Great beer deserves a great festival! If you start asking around, Kennett's beer festivals have earned a reputation as brewers' festivals. Some brewers call them their favorite events of the year, and for others, they're among the few they make a point to attend!
We work hard to make Winterfest just as enjoyable for our brewers as it is for our guests.
Top-Notch Brewer Hospitality: We take care of our brewers! From food and refreshments to private brewer-only porta-potties, we've got you covered.
The Best Volunteers Around: Our incredible volunteer crew is always ready to lend a hand and keep things running smoothly.
Good Vibes, Great People: Winterfest is a fun, laid-back celebration with an enthusiastic crowd that genuinely loves craft beer.
📅 Date: Saturday, February 27, 2027⏰ Time: 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM📍 Location: 600 S. Broad Street, Kennett Square, PA📝 Application Deadline: Monday, November 16📬 Notification of Acceptance: Friday, November 20
Additional Contacts (Optional)
Are there any additional team members who should receive Winterfest updates and event information?
Please provide their names and email addresses.
Beer Requirements: We encourage each brewery to bring two beers (one half keg and one sixtel) or 3 beers (one sixtel each), including at least one specialty offering. This could be a seasonal release, barrel-aged beer, limited release, or something that highlights what makes your brewery unique. It doesn't have to be a dark beer!
Beer Purchase: Kennett Collaborative purchases all beer served at Winterfest. Kennett Collaborative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 23-2408629). To help maximize the impact of Brewfest as a community fundraiser and to keep ticket prices stable, we kindly request that breweries invoice us at wholesale pricing whenever possible. Please do not include sales tax on invoices.
Beer Donations: Breweries that choose to donate their beer in support of Kennett Collaborative's nonprofit mission will receive additional recognition before and during the festival, including enhanced social media promotion, website recognition, and special acknowledgments at the event.
Beyond Beer: We also welcome applications from cideries, meaderies, and other craft beverage producers, including RTDs and seltzers. Space for non-beer beverages is limited.
I have reviewed and understand the Winterfest beverage requirements and purchasing information.
We love collaborating with our participating breweries to spread the word about Winterfest! Help us make this year's event a success by sharing the excitement with your customers and followers.
We're already looking ahead to a big milestone! The 30th Annual Kennett Brewfest is scheduled for Saturday, October 9, 2027, and we'd love to have you join us!
Selecting yes does not guarantee acceptance. Additional event details and participation requirements will be shared closer to Brewfest.
We look forward to reviewing your application and putting together another incredible lineup of breweries and craft beverages.
All applicants will be notified of their acceptance status by Friday, November 20.
Selected participants will receive additional information about setup, equipment, logistics, insurance, and invoicing following acceptance.
Cheers!The Kennett Brewfest & Winterfest Team
