About the Event:
When: Saturday April 22, 2023 5:30pm – 10:30pm
Where: Foundry Social Warehouse at 333 Foundry Street, Medina, OH 44256 (event entrance is located at the rear of Foundry Social, in the back parking lot)
What: This event looks to feature 70+ beers from 25+ Ohio breweries, plus food vendors, a photo booth, music, games, 50/50 and beer cooler raffles, and endless fun!
Hosted by: Main Street Medina and presented by Gridiron Guys Construction
Where: Foundry Social Warehouse at 333 Foundry Street, Medina, OH 44256 (event entrance is located at the rear of Foundry Social, in the back parking lot)
What: This event looks to feature 70+ beers from 25+ Ohio breweries, plus food vendors, a photo booth, music, games, 50/50 and beer cooler raffles, and endless fun!
Hosted by: Main Street Medina and presented by Gridiron Guys Construction
Beer Fest FAQs:
What type of tickets are available and how much are tickets?
There are multiple ticket options available and described in more detail below. There are Platinum, VIP, General Admission, Designated Driver, Volunteer, and Designated Driver Volunteer tickets available. We are a non-profit organization, and your ticket purchase supports our organization, and helps to offset the many costs associated with the festival such such as beer, transportation, toilets, security, music, insurance, equipment, etc.
What does my $100 Platinum VIP ticket include?
Platinum VIP tickets include early entry to the event (doors open at 5:30pm, event check-in will begin prior to 5:30), a free pass to the MAD Brewing Co. Beer School, a limited-edition Medina Beer Fest pint glass, 25 beer tasting tickets, 1 food ticket, 1 Donut ticket, commemorative tasting glass, and access to complimentary parking shuttles from select locations in the city of Medina. If you are interested in attending, please click here.
What does my $65 VIP ticket include?
VIP tickets include early entry to the event (doors open at 5:30pm, event check-in will begin prior to 5:30), 15 beer tasting tickets, 1 food ticket, 1 Donut ticket, commemorative tasting glass, and access to complimentary parking shuttles from select locations in the city of Medina. If you are interested in attending, please click here.
What does my $45 General Admission ticket include?
General Admission tickets include entry to the event (doors open at 6:30pm, event check-in will begin prior to 6:30), 10 beer tasting tickets, 1 food ticket, 1 Donut ticket, commemorative tasting glass, and access to complimentary parking shuttles from select locations in the city of Medina. If you are interested in attending, please click here.
What does my $15 Designated Driver ticket include?
Designated Driver tickets include entry to the event (6:30pm unless attending with a Platinum VIP or VIP admission guest), unlimited soda/water, 1 food ticket, 1 Donut ticket, commemorative tasting glass, and access to complimentary parking shuttles from select locations in the city of Medina. Additionally, we are planning to have N/A beer and HopTea available for Designated Drivers.* If you are interested in attending, please click here.
*Availability of N/A beer and HopTea is subject to change and is dependent on timely receipt of shipments from our sponsors.
What if I want to volunteer?
Fantastic! Because volunteers work a 2.5 hour event shift, and also get to enjoy the event as a guest, there are two levels of volunteer tickets available. The General Admission Volunteer costs $20 and includes at least one 2.5 hour volunteer shift, 10 beer tasting tickets, 1 food ticket, 1 Donut ticket, commemorative tasting glass, Brew Crew T-Shirt, and access to complimentary parking shuttles from select locations in the city of Medina.
The Designated Driver Volunteer costs $10 and includes at least one 2.5 hour volunteer shift, unlimited soda/water, 1 food ticket, 1 Donut ticket, commemorative tasting glass, and access to complimentary parking shuttles from select locations in the city of Medina. Additionally, we are planning to have N/A beer and HopTea available for Designated Driver Volunteers.*
*Availability of N/A beer and HopTea is subject to change and is dependent on timely receipt of shipments from our sponsors.
If you are interested in volunteering, please e-mail Angela Mansier at Angela@MainStreetMedina.com.
Will additional beer tasting or food tickets be available for purchase at the event?
