Coastal Craft Beer Festival
31st Street Park - Virginia Beach Oceanfront
- Date: 8/23/2025
- Starts: 3pm
- Ends: 8pm
Experience the best of craft brewing at Virginia Beach's beautiful 31st Street Oceanfront Park with the 10th  Annual Coastal Craft Beer Festival, part of the famed Neptune Festival! Held annually at Neptune’s Park, this beer celebration offers unlimited tastings from more than 30 breweries, plus ciders, seltzers, and exciting zero-proof options new for 2025.
Festival-goers can enjoy live music, local food trucks, and stunning ocean views—all included with your ticket, which also gets you a keepsake tasting glass. The Coastal Craft Beer Festival is your ticket to a memorable summer event in Virginia Beach.
About the Event
This vibrant festival transforms Neptune’s Park at 31st Street into a haven for beer lovers. Featuring over 60 beers from more than 30 local, regional, and national breweries, it celebrates craft brewing excellence alongside live music and tasty food trucks.
What to Expect
- Unlimited tastings with your ticket and a keepsake tasting glass
- Live music: catch two full sets
- Local food trucks offering delicious pairings
- Zero-proof options with non-alcoholic beers and seltzers available
What to Know
- Must be 21+; ID required, sorry no children and no pets (except service animals)
- What you can bring: Small coolers, blankets/chairs, non-alcoholic drinks, personal rain umbrellas if needed
- What’s not allowed: No glass items, large umbrellas or wagons, personal speakers, professional cameras, or weapons
- Rain or shine—the festival goes on unless extreme weather hits
- Tickets start at $40
Plan Your Visit
Plan transport: Nearby municipal garages and lots (19th/31st Street) charge around $7–$10/day; rideshare is available.
Stay nearby: Our oceanfront vacation rentals in Sandbridge Beach put you just 15 miles from the action but you'll feel world's away when you're relaxing on the quiet beach after the event. The perfect homebase for a relaxing beach vacation!
Extend your day: Explore surrounding Neptune Festival events, like the Sandsculpting Championship or live concerts.
From craft beer connoisseurs to curious first-timers, the Coastal Craft Beer Festival offers a fun afternoon of tasting, tunes, and ocean views. Pair your favorite brew with curated food truck bites, all within easy reach of the boardwalk’s energy and charm!
