28th Annual Emerald Coast Beer Festival

The Escambia Bay Homebrewers and Seville Quarter are once again hosting the 28th Annual Emerald Coast Beer Festival September 5-6. The longest running beer festival on the Gulf Coast, the festival kicks off on Thursday, September 5, starting at 7 p.m. at Seville Quarter (Tarragona North Parking Lot, 176 E Government Street in Pensacola) with a five-course beer pairing dinner featuring handcrafted beers. To make a reservation, call Seville Quarter at (850) 434-6211.

Friday, September 6, the festival kicks into full gear from 5:30-8:30 p.m. with beer samples featuring micro brewed beverages from more than 45 breweries from throughout the U.S. highlighting the Southeast and Gulf Coast region. Additionally, there will be over a dozen regional homebrew clubs as well as the major regional beer distributors. You will be able to purchase food from food truck vendors on-site and live music will be played on several stages.

Festival general admission tickets are $30.00 in advance from an Escambia Bay Homebrew club member. You can purchase tickets online from the Festival’s website for $35.00 in advance as well as the following outlets in Pensacola: Gary’s Homebrew Supply, Doc’s Hop Shop, Pensacola Bay Brewery, Seville Quarter, Ye Olde Brothers Brewery, and St. Michael’s Brewing Company in Navarre, FL. General Admission tickets are $40 the day of the event starting on July 1, 2024.

VIP tickets are limited to 250 and can only be purchased in advance for $75 from an Escambia Bay Homebrewers Club Member, $80 online, or from a local retail outlet. VIP ticket holders receive early entry into the VIP room at 5 p.m. where they can enjoy complimentary hot hors d’oeuvres, and special exclusive hand-crafted beers. All ticket holders receive a souvenir festival beer tasting glass.

Proceeds from the 2024 Emerald Coast Beer Festival ticket sales benefit Seville Rotary and the Alfred-Washburn Center. For details visit. If you are a brewery or homebrew club and would like to participate at this year’s beer festival, contact us soon as spaces are limited.