Yes, additional tickets will be available to purchase after 7:30pm. Additional beer tasting tickets are sold at a cost of 4 for $10 and additional food tickets cost $5 each.
Can I park at Foundry Social?
There is NO PARKING onsite at the event because Foundry Social will remain open for non-Medina Beer Fest patrons. Please proceed to one of the parking lots noted below to park and ride the complimentary shuttle service to Foundry Social. Volunteers will be stationed at all parking locations to assist.
What are my parking options for the event?
Parking will be available at Ray Mellert Park (entrance off Miner Drive with approximately 70 spots) and is less than .1 mile from the event entrance (sidewalks are present). Additionally, complimentary parking shuttles will be circulating between Foundry and the City Hall parking garage from 4:30pm – 11:30pm, see the parking map HERE for more details. Alternatively, rideshare services may be used and pick-up & drop-off should be to the rear entrance of Foundry Social.
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
Yes. All festival attendees must be 21 or older to enter, even if they are designated drivers and are not drinking. No matter what your age, a valid government ID may be required for entry, with NO exceptions.
Can I leave the event and then re-enter?
Yes, the restrooms are located outside the event and will be accessible to beer fest guests. However, beer fest guests leaving for any other reason or wishing to visit Foundry Social will be required to remove their beer fest wristbands prior to leaving the Foundry warehouse and will not be allowed to re-enter the beer fest per our liquor permit requirements. Additionally, if you attempt to order food or drinks at Foundry Social the waitstaff will not serve you until you remove your beer fest wristband.
I want to be a sponsor!
Fantastic! Please check out our sponsorship page here for details on the sponsorship levels available for this year’s event. If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail George@MainStreetMedina.com.
Where can I find a beer list?
As we receive commitments from breweries, we will update the list on the beer fest page and will announce those in updates via our social media channels. The current beer list can be found HERE and links will also be posted around the event to access this list.
When does pouring stop?
Last call will be at 10pm and last pour will be at 10:15pm.
Will any of the beers run out?
Beers may run out towards the latter part of the evening. Why? For a variety of reasons: some beers appeal to the sampling appetites of many, and therefore are consumed more frequently. If you are coming to taste specific beers, we recommend you come earlier in the event and visit those breweries first. The beer is ordered and provided so that the most number of people can try them.
What is the refund policy?
Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE. The Beer Fest is indoors and will occur regardless of the normal spring weather conditions. If you cannot attend for any reason, you may give your ticket to someone else by sending them the e-mail confirmation. You do not need to do anything special to transfer your ticket to another attendee's name. Purchaser name will not be checked against ID-holder name at the gate.
Is there any food on site?
There will be a few food vendors on site offering a variety of great food. As we receive commitments from food vendors, we will update the list on the beer fest page and will announce those in updates via our social media channels. Each paid admission includes 1 food ticket that is redeemable at any of the on-site food vendors. Additional food tickets will be available to purchase after 7:30pm at a cost of $5.
Can I bring outside food and beverage into the venue?
The only outside food and beverage permitted into the event are sealed bottles of water and pretzel necklaces. Additional food tickets will be available to purchase after 7:30pm at a cost of $5.
Is smoking allowed?
No, smoking is not permitted inside the Foundry Social.
Is there a bag policy?
No, but please note that “All bags are subject to inspection upon entry.”
Can I bring my child with me?
Every person inside the event must be 21 or older due to the nature of the event and our permit. No one under 21 is allowed at this event.
Can I bring my pet with me?
Animals are not allowed at the event except for ADA recognized service animals while performing their qualifying services. Service animals are working animals, NOT pets. Emotional Support Animals or Companion Animals are not considered service animals under the ADA. We reserve the right to ask you to confirm that your animal is a service animal and ask what specific duties it performs. If you refuse to respond or choose not to communicate that information, we reserve the right to deny entry to your service animal.
I’m interested in Platinum Level tickets, tell me more about the MAD Brewing Co Beer School.
