Frequently asked questions

Fact - beer tastes better with friends…
Invite your friends to the 2024 Naperville Ale Fest - Winter Edition.

Check out the info below for all the FAQs on the Naperville Ale Fest. If you’ve already purchased tickets, Thank You and we look forward to seeing you at the fest. If you haven’t purchased tickets, get on with it. Those tickets aren’t going to purchase themselves.

Naperville Ale Fest - Winter

Saturday, February 22, 2025

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Gates Open At 11:30 AM

Frontier Park

Reminder - the Naperville Ale Fest is a rain (snow) or shine event! Please dress appropriately for the weather.

Will Tickets Be Available At The Door?
Probably. Well, maybe. It all depends on how many tickets are purchased ahead of time (and we anticipate selling out). So, purchase your ticket early.

I can no longer attend the fest, can I get a refund?
All ticket sales are final, and we don’t offer exchanges or refunds. Why don’t you find someone who would dig a giant craft beer fest and give your tickets to them out of the kindness of your heart?

Can I bring my kids?
Sorry, this party is for adults only. We’ll card at the door and will only admit those who are 21 and over, and can prove it with a valid form of government-issued identification.

Where can I purchase a designated driver ticket?  
You can purchase a designated driver ticket at the day-of-ticket sales tent at the event. (Designated drivers MUST be 21+ to come into the fest)

Can I bring my dog?
Unless your dog is THIS DOG, don’t bring it. Pets are not allowed at Naperville Ale Fest.

Will food be available?
Yes. Some of Chicago’s favorite food trucks will be in attendance.

Can I bring outside food and drinks?
No. We think the food and drink we have inside the fest is pretty damn good. We’ll provide water for drinking and rinsing your glasses and we have a ton of tasty food options. We’ll make an exception for pretzel necklaces. We like those.

Can I bring my own chair?
Sure, I guess.

Will there be Naperville Ale Fest merchandise?
Yes, and you should totally get some, it’s awesome.

Why are there drink tickets?
Because there are laws, and we like to keep in compliance with them. It’s complicated, and you can read all about it HERE, but basically, just trust us — this is how it needs to be. Naperville Ale Fest ticket holders will receive 18 drink tickets when they arrive. Each drink ticket can be exchanged for a 3 oz sample.

Where Can I park?
For the Naperville Ale Fest - Summer Edition, parking will be available at the Naperville Central High School parking lot.

Can I bring a backpack or a big purse?
We would prefer that you don't but if you must, backpacks and big purses will be subject to search.

Is this a rain or shine event?
The Naperville Ale Fest is a rain or shine event. However, in the case of unsafe conditions - lightning, tornado, earthquake, tsunamis, hurricanes, zombie apocalypse, etc., the fest grounds will close until conditions are safe to re-open.

*Please check our Facebook page for updates.