Festival Information

Expect this festival to become a new tradition for east coast aficionados of craft beer, fine food and great information. As many as five thousand lovers of upscale beer are expected. Festival patrons will enjoy craft-brewed beer from over 40 prestigious breweries and brewpubs as well as the finest importers serving over 150 of the best craft-brewed beers from North America, Belgium, Germany, Eastern Europe and the British Isles. Atlantis Craft & Import Beer Festival is all about enjoying great beers, food, music and fun.

Highlights of the exposition include an endless buffet, special food and beer parings and interactive tasting seminars for beer lovers from beginners to connoisseurs, along with music and the amazing ambience of Atlantis Marine World Aquarium.

Focus on quality, not quantity... food and beer appreciation, not alcohol consumption.

Experience a world-class variety of beers for sampling in friendly, safe dynamic surroundings.

Enjoy great food and unique learning opportunities in a fascinating aquatic environment, unlike any other beer festival.

Beer education and appreciation will be a key component of Atlantis Craft & Import Beer Festival, including specialty tasting seminars. VIP ticket holders will receive VIP parking, a pre-festival reception, a deluxe 12 oz Belgium crystal beer goblet and a gift bag, in addition to reserved seating and personal tutoring at the seminar of their choice.

Many of America's most celebrated craft breweries will be featured such as Ommegang, Rogue, Allagash, Victory, Stone, Harpoon, Abita and many others. Some of the best Mid-Atlantic and East Coast craft brewers and brewpubs will also be offering samples, led by the nationally acclaimed, award-winning artisan ales from Long Island's own Phil Markowski of Southampton Publick House.

The unparalleled lineup of craft brewers and importers will make the Atlantis Craft & Import Beer Festival a premier beer tasting and entertainment event. Specialty importers will be serving some of the world's finest imported beers, such as Duvel, Unibroue, Hofbrau, Delirium and many, many more classic imports.

Included in the ticket price, Festival guests will enjoy a savory buffet and special food samplings from the area's finest restaurants, who will also offer a la carte items for sale from their award-winning menus. Festival participants can shop for souvenir T-shirts, glassware and their favorite beer-related merchandise. Festival participants can also reserve specially discounted hotel rooms and transportation to and from our participating hotel. Click here for more information.

General admission tickets are just $45 on line, or at ticket outlets and $50 at the door. The price includes beer sampling, all-you-can-eat buffet, food sampling, and a souvenir pilsner tasting glass. We also offer VIP tickets for $60, which include VIP parking, early admission at 5PM, priority seating at the seminars, a deluxe 12oz Belgian crystal beer goblet and other perks. Advanced tickets may be purchased by clicking here or at various local ticket outlets.

Atlantis Craft & Import Beer Festival encourages moderation and responsible consumption. Designated driver tickets will be available for $20. Atlantis Craft & Import Beer Festival will partner with local hotels to provide specialty-priced lodging and transportation packages. Click here for more information.

"A Unique Experience" is the motto of the Atlantis Craft & Import Beer Festival. It's not just a tagline, it's our philosophy. We focus on quality, not quantity; we promote beer appreciation, not alcohol consumption. We welcome those who are interested in sampling very high-quality beverages and gourmet food in a friendly, moderate, responsible way.

Atlantis Craft & Import Beer Festival is a supporter of the non-profit Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research. The Riverhead Foundation is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of seals, sea turtles, whales, dolphins, and porpoises. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Riverhead Foundation.

New York State Brewers Association is a strong proponent for breweries, microbreweries and brewing affiliated businesses. Our mission is to protect, promote, represent and educate its members and customers.