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Iowa Craft Brew Festival announces 15th annual festival lineup
Jun. 5, 2025 6:30 am, Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 10:56 am
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DES MOINES — This year’s lineup for the Iowa Craft Brew Festival features several breweries from around the Corridor.
The 15th annual event, hosted by the Iowa Brewers Guild, is set this year for Saturday, June 7 from noon to 4 p.m. at Water Works Park, 2251 George Flagg Parkway in Des Moines.
“This festival is the biggest showcase of Iowa craft brewing in the state,” said Iowa Brewers Guild Executive Director Noreen Otto. “We like to say ‘Drink Beer, Make Friends,’ and this event truly embodies that Iowa fun.”
This year’s lineup of 75 Iowa craft breweries and cideries include several local favorites from Linn and Johnson counties:
- Lion Bridge Brewing Co. of Cedar Rapids
- Backpocket Brewing of Coralville
- Big Grove Brewery
- Cedar Ridge Distillery of Swisher
- Clock House Brewing of Cedar Rapids
- Field Day Brewing of North Liberty
- Wilson’s Orchard & Farm of Iowa City
- ReUnion Brewery of Iowa City
Tickets are available online at iowacraftbrewfestival.com, starting at $50. Ticket holders must be 21 or older.
Festival grounds at this year’s venue will feature food trucks, free parking, water stations, shade and photo opportunities. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and empty water bottles.
Comments: Features reporter Elijah Decious can be reached at (319) 398-8340 or elijah.decious@thegazette.com.
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