Winterhop Brewfest
The annual Ellensburg Winterhop Brewfest is a one-of-a-kind festival that invites breweries from around the Pacific Northwest to pour their beers in various downtown businesses and venues. This snow-or-shine event gives beer lovers access to the best PNW brews, local music, and downtown venues in Central Washington.
Saturday, January 16, 2026 | Downtown Ellensburg
What is Winterhop Brewfest?
Join hundreds of beer enthusiasts for the 23rd Annual Ellensburg Winterhop Brewfest on January 16, 2027 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. This is a 21+ event located in downtown Ellensburg. Visit downtown Ellensburg and experience craft beer from local breweries, live music, shopping and more.
Available Tickets (TICKETS COMING SOON):
- $60 | BEER:30 Tickets: tasting glass, tasting scrip, a swag bag, and early access to Winterhop Brewfest at 11:30 a.m.
- $45 | GA Tickets: tasting glass, tasting scrip, and entry to the event
- $10 | Entertainment Tickets: entry to the event (DOES NOT include the ability to purchase or consume ANY alcoholic beverages)
Winterhop Headquarters:
For admissions, ticket booth, merchandise, scrip tickets please visit our Winterhop Headquarters located within Unity Park (on the corner of 4th and pearl).
If you have any questions, please email the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce Director of Events & Programs, Darby Grimes or call the Chamber Office at (509) 925-2002.
People's Choice
2026 Winner: Outskirts Brewing
Congratulations to Outskirts Brewing on being voted the People's Choice winner! A huge thank you to all who voted and helped make this award possible.
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Interested in sponsorship? Let us know how you want to be involved with our annual event by contacting our Director of Events and Programs, Darby Grimes or by calling the Chamber office at (509) 925-2002.
Breweries
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Venues
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Live Music
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Vendors
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Volunteers
Interested in being a volunteer? Let us know how you want to be involved with our annual event by clicking the button below. If you have any questions about volunteering you can reach out to Katie Schepker, katie@kittitascountychamber.com.