ABOUT APRIL BREWS DAY
2024 Map, Guidebook and Shuttle Schedule!
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Drink beer for GOOD!
April Brews Day is Bellingham’s biggest and best beer festival, bringing over 4,000 people together to enjoy over 65 PNW craft breweries/cideries, live music, and local food!
This event sells out each year and is an excellent opportunity for businesses to join in the fun and festivities to receive excellent exposure and promotion.
But most importantly, April Brews Day donates all proceeds to support the Max Higbee Center.
Max Higbee Center is a grassroots organization founded by educators and families of people with developmental disabilities who wanted quality recreation opportunities in Whatcom County. Max Higbee, a professor at Western Washington University, spearheaded this movement. The Drop-In Center gained status as a non-profit organization in 1984 and was then renamed in honor of its founder.
Max Higbee Center’s programs offer opportunities for friendship, health, life-long learning, the joy of recreation, and a sense of community and belonging.
FAQ’s
Hopefully we answer all of your questions here but please email us at info@aprilbrewsday.org if you don’t find an answer in this collection! Thanks!
1145 Granery Ave at Bellingham’s Waterfront Park
We have a free shuttle, free bike valet, and a rideshare drop-off location. View Schedule.
Parking will not be available to attendees at Waterfront Park. We highly recommend that events encourage attendees to use alternative parking options in the adjacent areas. Options include the Commercial Street Parking Garage, the Railroad Garage, The Central Lot above Maritime Heritage Park, and the Depot Market Lot.
4:00pm for VIP
5:30pm for General Admission
Last call is 8:30pm, last pour is 8:45pm.
Please begin your exit by 9:00pm.
Cash and Credit/Debit are accepted.
Please note: Having cash on hand is recommended as there is no ATM and service can be spotty.
Our venue offers some wheelchair accessibility, with certain areas featuring ramps and pathways for easier navigation. Accessible parking spaces can be requested with accessible restrooms on site as well. We also offer a quiet “Zen Den” for attendees needing a break or sensory-friendly space.
Your ticket to April Brews Day gets you in the door with 8 drink tickets and a commemorative April Brews Day 2024 tasting cup.
Your VIP ticket to April Brews Day gets you in the door 90min early with 10 drink tickets and a commemorative April Brews Day 2024 tasting cup.
Yes! We will have stationary and roving ticket sellers. 3 tickets for $5 or 8 tickets for $10. Credit Cards accepted at stationary ticket counters.
Yes, you may bring in an empty water bottle and use our free refill stations. Do not bring any outside food or drink.
No, this event is 21+ and ID’s are required at entry.
No smoking or vaping will be allowed within the event, but attendees will be able to exit and re-enter the event to smoke.
No. Please leave your furry friends at home.
You will be able to nominate your favorite beer for the People’s Choice award during the event!
