About the festival context: April Brews Day is part of a larger annual fundraiser benefiting the Max Higbee Center in Whatcom County, supporting recreation programs for people with developmental disabilities. The festival celebrates 50+ Pacific Northwest craft breweries and cideries, with live music and food vendors at the Downtown Bellingham Waterfront (Granary Ave / Chestnut Street). Access point: 1145 Granary Ave at Waterfront Park. In 2025, VIP entry starts at 3:00 PM and General Admission at 4:30 PM, with the event running 3:00–8:00 PM. 21+ event with ID required. General Admission is around the best available price and VIP around the best available price. For 2026, stay tuned for updates as no date has been announced yet on the official site. Sponsors include WECU as the title sponsor, and thousands of attendees with dozens of volunteers helping bring the festival to life. Follow official updates and newsletters via the festival site for the latest information.
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Social media: Official festival updates and performer highlights are managed by the Max Higbee Center. For April Brews Day’s social presence, check out the festival’s official pages and the performer’s profiles for the latest posts, tours, and releases. Official website | Instagram | Facebook | X / Twitter