Tickets are now on sale for the 14th annual Rhode Island Brew Fest, returning Saturday, January 30, 2027, to the WaterFire Arts Center. To celebrate the launch, tickets are available at 15% off through midnight on Monday, October 19. (Jonathan Clancy/Rhode Island Brew Fest)

Tickets are on sale for the 14th Rhode Island Brew Fest, returning Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027, to the WaterFire Arts Center, with a 15% launch discount through midnight Monday, Oct. 19.

The festival will feature more than 50 breweries pouring more than 200 styles of beer, according to organizers.

There are two sessions, 1 to 4 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. General admission includes beer samples and a commemorative pint glass, with food available for purchase. Designated driver tickets are also sold. All attendees must be 21 or older.

The festival has been held at the WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley St., since 2019. Participating breweries and vendors will be announced on a rolling basis.

Tickets and more information are at ribrewfest.com.

Breweries, food businesses and vendors interested in taking part can contact Claire Akin at claire@graymattermarketing.com.

The event is produced by Gray Matter Marketing, which also runs road races and other craft beer festivals in New England.

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