Attending A Virtual Winterhop Brewfest

In its 17th year, the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce is working hard to put on the 2021 Winterhop Brewfest, which is set to occur on Jan. 16, 2021. This event has always been a crowd pleaser, bringing travelers and locals to downtown Ellensburg to sip beer from over 30 breweries from around Washington state. Usually each brewery is set in a different downtown business, along with a performer at each location. By purchasing a ticket to this event, attendees are able to taste the beer in their commemorative tasting glass, hang out with their friends, listen to great local music and shop in the downtown businesses. 

Winterhop Brewfest, But Make It Virtual 

With COVID-19 affecting 2020 and 2021 events, the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce had to go over every possible version of this event in order to continue it in 2021. As safety is a top priority, the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce had many in-depth conversations with the Kittitas County Public Health Department to ensure the safety of the community members, businesses and potential attendees. After careful consideration, the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce decided to move this event to a virtual platform.  

Many people may ask how a beer festival is going to be virtual? Attendees will be able to sip beer from the warmth of their home while engaging in exclusive Kittitas County craft brewery tours, behind the scenes video content, and never before seen interviews with some of Kittitas County’s top craft brewers, all from an online portal. 

The Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce is providing a hyper local selection of products from Roslyn Brewing Company, Dru Bru, Wheel Line Cider, Taneum Creek Brewing, Mule & Elk Brewing Company, Iron Horse Brewery, Whipsaw Brewing and Heritage Distilling Company. By purchasing a ticket, attendees will receive a BeerBox with a variety of drinks inside. This mix of breweries, cideries and distilleries gives attendees a little taste of everything that Kittitas County offers without them having to leave their home.

Buy Tickets To Winterhop Brewfest 

If you are still searching for a gift item, look no further, the Winterhop Brewfest BeerBox is the perfect gift for the beer lover in your life. Tickets and merchandise for the 2021 Winterhop Brewfest go on sale starting Nov. 16, 2020 and will include: 

$40 ticket 

• A first ever 2021 Winterhop Brewfest BeerBox, featuring seven signature drinks from our featured breweries and distillery to enjoy while exploring online content and tasting information (pick-up locations include a Bellevue location and Ellensburg location on Jan. 9, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.).
• Access to the 2021 Winterhop Brewfest online portal.
• Behind the scenes content, digital brewery tours and exclusive interviews with craft beer icons in Kittitas County.
• Never before seen video content that never expires.
• Ensuring that Winterhop Brewfest continues as an in-person event for many years to come.
• Supporting the local businesses and communities that we serve.
• Helping leverage the local craft beer and spirits industry in Kittitas County.
• Access to online shopping for Winterhop Brewfest merchandise.

$15 ticket

• Access to the 2021 Winterhop Brewfest online portal.
• Behind the scenes content, digital brewery tours, and exclusive interviews with craft beer icons in Kittitas County.
• Never before seen video content that never expires.
• Ensuring that Winterhop Brewfest continues as an in-person event for many years to come.
• Supporting the local businesses and communities that we serve.
• Helping leverage the local craft beer and spirits industry in Kittitas County.
• Access to online shopping for Winterhop Brewfest merchandise.

After Your Purchase

Once a ticket is purchased, attendees will receive a confirmation email and should mark themselves as going on the Facebook event page to receive any updates about Winterhop Brewfest. If a $40 ticket is purchased, attendees will pick up the Winterhop Brewfest BeerBox at the Bellevue pick-up location or the Ellensburg pick-up location on Jan. 9, 2021 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (Exact addresses TBD).

The day of the event, Jan. 16, 2021 attendees will be emailed exclusive login information to the Winterhop Brewfest online portal. Gather your close ones, get cozy, and savor some of Kittitas County’s top craft brews as you follow along with a variety of modules featuring interviews with brewers, behind the scenes brewery tours and tasting notes for the drinks in your box. 

Visit the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce website for more information and to purchase tickets: www.kittitascountychamber.com/winterhop-brewfest. Any additional questions can be directed to the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce Director of Tourism and Events, Madison Ford at [email protected] or by calling (509) 925-2002. 

The Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce hopes to see you there [virtually]!