The MAD Brewing Co. Beer School is an exclusive offer for Medina Beer Fest guests purchasing a platinum level ticket. A date has not been set for the Beer School, but after the event MAD Brewing Co. will email all participants.
Who is Main Street Medina?
Founded in 2007, Main Street Medina is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3) community development and member supported organization. The mission of Main Street Medina is to lead the effort for historic preservation, economic sustainability, and continued evolution of the District as the heart of the community. To volunteer, become a member, or learn more about the organization, visit www.mainstreetmedina.com, Facebook or Instagram @MainStreetMedina.
There are multiple ticket options available and described in more detail below. There are Platinum, VIP, General Admission, Designated Driver, Volunteer, and Designated Driver Volunteer tickets available. We are a non-profit organization, and your ticket purchase supports our organization, and helps to offset the many costs associated with the festival such such as beer, transportation, toilets, security, music, insurance, equipment, etc.
What does my $100 Platinum VIP ticket include?
Platinum VIP tickets include early entry to the event (doors open at 5:30pm, event check-in will begin prior to 5:30), a free pass to the MAD Brewing Co. Beer School, a limited-edition Medina Beer Fest pint glass, 25 beer tasting tickets, 1 food ticket, 1 Donut ticket, commemorative tasting glass, and access to complimentary parking shuttles from select locations in the city of Medina. If you are interested in attending, please click here.
What does my $65 VIP ticket include?
VIP tickets include early entry to the event (doors open at 5:30pm, event check-in will begin prior to 5:30), 15 beer tasting tickets, 1 food ticket, 1 Donut ticket, commemorative tasting glass, and access to complimentary parking shuttles from select locations in the city of Medina. If you are interested in attending, please click here.
What does my $45 General Admission ticket include?
General Admission tickets include entry to the event (doors open at 6:30pm, event check-in will begin prior to 6:30), 10 beer tasting tickets, 1 food ticket, 1 Donut ticket, commemorative tasting glass, and access to complimentary parking shuttles from select locations in the city of Medina. If you are interested in attending, please click here.
What does my $15 Designated Driver ticket include?
Designated Driver tickets include entry to the event (6:30pm unless attending with a Platinum VIP or VIP admission guest), unlimited soda/water, 1 food ticket, 1 Donut ticket, commemorative tasting glass, and access to complimentary parking shuttles from select locations in the city of Medina. Additionally, we are planning to have N/A beer and HopTea available for Designated Drivers.* If you are interested in attending, please click here.
*Availability of N/A beer and HopTea is subject to change and is dependent on timely receipt of shipments from our sponsors.
What if I want to volunteer?
Fantastic! Because volunteers work a 2.5 hour event shift, and also get to enjoy the event as a guest, there are two levels of volunteer tickets available. The General Admission Volunteer costs $20 and includes at least one 2.5 hour volunteer shift, 10 beer tasting tickets, 1 food ticket, 1 Donut ticket, commemorative tasting glass, Brew Crew T-Shirt, and access to complimentary parking shuttles from select locations in the city of Medina.
The Designated Driver Volunteer costs $10 and includes at least one 2.5 hour volunteer shift, unlimited soda/water, 1 food ticket, 1 Donut ticket, commemorative tasting glass, and access to complimentary parking shuttles from select locations in the city of Medina. Additionally, we are planning to have N/A beer and HopTea available for Designated Driver Volunteers.*
*Availability of N/A beer and HopTea is subject to change and is dependent on timely receipt of shipments from our sponsors.
If you are interested in volunteering, please e-mail Angela Mansier at Angela@MainStreetMedina.com.
Will additional beer tasting or food tickets be available for purchase at the event?
Yes, additional tickets will be available to purchase after 7:30pm. Additional beer tasting tickets are sold at a cost of 4 for $10 and additional food tickets cost $5 each.
Can I park at Foundry Social?
There is NO PARKING onsite at the event because Foundry Social will remain open for non-Medina Beer Fest patrons. Please proceed to one of the parking lots noted below to park and ride the complimentary shuttle service to Foundry Social. Volunteers will be stationed at all parking locations to assist.
What are my parking options for the event?
