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Frequently Asked Questions
Flagstaff
Tempe
Tucson
Flagstaff
How much are the tickets?
There are a variety of ticket options:
General Admission is $40 in advance and $50 at the gate, VIP is $80 in advance and $90 at the gate. Also we have limited number of VIP tickets available as this area does sell out. VIP Designated Driver is $40 with General Admission Designated Driver $20. VIP Designated Driver tickets are available online whereas the General Admission tickets will only available on the day at the gate. Those who buy this ticket are required to sign a waiver agreeing to not drink or if caught drinking agree to leave with no refund. There are several non-alcoholic beverages available for these ticket holders.
What is included with the ticket?
General Admission
This ticket includes a 4oz tasting mug for you to keep, 24 sampling tickets (you'll exchange one ticket for each beer sample that you try) and the live music. Food is available for purchase at several food vendor booths.
VIP Admission
This ticket includes a 4 oz tasting mug for you to keep, 24 sampling tickets (to exchange for beer samples), live music and in addition there is a separate, fenced off VIP area, food sampling, vodka and wine sampling provided by Barefoot Wines (you must exchange one of your sampling tickets for each of these samples also) beer sampling provided by Deschutes and New Belgium. The Gypsy Chicks will be belly dancing and providing lessons and Robert Ray with amaze you with his magic tricks! In your mug you will also have a coupon for 50% off of the cost of the event t-shirt. VIP ticketholders enter the event one hour early at noon.
Are there restrictions on what I can bring to the festival?
No pets. Only guide dogs and service animals will be permitted. No children, no exceptions. No large purses, chairs, weapons, etc. All purses and bags are subject to search both coming into the festival as well as exiting the festival.
How old do I have to be to attend the festival?
No-one under the age of 21 years old will be allowed into the festival as an attendee, staff, brewer or vendor. No babies, babes in arms/toddlers. There is NO EXCEPTION.
What food is available?
A variety of food is available for purchase at several food vendor booths.
Where do I park?
At the festival grounds. Parking is free.
What breweries are attending?
Click here for the current brewery list -- subject to change.
What's the weather like in June?
According to www.weather.com the average high temperature in Flagstaff is in June is 79 degrees.
Do you have a list of hotels close to the festival?
Click here for a list.
Tempe
How much are the tickets?
General Admission is $40 in advance and $50 at the gate, VIP is $80 in advance and $90 at the gate. VIP Designated Driver is $30 with General Admission Designated Driver $20. These tickets will only available on the day at the gate.
What is included with the ticket?
General Admission
You can taste up to 24 three ounce samples of micro-brewed and specialty craft beers and receive a souvenir sampling mug. There will be live music, plenty of food (on sale), games, contests, and give-aways!
VIP Admission
Includes the opportunity to taste up to 24 three ounce samples of micro-brewed and specialty craft beers, receive a souvenir sampling mug and free T-shirt, as well as partaking in the special VIP area offering our special guests wonderful catered food, and private restrooms. The VIP gates open one hour earlier at 1 pm!
Are there restrictions on what I can bring to the festival?
No pets. Only guide dogs and service animals will be permitted. No children, no exceptions. No large purses, chairs, weapons, etc. All purses and bags are subject to search both coming into the festival as well as exiting the festival.
How old do I have to be to attend the festival?
No-one under the age of 21 years old will be allowed into the festival as an attendee, staff, brewer or vendor. No babies, babes in arms/toddlers. There is NO EXCEPTION.
What food is available?
A variety of food is available for purchase at several food vendor booths. Click here for details.
What breweries are attending?
Click here for the current brewery list -- subject to change.
What's the weather like in March?
According to www.weather.com the average high temperature in Tempe is in March is 77 degrees.
Tucson
How do I pay for tickets?
Our ticket outlets will only accept cash or checks only. Designated Driver tickets will be the only tickets on sale at the event where we will accept cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit card payments. Online we accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
What is included in my ticket?
General Admission
This ticket includes a tasting mug for you to keep, 24 sampling tickets (you'll exchange one ticket for each beer sample that you try), free munchies and the live music.
VIP Admission
This ticket includes all of the above plus early entry at 5 pm, special entry gate, catered food, and wine garden.
Where is Hi Corbett Field?
Hi Corbett Field is located at 3400 E Camino Campestre, Tucson, AZ 85716.
What is the Wise Wheels home program?
We have provided our festival participants with three options to help them plan a safe trip home after our fundraiser.
Option One
Our Designated Driver program gives participating drivers admittance at half price! They enjoy the same music, entertainment and tasty food morsels and also have a wide variety of non-alcoholic beverages to imbibe.
Option Two
Sun Sounds is again offering an enhanced service to those who have no designated driver and prefer not to drive home following the festival – the Wise Wheels Waiting area. After the general ticket booth closes tables will be set up just outside the ballpark and Yellow Cab will offer you a ride home. If you use them, they will give you a free ride back on Sunday to pick up your car. Volunteers will also take your order for hot dogs, popcorn, Honest-Tea iced tea and other non-alcoholic beverages — including coffee — for you to enjoy while you wait for your ride
Option Three
Festival goers have three very close-at-hand hotel options: The Viscount Suite Hotel, the Doubletree Hotel Tucson at Reid Park, and the Randolph Park Hotel & Suites. Sun Sounds has arranged for a special FREE shuttle service from the hotels to and from the beer festival. Your room key is your ticket to ride. A shuttle will be at each hotel at 4:15 pm to take people, preferably the VIPs, first. They will be back at 4:30 pm, and so on until the demand drops or until 5:45 pm, whichever comes first. Shuttles back to the hotels will begin at 9.15 pm from the Wise Wheels area.
What will the weather be like?
According to www.weather.com, the average high for Tucson in the month of September is 96 degrees.
Will my ticket be reimbursed if it rains?
There are no rainchecks for this event.
Where do I park?
FREE parking is available on-site at Hi Corbett Field.
Are there restrictions on what I can bring to the festival?
No pets. Only guide dogs and service animals will be permitted. No children, no exceptions. No large purses, chairs, weapons, etc. All purses and bags are subject to search both coming into the festival as well as exiting the festival.
How old do I have to be to attend the festival?
No-one under the age of 21 years old will be allowed into the festival as an attendee, staff, brewer or vendor. No babies, babes in arms/toddlers. There is NO EXCEPTION.
What about designated drivers, what do they pay?
Designated drivers buy their ticket at the gate. The cost is $25 for General Admission and $40 for VIP. There will non-alcoholic drinks available at the festival.
Are any local hotels offering discounts for festival participants?
Yes, there are two hotels:
Randolph Park Hotel is offering a special room rate with an added discount making the room rate $49 a night. To receive the special rate "Hi Corbett" must be mentioned at the time of booking, (800) 227-6086. This hotel is within walking distance of the event venue.
The Viscount Suite Hotel is offering a special rate of $70. Must mention "Hi Corbett Beer Festival" at time of booking, (520) 745-6500.
Is the event handicap accessible?
Yes, it is. Call us at 520-296-2400 and we can send you a map that will show you the best way to get access to the baseball field.
Do you have a list of hotels or motels close to this event that are within walking distance?
Hotel list and contact information of hotels within 3 miles of the festival.
