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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the Corks & Kegs Craft Beer Festival?
Corks & Kegs is Washington County’s premiere craft beer festival, and is quickly become one of the region’s largest craft beer events. This two-day event is FREE to enter, and packed with dozens of craft beers, regional wine, locally produced spirits, food trucks, live music, vendors and artisans, a classic car cruise and much more!
How much does it cost?

Admission for the Corks & Kegs Festival is FREE to enter! Bring the whole family- this event is family-friendly, even though the venue is a casino.

When is it?

The Corks & Kegs Festival is held each year in August. For 2024, that’s Aug. 24 and 25.

Where does it happen?
The Corks & Kegs Festival happens at the Meadows Casino in Washington County. The festival happens outdoors, on the racetrack apron.

 

How much does the beer cost?

Each sampler ticket gives you five drink samples. Sampler tickets are available online for $15 until Aug. 23, and they can be purchased on the day of the festival for $17.

What kinds of beer will you be pouring?

The Corks & Kegs Festival celebrates craft beer, and we do our best to bring you the best of local breweries and larger regional brewers.

 

Where can I drink my beer?

 

Beer will be served in the Beer Tent. Beer samples are not allowed on the racetrack or to leave the event.

Can I bring the kids?
While we strive for family-friendly events, this is a beer festival, so be prepared for that kind of crowd. Shopping, live music, and most of the food is outside the 21+ area, so kids are welcomed!
Do I have to walk through the casino to get to the festival?
NO! You’ll be able to access the festival by entering either side of the racetrack apron, near each of the parking garages. Simply follow the signs in the parking garages to access the festival.

You can access the racetrack apron through the casino building. Once you enter the building from either garage, head downstairs and out to the entrance to the racetrack apron.

 

Where should I park?
The Meadows has lots of parking options. There are two parking garages. The South garage is the first garage you encounter as you enter, and the North garage is on the other side of the main casino building. Once you’re parked, follow the signs to the racetrack apron. There is also a large parking lot by the main casino entrance.
Is there seating and where can I find it?
We have benches and picnic tables set up all over the festival. Head over to the building entrance, to the left of the grandstand, and you’ll find tables and chairs outside under the roof and right inside the building as well. There’s also tons of seating on the grandstand.
If this event is outside, what happens if it rains?
Bring an umbrella! Actually, rain or shine, we will do our best to keep the festival open, and there are areas inside the casino to wait out the rain.
Who's putting this on?

 

 

The Observer-Reporter is proud to bring regional events like the Corks & Kegs Craft Beer Festival to Southwestern PA. While the event is located at the Meadows Casino, this is an Observer-Reporter event.

What is the Marketplace?

The Corks & Kegs Festival isn’t just about great beer and food– there’s also great shopping, art, and local service vendors. We’ll have everything from clothes and apparel, locally made wine and spirits, art, home and life services and lots more.

What is the Classic Car Cruise-In?

Meadows Casino is excited to host the Meadows Classic Car Cruise-In, which usually occurs on the Sunday of the festival. 

How can I be a vendor?

Our marketplace is filled with unique regional vendors, including clothing and apparel, art, services, food items and many more.
You can fill out the vendor form for consideration for the next festival.

Vendor Application
How do I become a sponsor of this great event?

A sponsorship of the Corks & Kegs Festival means you get to support a great regional event and get your brand exposed to thousands of people over a two-day weekend. Included in our sponsorship packages is exposure on day-of-event, inclusion in digital marketing of the event, inclusion in coverage of the event in Observer-Reporter publications, inclusion in advertising leading up to the event, and much more. Sponsorship opportunities include Naming Rights Sponsor, Stage Sponsor, Entertainment Sponsor, Marketplace Sponsor, and lots more. Fill out our sponsor application form, and we’ll help you find the right sponsorship opportunity that fits your needs for maximum exposure.

Event Sponsor Application

I have a question not answered here.
Please contact Carole DeAngelo at cdeangelo@observer-reporter.com or 724-223-2622.