Parking will be available at Ray Mellert Park (entrance off Miner Drive with approximately 70 spots) and is less than .1 mile from the event entrance (sidewalks are present). Additionally, complimentary parking shuttles will be circulating between Foundry and the City Hall parking garage from 4:30pm – 11:30pm, see the parking map HERE for more details. Alternatively, rideshare services may be used and pick-up & drop-off should be to the rear entrance of Foundry Social.
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
Yes. All festival attendees must be 21 or older to enter, even if they are designated drivers and are not drinking. No matter what your age, a valid government ID may be required for entry, with NO exceptions.
Can I leave the event and then re-enter?
Yes, the restrooms are located outside the event and will be accessible to beer fest guests. However, beer fest guests leaving for any other reason or wishing to visit Foundry Social will be required to remove their beer fest wristbands prior to leaving the Foundry warehouse and will not be allowed to re-enter the beer fest per our liquor permit requirements. Additionally, if you attempt to order food or drinks at Foundry Social the waitstaff will not serve you until you remove your beer fest wristband.
I want to be a sponsor!
Fantastic! Please check out our sponsorship page here for details on the sponsorship levels available for this year’s event. If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail George@MainStreetMedina.com.
Where can I find a beer list?
As we receive commitments from breweries, we will update the list on the beer fest page and will announce those in updates via our social media channels. The current beer list can be found HERE and links will also be posted around the event to access this list.
When does pouring stop?
Last call will be at 10pm and last pour will be at 10:15pm.
Will any of the beers run out?
Beers may run out towards the latter part of the evening. Why? For a variety of reasons: some beers appeal to the sampling appetites of many, and therefore are consumed more frequently. If you are coming to taste specific beers, we recommend you come earlier in the event and visit those breweries first. The beer is ordered and provided so that the most number of people can try them.
What is the refund policy?
Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE. The Beer Fest is indoors and will occur regardless of the normal spring weather conditions. If you cannot attend for any reason, you may give your ticket to someone else by sending them the e-mail confirmation. You do not need to do anything special to transfer your ticket to another attendee's name. Purchaser name will not be checked against ID-holder name at the gate.
Is there any food on site?
There will be a few food vendors on site offering a variety of great food. As we receive commitments from food vendors, we will update the list on the beer fest page and will announce those in updates via our social media channels. Each paid admission includes 1 food ticket that is redeemable at any of the on-site food vendors. Additional food tickets will be available to purchase after 7:30pm at a cost of $5.
Can I bring outside food and beverage into the venue?
The only outside food and beverage permitted into the event are sealed bottles of water and pretzel necklaces. Additional food tickets will be available to purchase after 7:30pm at a cost of $5.
Is smoking allowed?
No, smoking is not permitted inside the Foundry Social.
Is there a bag policy?
No, but please note that “All bags are subject to inspection upon entry.”
Can I bring my child with me?
Every person inside the event must be 21 or older due to the nature of the event and our permit. No one under 21 is allowed at this event.
Can I bring my pet with me?
Animals are not allowed at the event except for ADA recognized service animals while performing their qualifying services. Service animals are working animals, NOT pets. Emotional Support Animals or Companion Animals are not considered service animals under the ADA. We reserve the right to ask you to confirm that your animal is a service animal and ask what specific duties it performs. If you refuse to respond or choose not to communicate that information, we reserve the right to deny entry to your service animal.
I’m interested in Platinum Level tickets, tell me more about the MAD Brewing Co Beer School.
The MAD Brewing Co. Beer School is an exclusive offer for Medina Beer Fest guests purchasing a platinum level ticket. A date has not been set for the Beer School, but after the event MAD Brewing Co. will email all participants.
Who is Main Street Medina?
Founded in 2007, Main Street Medina is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3) community development and member supported organization. The mission of Main Street Medina is to lead the effort for historic preservation, economic sustainability, and continued evolution of the District as the heart of the community. To volunteer, become a member, or learn more about the organization, visit www.mainstreetmedina.com, Facebook or Instagram @MainStreetMedina.
