Saturday with commemorative glass and all related entertainments on Saturday.

Standard Admission Ticket $70- Includes admission to beer tasting Satruday August 1. Free brewery tours. Live music and entertainment. After-party under the band tent with killer live bands and Ommegang and Duvel USA Imports (Duvel, Duvel Green, Maredsous Abbey ales, Brasserie d'Achouffe ales, and some suprises!). Screening of Beatles movies after dark. Bonfire.

Camping Tickets $30- This is for a CAMPSITE, not per person. If you are travelling with a group, 1 site will accomdate 2 large tents for 2 people each, or 1 RV or camper. If you purchase VIP tickets you DO NOT need to purchase a campsite. We have 135 acres of former farmland that sees some of the most amazing starry nights you can imagine. Fires only in designated areas. BBQs ok.