2025 Iowa City BrewFest - Northside Oktoberfest

Your favorite beer festival returns to the Northside this fall on Saturday, September 20th! Northside Oktoberfest celebrates 29 years and will include BrewFest, the beloved sampling event from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Come enjoy the Bohemian nature of the Northside Marketplace with unlimited craft beer samples, neighborhood food, games, live entertainment, and comical contests that you don’t want to miss.

Iowa City BrewFest, Presented by Fly CID, will remain exclusive with only 800 BrewFest tickets available. BrewFest tickets increase to $60 on September 1st. Snag yours early and save $10!  

Your BrewFest Ticket Includes:

• Exclusive access to unlimited samples from 40+ vendors showcasing brews from the midwest and beyond. Most vendors will offer beer, while some will offer hard cider, mead, kombucha, or wine. 
• A custom 2025 BrewFest glass - this year's specialty edition is a beautiful Elegante Wheat Bier Glass imported from Germany.
• Full access to beer games, contests, live entertainment, and German eats.

Cheers to 29 years - we'll see you in September! 

*Please note: This is a rain-or-shine event. No matter the weather, the beer still gets poured! There will be no ticket refunds.